Wizards' Scott Brooks, Warriors' Steve Kerr named Coaches of the Month for January

NEW YORK — The Washington Wizards’ Scott Brooks and the Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in January. Brooks guided Washington to an Eastern Conference-best 12-4 record during January as the Wizards climbed into a tie for first place …

Nicolas Claxton medical update

BROOKLYN — Brooklyn Nets forward/center Nicolas Claxton underwent successful arthroscopic labrum repair surgery today on his left shoulder. The procedure was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Claxton will not join the team for the resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando. He is expected to make a full …

Nicolas Claxton medical update

BROOKLYN — Brooklyn Nets forward/center Nicolas Claxton underwent successful arthroscopic labrum repair surgery today on his left shoulder. The procedure was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Claxton will not join the team for the resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando. He is expected to make a full …

Paul George says Russell Westbrook extension makes decision about future 'easier'

Rumors and reports have been flying for months that All-Star forward Paul George, a Los Angeles County native who grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant, is strongly considering signing with the Lakers next summer as an unrestricted free agent. The interest is apparently mutual, with the Lakers drawing a $500,000 fine for tampering via contact with …

No more East vs. West as NBA revamps All-Star Game format

NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today a new All-Star Game format for NBA All-Star 2018 in Los Angeles. This will mark the NBA’s first All-Star Game without a matchup between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Under the revamped format, two captains will draft …