INGLEWOOD — James Harden stood on the sideline, watching like a field general in sneakers as the Clippers took on the Indiana Pacers. As the players came off the court during a timeout, he acknowledged each, sharing words and approving nods. Harden, though, is more than a supportive teammate. He is a leader in short pants. A bearded godfather, who guides, advises and sometimes … [Read more...] about All-Star James Harden helped fill leadership void for Clippers
Lakers’ LeBron James reflects on ‘humbling’ NBA-record 21st All-Star appearance
Despite being at All-Star Weekend every year of his 22-season NBA career, Lakers star LeBron James hasn’t taken the experience for granted. When James appears in Sunday’s All-Star competition at Chase Center in San Francisco, it’ll mark his record-extending 21st All-Star appearance – and the 22nd consecutive year he’s been involved with All-Star Weekend. James, the 2003-04 … [Read more...] about Lakers’ LeBron James reflects on ‘humbling’ NBA-record 21st All-Star appearance
Dalton Knecht, Team C win Rising Stars event for spot in Sunday’s All-Star Game semifinals
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Congratulations, Team C. You’ve won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night – where LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are among those who will be waiting in the second semifinal. San Antonio’s Stephon Castle scored 12 points and won MVP honors, Utah’s Keyonte George hit … [Read more...] about Dalton Knecht, Team C win Rising Stars event for spot in Sunday’s All-Star Game semifinals
Angels’ Reid Detmers looks to overcome inconsistencies
TEMPE, Ariz. — Reid Detmers found his locker in the Angels’ spring training clubhouse right between those of Kyle Hendricks and Yusei Kikuchi. That was certainly not a coincidence. The Angels have long believed that Detmers has the stuff to be a frontline starter, and they are hoping the influence of successful veterans like Kikuchi and Hendricks can help him unlock his … [Read more...] about Angels’ Reid Detmers looks to overcome inconsistencies
Dodgers’ plans for 6-man rotation will wait until May
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers’ six-man rotation will include only five starting pitchers for the first month or so. With right-handers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki used to pitching once a week during their careers in Japan and Shohei Ohtani expected to return to pitching after his second Tommy John surgery, the Dodgers are planning to use six starting pitchers to give … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ plans for 6-man rotation will wait until May