‘An inspiration’ | NBA marks 5 years since death of Kobe Bryant

On Sunday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement marking five years since Bryant’s death. ATLANTA — Sunday marks a somber milestone for the basketball and wider sports worlds, as it has been five years since Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles. The tragic … Read more

Dallas Mavericks dance with injury continues: Maxi Kleber out with foot fracture

Maxi Kleber will be sidelined for a significant period due to a fractured right foot sustained in a game against the Celtics. DALLAS — The injury woes just keep coming for the Dallas Mavericks. After an NBA Finals rematch Saturday night, where the Mavericks fell 107-122 to the Boston Celtics, Dallas forward Maxi Kleber suffered … Read more

Tatum, White help Celtics pull away to beat Mavericks 122-107 in first meeting since NBA Finals

Jayson Tatum lead the Celtics with 24 points in a 122-107 victory over Mavericks. DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals. Jaylen … Read more