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[ad_1] Week 11’s schedule will be fun for fantasy managers, as every day has between seven and nine games on the slate. Monday and Sunday (nine games) will be the busiest days of Week 11, with seven games being played on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday (eight on Wednesday and Thursday). From an availability standpoint, injuries to Luka Doncic, Jalen Suggs, …

[ad_1] Kuminga ruled out of Warriors-Grizzlies with sprained right ankle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga was the Warriors’ leading scorer in the first half Saturday, but his night ended early. The fourth-year NBA forward rolled his right ankle just before halftime against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center, and he was ruled out of the game …

[ad_1] Anthony Edwards said Thursday he doesn’t play basketball to pass away the ball when defenses are focusing on him. He showed it on Saturday. The Minnesota Timberwolves star scored a career-high 53 points on Saturday, which represented the majority of his team’s scoring total in a 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Edwards also finished the game with two …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers finish road trip on high note by dominating Nets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia NEW YORK — The Sixers decisively flipped back to winning ways Saturday night. They earned a 123-94 victory over the Nets to avoid a three-game losing streak, finish a 4-2 road trip and improve to 14-19 overall. Joel Embiid posted …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night. Tyrese Maxey added 18 points and Paul George and Caleb Martin each had 17 for the 76ers, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Ziaire Williams had 19 points and Keon Johnson chipped in 15 for …

[ad_1] Warriors’ wait-and-see NBA trade deadline approach makes sense to Kerr originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline is a little more than a month away, but rumors already are running rampant, with the Warriors at the center of many headlines and talking points. Will the Warriors make a major move …

[ad_1] GP2 cleared for on-court activity; Warriors will re-evaluate next week originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Gary Payton II’s return is imminent. The Warriors received an encouraging injury update on the 32-year-old guard prior to Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. Payton, who has missed Golden State’s last four games with a mild left calf …

[ad_1] Monk states interim coach Christie has ‘simplified’ things for Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After reaching a new low point following a miserable losing streak that led to the firing of Mike Brown, the Kings have managed to somewhat turn things around. Sacramento’s 138-133 win over the Western Conference’s No. 2-seeded Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night …

[ad_1] Why anxious Warriors not desperate enough to pursue Butler originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The idea of a marriage between the Warriors and Jimmy Butler might be intriguing at first impulse but is improbable for too many reasons. The first is that in pure acquisition comparisons, it’s more Kelly Oubre Jr. than Kevin Durant. Yes, the Oubre …

[ad_1] Why Draymond’s rise up Warriors’ 3-point rankings is deeply meaningful originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Kevin Durant caught a bounce pass from Bradley Beal well beyond the 3-point line from the right wing. As Durant inhaled the pass and time ticked off the game clock with only 22 seconds remaining and the Warriors leading …

[ad_1] It’s Saturday, January 4, and the Utah Jazz (7-25) and Miami Heat (17-15) are all set to square off from Kaseya Center in Miami. It is game 2 of a 3-game road trip for Utah. They opened the trip New Year’s Day at Madison Square Garden and lost to the Knicks, 119-103. Colin Sexton led the Jazz with 25 …

[ad_1] Kerr believes Kuminga looks like ‘different guy’ amid hot stretch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga has shown glimpses of his NBA potential, but not on a consistent basis. Warriors coach Steve Kerr, however, believes the 22-year-old is on the right track amid a promising stretch. “He looks like a different guy to me,” Kerr said …

[ad_1] Washington Wizards v New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans needed a win — the team and the city — no matter how small. CJ McCollum provided one Friday night, knocking down 10 3-pointers and scoring 50 points to earn New Orleans a win over Washington. It was the kind of night the Pelicans needed. It’s been a rough season — …

[ad_1] After nearly half a season missed, Kawhi Leonard is reportedly set to make his season debut Saturday. The six-time All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP is expected to play in the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes and The Athletic’s Law Murray. Officially, Leonard’s status has been upgraded from out …

[ad_1] It’s Saturday, January 4, and the Memphis Grizzlies (23-12) and Golden State Warriors (17-16) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco. The Grizzlies were in Sacramento last night and lost 138-133. Jaylen Wells scored 30 and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points and 6 rebounds for Memphis in the loss. Golden State spanked Philly …

[ad_1] Report: Bulls center Vučević ‘most discussed’ Warriors’ trade target originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors trading for disgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler is becoming more and more unlikely for a number of reasons, including culture fit and his contract, The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson, Sam Amick and Anthony Slater reported, citing team and league sources. On Friday …

[ad_1] The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games while they seek a trade to move on from the unhappy former All-Star. The Golden State Warriors are looking for a two-way star player that they can put next to Stephen Curry to take some of the shot creation load off of him and help this team chase one …

[ad_1] Report: Warriors not currently seen as viable Butler trade option originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Heat star Jimmy Butler wants out of Miami, but it’s become increasingly unlikely that his next home will be in the Bay with the Warriors. Even as Golden State emerged as a top suitor for Butler after the six-time NBA All-Star formally …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, January 3, and the Boston Celtics (25-9) and the Houston Rockets (22-11) will tip it off tonight at Toyota Center in Houston. The Celtics were in Minneapolis last night and knocked off the Timberwolves 118-115. Jayson Tatum scored 33 and pulled down eight rebounds to lead Boston. The defending champs have now won two straight and three …

[ad_1] Warriors’ supporting cast helps Steph in well-rounded win vs. 76ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Stephen Curry has been and always will be the torch-bearer for the Warriors’ offense. Throughout his magnificent NBA career, the two-time NBA MVP has often done it while shouldering the load basically by himself. Against the Philadelphia 76ers, Curry …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, January 3, and the New York Knicks (24-10) and Oklahoma City Thunder (28-5) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Knicks have won nine in a row. They drilled the Jazz on New Year’s Day 119-103 behind 31 points and 21 rebounds from Karl Anthony-Towns. The Thunder have won eight straight …

[ad_1] Week 11 (Yahoo leagues) of the fantasy basketball season is on the horizon, and some key injuries have opened the door for some low-rostered players to add value. The situation in Detroit is especially noteworthy, as Jaden Ivey’s fractured fibula has provided an opportunity for two players to step up. Which one fantasy managers should add will depend on …

[ad_1] The New York Knicks are a team built on consistency. We know Mikal Bridges is going to play every game and get to his patented fadeaway jumper in the lane. Jalen Brunson’s going to snake his way into the paint with elite footwork and big man Karl-Anthony Towns is sure to launch several threes and attack on straight-line drives …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, January 3, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) and Dallas Mavericks (20-14) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. Cleveland is riding a 4-game road winning streak. The Cavs won in LA against the Lakers on New Year’s Eve 122-110 behind 27 points from Jarrett Allen. The Mavs are struggling without Luke Doncic …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, January 3, and the San Antonio Spurs (17-16) and the Denver Nuggets (19-13) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are riding a 3-game winning streak while Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are looking to start a winning streak having knocked off the Clippers on New Year’s Eve …