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[ad_1] What we learned as Warriors’ offense sputters in crunch-time loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE There are no soft touches, no cupcakes, no easy wins for the Warriors. That much was abundantly clear once again Monday night in Toronto. The Warriors had a two-day break between games, went through a practice on Sunday and still …

[ad_1] The Knicks looked slow from the tip-off and couldn’t keep up with the Detroit Pistons in a back-and-forth battle, losing 124-119 on Monday night. Here are the takeaways… — New York got out to a sloppy start, missing five of their first seven shots and turning the ball over three times by the 6:50 mark in the first quarter. …

[ad_1] Draymond confident Warriors won’t make ‘bad team’ decision to win now originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green knows that the Warriors won’t prioritize short-term success at the expense of long-term stability. The Golden State veteran recently explained the franchise will not have a win-now mentality regarding team building. “The beautiful part about being in the space …

[ad_1] Week 12 is when many teams will hit the halfway point of their seasons, and we’re all three weeks away from the NBA trade deadline. Between injuries and the trade rumor mill, there’s a lot for fantasy managers to sift through as they set their lineups and consider potential waiver wire additions. Here are some key player statuses that …

[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers spent years battling a well-organized opposition, but in December, they finally received a 12-5 City Council vote to approve a new arena in Center City, adjacent to Philadelphia’s Chinatown. Monday, Philadelphia announced a sharp change of direction: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE, official name of the 76ers ownership) are partnering with Comcast Spectacor — the …

[ad_1] We’ve reached the midpoint of an NBA season that has been filled with injuries to top players — Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid already have missed too many games to qualify for end-of-season awards — and plenty of surprises, like the Cleveland Cavaliers atop the East and the fast rise of the Houston Rockets in the West. The midpoint …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill On today’s episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer’s Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline …

[ad_1] DETROIT — The Golden State Warriors have gone from a team on a hot streak to a middling one, struggling to find the right formula to get back in the mix of Western Conference contenders. Around the league, many are wondering if the team’s front office and ownership have the stomach to make the necessary personnel moves to surround …

[ad_1] Kings’ Sabonis named NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Domantas Sabonis received his flowers for his dominant performance on the hardwood. The Kings center, along with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, were named Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week respectively for their big games last week. Sacramento Kings center …

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dan Titus explains why the Oklahoma City Thunder guard heads the list of pickups and streaming keys for Week 12. View more Video Transcript What’s up y’all? Welcome back to the playlist. It’s week 12 in fantasy basketball. Devin Booker finished week 11 as the top player in fantasy in points leagues. He did have …

[ad_1] Pelicans star was impressed with Garden atmosphere in game vs. Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Sunday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden didn’t have any special significance outside of being a mid-January matchup between two fun-to-watch NBA teams. But if you judged purely by the crowd enthusiasm and overall atmosphere …

[ad_1] How Warriors defend Barrett, Barnes key to game vs. Raptors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andrew Wiggins returned to the Warriors over the weekend, and he will receive an immediate challenge when Golden State faces the Raptors on Monday in Toronto. Tipoff is 4:30 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena. The absence of Jonathan Kuminga (listed as out with …

[ad_1] DETROIT — The Golden State Warriors have gone from a team on a hot streak to a middling one, struggling to find the right formula to get back in the mix of Western Conference contenders. Around the league, many are wondering if the team’s front office and ownership have the stomach to make the necessary personnel moves to surround …

[ad_1] Anthony Edwards had racked up $235,000 in fines this season for everything from saying the referees are “f****** terrible” to cursing during postgame interviews. Make that $285,000. That’s because the NBA league office has fined Edwards another $50,000 for “making obscene gestures toward a game official.” Edwards did this near the end of the Timberwolves’ loss to the Grizzlies …

[ad_1] Anthony Edwards is racking up fines at a rapid and expensive pace. (Brett Davis-Imagn Images) Anthony Edwards has drawn yet another fine from the NBA, this time for flipping off an official. The NBA announced Monday that it had fined the Minnesota Timberwolves guard $50,000 for the gesture during Saturday’s 127-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While on the …

[ad_1] Steph held adorable meet-and-greet with kids before Pacers game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry gives Warriors fans what they want, even when he doesn’t take the court. While the 36-year-old was inactive for Friday’s 108-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, that didn’t stop him from arranging an impromptu meet-and-greet with his young …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, January 13, and the San Antonio Spurs (18-19) and the Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This is the Lakers first game amidst the devastating wildfires in the greater Los Angeles region after postponing games Thursday and Saturday. LeBron James and co. have not played since a …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, January 13, and the Miami Heat (20-17) and Los Angeles Clippers (20-17) are all set to square off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Clippers take the court tonight for the first time since last Wednesday’s 126-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Their game Saturday against the Clippers was postponed due to the wildfires in Southern California. …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, January 13, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-18) and Washington Wizards (6-31) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington. Memphis halted Minnesota’s three-game winning streak last time out, but the Timberwolves can get back on track against the Washington Wizards, who have lost six straight. Washington’s last win was January 1 at home …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, January 13, and the Memphis Grizzlies (25-14) and the Houston Rockets (25-12) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. The Houston Rockets have won three straight. Their game Saturday in Atlanta was postponed due to the winter weather that sacked the city. As a result, tonight’s game is technically the back end of …

[ad_1] Cole Anthony has shined in fantasy basketball in the face of some injuries on the Magic. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) There continues to be no shortage of incredible individual performances from around the league. The best of the best continue to deliver major numbers, while countless players step up night in and night out to provide crucial complementary …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, January 13, and the Detroit Pistons (20-19) and the New York Knicks (26-14) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. Fresh off a 44-point outing on Sunday, Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks against Cade Cunningham and the Pistons. Fresh may be the wrong word to describe this New York team as …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, January 13, and the Golden State Warriors (19-19) and the Toronto Raptors (8-31) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Neither team enters the game playing particularly well. The Warriors have lost 3 of their last 4 following Friday’s 108-96 loss in Indianapolis to the Pacers. Toronto has not won since a 130-113 …

[ad_1] Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. Each week, you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make and a quick look at the schedule and lineup notes …

[ad_1] The NBA season is full of ebbs and flows. That’s exactly what the Knicks have experienced over the past month. After a nine-game winning streak, they dropped four of five games, including a “sound the alarms” 126-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. But life goes on in the league, and the Knicks got back in …