10 Feb
Lakers score 87 points in a spectacular first half, roll to a 139-122 victory over Pelicans
The Lakers tied a franchise record with 51 points in the second quarter, shredding New Orleans’ defense in their most prolific half of the season and the second highest-scoring first half in franchise history.
10 Feb
Morey ‘hopeful’ Embiid can return for playoff run
Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey expressed optimism on Friday that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid would return from a knee injury in time for a possible postseason run.
10 Feb
Doc Rivers moves up to No. 8 on all-time wins list, Bucks rout Hornets 120-84
Doc Rivers won his 1,099th regular-season game to move into eighth place on the NBA’s list.
10 Feb
Overhauled Raptors lineup hold on to defeat Rockets, avenge earlier blowout
With the stress of the NBA’s trade deadline behind them, the remaining members of the Raptors looked loose and confident on Friday night.
10 Feb
Kelly Olynyk thrilled to come home to Toronto Raptors
Canadian national team star Kelly Olynyk thrilled to come home to Toronto
10 Feb
Sixers team president Daryl Morey ‘hopeful’ Joel Embiid can return for postseason run
Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey expressed optimism on Friday that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid would return from a knee injury in time for a possible postseason run
10 Feb
Hawks GM on quiet deadline: ‘Wasn’t the time’
There was much speculation the Hawks would consider trading guard Dejounte Murray, who joins Trae Young to give Atlanta a high-scoring backcourt that hasn’t produced a winning record, but GM Landry Fields said no offer fit their long-term goals.
09 Feb
Knicks’ bet pays off: Built to win now, with flexibility to chase additional stars
After swinging big at Thursday’s trade deadline, forget about having your cake and eating it, too. The Knicks have their cake — and still have plenty left over to deal for more cake.
09 Feb
Lakers GM: ‘Right move’ not there at deadline
Thursday’s trade deadline passed without the Lakers making any moves. “We spend a lot of time looking for ways to use assets to make our team better,” president and GM Rob Pelinka said. “But the right move wasn’t there.”
09 Feb
Kobe Bryant’s statue unveiling was as somber as it was celebratory
A statue of Kobe Bryant modeled after his 81-point performance walkoff in 2006 was unveiled outside of Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.