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[ad_1] LeBron cherishing matchup with Steph, Warriors on Christmas Day originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have their Christmas Day matchup with the Warriors at Chase Center circled on the calendar. The two Western Conferences foes will face off on one of the biggest nights of every NBA season for the first …

[ad_1] Just games after he made his return to the court, Dru Smith’s season is over. Smith sustained a torn left Achilles tendon in Monday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Smith was dribbling up the court in the second quarter of the 110-95 win over the Nets when he suddenly lost the ball and fell …

[ad_1] The NBA’s marquee Christmas slate is a great one this season. There will be five total games, with the first tipping off at 12 p.m. E.T. Let’s dig into the matchups and highlight some things that fantasy managers should watch for in each game. New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs The Knicks currently hold down the third seed …

[ad_1] SNY’s Ian Begley will be responding to Knicks questions from readers. Here’s the latest… Hi Ian! Now that Landry Shamet is back, how many minutes is he expected to get off the bench? In the past, Thibs in interviews has talked very highly of Landry. Maybe he runs Payne-McBride-Shamet together off the bench? – @LetsTalkKnicks_ I think Shamet will play …

[ad_1] Reasonable people can disagree over whether this year’s NBA Christmas Day showcase features all of the “correct” teams. (We hear, see and honor the lived experiences of fans of the Thunder, Bucks, Cavaliers, and Anyone Else Who Might Be Mad About This.) It’s tougher to argue, though, that the annual holiday extravaganza isn’t overflowing with enticing talent. The slate …

[ad_1] Joe Dumars remembers his first Christmas Day game well. He was an integral part of the fast-rising Bad Boy Pistons, a team that had reached the Eastern Conference Finals the season before and looked poised to take another step forward. The NBA showcased those young Bad Boys on Christmas Day against Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson and the Rick Pitino-led …

[ad_1] Inconsistent. If one word were to define Jonathan Kuminga’s fourth NBA season — one with a new contract of indeterminate size waiting at the end of it — it would be inconsistent. His play has been, but so has the role Steve Kerr has put him in, and those two things are linked. Kerr moved Kuminga into the starting …

[ad_1] As Sixers keep running into the bizarre, Maxey thinks they’re ‘slowly but surely figuring it out’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia If there’s a trend with this Sixers season through 27 games, it’s apparently that nothing lasts for long. Joel Embiid alone has suffered a sinus fracture, been sidelined by left knee swelling and gotten suspended for shoving …

[ad_1] Jaylen points out ‘one-sided’ officiating in Celtics’ loss to Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown hasn’t been on the best of terms with NBA officials of late. The Boston Celtics star called out the officiating crew after last Thursday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls for using their whistles as a “threat” when they issued him a …

[ad_1] The third most-watched video on the NBA YouTube channel isn’t game footage or a dunk highlight reel. It’s a commercial. “Jingle Hoops” was a 30-second spot released in November 2013 promoting the NBA’s special Christmas edition uniforms and Dec. 25 game schedule. The video features five NBA stars shooting balls into baskets with tuned bells on them in a …

[ad_1] Bronny James was called up from the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate to join the NBA team for Monday’s matchup versus the Detroit Pistons. But he did not play. James was a DNP-coach’s decision in the Lakers’ 117-114 loss to the Pistons. James is averaging 13.4 points (shooting 21% on 3s), 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in seven …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, December 23, and the Utah Jazz (7-20) and Cleveland Cavaliers (25-4) are all set to square off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Jazz are currently 5-10 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Cavaliers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, December 23, and the Brooklyn Nets (11-17) and Miami Heat (13-13) are all set to square off from Kaseya Center in Miami. The Nets are currently 6-9 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the Heat have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need …

[ad_1] Jamila Wideman Portraits The Washington Mystics hired Jamila Wideman as the franchise’s new general manager and Sydney Johnson as the team’s coach on December 23. Wideman joins the Mystics after spending six years at the NBA league office, where she most recently served as senior vice president of player development. Johnson has worked with USA Basketball over the past …

[ad_1] Joel Embiid won the NBA’s MVP award in 2023 [Getty Images] Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from his team’s 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee. Embiid was given a third foul against him by referee Jenna Schroeder when he charged Victor Wembanyama, knocking the Frenchman to the floor with two minutes and …

[ad_1] Monday marked the final day of games before Christmas, as the entire NBA will take Tuesday night off. With 14 games on the schedule, there was much information to sift through. While there may not have been any elite performances from players rostered in less than half of all Yahoo leagues, some provided solid value. One is Hawks backup …

[ad_1] Warriors heed Kerr’s plea even as Steph struggles in loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Eight different Warriors combined to take 24 shots Monday night before Stephen Curry took his first, a wayward 3-point attempt 85 seconds into the second quarter. This is not what Warriors coach Steve Kerr had in mind in recent …

[ad_1] Kuminga plays like star Warriors need despite loss to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – There was a lot of buzz surrounding Jonathan Kuminga’s performance in the Warriors’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday at Chase Center. Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Golden State teammates Stephen Curry and Trayce Jackson-Davis were quick to …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show In this festive episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin O’Connor and Wosny Lambre share their NBA Christmas wishes that they want to see come true this season. First, KOC suggests the Sacramento Kings should trade D’Aaron Fox while his value is at its …

[ad_1] Lakers star LeBron James, right, drives against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II during the first half of the Lakers’ 117-114 loss Monday at Crypto.com Arena. James finished with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. (Eric Thayer / Associated Press) Identity in the NBA, the foundational qualities that define how a team will play most nights, are almost …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph goes cold in Warriors’ loss to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – Jonathan Kuminga was back in peak form, scoring 26 points and grabbing eight rebounds but the Warriors couldn’t make it stand up and lost to the Indiana Pacers 111-105 on Monday at Chase Center. Stephen …

[ad_1] Kerr believes Warriors need ‘a-ha moment’ playing with Steph originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Two days after making critical postgame comments that appeared targeted at Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski, Warriors coach Steve Kerr doubled down and said his message was meant for the entire Golden State roster. “It was really for our team, …

[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs v Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid was back out on the court with his 76ers teammates celebrating a home win over the Spurs — the 76ers fifth win in seven games — but had to sneak out to be there because he had been ejected during a wild second quarter. Embiid was called for a charge after …

[ad_1] MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Miami Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Nikola Jovic scored 18 points and Tyler Herro added 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat, who are 7-0 when holding opponents under 100 …

[ad_1] WATCH: Porzingis gets into it with Suggs, Bitadze in C’s-Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Tensions boiled over late in Monday night’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis and Magic guard Jalen Suggs got in each other’s faces and exchanged words in the fourth quarter, The situation escalated when Orlando big …