Big Name NBA Trades Before Thursday Deadline
The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster on Wednesday, acquiring 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets
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Westbrook Exercises $47M Option with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season.
James Scores 34 but Lakers Stumble, Fall to Kings 125-116
De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer as the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116.
Carmelo Anthony Scores 23, Leads Lakers Past Rockets 95-85
Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points in a reserve role and Russell Westbrook added 20 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Lakers Debut Their New ‘Big 3′ in 111-99 Loss to Warriors
The LA Lakers with newly acquired guard Russell Westbrook on the court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. All three scored in double digits in 111-99 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Dressel Breaks Record After Losing It and Other Olympics Results
United States swimmer Caeleb Dressel watched his Olympic record fall in the 100-meter butterfly, only to take it right back.
Lakers Reach Deal to Acquire Russell Westbrook
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached a deal to acquire Russell Westbrook, sending 3-player package and pick to the Washington Wizards.
Simmons Leads 76ers Past Wizards; Westbrook Injured
Ben Simmons put a spin move on Russell Westbrook that sent him sprawling to the floor several minutes before a leg injury, as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 120-95.
Sixers Have Wild Card to Try to Limit Beal, Westbrook in Playoffs
The Wizards duo combined to average 53.5 points per game this season for the Wizards, who score 116.6 points per game as a team.
Tatum Scores 50, Celtics Beat Wizards 118-100 in Play-in
Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 118-100 in the play-in round.