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Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star break

Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star break

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doc Rivers left broadcasting behind when he took over as the Milwaukee Bucks’ coach at midseason, but he remains as talkative as ever.
The Memphis Grizzlies' long injury list adds Ziaire Williams and Derrick Rose

The Memphis Grizzlies' long injury list adds Ziaire Williams and Derrick Rose

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies ' injury list keeps growing longer with wing Ziaire Williams out for at least the rest of March and guard Derrick Rose sidelined a minimum of three weeks.
Analysis: Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan still have plenty to say about mental health

Analysis: Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan still have plenty to say about mental health

DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love still have things to say. It’s been six years since they went public with their challenges regarding mental health. DeRozan started a conversation with a tweet about depression in February 2018.

Hornets officially name Jeff Peterson as their new new president of basketball operations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets officially announced the hiring of Jeff Peterson as executive vice president of basketball operations on Tuesday.

Portland plays Oklahoma City on 7-game home slide

Oklahoma City Thunder (42-19, second in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-43, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Milwaukee plays Golden State after Lillard's 41-point game

Milwaukee Bucks (41-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (32-28, 10th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Utah and Chicago to meet for cross-conference matchup

Chicago Bulls (29-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (28-34, 11th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Bulls take on the Utah Jazz in non-conference play.

Brooklyn and Philadelphia face off in conference showdown

Philadelphia 76ers (35-25, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (24-37, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Sabonis and the Kings visit conference foe Los Angeles

Sacramento Kings (34-26, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-29, ninth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento faces Los Angeles in Western Conference action Wednesday.
D'Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104

D'Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo Russell hit five 3-pointers while scoring 26 points, and Anthony Davis added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
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