76ers beef up frontcourt with addition of C Dedmon
February 14, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers added some frontcourt depth for the playoffs and signed veteran center Dewayne Dedmon for the rest of the season, the team announced Tuesday.
Dedmon, a 10-year-veteran, averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds in 30 games with the Miami Heat.
76ers, without Embiid and Harden, edge Kings for 5-0 trip
January 22, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 15 of his 32 points in the third quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid and James Harden, completed a perfect five-game road trip by beating the Sacramento Kings 129-127 on Saturday night.
LeBron James returns, Lakers beat Hawks for 4th straight win
January 7, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points and 10 assists in his return from an illness, Russell Westbrook added 18 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-114 Friday night for their first four-game winning streak in just under a year.
LaVine hits 11 3s, scores 41 points in Bulls’ win over 76ers
January 7, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach LaVine made 11 of 13 3-pointers and scored 41 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 126-112 on Friday night to end the 76ers’ home winning streak at 11.
LaVine made three 3-pointers in less than a minute and a half of play to give Chicago an 88-74 lead with 3:33 left in the third quarter.
Without Embiid, 76ers push past Pacers 129-126 in OT
January 5, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — De’Anthony Melton hit a go-ahead 3-pointer late in overtime and James Harden scored 26 points to help a Philadelphia 76ers team playing without Joel Embiid beat the Indiana Pacers 129-126 on Wednesday night.
Embiid leads balanced attack, 76ers beat Pistons, 113-93
December 22, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 22 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers used a balanced scoring attack to extend their winning streak to six games with a 113-93 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Rozier’s big 4th quarter leads Hornets past Sixers 107-101
November 24, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored nine of his 22 points in the final 5 minutes as the Charlotte Hornets rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers 107-101 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injury-riddled teams.
Young helps Hawks pull away in 2nd half, beat 76ers 104-95
November 11, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — A sloppy offensive game left the Atlanta Hawks looking for a better finish and the Philadelphia 76ers looking for better play at point guard.
Trae Young scored 26 points, Clint Capela added 18 points with 20 rebounds and the Hawks pulled away late in the third period before surviving a late scare to beat the 76ers 104-95 on Thursday night.
James scores 23 points, but not enough as Suns defeat Lakers
October 6, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James flashed his midseason form Wednesday night, scoring 23 points in 18 minutes before the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-115.
James, who missed all seven of his shots in Los Angeles’ loss to Sacramento on Monday, was much more aggressive with the Lakers playing without Anthony Davis.
AP source: Backup C Montrezl Harrell, 76ers agree to deal
September 6, 2022 GMTThe Philadelphia 76ers have some backup big man help for Joel Embiid.
The Sixers have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent center Montrezl Harrell in a move that will reunite him with coach Doc Rivers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
NBA’s Montrezl Harrell facing felony marijuana charge
June 14, 2022 GMTRICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Montrezl Harrell is facing a felony drug charge after authorities said they found vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop.
Harrell, 28, was pulled over in Richmond, Kentucky, by a state trooper May 12 for driving behind a vehicle too closely, news outlets reported Monday, citing court records.
Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected
April 8, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101 on Thursday night to get back on the right track after two lopsided losses.
Ball scores 22, Hornets pull away late to beat Hawks 116-106
March 17, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 22 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, P.J. Washington scored 13 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 116-106 on Wednesday night for their third straight win.
Hornets top Spurs, leaving Popovich win short of NBA record
March 6, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 31 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat San Antonio 123-117 on Saturday night, leaving Spurs coach Gregg Popovich a victory short of tying the NBA record.
AP source: Hornets signing Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract
March 1, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a 10-day contract with two-time former All-Star and veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Bell, Rozier lead Hornets to 141-119 win over Pistons
February 12, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 31 points and 12 assists, Terry Rozier added his second career triple-double and the Charlotte Hornets ended a six-game losing streak with a 141-119 win against the struggling Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Hornets upgrade frontcourt by adding Montrezl Harrell
February 11, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The struggling Charlotte Hornets added some needed help to their frontcourt.
The Hornets, who've lost six straight games, acquired power forward/center Montrezl Harrell from the Washington Wizards.
Dinwiddie has triple-double, Wizards beat 76ers 106-103
February 3, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored the go-ahead bucket with 1:30 left and had a triple-double to lead the Washington Wizards to a 106-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Kuzma, Dinwiddie lead Wizards to stunner past 76ers 106-103
February 3, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Montrezl Harrell blew kisses to the Philly crowd on a bucket that kept Washington's upset rolling.
Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Kuzma did their part to help the Wizards kiss their losing streak goodbye.
Morant and the Grizzlies face the Wizards
January 29, 2022 GMTWashington Wizards (23-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (34-17, third in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -5.5
VanVleet rescues Raptors late in 109-105 win over Wizards
January 22, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 59 seconds to play, and the Toronto Raptors hung on after blowing an 18-point fourth-quarter lead to beat the Washington Wizards 109-105 on Friday night.
Nets hold off Wizards’ rally, beat Washington 119-118
January 20, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds, and he could accept that.
He was less diplomatic about a play earlier in the fourth quarter, when someone on the Brooklyn bench appeared to reach out and deflect a pass that was headed toward Kuzma in the corner.
Heat face the Wizards on 3-game win streak
December 27, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (17-16, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (21-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Heat take on Washington.
Joel Embiid, 76ers beat Wizards 117-96 to move above .500
December 27, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Joel Embiid had 36 points and 13 rebounds and a spat with Montrezl Harrell, Tobias Harris added 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 117-96 on Sunday night.
Embiid has 36 points and 13 rebounds, 76ers beat Wizards
December 27, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Joel Embiid had 36 points and 13 rebounds and a spat with Montrezl Harrell, Tobias Harris added 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 117-96 on Sunday night.
Washington faces Phoenix on 3-game slide
December 16, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (15-14, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (22-5, second in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -8; over/under is 216.5
Cleveland faces Washington on 3-game win streak
December 2, 2021 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (12-10, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (14-8, second in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Washington.
Wizards beat Timberwolves 115-107; Towns hurt late
December 2, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Montrezl Harrell scored 27 points and Bradley Beal added 19 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had to leave the game with 2:14 remaining after injuring himself on a dunk, but he seemed OK afterward.
Murray, Spurs to host Beal and the Wizards
November 28, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (13-7, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (5-13, 13th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards take on Dejounte Murray and the San Antonio Spurs in a non-conference matchup.
Dallas faces Washington, looks for 4th straight home win
November 27, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (12-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (10-7, fourth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -7.5
Washington visits Oklahoma City on 3-game road skid
November 25, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (11-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (6-12, 12th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington hits the road against Oklahoma City looking to end its three-game road slide.
Ingram, Valanciunas pace Pelicans past Wizards, 127-102
November 25, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans looked determined to redeem themselves after a listless, sloppy performance earlier this week marked the nadir of an already dismal start to the season.
Rozier’s late 3-pointer helps Hornets over Wizards, 109-103
November 23, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Terry Rozier scored a season-high 32 points and hit his eighth three-pointer of the game with 12.9 seconds left as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 109-103 on Monday night.
Washington faces Charlotte, looks for 5th straight home win
November 21, 2021 GMTCharlotte Hornets (10-8, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (11-5, third in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts Charlotte aiming to extend its four-game home winning streak.
Washington plays Miami, seeks 4th straight home win
November 19, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (11-5, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts Miami aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak.
Hornets beat Wizards 97-87 for 4th straight victory
November 18, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 19 points, Miles Bridges added 17 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 97-87 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Charlotte faces Washington, looks for 4th straight victory
November 16, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (10-3, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (8-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte seeks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Washington.
Wizards stay hot, erase 19-point deficit to beat Pelicans
November 16, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Moments after being serenaded with chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” at the free throw line, fan favorite Montrezl Harrell drew a foul on the other end of the court and pounded his chest as the home crowd roared in approval.
Wizards beat Cavaliers 97-94 on Kuzma’s late 3-pointer
November 11, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Kuzma hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left as the Washington Wizards scored the final five points in a 97-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Darius Garland missed an open 3 on Cleveland’s subsequent possession, and Corey Kispert made a layup with 0.7 seconds remaining for Washington.
Beal scores 30 points to help Wizards beat Bucks, 101-94
November 8, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 30 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-94 on Sunday night.
Beal had his second game of the season with at least 30 points. He averaged more than 30 in each of the past two seasons.
Wizards have 7 in double figures, rout Grizzlies 115-87
November 6, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 17 points, one of seven Washington players in double figures, and the Wizards routed the Memphis Grizzlies 115-87 on Friday night.
The Wizards held Memphis to 35% shooting from the field.
Wizards improve to 5-1 after double-OT win over Celtics
October 31, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 36 points, Kyle Kuzma added 17 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards outlasted the Boston Celtics 115-112 in two overtimes Saturday.
Beal, Dinwiddie lead Wizards past Celtics, 115-112 in 2 OTs
October 31, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 36 points, Kyle Kuzma added 17 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards outlasted the Boston Celtics 115-112 in two overtimes Saturday.
Celtics set to do battle with Wizards Saturday
October 29, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (2-3, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (4-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Beal, Harrell lead Wizards over Hawks 122-111
October 29, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 27 points and Montrezl Harrell added 25 with 13 rebounds to lift the Washington Wizards to a 122-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
The Wizards continued their impressive start under new coach Wes Unseld Jr., winning this time without new point guard Spencer Dinwiddie.
Montrezl Harrell helps Wizards beat Celtics, 116-107
October 28, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Montrezl Harrell scored 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and had 11 rebounds in the Washington Wizards' 116-107 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Spencer Dinwiddie added 22 points, and Bradley Beal had 17 for the Wizards.
Beal has 23, Wizards top Raptors 98-83, spoil Toronto return
October 21, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — The Washington Wizards have a new coach and a new supporting cast around Bradley Beal, the superstar they are hoping will lead the franchise out of its enduring doldrums.
For one night, it all came together for the Wizards, even in the charged atmosphere of the Raptors' long-awaited return to Toronto.
Lakers take Jackson in first round before trading him
July 30, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers selected Isaiah Jackson in the first round of Thursday's NBA draft, but he wasn't with the team for long.
The Lakers traded the rights to the 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky to the Indiana Pacers via the Washington Wizards.
AP sources: Lakers acquiring All-Star Westbrook from Wizards
July 30, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson.
According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances.
Milwaukee faces Los Angeles, seeks to stop 3-game slide
March 30, 2021 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (29-17, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-17, fourth in the Western Conference)...
Devin Booker, Suns outlast Hornets in OT, improve to 31-14
March 29, 2021 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul had 16 and the Phoenix Suns outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 101-97 in overtime Sunday...
Ingram scores 36, Zion 27 and Pelicans rout Lakers 128-111
March 24, 2021 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 36 points, Zion Williamson had 27 points and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 128-111 on Tuesday night...
Anthony Davis scores 27, Lakers hold off Celtics 96-95
January 31, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Lakers started off their season-high, seven-game road trip by winning three of four before Anthony Davis was sidelined with an injury...
James leads Lakers past Grizzlies to open 2-game set
January 4, 2021 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — LeBron James took over the game to open the fourth quarter and helped the Los Angeles Lakers pull away for their third straight victory...
LeBron becomes No. 2 Xmas scorer, Lakers top Mavs 138-115
December 26, 2020 GMTBOSTON (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 28 points and LeBron James had 22 while becoming the second-leading Christmas scorer in NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night...
West preview: LeBron’s Lakers load up for a run at a repeat
December 18, 2020 GMTLeBron James barely had time to put down his latest trophy before having to start defending it.
It was an extremely short offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, who won their 17th NBA championship on Oct...
Devin Booker wins NBA 2K20 Players in all-Phoenix Suns final
April 12, 2020 GMTDevin Booker won the NBA 2K20 Players Tournament on Saturday night, sweeping Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in the best-of-three final...
Tatum scores 39, Celtics hold off Clippers 141-133 in 2OT
February 14, 2020 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum didn't want to smile. But sometimes the moment calls for it.
The Celtics were trailing 124-123 in the final minute of overtime in their back-and-forth slugfest with the Clippers and Tatum found himself defended by Landry Shamet and Montrezl Harrell...
Clippers honor broadcaster Ralph Lawler for long career
April 11, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ralph Lawler called his 3,229th and last regular season game for the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night...
Rockets acquire Chris Paul from Clippers in 8-player deal
June 29, 2017 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Chris Paul is heading to Houston to join James Harden, giving the Rockets two All-Stars in the backcourt to lead their chase for a championship.
In the NBA's second blockbuster trade in less than a week, the Rockets acquired Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Kyle Wiltjer, a protected first-round pick next year and cash considerations.