The measures — which notably now include requiring agents to have a bachelor’s degree — have drawn criticism from an attorney who has worked on numerous NCAA eligibility cases, at least one agent and NBA All-Star LeBron James via Twitter, among others.
The Houston Rockets erased any hope of being swept by the Los Angeles Clippers after beating them for the first time in three meetings this season.
Ending a three-game homestand, the Los Angeles Clippers (2-1) shot 58.3% from the field during a 39-point third quarter that ended up leading to an impressive 115-112 win over the Houston Rockets (1-2), Sunday night at Staples Center.
Los Angeles Lakers fans poured into Staples Center ahead of the home opener against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, invigorated to usher in the new “Showtime” era with LeBron James as the star. What happened was a different type of “showtime”. In the fourth quarter several members of these teams had multiple physical altercations and oddly enough, the fracas did not dim the excitement but fostered it.
Lakers teammates Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul of the Rockets were suspended without pay Sunday for an on-court fight, with Paul taking the heaviest financial hit. Ingram was suspended four games, Rondo will sit out three games and Paul two games. The NBA handed down the punishments a day after the incident in the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The penalty was costliest to Paul, who has the highest salary of the trio and was fined a total of $491,782. Paul is president of the NBA Players’ Association. He began serving his suspension Sunday night and
The Houston Rockets point guard’s latest donation to his alma mater – the largest ever by a former basketball student-athlete or any alumnus under the age of 35 – will ensure that future generations of Demon Deacons can succeed on and off the court.
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For four quarters the Lakers fought, thirsty to give the Western Conference leaders, the Houston Rockets, their 17th loss.
Houston’s James Harden, Chris Paul, Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green reportedly pushed into the LA Clippers’ locker room looking to confront Austin Rivers after a discussion took place from the sidelines in the fourth quarter.
2017 was a great year for Sports
On Saturday, L.A. secured a 110-99 win against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers bench excelled in the matchup, scoring a collective 53 points.
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– 2018 All-Star Captains to Draft Teams from Players Voted as Starters and Reserves;
No East vs. West Matchup for First Time in Event History –
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