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[ad_1] It’s Sunday, December 29, and the top of the Western Conference meet up as the Memphis Grizzlies (22-10) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (25-5) square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder sit atop the West while the Grizzlies occupy 2nd place. The Grizzlies are currently 8-6 on the road with a point differential of +10, while the Thunder …

[ad_1] It’s Sunday, December 29, and the Atlanta Hawks (17-15) are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors (7-24) in an Eastern Conference tilt. Toronto has the third worst record in the entire NBA. They have lost six straight at home and are just 6-10 at Scotiabank Arena overall this season. The Hawks sit in 6th overall …

[ad_1] Going into the trade deadline, one of the Lakers’ top priorities was to land a two-way wing who can knock down some 3s but, more importantly, give the Lakers a quality defender on the perimeter. Enter Dorian Finney-Smith. While rumors of Smith heading to Memphis were swirling, the Lakers swooped in and made the rebuilding Nets a better offer: …

[ad_1] Mere hours after reports surfaced that the Grizzlies were interested in acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Nets, the veteran forward is on the move…elsewhere. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nets have sent Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to the Lakers in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, and 2031). BREAKING: The Los Angeles …

[ad_1] The Lakers landed versatile Brooklyn Net Dorian Finney-Smith via a trade Sunday. (Chris Szagola / Associated Press) The Lakers finally landed wing Dorian Finney-Smith, a “three-and-D” player the team has coveted for more than a season, by sending out D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers also acquired reserve guard Shake Milton …

[ad_1] The Nets are bringing back a familiar face, re-acquiring guard D’Angelo Russell in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms that the Lakers are sending Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to Brooklyn in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the deal. …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers have traded D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Also included in the package going to Brooklyn is Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a trade sending D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks …

[ad_1] It’s Sunday, December 29, and the Miami Heat (15-14) and the Houston Rockets (21-10) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Miami lost 120-110 last night in Atlanta to the Hawks while the Rockets last played Friday night. They lost at home against the Timberwolves 113-112. The Heat are currently 6-9 on the road with a …

[ad_1] It’s Sunday, December 29, and the Indiana Pacers (15-17) and the Boston Celtics (23-8) play the second half of a home and home set this evening at TD Garden. On Friday night the Celtics pounded the Pacers 142-105. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 44 points. As a result, the Celtics improved to 21-6 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Celtics …

[ad_1] Memphis has one of the deepest teams in the NBA, coming into Sunday tied for the most bench points per game in the league at 50.7 — but every team could use more shooting. And defense. Which is why the Grizzlies are in “active discussions” with the Brooklyn Nets about a Dorian Finney-Smith trade, something Marc Stein first reported …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — “The first thing is: We have enough.” That was the message that new head coach Doug Christie had given to the Kings’ players after taking over the big chair in the wake of Mike Brown being fired. Christie emphasized it several times Saturday night, “And this is a message that I said to them — there …

[ad_1] Kuminga takes giant leap toward ‘turning a corner’ in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – It is becoming apparent that Jonathan Kuminga is a thrill ride, by turns delightful and upsetting, incredible or unwatchable, with the Warriors hanging on and hoping and perhaps praying the highs become frequent enough to obscure the lows. …

[ad_1] Lakers star Anthony Davis, center, shoots between Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles, left, and guard Keon Ellis during the Lakers’ 132-122 win Saturday Crypto.com Arena. Davis finished with 36 points and 15 rebounds. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) The hit was going to come, the Lakers and JJ Redick sure of it. Sacramento had been thrown into complete …

[ad_1] Schrӧder’s clutch fourth quarter shows how he can help Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Even though his shot isn’t falling with the consistency he has been hoping for since being acquired in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets two weeks ago, Dennis Schrӧder showed Saturday why he still can be a factor for …

[ad_1] Draymond makes ‘honest’ admission about playing center for Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, Warriors veteran Draymond Green has done whatever it takes to help young forward Jonathan Kuminga develop into a star — even if that means playing a position he loves to hate. Primarily a power forward, Green is prepared …

[ad_1] Jalen Brunson scored 42 of his 55 points against the Washington Wizards after half-time [Getty Images] Jalen Brunson scored 55 points – including nine in overtime – as the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 136-132 win at the Washington Wizards. Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, who …

[ad_1] E-40 urges Warriors to keep Kuminga, Wiggins at NBA trade deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Ambassador of the Bay has made his thoughts on the Warriors’ future clear. Jonathan Kuminga shouldn’t go anywhere. After Kuminga dropped 34 points for the second consecutive night in Golden State’s 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns, rapper E-40 posted …

[ad_1] Christie refuses to give Kings ‘grace period’ after loss to Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It takes time to process the sudden firing of a head coach – and DeMar DeRozan can attest to it. Less than 36 hours removed from the Kings’ dismissal of Mike Brown, Sacramento fell to a LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers …

[ad_1] Dray passes Richardson for third-most 3-pointers in Warriors history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When Draymond Green retires, his 3-point shooting won’t go down as a primary aspect of his legacy. Yet, with three 3-pointers in Saturday’s 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns, the veteran Golden State forward jumped into exclusive shooting company. In fact, the only …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers earn narrow victory over Jazz, win 9th game in last 12 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia For the first time in the 2024-25 season, the Sixers can say they have a three-game winning streak. They squeaked past the Jazz on Saturday night, earning a 114-111 victory in Utah and moving to 12-17 on the …

[ad_1] New York Knicks v Washington Wizards Jalen Brunson — with heating pads on his body while he kept warm on a bike in the tunnel — waited his turn. Then he came out and showed why Knicks fans love how he plays. Brunson took over late — including scoring nine in overtime — to score 55 points and lead …

[ad_1] What we learned as Kuminga powers Warriors’ comeback win vs. Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – A star has been born in the Bay, or so that has been the story the last two Warriors games. Jonathan Kuminga’s ascension has skyrocketed to the kind of NBA All-Star potential the Warriors dreamed of …

[ad_1] The Knicks fought tooth and nail and needed every point they could get in Saturday night’s 136-132 overtime win against the Washington Wizards. Here are the takeaways… -Despite being heavy favorites against the last-place Wizards, Saturday’s contest was always going to be a challenge for New York who was playing in its second game in as many nights after …

[ad_1] Watch Steph torch KD with around-the-back buzzer-beater in Dubs-Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Chef is cooking. Warriors star Steph Curry got the last word before halftime of Golden State’s game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday at Chase Center, reaching deep into his bag to blow by Kevin Durant and two other defenders with a …

[ad_1] Why Fox, rest of Kings found Brown’s firing ‘surprising’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The news of the Kings firing Mike Brown caught the NBA world by surprise. On Friday, Brown held practice and addressed the media, but was fired prior to the team’s flight for its Saturday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The news …