Terrence Jones, a 2012 NBA first-round pick, to sign with Santa Cruz Warriors of G-League The Santa Cruz Warriors are signing former first-round pick Terrence Jones, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal to add […]
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Celtics seek top pick, Lakers aim to keep theirs in lottery The Boston Celtics are trying to go from No. 1 seed to No. 1 pick. The Los Angeles Lakers don't need to be first, but they sure better not be worse than third. A night that's normally for the […]
Blazers beat Lakers 97-81, tie Denver for final spot in West Blazers beat Lakers 97-81, tie Denver for final spot in West:- As their surprising turnaround rolls on, the Portland Trail Blazers are now tied for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Damian Lillard scored 22 points and […]
Pelicans beat Lakers 105-97 for 1st win with Cousins in game Five games into his trade to the Pelicans, DeMarcus Cousins wanted something to show for it. Like a win. It finally happened against the spiraling Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Cousins had 26 points and 15 rebounds before […]
Morris, Pistons outlast Portland 120-113 in OT Morris, Pistons outlast Portland 120-113 in OT:- The Detroit Pistons rallied for another win after trailing by double digits. "That's not a good formula," coach Stan Van Gundy said. "I applaud our resilience. … To be good, I'd like to play a more […]
Pelicans acquiring Cousins in multi-player deal Pelicans acquiring Cousins in multi-player deal:- The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Tyreke Evans, 2016 first-round draft pick Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and first- and second-round draft picks this summer, […]
NBA All-Star game spotlights LGBT oasis in the South NBA All-Star game spotlights LGBT oasis in the South:- The city hosting this year's NBA All-Star game has long enjoyed a reputation as a welcoming place for the gay and lesbian community. New Orleans is home to one of the country's […]
Brow scores 42 to outduel KAT in Pelicans win over Wolves Brow scores 42 to outduel KAT in Pelicans win over Wolves:- The New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves started the night at Target Center in the same exact position — tied for 12th in the Western Conference and with […]
Davis leads Pelicans past Suns, 111-106 Davis leads Pelicans past Suns, 111-106:- Anthony Davis cradled the ball in his left hand, nodding emphatically and hollering triumphantly toward the crowd. The fans responded to Davis' intensity by rising to their feet and raising their decibel level, too. The emotional release came […]
