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[ad_1] Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek was named the G League Showcase MVP as he helped Westchester secure their second consecutive Winter Cup title with a win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Sunday night. Kolek was impressive just hours after traveling from the big-league club’s contest in New Orleans on Friday night. The youngster came off the bench for Westchester …

[ad_1] Brown states Kings fans ‘deserve better’ after loss to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Ten days ago the Kings were riding a three-game winning streak and appeared ready to stamp themselves as contenders in the NBA’s Western Conference. Four consecutive losses later – all of them at Golden 1 Center – the vibe in …

[ad_1] What we learned as Kings hit rock bottom with huge loss to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Another game, another double-double from Domantas Sabonis and another frustrating loss for the Kings. Sabonis had 17 points, 21 rebounds and four assists but finished minus-26 as the Kings bungled their way to a 122-95 loss to …

[ad_1] “Obviously this is a place that I think is ascending and that’s something I want to be a part of… I’m looking forward to hopefully a couple more years,” Alex Caruso said of Oklahoma City. How about four more years? The Thunder and Caruso have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced. The deal is for four years, …

[ad_1] The Oklahoma City Thunder have locked down Alex Caruso. Caruso and the Thunder agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension on Sunday night, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Thunder announced the extension on Sunday night, too, but did not disclose terms of the deal. Caruso, who is in his first season with the Thunder, was set …

[ad_1] The Knicks and Landry Shamet have agreed to a deal that returns the veteran guard to New York after a two-month hiatus, his agent told SNY’s Ian Begley on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Knicks waived forward Matt Ryan. Shamet, 27, originally signed Sept. 14 with the Knicks but got waived Oct. 19 after he dislocated his shoulder …

[ad_1] The Blue Jackets have placed Justin Danforth on Injured Reserve. Danforth was apparently injured against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 10th. In that game, he played 9:38 and had two blocks. There is no indication of when he will be back. The team has also removed James Malatesta from the roster. As of this writing, there is no word …

[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — John Wall was at the G League Winter Showcase last year, trying out, hoping to get back in the game. He did the same thing this year, without stepping foot on the court. The No. 1 pick in the 2010 NBA draft and five-time All-Star made his broadcasting debut this weekend, handling the analyst duties …

[ad_1] The basketball gods have been cruel to Orlando this season. This looked bad when it happened — Moritz Wagner drove the lane, stopped up, and his knee simply gave out on him. Now, the worst has been confirmed: Wagner tore his ACL, and he is done for the season. Moritz Wagner underwent an MRI today and results revealed that …

[ad_1] Podz clarifies comments from after Warriors’ win vs. Timberwolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski didn’t need much time to realize he should clarify and add context to comments he made after the Warriors’ win on Saturday night. The second-year NBA guard posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, addressing an answer during his postgame press …

[ad_1] Steph calls out fan after Dubs-Wolves for stealing shoes from kid originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors superstar Steph Curry brought the energy in Golden State’s 113-103 win over big-time wing Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night at Target Center. Curry finished with a game-high 31 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the field and …

[ad_1] Moritz Wagner has been a key player off the bench for the Orlando Magic this season. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood) The Orlando Magic have suffered another major injury blow, with forward Moritz “Moe” Wagner suffering a season-ending ACL tear, the team announced Sunday. Wagner was diagnosed with the injury after an MRI on Sunday morning, and will undergo season-ending surgery. …

[ad_1] The Knicks assigned guard Tyler Kolek to Westchester Sunday before the 2024 G League Winter Showcase Cup Finals’ 7:30 p.m. tipoff against the Miami Heat’s Sioux Falls Skyforce. Previously, New York assigned forward Pacôme Dadiet and center Ariel Hukporti to Westchester this past Friday. Kolek, whom the Knicks selected from Marquette with the No. 34 overall pick in the …

[ad_1] Boston Celtics v Chicago Bulls Two days prior on their home court, the Boston Celtics had an ugly, frustrating loss to the Chicago Bulls, one that saw coach Joe Mazzulla having to be held back from going at the referees (and picking up a $35,000 fine for his troubles). Saturday night in the second game of the home-and-home series, …

[ad_1] Portland Trail Blazers v San Antonio Spurs No NBA postseason award is close to sewn up, but if one player is pulling away in the lead for an award it is Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year. If you wonder why, watch all of his 10 blocks against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. ALL TEN …

[ad_1] Edwards sounds off on ‘terrible’ refs after loss to Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Anthony Edwards made his feelings about the officiating in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 113-103 loss to the Warriors on Saturday at Target Center abundantly clear. The superstar guard, in speaking to reporters in the Timberwolves’ locker room after the game, sounded off on …

[ad_1] Jayson Tatum hit the third triple-double of his career [Getty Images] Jayson Tatum matched a record set by Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as the Celtics earned a comfortable 123-98 win against Chicago Bulls on Saturday. The 26-year-old hit the third triple-double of his career, with 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists as the defending NBA champions moved …

[ad_1] Steph silences doubters as Kerr urges Warriors to feel star’s power originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Maybe Stephen Curry heard the whispers. Maybe he scanned the internet and saw comments related to his performance. Check that. No “maybe” about it. Curry heard and saw it all because his nature, dating to his teenage years, is to scan …

[ad_1] Steph pays tribute to Bay Area legend Henderson after Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After his monstrous fourth quarter carried Golden State to a 113-103 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Steph Curry joined “Warriors Postgame Live” to recap the much-needed victory. To wrap up the interview, Curry took some time to honor former Oakland …

[ad_1] Christmas week is here, which means the NBA turns the day into its showcase. Ten teams will play on Wednesday, with the entire league getting Christmas Eve off, which results in a bloated Monday schedule. Twenty-eight teams will play on the 23rd, with New Orleans and Sacramento (who played three games in four days to end Week 8) getting …

[ad_1] Podz offers odd answer when asked about Kerr’s youngsters comment originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Warriors go all-in on pairing a quartet of youngsters with Steph Curry and a veteran Warriors team, the goal has been to get Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Trayce Jackson-Davis to gel alongside the two-time NBA MVP. That …

[ad_1] What Kerr stressed to Warriors’ youngsters about playing with Steph originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In his huge fourth quarter to lift the Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night at Target Center, Steph Curry reminded the world that he’s, well, Steph Curry. The Golden State star guard had 11 consecutive points for Golden State in …

[ad_1] Steph’s message to Schröder proves true in Warriors’ win vs. Wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry knew Dennis Schröder didn’t get the best first impression of the Warriors more than three quarters into his team debut. So, as Golden State’s leader, Curry extended a message to the newly acquired veteran guard halfway through the fourth …

[ad_1] The Knicks were able to survive a slow start offensively and ended up beating the New Orleans Pelicans handily, 104-93, on Saturday night for their third straight win. Here are the takeaways… -New York got out to the early lead thanks to Jalen Brunson‘s three-pointer to start the game and didn’t give it up for most of the opening …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph, TJD, Podz lead Warriors’ win over Wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the Warriors led the Timberwolves throughout the first half and into the second Saturday night in Minnesota, they again faced their most frequent demons. Would they squander yet another double-digit lead in the second half? Stephen Curry provided the …