Kyrie scores 24 in Dallas debut as Mavericks beat Clippers
February 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in his Dallas debut and the Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 110-104 on Wednesday night.
The eight-time All-Star was traded to the Mavs on Sunday from the Brooklyn Nets.
Nets’ Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable
February 7, 2023 GMTBlake Griffin is no stranger to trade drama. He was dealt from the Clippers to the Pistons in 2018, and last season he was playing for the Brooklyn Nets when they sent James Harden to Philadelphia in a February blockbuster.
Tatum has 31, Celtics beat Raptors 116-110 for 7th win in 8
December 6, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 31 points and 12 rebounds, Jaylen Brown scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics won for the seventh time in eight games, beating the Toronto Raptors 116-110 on Monday night.
AP source: Celtics agree to terms with big man Blake Griffin
September 30, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Veteran big man Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract with the Boston Celtics, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.
The person confirmed the move to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.
Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking on
January 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ja Morant scored 36 points and five Grizzlies scored in double figures as Memphis extended its winning streak to five games with a 118-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Magic snap 7-game skid, beating short-handed Nets 100-93
December 19, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Robin Lopez had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 100-93 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Gary Harris added 17 points, Chuma Okeke had 15, and Franz Wagner 14 to help the Magic improve to 6-25.
Magic beat short-handed Nets to end 7-game losing streak
December 19, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Robin Lopez had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 100-93 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Gary Harris added 17 points, Chuma Okeke had 15, and Franz Wagner 14 to help the Magic improve to 6-25.
Short-handed Nets beat 76ers; Suns tie Warriors for NBA lead
December 17, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 34 points, making a four-point play with the game tied and 1:46 left, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 on Thursday night for another short-handed victory.
Short-handed Nets force overtime, beat Raptors 131-129
December 15, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Patty Mills made a 3 to force overtime, Kevin Durant had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 131-129 on Tuesday night.
Durant was upgraded from questionable just before the game because Brooklyn has seven players in the NBA's health and safety protocol, including starters James Harden, LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre' Bembry.
Durant, Harden help Nets beat Raptors for 5th straight win
November 8, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Kevin Durant had 31 points, James Harden scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Brooklyn Nets won their fifth straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 116-103 on Sunday.
Durant scores 31 points, Nets beat Raptors for 5th straight
November 7, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Kevin Durant had 31 points, James Harden scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Brooklyn Nets won their fifth straight game, beating the Toronto Raptors 116-103 on Sunday.
Washington to visit Brooklyn Monday
October 25, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (2-0, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (1-2, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Nets beat Lakers as most stars sit in preseason opener
October 3, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were on one side. Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving sat on the other.
Safe to say there won't be a better collection of benchwarmers in an NBA game this season.
Lakers add longtime Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan
September 9, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — DeAndre Jordan is back in Los Angeles, and this time he'll be chasing a championship from the Staples Center locker room that has a few more trophies in it.
The longtime Clippers center signed with the Lakers on Thursday, filling their penultimate roster spot as the 10th 30-something player on the 17-time NBA champions' remarkably experienced roster.
Griffin re-signs with Nets after reviving career in Brooklyn
August 9, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed veteran big man Blake Griffin, who revived his career as part of the supporting cast for Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving.
Brooklyn announced the signing on Monday without disclosing contract terms.
Durant, Irving carry Nets in opener after Harden hurt
June 6, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant knew something was wrong when the Brooklyn Nets were trying to run a play and James Harden wasn't in the right spot.
Moments later, Harden wasn't even in the game, forced to leave with a right hamstring injury less than a minute into the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Durant scores 33 points in return, Nets beat Suns 128-119
April 25, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Long a superstar, Kevin Durant is turning into a super sub.
Durant came off the bench to score 33 points in his latest return from injury, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns 128-119 on Sunday in a matchup of two of the NBA's top teams...
76ers defeat Nets 123-117 in matchup of Eastern leaders
April 15, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 39 points and 13 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn 123-117 on Wednesday night in an anticipated matchup that fizzled with the Nets missing their biggest stars...
Embiid, 76ers top undermanned Nets 123-117 for 1st in East
April 15, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Nets played without starters from the opening tip. The 76ers tried to rest theirs in the fourth quarter...
AP source: LaMarcus Aldridge to sign with Brooklyn Nets
March 27, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Nets aren't finished bringing big names to Brooklyn.
LaMarcus Aldridge is next after deciding Saturday to sign with the Nets for the remainder of the season, a person with knowledge of the details said...
Harden, Griffin help Nets beat Pistons 113-111
March 27, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — James Harden scored 44 points and Blake Griffin added 17 in his return to Detroit, lifting the Brooklyn Nets to a 113-111 victory over the Pistons on Friday night...
Harden, Griffin help Nets hold off Pistons 113-111
March 27, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin seemed to be in the middle of everything in his return to Detroit.
Griffin scored 17 points and was part of a first-half dustup that resulted in Isaiah Stewart's ejection, and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Pistons 113-111 on Friday night...
James Harden has triple-double, short-handed Nets top Pacers
March 18, 2021 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash insists he will never take for granted how James Harden can take control of a game...
Kyrie Irving scores 40 points, Nets beat Celtics 121-109
March 12, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 40 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-109 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night...
Irving scores 40, Nets beat Celtics 121-109
March 12, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 40 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-109 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night...
Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout
March 5, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin's time in Detroit is over, another significant step in a rebuilding process that has the Pistons at the bottom of the Eastern Conference...
Analysis: Griffin and Pistons breaking up will be a win-win
February 16, 2021 GMTBlake Griffin has jumped over cars to win dunk contests, smacked his head on the sides of backboards, and once turned three consecutive passes from Chris Paul all into alley-oop slams in a span of about 30 seconds...
Bucks’ winning streak at 13 after 127-103 rout of Pistons
December 5, 2019 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was ready to go toe to toe with Blake Griffin during a second-quarter flareup between division rivals Milwaukee and Detroit...
After losing big to Bucks in Game 1, Pistons could have Blake Griffin in lineup for Game 2
April 17, 2019 GMTMILWAUKEE — Will Blake Griffin play Wednesday night?
That’s the big question for the Detroit Pistons as they prepare to face the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at Fiserv Forum.
Tatum, Hayward Spark the Celtics
February 14, 2019 GMTJayson Tatum scored 19 points and Gordon Hayward finished with 18 to help the Boston Celtics hold off the Detroit Pistons, 118-110, on Wednesday night.
Hayward added eight assists and five rebounds in his first start since Dec.
Pistons’ Reggie Jackson: ‘I wish I could have done more’
May 9, 2018 GMTFor the past two seasons, many Pistons fans were going through alternate scenarios in their heads, wondering, "What if?"
Pistons pay tribute to Upshaw with honorary call-up
March 30, 2018 GMTBefore Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards, the Pistons honored Zeke Upshaw, the Grand Rapids Drive wing who collapsed during Saturday's game in the development league and died on Monday.
Pistons vs. Rockets: Misson not accomplished
March 23, 2018 GMTIt was good while it lasted in the first half and into the third quarter. The Pistons were leading the Houston Rockets, who have the NBA's best record but couldn't pull away. The magic number seemed to be double digits, trying to get that margin above eight, just to send a subtle message.
Jackson returns to lineup, Pistons win second straight
March 21, 2018 GMTPhoenix — It's not about the numbers; it's really about the eye test for Reggie Jackson.
In his first game back in the lineup after missing 37 games, the only important number was minutes — he played 15 — and moved around well on his right ankle, which he's been rehabbing from a right ankle sprain since Dec.
Loss to Heat damages Pistons’ playoff chances
March 4, 2018 GMTMiami — Late in the second quarter, the Pistons' season seemed to be on life support. They were outscored, 32-18, and faced their largest deficit of the game, 18 points, with a minute left before halftime.
Pistons GM Bower: Secrecy, trust is key in trade talks
February 16, 2018 GMTIn a digital age, many complex things can be done easily through a mobile app with the swipe of a finger. One could only imagine an NBA trade-deadline Tinder app where deals could get done quickly.
Pistons nearing deal with Grizzlies for F James Ennis
February 8, 2018 GMTThe Pistons made one of the biggest moves before Thursday's trade deadline in acquiring Blake Griffin.
They're not done.
The Pistons are working on a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies to add small forward James Ennis for forward Brice Johnson, whom they acquired in last week's deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Home cooking: Pistons win 5th straight at LCA
February 8, 2018 GMTDetroit — The Pistons have taken advantage of the six-game home stand, playing some of their best basketball of the season during the string.
And piling up some wins.
Maybe the Blake Griffin trade had something to do with it too.
Pistons’ Blake Griffin says he wants to be where he’s wanted
February 1, 2018 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Blake Griffin described his reaction when he found out he had been traded.
"Shocked is a good way to put it," he said. "I didn't know anything. I pretty much found out when everybody else found out.
Wojo: Pistons land needed star, but at steep cost
January 30, 2018 GMTSeemingly out of nowhere, perhaps out of desperation, the Pistons pulled a fast one and a big one. Stan Van Gundy gambled again, and this is his boldest yet.
Hey, at least the Pistons officially, emphatically revealed their plan, landing star Blake Griffin from the L.A.
NBA opens investigation into Rockets-Clippers events
January 17, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA has spoken to Clippers star Blake Griffin as well as other players from the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles as part of its investigation into late-game and postgame incidents involving the teams...
Clippers’ Redick to host weekly podcast
January 28, 2016 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Maybe J.J. Redick will tell the story of Blake Griffin's fight in Toronto.
Redick will become the first active NBA player to host a regular podcast, it was announced Wednesday.
Suns impress with big win at Clippers
December 31, 2013 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Phoenix closed within half a game of the Los Angeles Clippers for the NBA Pacific Division lead with an impressive 107-88 road win on Monday, with Goran Dragic having 26 points and eight assists before sitting out the fourth quarter.
Grizzlies hope experience helps close out Clippers
May 2, 2013 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Grizzlies have played the Los Angeles Clippers enough the past year to know that nothing is over until the final buzzer.
Sure, Blake Griffin is questionable with a sprained ankle and Chris Paul has a left thumb bruised.