Houston Rockets invite Lizzo to dance with Clutch City Dancers amid twerking controversy

Houston Rockets invite Lizzo to dance with Clutch City Dancers amid twerking controversy

Singer and rapper Lizzo got up and twerked, revealing a cut out at the back of her short black T-shirt dress, and was shown on the stadium's huge television screens during Sunday night's Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets are now inviting her to show her moves with the Clutch City Dancers.

Singer and rapper Lizzo got up and twerked, revealing a cut out at the back of her short black T-shirt dress, and was shown on the stadium's huge television screens during Sunday night's Lakers game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets are now inviting her to show her moves with the Clutch City Dancers.

Booker, Oubre carry Suns past Timberwolves 125-109

Booker, Oubre carry Suns past Timberwolves 125-109

Kelly Oubre Jr. was ready for a low-key night on the town with friends and family to celebrate his birthday, dressed head to toe in black with a jacket, shirt, pants and shoes.

Kelly Oubre Jr. was ready for a low-key night on the town with friends and family to celebrate his birthday, dressed head to toe in black with a jacket, shirt, pants and shoes.

Houston Rockets file protest with NBA over Harden's dunk

Houston Rockets file protest with NBA over Harden's dunk

The Rockets have filed a protest with the NBA for Tuesday night's loss to the Spurs. The protest comes after James Harden's dunk went in, but officials say it didn't.

The Rockets have filed a protest with the NBA for Tuesday night's loss to the Spurs. The protest comes after James Harden's dunk went in, but officials say it didn't.

Gordon scores season-high 32 points, Magic beat Suns 128-114

Gordon scores season-high 32 points, Magic beat Suns 128-114

After spending most of the season struggling to find ways to win despite an inconsistent offense, scoring suddenly seems to come easily for the Orlando Magic. On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns witnessed that shift firsthand.

After spending most of the season struggling to find ways to win despite an inconsistent offense, scoring suddenly seems to come easily for the Orlando Magic. On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns witnessed that shift firsthand.

Oubre’s late 3s lift Suns past Hornets 109-104

Oubre’s late 3s lift Suns past Hornets 109-104

It didn’t matter to Kelly Oubre Jr. that he missed his first seven shots from beyond the arc.

It didn’t matter to Kelly Oubre Jr. that he missed his first seven shots from beyond the arc.

Beal scores 35 points, Wizards top Suns 140-132

Beal scores 35 points, Wizards top Suns 140-132

A night after playing one of their worst games of the season, the Washington Wizards responded with one of their best.

A night after playing one of their worst games of the season, the Washington Wizards responded with one of their best.

James Harden, mother, and foundation serve Thanksgiving dinner to 250 in need

James Harden, mother, and foundation serve Thanksgiving dinner to 250 in need

James Harden helped feed the crowd as he and his mother Monja Willis and his 3 The Harden Way Foundation partner with local churches to host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for less fortunate families

James Harden helped feed the crowd as he and his mother Monja Willis and his 3 The Harden Way Foundation partner with local churches to host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for less fortunate families

Booker scores 35 as short-handed Suns beat Wolves 100-98

Booker scores 35 as short-handed Suns beat Wolves 100-98

Devin Booker had the ball, and a defensive switch left him staring at an old friend on the perimeter.

Devin Booker had the ball, and a defensive switch left him staring at an old friend on the perimeter.

Ingram leads Pelicans past Suns 124-121

Ingram leads Pelicans past Suns 124-121

Saddled with four fouls and struggling with his shot, Brandon Ingram stayed aggressive.

Saddled with four fouls and struggling with his shot, Brandon Ingram stayed aggressive.

Bogdanovic makes 7 3s, Kings hold off Suns 120-116

Bogdanovic makes 7 3s, Kings hold off Suns 120-116

Bogdan Bogdanovic set career highs with 31 points and seven 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 120-116 on Tuesday night.

Bogdan Bogdanovic set career highs with 31 points and seven 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 120-116 on Tuesday night.

Tatum scores 26 to lead Celtics over Suns 99-85

Tatum scores 26 to lead Celtics over Suns 99-85

Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Kemba Walker added 19 and the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 99-85 on Monday night.

Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Kemba Walker added 19 and the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 99-85 on Monday night.

Oubre Jr. scores season-high 30, Suns beat Hawks 128-112

Oubre Jr. scores season-high 30, Suns beat Hawks 128-112

Kelly Oubre Jr. followed his worst game of the season with his best and it’s a huge reason the Phoenix Suns kept rolling through their early-season schedule.

Kelly Oubre Jr. followed his worst game of the season with his best and it’s a huge reason the Phoenix Suns kept rolling through their early-season schedule.

Kuzma's late 3-pointers help Lakers push past Suns 123-115

Kuzma's late 3-pointers help Lakers push past Suns 123-115

Kyle Kuzma was out on the floor in the crucial final minutes on Tuesday night when his teammates made the extra pass and found him at the 3-point line. Both times, he never hesitated to take the shots that splashed through the net and pushed the Lakers to a 123-115 over the Phoenix Suns.

Kyle Kuzma was out on the floor in the crucial final minutes on Tuesday night when his teammates made the extra pass and found him at the 3-point line. Both times, he never hesitated to take the shots that splashed through the net and pushed the Lakers to a 123-115 over the Phoenix Suns.

Devin Booker scores 27 points, Suns blow out Nets

Devin Booker scores 27 points, Suns blow out Nets

Ricky Rubio is a pass-first point guard. Sunday night, he showed he can score when the shots are there as well.

Ricky Rubio is a pass-first point guard. Sunday night, he showed he can score when the shots are there as well.

Butler, Dragic lead Heat over Suns 124-108

Butler, Dragic lead Heat over Suns 124-108

Phoenix had its three-game winning streak snapped. Aron Baynes led the Suns with 23 points and Devin Booker added 22. Ricky Rubio had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Phoenix had its three-game winning streak snapped. Aron Baynes led the Suns with 23 points and Devin Booker added 22. Ricky Rubio had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Win by win, Suns crawling out of Western Conference basement

Win by win, Suns crawling out of Western Conference basement

First-year Phoenix coach Monty Williams is the epitome of stoic, with a coaching and news conference demeanor that ranges from subdued to serious to slightly bemused. He preaches consistency from day to day and month to month, painstakingly discussing how he plans to build this program the right way.

First-year Phoenix coach Monty Williams is the epitome of stoic, with a coaching and news conference demeanor that ranges from subdued to serious to slightly bemused. He preaches consistency from day to day and month to month, painstakingly discussing how he plans to build this program the right way.

Booker scores 40 as Suns hand 76ers 1st loss, 114-109

Booker scores 40 as Suns hand 76ers 1st loss, 114-109

Devin Booker was pouring in buckets from every corner of the court during the second half and the home crowd loved every minute of it, serenading the Phoenix Suns star with MVP chants as he finished with 40 points in a 114-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

Devin Booker was pouring in buckets from every corner of the court during the second half and the home crowd loved every minute of it, serenading the Phoenix Suns star with MVP chants as he finished with 40 points in a 114-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.