The Kings won 39 games — the most since the 2005-06 season — but it wasn’t enough to save head coach Dave Joerger’s job.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Magic Johnson steps down as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers
In a sudden move, team legend Magic Johnson announced he was stepping down as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA Rookie of the Year: Surging Trae Young makes case against front-runner Luka Doncic
There is a case to be made for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young as Rookie of the Year despite the hot start from Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic.
Murray State star Ja Morant says ‘now is the right time’ to enter 2019 NBA draft
From overlooked high school player to NBA lottery pick, Ja Morant and his parents tell USA TODAY Sports how his career trajectory evolved so quickly.
Opinion: Year unlike any other sees Zion Williamson and Duke fall short of Final Four
Duke’s Zion Williamson was a one-of-a-kind college player, but he and the Blue Devils’ other talented freshmen were not able to reach the Final Four.
Attorney for Kristaps Porzingis denies rape allegations in report
An attorney for Kristaps Porzingis denied allegations in a published report Saturday in which a woman accused Porzingis of raping her last year.
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski: NCAA needs to have a plan for end of one-and-done
The NBA is changing its one-and-done rule. Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is uneasy if the NCAA is not prepared to address the changes that are coming.
Lakers are shutting down LeBron James for rest of the season
With the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs and LeBron James less than 100% healthy, the Lakers will shut him down for the rest of the season.
Opinion: Duke’s belief in itself helping Blue Devils through thrilling NCAA tournament run
The Duke Blue Devils believe in their coach, they believe in themselves and believe outstanding coaching and elite talent will carry them.
Duke holds off Virginia Tech in final seconds to earn spot in Elite Eight
Duke is headed to the Elite Eight. But it wasn’t easy. Virginia Tech led at halftime before the Blue Devils edged ahead behind Tre Jones and R.J. Barrett.