Daryl Morey: Ben came in at the end of last week and said he had back stiffness. And he has he’s dealing with some personal reasons off… Read more “Daryl Morey on Ben Simmons: Things moving in a positive direction”

Casey Holdahl: “It was embarrassing.” — Chauncey Billups on his team’s effort and overall performance Monday nightSource: Twitter @CHold What’s the buzz on Twitter? Casey Holdahl @CHold… Read more “Chauncey Billups on Blazers’ effort: ‘It was embarrassing’”

The final buzzer sounded at the Tokyo Olympics, the gold medal for the U.S. was won and Gregg Popovich held his emotions in check for at least… Read more “Analysis: Pop’s still coaching because he’s still having fun”

The Clippers got their first win of the season with a 116-86 rout of former assistant Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at Staples… Read more “Clippers continue to clamp down on Damian Lillard, rout Trail Blazers for first win”

Draymond Green says he will again put a $5,000 bottle of wine on owner Joe Lacob’s tab in honor of Stephen Curry making the NBA’s 75th anniversary… Read more “Green: $5K bottle to honor Steph on Lacob’s tab”

Lakers star LeBron James appeared to dodge a major injury when Grizzlies forward Desmond Bane collided with his right leg in the first half of Sunday night’s… Read more “LeBron: Leg ‘sore’ after collision, hope to play Tue.”

Led by Paul Georges 16 points and career-high eight steals, the Clippers defeated the Trail Blazers, 116-86. Luke Kennard added 23 points (6-7 3pt FG) for the… Read more “Game Recap:Clippers 116, Trail Blazers 86”

Ro Parrish, Candace Parker and Isiah Thomas highlight the new Chicago Bulls squad and why their style of play is leading them as an undefeated team.

Catch up on all the action from Monday across the NBA.