INGLEWOOD — The Clippers’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night was going to be a reunion of two players once bonded by an area code, but now separated by 2,741 miles. Kawhi Leonard vs. Paul George – All-Stars who played five seasons together in Los Angeles but now wear opposing jerseys. But fans hoping to witness the former teammates go face-to-face on the … [Read more...] about Paul George gets back on the court in time to face Clippers
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder
LOS ANGELES — The injury Shohei Ohtani suffered during Game 2 of the World Series was more serious than the simple partial dislocation announced by the team. Ohtani also suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and underwent surgery to repair the damage on Tuesday. The arthroscopic procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The Dodgers say Ohtani is expected to recover … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder
Lakers looking to close road trip strong after Anthony Davis aggravates foot injury
DETROIT — The Lakers’ 3-0 start to the season already feels like a distant memory. With their 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday at Little Caesars Arena, the Lakers (4-3) have dropped three of their last four games – all coming on the road during their ongoing five-game trip – after opening the season with three consecutive home victories. Their lone win since … [Read more...] about Lakers looking to close road trip strong after Anthony Davis aggravates foot injury
Clippers find something in reserve, rally past Spurs for 1st Intuit Dome win
INGLEWOOD — It was a random suggestion, maybe even silly. Should either James Harden or Norman Powell, the Clippers’ best offensive threats, be on the court at all times? While Clippers coach Tyronn Lue brushed off the question, he has been searching for ways to secure victories, especially down the stretch. On Monday, he might have stumbled upon a solution, and it didn’t … [Read more...] about Clippers find something in reserve, rally past Spurs for 1st Intuit Dome win
Anthony Davis aggravates foot injury as Lakers’ road woes continue against Pistons
DETROIT — The reasoning could be the Lakers were on the fourth game of a five-game, 11-day road trip. It could be that despite not being too far apart in the average ages of their teams (24.278 vs. 25.285), the Detroit Pistons are equipped with more speed and athleticism, especially in the backcourt. It could be that the Lakers took an opponent lightly, given that the Pistons … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis aggravates foot injury as Lakers’ road woes continue against Pistons