NBA postpones Hornets-Lakers game due to Los Angeles fires - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday because of several massive wildfires burning across greater Los Angeles.
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Joel Embiid returns in style, pours in 34 as Sixers top Hornets - ESPN
Sixers star Joel Embiid was in top form in his return to the starting lineup Friday night, scoring a game-high 34 points to lead Philadelphia to a 108-98 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets.
Joel Embiid's sinus fracture 'not nearly as severe' as previous facial injuries
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse expressed optimism about Joel Embiid's return to action, saying his recent sinus fracture is "not nearly as severe" as the two previous facial fractures sustained by the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player in his career.
Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Saturday's NBA slate - ESPN
Saturday's seven-game slate is highlighted by the Memphis Grizzlies (15-8) visiting the Boston Celtics (19-4).
Sources: Hornets' Grant Williams (torn ligaments) out for season - ESPN
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams sustained season-ending tears to the ACL, meniscus and associated ligaments in his right knee, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Thursday's NBA slate - ESPN
The slate for Thursday night features four exciting games, each with its own intriguing storyline.
The offseason plan fueling the Cleveland Cavaliers to the top of the NBA - ESPN
WITH TWO MINUTES left in the fourth quarter Friday night, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert nailed a 3-pointer from the left corner to give his team a nine-point lead over the Chicago Bulls. Just about everyone in the building realized it was a dagger that all but assured the Cavs their 14th consecutive win to start the season.
Cavaliers become 4th NBA team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets
Darius Garland scored 25 points, Ty Jerome matched his career-high with 24 in place of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night.