Lakers beat Warriors, advance to face Suns in first round
Phoenix took two of the three regular-season meetings against Los Angeles, but the Lakers did post a 123-110 victory in the most recent meeting on May 9.
Phoenix took two of the three regular-season meetings against Los Angeles, but the Lakers did post a 123-110 victory in the most recent meeting on May 9.
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Former top NBA pick Kwame Brown responds to criticism from ex-players
Gilbert Arenas said on the "All The Smoke" podcast hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson that Brown was a "show pony" and that being picked by Michael Jordan didn’t exactly help his confidence.
Gilbert Arenas said on the "All The Smoke" podcast hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson that Brown was a "show pony" and that being picked by Michael Jordan didn’t exactly help his confidence.
Moore, short-handed Suns hold off Spurs 123-121
Playing without Devin Booker and Chris Paul, the Suns were bailed out late by Moore, who also made a 3 with 1:08 remaining to stop a 9-0 run by San Antonio.
Playing without Devin Booker and Chris Paul, the Suns were bailed out late by Moore, who also made a 3 with 1:08 remaining to stop a 9-0 run by San Antonio.
Kobe Bryant honored by wife Vanessa, Michael Jordan in Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday with a heartfelt speech by his wife, Vanessa.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday with a heartfelt speech by his wife, Vanessa.
'Your legacy lives forever': Magic Johnson honors fellow Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant
From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”
From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”
Booker hits late free throws, Suns top Trail Blazers 118-117
Booker scored 18 points on just 5-of-17 shooting, but coach Monty Williams put the game in his hands after Portland’s Robert Covington missed two free throws with 4.4 seconds left and the Trail Blazers up by one.
Booker scored 18 points on just 5-of-17 shooting, but coach Monty Williams put the game in his hands after Portland’s Robert Covington missed two free throws with 4.4 seconds left and the Trail Blazers up by one.
Warriors rally for second straight night, beat Suns 122-116
Golden State — competing with just eight healthy players — secured a spot in the play-in tournament with Monday’s 119-116 win against the Jazz then held on against a talented Suns team.
Golden State — competing with just eight healthy players — secured a spot in the play-in tournament with Monday’s 119-116 win against the Jazz then held on against a talented Suns team.
Davis takes charge in Lakers’ emphatic 123-110 win over Suns
Cameron Payne had 24 points for the Suns, who have lost two of three following a five-game winning streak. Devin Booker added 21 points and Mikal Bridges 15.
Cameron Payne had 24 points for the Suns, who have lost two of three following a five-game winning streak. Devin Booker added 21 points and Mikal Bridges 15.
Kawhi Leonard teases music project with proceeds going to Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard announced a music collaboration with NBA YoungBoy and Rod Wave earlier this week. The proceeds from the "Culture Jam" project will go to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard announced a music collaboration with NBA YoungBoy and Rod Wave earlier this week. The proceeds from the "Culture Jam" project will go to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation.
Capela, Hawks pull away late to take 135-103 win over Suns
The Suns saw their five-game winning streak end as they fell a game behind the West rival Utah Jazz, who beat San Antonio, in the race for the NBA’s best record.
The Suns saw their five-game winning streak end as they fell a game behind the West rival Utah Jazz, who beat San Antonio, in the race for the NBA’s best record.
Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118
Mikal Bridges made two 3-pointers, dunked, had a block and assist in the opening minutes of overtime and Phoenix outscored Cleveland 20-4 in the extra five minutes.
Mikal Bridges made two 3-pointers, dunked, had a block and assist in the opening minutes of overtime and Phoenix outscored Cleveland 20-4 in the extra five minutes.
Booker scores 32 as Suns hold off Thunder 123-120
Former Thunder guard Chris Paul had 18 points and 11 assists, and Torrey Craig added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Suns, who shot 54%.
Former Thunder guard Chris Paul had 18 points and 11 assists, and Torrey Craig added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Suns, who shot 54%.
Suns beat Clippers, clinch first playoff spot in 11 years
The Suns finally figured out a way to beat the Clippers, who won the first two games of the season series. Phoenix didn’t trail the entire game but needed a fourth-quarter push to turn back a Los Angeles rally.
The Suns finally figured out a way to beat the Clippers, who won the first two games of the season series. Phoenix didn’t trail the entire game but needed a fourth-quarter push to turn back a Los Angeles rally.
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LAPD officer asking LeBron James for a sit down after 'accountability' tweet
A Black LAPD police officer who has worked in the city's Skid Row area for two decades invited LeBron James to have a discussion about policing.
A Black LAPD police officer who has worked in the city's Skid Row area for two decades invited LeBron James to have a discussion about policing.
Suns snap Knicks’ nine-game win streak with 118-110 victory
“We wanted this one. We wanted this one bad, just for ourselves,” Booker said. “I mean obviously we knew about the streak that they had going on and we knew that this was going to be a dogfight.”
“We wanted this one. We wanted this one bad, just for ourselves,” Booker said. “I mean obviously we knew about the streak that they had going on and we knew that this was going to be a dogfight.”
Suns survive heave from Embiid in 116-113 win over 76ers
Chris Paul scored 28 points, Booker had 19 and Bridges 18 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-113 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Chris Paul scored 28 points, Booker had 19 and Bridges 18 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-113 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Lakers star LeBron James tweets, deletes call for police 'accountability' in Columbus teen's shooting death
The Lakers superstar deleted the controversial tweet but it didn't stop lawmakers and former pro athletes from accusing him of inciting violence.
The Lakers superstar deleted the controversial tweet but it didn't stop lawmakers and former pro athletes from accusing him of inciting violence.
Arizonans react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Political leaders and other organizations in Arizona are speaking out after ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Political leaders and other organizations in Arizona are speaking out after ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the 2020 death of George Floyd.