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NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets

Getty Pelicans The Pelicans are suddenly on a roll. And yes, it’s still strange to type that. Zion Williamson scored 24 points and took over late, pouring in 10 straight during a decisive fourth-quarter stretch to lift New Orleans to a 119-113 win over Dallas. The victory extended the Pelicans’ winning streak to five games,

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Cavs finally find the range in much-needed win over Hornets

Reuters The Cavaliers finally remembered who they are. Or at least who they were not all that long ago. After stumbling through an ugly offensive stretch, Cleveland broke out in a big way Monday night, outgunning Charlotte 139–132 in a home game that felt far more necessary than comfortable. The ball moved. The pace picked

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Draymond Green leaves Warriors win over Magic early after heated argument with Steve Kerr: 'We had it out'

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green left Monday night’s win over the Orlando Magic early after he got into an argument with head coach Steve Kerr. Green and Kerr were seen in a heated discussion during a timeout in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 120-97 win over the Magic, though it wasn’t clear what

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LeBron James: Honor to play on Christmas, but would rather be with family

File photo LeBron James has played more Christmas Day games than anyone in NBA history. It hasn’t made the decision any easier. Asked about suiting up for his 20th Christmas game this week, James was honest. Completely honest. “I’d much rather be at home with my family,” he said, via Tomer Azarley of ClutchPoints. “But

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NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Warriors

AP Bucks Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined with the calf strain that’s kept him out since early December, but there was at least some movement Sunday. Antetokounmpo took part in the team’s shootaround ahead of the matchup with Minnesota, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. He did not play, and the organization continues

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NBA Notes: Clippers, Ivica Zubac, Heat, Kasparas Jakucionis, Spurs

Getty Clippers Clippers center Ivica Zubac will be sidelined at least three weeks with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Zubac exited Saturday’s win over the Lakers early, and the timing isn’t ideal. He’s been one of the few steady forces this season, averaging 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds

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Warriors Notes: Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Buddy Hield

Getty The Warriors were down 11 early Saturday. Then Draymond Green got himself tossed. And somehow, that helped. Green picked up two quick technicals early in the second quarter and was ejected, a moment that could’ve sunk Golden State. Instead, it flipped the game. The Warriors rallied to beat the Suns and snapped a three-game

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