Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League’s owners approve expansion exploration
The league’s board of governors voted Wednesday to approve a plan that will allow NBA officials to “formally explore potential team expansion” in those two cities, which have long been thought of as the front-runners to land franchises.
NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic’s triple-double, late shot lift Nuggets
Jokic added 17 rebounds and tied a season high with 17 assists for his 29th triple-double of the season.
NBA roundup: Detroit Pistons halts Los Angeles Lakers’ 9-game winning streak
Daniss Jenkins scored 30 points while Jalen Duren contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds in Detroit’s fourth straight win.
NBA roundup: Timberwolves earn rare victory in Boston
In a stunning turnaround, the Timberwolves secured their first win in Boston in 18 years, propelled by strong performances from Bones Hyland and Jaden McDaniels
NBA roundup: Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant becomes fifth on all-time scoring list
Durant passed Michael Jordan’s career 32,292 points for fifth on the NBA’s scoring list with a corner 3-pointer at the 3:35 mark of the fourth quuarter against Miami Heat.
LeBron James breaks another record as Los Angeles Lakers beats Orlando Magic
Including playoffs, LeBron James has amassed a total of 1,904 fixtures during his career. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a distant second with 1,797 appearances.
NBA roundup: Houston Rockets snap Atlanta Hawks’ 11-game win streak
Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points and nine rebounds for the Rockets. Houston hit 6 of 11 3-pointers to turn an eight-point halftime lead into a 101-76 cushion after Durant and Reed Sheppard nailed consecutive 3s late in the period.
NBA roundup: Luka Doncic’s 60 points propel Los Angeles Lakers to eighth straight win
Doncic, who entered the day leading the NBA with a 32.9 scoring average, made 18 of 30 shots from the floor, 9 of 17 on 3-pointers and 15 of 19 at the free throw line.
LeBron James ties NBA record for most regular-season games played
James took to the court for his 1,611th regular-season game, equaling Hall of Famer Robert Parish’s record that had stood since 1997.
Lakers’ LeBron James could miss Heat clash as he approaches NBA record for games played
The Lakers said James is dealing with left foot arthritis as he chases Robert Parish for NBA’s all-time games played record.