PALM DESERT, California — Austin Reaves scored 20 points and Bronny James added eight as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns 103-81 in their preseason opener on Friday night.
LeBron James and Luka Doncic were both sidelined for the game. James is progressing deliberately in his return from a minor nerve injury as he begins what could become a record-setting season.
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The Dallas Mavericks signed guard D’Moi Hodge on Friday, the team announced. Dallas further boosts its guard depth with the signing, a move that comes just a day after it was reported that the Mavs and Dennis Smith Jr. agreed to a contract. Hodge played with the Greek team Aris Thessaloniki during the 2024-25 campaign. [.] The post Mavericks sign ex-Lakers guard in reunion with Anthony Davis appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MANILA, Philippines–Jerrick Ahanmisi finally came to terms with Terrafirma by signing a one-year contract after being acquired in a trade with Magnolia. The four-point specialist sealed the deal alongside agent Danny Espiritu in a meeting with Dyip team manager Waiyip Chong Both parties had been in negotiations since Terrafirma got the incoming fifth-year guard last
MANILA, Philippines–Amid a lingering title drought, Scottie Thompson hopes Barangay Ginebra can turn its frustration into fuel as the PBA opens its milestone 50th season. “I think it’s important for us to come into the season with hunger to win,” Thompson said as the crowd darlings prepare to face the Magnolia Hotshots in their Philippine