Steve Nash was talked about as a possible candidate for the Phoenix Suns GM position, but he tells USA TODAY Sports his family is his priority.
Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY
Kawhi Leonard gets the best of Gregg Popovich as Raptors soar
Kawhi Leonard nails reply to former coach’s comment about lack of leadership, and keeps Toronto Raptors rolling with NBA’s best record.
No longer underdogs, Lakers must learn to play like bullies when necessary
The Lakers have shown they’re good enough to win regularly. But they can’t keep playing down to opponents like Sunday’s collapse against the Magic.
The Match mattered even if Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson weren’t at their best
You might think a $9 million exhibition between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson or two other legends is stupid and that’s totally fine. You don’t have to pay for it.
The Match: Phil Mickelson finally beats Tiger Woods after 22 holes for $9 million prize
Phil Mickelson played better golf throughout and withstood a late moment of magic from Tiger Woods before prevailing on the 22nd hole in Las Vegas.
Doc Rivers has Clippers on free agents’ radar, but Los Angeles isn’t waiting for a star
Head coach tells USA TODAY Sports his team is a coveted landing spot for free agents. ‘We should be. We’ve got a lot of good things going on.’
Frustrated Jimmy Butler sounds off on Minnesota Timberwolves’ poor start
After Wednesday night’s loss to the Lakers, a frustrated Jimmy Butler went off on the Timberwolves’ inability to close out and win games.
LeBron James, Lakers win another nail-biter, hold off Derrick Rose, Timberwolves
Los Angeles had to hold on for a 114-110 win, but there is cause for optimism after a shaky stretch that put coach Luke Walton under the microscope.
Rockets’ slow start is shocking for all the wrong reasons
Houston was expected to contend for the NBA championship. At this rate, it will be nowhere near the playoff conversation.
Lakers star LeBron James’ warning: Don’t test my patience
The Lakers are 2-5 after a 124-120 loss to the Timberwolves and LeBron James is not happy with what is going on.