Sports
Rob Dillingham was the star of the Chatsworth-based Donda Academy before owner Ye’s hate speech torpedoed the school. The guard will play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Lakers
LeBron James, who hasn’t been with the Lakers this week, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday because of foot soreness.
Clippers
With Norman Powell joining the injured Kawhi Leonard on the bench, the Clippers couldn’t overcome their shooting woes in a 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards scores 28 of his 37 points in the second half to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-106 win over the Clippers.
The Clippers rallied late to take a lead on James Harden’s four-point play with 4:10 left but make only one basket the rest of the way in Minneapolis.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are held to a combined 22 points in the Lakers’ 109-80 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Politics
Democrats have elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, to lead the national party.
LeBron James didn’t play in the Lakers’ 97-87 loss to the Timberwolves, remaining away from the team for “personal reasons” while nursing a sore foot.
Bronny James made his only basket in the fourth quarter while Dalton Knecht and Austin Reaves had a team-high 16 points each against Minnesota.
USC Sports
With Kiki Iriafen leading the way, No. 4 USC women’s basketball didn’t let a rough shooting night for JuJu Watkins prevent it from getting its 15th straight win.