Florida’s Donovan receives extension

Florida coach Billy Donovan is reaping the rewards of his success, signing a three-year extension that boosted his average salary to $3.7 million in the final six years of the contract. The deal runs through the 2018-19 season and includes $3.9 million this season and $3.681 million for each of the next five years. Donovan […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers hold off cellar-dwelling Bucks

LOS ANGELES — Sometimes the worst NBA teams can bring out the worst in some of the league’s best. The Milwaukee Bucks, who own the worst record in the league, stayed close Monday before forward Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers sealed a win with some late buckets. Griffin scored 27 points and grabbed […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers 106, Bucks 98

LOS ANGELES — Forward Blake Griffin scored 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 106-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night at Staples Center. The Clippers (50-21) topped the 50-win mark for only the second time in franchise history. They won 56 games last season. Milwaukee (13-58) […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Pistons snap skid with rare win in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The Detroit Pistons will be happy to be home after a four-game trip that included losses to the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers. For a change, though, the Pistons enjoyed a visit to Utah. Center Andre Drummond and forward Greg Monroe both had double-doubles, and Detroit ended its […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Pelicans overcome 22-point deficit, beat Nets

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans trailed Brooklyn by 22 points in the third quarter, and, by all accounts, the Nets seemed to be coasting to their fifth consecutive victory and 12th win in 14 games. “It’s the NBA, man – you play it out,” said New Orleans coach Monty Williams, referring to the […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies cruise past slow-starting Wolves

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With the Minnesota Timberwolves suffering a devastating loss Sunday night, the Memphis Grizzlies wanted to play no part in a rehabilitation process Monday. Behind a stifling defense that limited the Timberwolves to 21 percent shooting in the first quarter and 37.8 percent for the game, the Grizzlies defeated Minnesota 109-92. Memphis guard […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Reports: NCSU’s Warren to enter draft

North Carolina State sophomore forward T.J. Warren will declare for the NBA Draft, multiple media outlets reported Monday. Yahoo Sports reported that agents were being lined up for Warren. However, North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried told ESPN.com that Warren’s final decision would not be made until he meets with his family on Thursday. Warren, […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Third-quarter surge lifts Bulls past Pacers

CHICAGO — When these two Midwestern rivals square off, it’s safe to expect an intense, physical battle that is likely to be decided in the opening minutes of the third quarter. Forward Taj Gibson scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls started the second half on fire, leading to an 89-77 victory over the Indiana […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Daye sees light, leads Spurs over 76ers

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers extended a couple of long streaks Monday night — one of success, the other futility. Forward Austin Daye scored a season-best 22 points as the Spurs won their 14th consecutive game, 113-91, while handing the 76ers their 25th straight defeat. Philadelphia (15-56) can match the […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021