Russell Westbrook to return to Clippers after exercising option
Russell Westbrook has picked up his player option for $4 million and will return to the Clippers for the 2024-25 season, a person not authorized…
Fever’s Caitlin Clark cuts off reporters for ignoring Aliyah Boston
How do you know when it’s the right time to pass? What’s the best advice that’s been given to you during a game? What do…
As Clippers prepare for draft, Paul George’s future hangs in balance
A collaboration between Paul George and the Clippers could come in many different forms. And that is perhaps the most pressing concern the Clippers must…
Rickea Jackson’s 19 points can’t save Sparks from loss to Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to go with a career-high eight steals, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 10 assists for her first double-double…
Nneka Ogwumike haunts her former team as Storm rout Sparks
SEATTLE — Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points against her former team, Jewell Loyd added 21 points and the Seattle Storm beat the Sparks 95-79…
Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson lead Sparks to win over Aces
After the Las Vegas Aces opened on a 14-0 tear Sunday night, it seemed as if the Sparks’ hopes for a victory might be lost.…
NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday powers Celtics past Mavericks in Game 2
BOSTON — Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds…
How Dearica Hamby uses her journey to inspire and motivate others
Dearica Hamby watched as her shot from the free-throw line fell perfectly through the hoop during warmups Wednesday. Swoosh. Her next one missed the basket,…
Sparks use fourth-quarter surge to beat Dallas, end losing streak
The last time the Sparks faced the Dallas Wings in May, they lost by one point. The Sparks avenged that loss during another close matchup…
Chennedy Carter allegedly harassed by man asking about Caitlin Clark
Chicago Sky security staff diffused a situation Wednesday when a man confronted the players, specifically guard Chennedy Carter, as they were getting off a bus…
Sparks fall behind early and get pummeled by the Minnesota Lynx
Offensive struggles and a 25-point clinic by Napheesa Collier helped Minnesota beat the Sparks 86-62 on Wednesday. Collier made 10 of 15 from the field,…
Celtics stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown ready for second chance
BOSTON — For almost the entirety of their time together in Boston, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been linked. They were drafted by the Celtics…
Caitlin Clark’s rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?
Matt Barnes, whose 15-season NBA career included four years with the Clippers and two with the Lakers, took to Instagram to call out Clark’s teammates…
Sparks can’t keep pace with Diana Taurasi and Mercury
PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi made seven of nine shots from three-point range and finished with a season-high 31 points to help Phoenix beat the Sparks 87-68…
Caitlin Clark and Fever beat Sky for first home win of season
INDIANAPOLIS — NaLyssa Smith scored 18 points while Caitlin Clark had 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists Saturday as the Indiana Fever won their first…
Drew Gordon, former UCLA and NBA player, dies in car accident at 33
Drew Gordon, a former UCLA and New Mexico center who went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, died in a car accident Thursday in…
Mavericks defeat Timberwolves, will play Celtics in NBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
Dearica Hamby and Sparks can’t keep pace with Sky in loss
CHICAGO — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and tied a career high with six three-pointers, Elizabeth Williams had 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks and…
Clippers center Ivica Zubac’s Encino home burglarized again
Clippers center Ivica Zubac’s San Fernando Valley home was burglarized last week, police sources who were not authorized to speak publicly told The Times on…
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers…