INGELWOOD — The reclamation of Kawhi Leonard continues at a slow, deliberate pace. And that’s fine for everyone involved, especially the Clippers superstar. Leonard recently returned to the lineup after missing the first 34 games this season, and the team has managed his comeback by taking it one day, one game, one box to check at a time. The final step is extended minutes. So … [Read more...] about Clippers star Kawhi Leonard in no rush to end minutes restriction
With Tyler Higbee spitting up blood, Rams’ tight ends stepped up in playoff win
Early in the Rams’ 27-9 wild-card playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, it felt like tight end Tyler Higbee was trying to carry his team to victory single-handedly. He caught five passes in the first quarter for 58 yards and three first downs, accentuating each of them with an arm-waving celebration. But a hit to his chest at the end of the quarter ended … [Read more...] about With Tyler Higbee spitting up blood, Rams’ tight ends stepped up in playoff win
Lakers’ defense taking another slide during 3-game skid
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ season can be defined by their seesaw of performances on both ends of the floor, not having consistent stretches of playing at a high level offensively and defensively simultaneously. So now as their offense has started to dig itself out of a rut, it’s their performances on the less glamorous end on the floor that have taken a slide – a reality coach … [Read more...] about Lakers’ defense taking another slide during 3-game skid
Swanson: Lakers lose 1st home game amid devastating fires – and that’s OK
LOS ANGELES — I don’t know what I expected, and maybe that’s the point. There isn’t a play you can draw up for people to process the pain and strain that wildfires have brought our way. The only way through is through, though. So on Monday, after the ongoing disaster postponed games for both of L.A.’s NBA teams, they got back to business. The Clippers proclaimed “L.A. Strong” … [Read more...] about Swanson: Lakers lose 1st home game amid devastating fires – and that’s OK
Michael Cooper says Lakers jersey retirement ‘more special’ than Hall of Fame induction
Former Lakers player Michael Cooper, center, is mobbed by former Lakers coach Pat Riley, left, and former teammates Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Byron Scott, Vlade Divac and Kurt Rambis after his jersey was retired during a ceremony at halftime of a game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Former Lakers … [Read more...] about Michael Cooper says Lakers jersey retirement ‘more special’ than Hall of Fame induction