Veteran sports broadcaster Al Trautwig, 68, dies
Al Trautwig, one of the most recognizable sports broadcasters in New York and a fixture at numerous international events, including 16 Olympics, has died at 68.
‘Ripped away’: Inside the Mavericks’ struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash
Since the trade, the fans’ outrage toward the Mavericks has remained. And they’re looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas. Says one: it’ll be “absolute brimstone fire.”
Sources: Embiid gets imaging on knee; ruled out
Joel Embiid completed new imaging on his injured left knee and has been ruled out for Monday night’s game against the Bulls, sources told ESPN.
Timberwolves’ Clark (neck) exits after hard fall
The short-handed Timberwolves had their rotation thinned further when guard Jaylen Clark left their game against the Thunder because of neck pain from an awkward fall on the court in the third quarter Sunday night.
Jersey Victor Wembanyama swapped with young fan sells for $73,000
The San Antonio Spurs center swapped with a young fan who held a sign reading: “Victor Wembanyama, will you swap jersey with me?” on Dec. 27.
Dubs retire former Finals MVP Iguodala’s No. 9
Andre Iguodala became the first from the four-championship Golden State dynasty core to have his number raised to the rafters.
Sources: 76ers, Embiid exploring options for knee
The 76ers and Joel Embiid are consulting doctors and considering alternative options, such as surgery, to treat his injured knee, sources told ESPN.
‘Work in progress’: Knicks’ woes vs. East persist
After a 118-105 loss to Boston on Sunday, New York admitted it has a long way to go to catch its rivals after falling to 0-5 against them this season.
‘Locked in’ Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver
Luka Doncic had his best game as Laker, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as L.A. ended an eight-game winless streak in Denver on Saturday.
Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose
A season full of championship hopes in Philadelphia has turned into a debacle for the 76ers, and the latest blight came Saturday in a defeat to Brooklyn, their seventh straight loss, and, one that saw two-time NBA scoring champion Joe Embiid get benched.