Clippers’ Blake Griffin feels fine after first game since surgery

It wasn’t a bombshell announcement that Blake Griffin was going to be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the 76ers. For weeks, the game seemed like a logical return date for the Clippers’ star forward who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Dec. 20. Griffin slammed home a tip-in dunk and looked like he was moving fine in the Clippers’ 121-110 loss to Philadelphia, a positive sign after his lateral movement and attacking were limited by knee pain and stiffness in December prior to the surgery.

Jamal Crawford finds his stroke in Clippersa victory

ATLANTA >> Jamal Crawford got back on track, scoring eight straight points in the fourth quarter to help the short-handed Clippers pick up an upset win in Atlanta, beating the Hawks, 115-105. Austin Rivers led the Clippers with 27 and Crawford added 19 in what will likely be the final game the team plays before Blake Griffin returns from knee surgery.

Woman Killed In Long Beach Police Officer-Involved Shooting Identifed

CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA […] Woman Killed In Long Beach Police Officer-Involved Shooting Identifed More than a half dozen people called police to report that Pream was threatening to stab and cut people, police said.

Top Performers From Day 3 Of The NBA D-League Showcase

Note: This piece is the continuation of our coverage of the 2017 NBA D-League Showcase. To take a look back at our first two days of coverage, make sure to read our recaps of day 1 and day 2 Since arriving in Erie after a short stint in Europe, York has shined as one of the most lethal offensive guards in the entire D-League.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

More Than 50 Democratic Congress Members Planning to Skip Inauguration

The Cody Enterprise reported Monday that Wyoming Legacy Meats is work… We’ll have high school basketball coverage tonight on KNEB as Scottsbluff plays a girls and boys doubleheader at Chadron. Coverage will start on KNEB AM 960, 100.3 FM, and kne… — Clippers point guard Chris Paul was forced to leave Monday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after spraining his left thumb.The injury occurred w… — More than 50 Democratic members of Congress have announced they will skip Donald Trump’s Friday inauguration.

Redick and Paul Help Clippers Overpower Heat 98-86

J.J. Redick scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 98-86 on Sunday for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul had 19 points, 18 assists and one turnover, and DeAndre Jordan added 18 rebounds to help keep the Clippers unbeaten in the new year after they closed 2016 on a six-game skid.

Week 8 NBA power rankings: Warriors barely holding top spot

Week 8 NBA power rankings: Warriors barely holding top spot The eighth of our weekly power rankings Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iDEChY Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. USA TODAY Sports’ NBA power rankings for Week 8 of the 2016-17 season The Warriors still boast the NBA’s best record, but after the late-game collapse against the Cavaliers on Christmas, this super team still has some kinks to work out.

Jokic has 24 and 10, Nuggets beat depleted Clippers 106-102

Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Danilo Gallinari and Will Barton each added 23 points to lead the Denver Nuggets past the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 106-102 on Monday night. The Clippers played without their three leading scorers – Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick – but came from 17 points down to start the second half and took a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter.

NBA, players complete process of ratifying new labor deal

The National Basketball Players Association has completed its process of voting to approve the terms of the next collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players, which was tentatively agreed upon last week. All that’s left to do now is for the sides to sign the deal, which will happen once the writing of the actual document is completed.

Why not Nerlens?

The Pistons aren’t connected to any major superstar or talent on the trade block right now, but that hasn’t stopped Stan Van Gundy from making blockbuster trades that has helped shape the team to what it is today. SVG has been one of the most aggressive roster creators in the East and since no talent wants to play in Detroit, he trades for them.

Why not Nerlens?

The Pistons aren’t connected to any major superstar or talent on the trade block right now, but that hasn’t stopped Stan Van Gundy from making blockbuster trades that has helped shape the team to what it is today. SVG has been one of the most aggressive roster creators in the East and since no talent wants to play in Detroit, he trades for them.