Kyrie Irving said being outside of the play-in spots in the Western Conference wasn’t a position he expected to be in when he arrived in Dallas, which fell to 37-40 with Wednesday’s loss.
No iPhone, No. 8 Kobe and ‘Bad Day’: Sports and society during the Kings’ playoff drought
A lot has happened in sports and society since the last time the Kings reached the postseason.
Durant returns, scores 16 in Suns home debut
Kevin Durant had 16 points and eight rebounds in his home debut, and the Suns won their third straight game, beating the Timberwolves 107-100.
AD sees ‘all the right pieces’ as Lakers find form
Anthony Davis led the Lakers to their 38th win of the season Wednesday night and believe they can “definitely make a run” as they round into form at full strength.
Kings’ 16-year playoff drought comes to end
Sacramento has clinched its first playoff berth since the 2005-06 season, ending a drought that was the longest in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.
Knicks All-Star Randle exits with sprained ankle
The Knicks’ Julius Randle missed the second half against Miami on Wednesday night because of a sprained left ankle.
Belichick clarifies: Pats ‘not resting on laurels’
Bill Belichick clarified his remark that “the last 25 years” should give Patriots fans optimism, telling the Boston Globe that the team is “not resting on our past laurels.”
Minor leaguers, MLB reach tentative deal on CBA
A deal is in place between the minor league players in the MLBPA and MLB on a historic first collective-bargaining agreement for minor leaguers, union officials told ESPN.
Padres’ coach Williams to have cancer surgery
San Diego Padres third-base coach Matt Williams has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will be away from the team for an undisclosed period of time.
Sources: DSG pays fee to Padres to air games
Diamond Sports Group paid the San Diego Padres their rights fee on Wednesday which will allow the company to continue to broadcast the team’s games in the near future, sources told ESPN.