DETROIT (AP) — Oklahoma City guard Andre Roberson was taken off on a stretcher during Saturday night's game at Detroit after he was unable to reach an alley-oop pass and landed hard on the floor.It wasn't clear if Roberson slipped or if his left leg gave way as he was beginning his jump, but he sailed through the air and appeared to land on his tailbone or lower back. He remained down on the court for a while, lying on his side as concerned teammates gathered around.The 26-year-old Roberson was able to sit up while being taken off on the stretcher.Roberson, in his fifth NBA season, came in averaging 5.0 points per game. He made his 39th start of the season Saturday.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBAbasketball

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder coach Billy Donovan can't pinpoint the best thing about Paul George.Oklahoma City's versatile forward averages just over 20 points per game, leads the league in steals and is third in 3-point goals while shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc."I think that's what makes him the player he is," Donovan said. "There's a lot of players in the league that are great offensive players, but they're not great defensive players. I think arguably, it would be hard to make a case either way of what end of the floor he's better on, offense or defense, because he's that special."George believes he's having an All-Star season in first year with Oklahoma City after being traded from the Indiana Pacers. There have been challenges as he has tried to fit in with superstars Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony and it's still unclear where he will play next season because of his upcoming free agency.Still, he has remained focused enough to be a top-notch performer. As he has found... [More]

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball was ruled out for a game Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder due a sore left knee.Ball also missed the previous game at Memphis. Lakers coach Luke Walton said he doubts Ball will be ready to play Friday when the Lakers host Indiana. The rookie is averaging 10.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists and is one of the team's best defenders.Thunder guard Andre Roberson, one of the league's top perimeter defenders, returned after missing eight games with left patellar tendinitis. Thunder coach Billy Donovan said how much Roberson plays would depend on how he felt.Lakers forward Brandon Ingram returned to action after missing the Memphis game with a mild left ankle sprain. He's second on the team with 16.1 points per game.

G Andre Roberson left the game early with a dislocated finger on his left hand. He returned from the locker room a few minutes later with the middle and ring fingers on the hand taped together.

G/F Andre Roberson returned after missing the last two games with a sprained left ankle.

G Andre Roberson missed his second straight game and second contest of the season Wednesday with a left ankle sprain.

G Andre Roberson missed his first game of the season with a left ankle sprain.

F/G Andre Roberson started in the Thunder frontcourt for F Paul George (calf) on Thursday.

G Andre Roberson and F Karl-Anthony Towns collided forehead-to-forehead just over three minutes into Friday's game. Both players required stitches and returned later in the half.

G Andre Roberson airballed two free throws in the second half, missed all four of his shots from the floor and wound up scoreless for the Thunder in their Sunday loss to the Timberwolves.

F Andre Roberson, a restricted free agent, is expected to sign a three-year, $30 million contract to remain with the Thunder.The 6-foot-7 Roberson averaged a career-best 6.6 points and 5.1 rebounds last season for the Thunder, but he has emerged as a valuable defender during his four years in the league.

Restricted free-agent forward Andre Roberson is expected to sign a three-year, $30 million contract to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to multiple reports Wednesday.Under NBA rules, the contract cannot be finalized until Thursday.The 6-foot-7 Roberson averaged a career-best 6.6 points and 5.1 rebounds last season for the Thunder, but he has emerged as a valuable defender during his four years in the league.Joining Roberson and the Thunder next season will be forwards Paul George and Patrick Patterson. Oklahoma City landed George in a trade last month and signed Patterson as ownership attempts to build around star guard Russell Westbrook.Roberson, drafted No. 26 overall in 2013, also averaged 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocked shots in 79 regular-season games this past season.

F Andre Roberson made three 3-pointers in a game just three times in the regular season. He scored 18 points and finished 4-for-6 from behind the arc after 3-for-3 shooting in the first half.

F Andre Roberson (rest), G Russell Westbrook (rest), F Taj Gibson (rest) and F Doug McDermott (knee soreness) did not play Tuesday at Minnesota.

F Andre Roberson was back Sunday after resting his left knee Friday. He scored two points at Denver.

G Andre Roberson added 12 points Sunday. No other player scored in double figures as Oklahoma City (43-33) dropped its second straight game.

G Andre Roberson had 13 points Thursday.

G Andre Roberson finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds Monday in the Thunder's loss at Indiana.

G Andre Roberson sat out a stretch Sunday after injuring a toe.

SG Andre Roberson, who had said he felt disrespected by the Grizzlies in their previous matchup, came out of the gates ready to back up his words. He hit 3 of 4 shots, grabbed three rebounds and swatted a blocked shot in the opening quarter. He finished with eight points and eight rebounds.