‘It’s Pop’s decision. He’s earned that’: Inside Gregg Popovich’s fight to return to the sideline
For the first time in 30 years, the legendary coach has been on a different sideline, battling to return to what he once was. This is the story of his season — and what might come next for the proud franchise he leads.
Kerr says Curry ‘exhausted,’ could sit vs. Bucks
After watching Stephen Curry struggle against an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night, coach Steve Kerr said the Warriors superstar is “exhausted” and in need of a rest day.
No ‘trust the process’? What’s next for the Phoenix Suns
The Suns are in danger of missing the play-in tournament with the most expensive roster in the NBA.
Westbrook ‘a wolf,’ fuels Nuggets’ improbable win
Russell Westbrook set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, “First off, Russ is not just a dog. He’s a wolf.”
Beal (hamstring) out at least one week after MRI
Prior to the Phoenix Suns’ convincing 129-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters that guard Bradley Beal, who was sent for an MRI, will miss at least a week with a left hamstring injury he sustained on Sunday.
Kings’ Sabonis cuts eye, returns, then rolls ankle
The Kings beat the Grizzlies 132-122 to end a four-game losing streak despite losing center Domantas Sabonis to a pair of injuries Monday night.
Pelicans lose Murphy (shoulder) for rest of season
Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
Toppin hits wild 3 to lift depleted Pacers in OT
Obi Toppins hit seven 3s for the shorthanded Pacers on Monday night, the last one an eventual game-winner with 3.5 seconds left to beat the Timberwolves in OT.
Heat’s skid hits 8, longest of Spoelstra tenure
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra watched his beleaguered Heat stumble to the New York Knicks, 116-95, at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, stretching the club’s losing streak to eight games, the longest skid in his memorable 17-year head-coaching career.
Mavs assistant Jensen eager to reunite with Utes
The hiring of coach Alex Jensen, who will remain an assistant with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks this season, reconnects Utah to a successful past that the Utes want to tap into while rebuilding their men’s basketball program inside the Big 12 Conference.