Basketball

The Clips put in all their chips on Kawhi Leonard, the Bucks’ MVP isn’t letting a ladder get in his way and Golden State’s return to winning in this week’s The Hoop Collective.

It’s taken nearly three years, but Zion Williamson has finally racked up 100 career NBA games. And the numbers have been mind-boggling.

Minnesota star Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a noncontact injury Monday night in Washington and had to be helped off the court.

Joel Embiid hit the game-winning shot and made a game-saving steal for Philadelphia in his return Monday night from a foot sprain.

The Mavericks intend to sign veteran guard Kemba Walker to address their glaring need for another creator in Luka Doncic’s supporting cast, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Brooklyn swingman Ben Simmons left Monday’s 109-102 home victory over the Orlando Magic because of left knee soreneness, and will be listed as day-to-day as the Nets assess his progress, coach Jacque Vaughn said.

Pascal Siakam scored 18 points in Monday’s win after missing the past 10 games due to a strained right adductor.

Ahead of Monday’s game, Dave McMenamin sheds light on the on-again, off-again trade talks and the looming impact of moving picks and players such as Russell Westbrook, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield.

Draymond Green was upset about a technical foul he received late in Sunday’s win for stepping onto the court; Stephen Curry picked up one less than one minute later in support.