James scores 34 but Lakers stumble, fall to Kings 125-116
January 13, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116 on Wednesday night.
Morant’s dazzling block lifts Grizzlies to 9th straight win
January 10, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with their ninth straight win, getting 16 points and a breathtaking block from Ja Morant in a 127-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
LeBron leads Lakers past Hawks 134-118 for 4th straight win
January 8, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 23 of his 32 points in the second half, Malik Monk added a season-high 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Atlanta Hawks 134-118 Friday night for their first four-game winning streak of the season.
Grizzlies ride second-half push to 108-95 win over Lakers
December 10, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane added 23 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 108-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Lakers claim Avery Bradley, who opted out before title win
October 18, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers claimed veteran guard Avery Bradley Jr. off waivers on Monday.
Bradley played for the Lakers in 2019-20, but opted out prior to the NBA restart in the bubble in Orlando, Florida, because of health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and did not participate in the run to the franchise’s 17th championship.
‘Uncharted waters’: More NBA games off as virus issues grow
January 12, 2021 GMTThe NBA called off two more games because of COVID-related and contact-tracing issues on Monday, and the Miami Heat were preparing to be without eight players — including All-Stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo — for several days because of possible exposure to the coronavirus...
Lakers’ Avery Bradley to sit out NBA’s restart in Florida
June 24, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley has decided to sit out the NBA’s upcoming resumption of the season in Florida.
He told ESPN on Tuesday night that he wants to remain with his wife and three children, including a 6-year-old son with a history of respiratory illnesses.
Grizzlies’ Bradley to miss at least a week with bruised shin
March 20, 2019 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Avery Bradley will miss at least a week because of a bruised shin...
Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder past Grizzlies
February 8, 2019 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Thunder got a familiar performance from Russell Westbrook while the Memphis Grizzlies struggled to get used to playing without Marc Gasol...
The Latest: Clippers’ Bradley to Grizzlies for Green, Temple
February 8, 2019 GMTThe Latest on NBA trades (all times Eastern):
8:05 p.m.
The Clippers have acquired forward JaMychal Green and guard Garrett Temple from Memphis in exchange for guard Avery Bradley...
Pistons fall to Bucks, finish trip 0-4
December 7, 2017 GMTMilwaukee — It's tough to go on a long trip and come home emptyhanded. But the Pistons will do just that — with no wins and some baggage to sort through.
They embarked on the trip with a tough task on their four-game road slate, with all four games coming against teams with winning records.
Pistons mailbag: A Monroe return? Leuer’s future
November 16, 2017 GMTIndianapolis — The three-game road trip makes a pit stop in Indy, where the Pistons will try to get their second win this season over the Pacers and sweep the season series over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.
Pistons’ Bradley credits Drummond for open looks
November 5, 2017 GMTDetroit — It's not like Avery Bradley hasn't scored before. He was the Celtics second-leading scorer last season (16.3 points per game) and took more shots than anybody not named Isaiah Thomas (14 per game).
With Drummond sharp at the line, Pistons beat Bucks
November 4, 2017 GMTDetroit — Andre Drummond, free-throw taker.
Andre Drummond, free-throw maker.
The days of Drummond being a liability at the free-throw line appear to be over.
Bulpett: Bond runs deep between Avery Bradley and Isaiah Thomas
April 18, 2017 GMTAvery Bradley says his feelings don’t matter, but you could tell those feelings were running deep Sunday night at the Garden.
Behind his stoic expression, anyone who’s been around him for any length of time could tell he was hurting — not only for his friend, Isaiah Thomas, but out of frustration as he searched for something he could do to ease the situation.
Celtics dispatch potential playoff foe in Pacers
March 23, 2017 GMTWith Milwaukee (twice) and a hot Miami team on the upcoming home schedule, the Celtics have a chance to try on different potential playoff opponents.
But last night they came out of the fitting room with what, based on a 109-100 win over Indiana, looks like a particularly favorable playoff matchup.
Celtics notebook: Avery Bradley, Al Horford sit out vs. Suns
March 6, 2017 GMTPHOENIX — Avery Bradley (first described as a hamstring strain, then listed as rest) and Al Horford (sprained right elbow) were not in uniform for yesterday’s game against the Suns, and Bradley advised that, at least in his case, all red flags should be lowered.
Celtics notebook: Avery Bradley, Al Horford sit out vs. Suns
March 6, 2017 GMTPHOENIX — Avery Bradley (first described as a hamstring strain, then listed as rest) and Al Horford (sprained right elbow) were not in uniform for yesterday’s game against the Suns, and Bradley advised that, at least in his case, all red flags should be lowered.
Celtics notebook: Avery Bradley clutch at both ends of floor
March 2, 2017 GMTAvery Bradley’s first big shot since December — an open 3-pointer from the top of the circle — melted through the net like butter with 1:09 left last night.
Isaiah Thomas had reached the paint, got trapped again and saw Bradley at the top of the circle.
Avery Bradley made for Dunkin’ Donuts
March 1, 2017 GMTAvery Bradley made a welcome return to the parquet Monday night at the TD Garden, and the Celtics guard followed that up with another kind of sweet move — helping Dunkin’ Donuts launch the first Celtics donut.
Celtics notebook: Avery Bradley plays limited minutes in return to starting lineup
February 28, 2017 GMTAvery Bradley told himself, this was no way to play in a basketball game. The common sense in him said, there was no other way but to accept last night’s limited return to the floor after missing 22 of the previous 23 games because of a strained right Achilles.
Celtics notebook: Avery Bradley takes solace in mates’ success but injured guard itching to return
February 16, 2017 GMTAvery Bradley paused for a long moment yesterday when asked if his ongoing absence was easier to handle because of how well the Celtics have played over the last 18 games.
“They’ve been playing well,” Bradley said before his mates defeated the 76ers, 116-108, last night at the Garden.
Celtics Notebook: Avery Bradley might wait to return after All-Star break
February 10, 2017 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. — The Celtics went up against Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum for the second time without Avery Bradley last night.
The first, on Jan.?21 at the Garden, resulted in an overtime loss, as McCollum in particular defied coverage.
Horford addition brings optimism for Celtics entering camp
September 26, 2016 GMTWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Boston's Isaiah Thomas is feeling like a new man. A taller man.
"I'm now listed at 6-1," the 5-foot-9 point guard joked when he sat down at Celtics media day on Monday...
Warriors smother Wizards in 3rd quarter for 107-76 win
March 24, 2015 GMTOAKLAND, California (AP) — Stephen Curry had 24 points as the Golden State Warriors used a smothering defensive effort in the third quarter to pound the Washington Wizards 107-76 on Monday.
The Warriors held the Wizards without a field goal for nearly 11 minutes after halftime, with Washington missing its first 15 shots.