Klay Thompson said the Mavericks “persevered” through a season ravaged by injuries and the shocking trade of Luka Doncic, one that came to an end Friday night in a 120-106 play-in loss to the Grizzlies.
Ja Morant, playing with a sprained right ankle, scored 22 points, and the Grizzlies rolled past the Mavericks 120-106 to secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
Luka Doncic says he still hasn’t spoken to Nico Harrison since being traded to the Lakers — but has heard what the Mavericks GM has said in justifying his reasoning for the deal.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after an incident at a restaurant Tuesday but is now home and doing fine, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a multiyear contract extension and added to his title by naming him president of basketball operations and general manager.