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[ad_1] While the league’s top performers can sometimes be taken for granted as their greatness becomes routine, other players can be overlooked as they do their best work with steady and timely contributions. Part 1 of Week 7 saw a number of players shine in their respective roles, from the biggest and brightest, to third-string specialists. In this article, we …

[ad_1] For Yahoo leagues, Week 7 spans two weeks because the NBA did not finalize this week’s schedule until after group play in the Emirates NBA Cup. As a result, most of the league won’t be active until Thursday at the earliest. This “break” in the schedule will give fantasy managers time to assess their rosters and determine who should …

[ad_1] New Orleans Pelicans v San Antonio Spurs Midway through the second quarter Sunday night, Chris Paul found Victor Wembanyama at the arc for a 3-pointer that became Paul’s 12,092nd assist in his career, moving him past Hall of Famer Jason Kidd into second all-time in assists in NBA history. After the game, the team presented Paul with a framed …

[ad_1] “It felt damn good to play… It felt great to play meaningful basketball. Like, literally play for the highest level. We had two game sevens, back-to-back. One versus Serbia and then that last one versus France where it was like, ‘Oh, s***.’ This is why those text messages went out. This is why those calls happen. You know that …

[ad_1] After an alternately exciting and confusing group stage, the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup now moves on to the knockout rounds. Eight teams, four from each conference, will compete in quarterfinal contests on Tuesday and Wednesday for the right to move on to the semifinals in Las Vegas, where they’ll have the chance to compete for the NBA Cup, for …

[ad_1] Miles McBride is a must-add player in fantasy basketball leagues with the potential for the Knicks to play this games this week. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) 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 …

[ad_1] LeBron James sits on the bench before a game at Crypto.com Arena on Nov. 21. With the Lakers mired in a slow start to the season, what comes next for James and Anthony Davis? (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Dear LeBron, … ask out. Dear A.D., … follow him. This is my Christmas wish for a Lakers franchise …

[ad_1] Jokic is enjoying a superb season with the Nuggets [Getty Images] Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic continued his big-scoring form by hitting 48 points as the Denver Nuggets eased past the Atlanta Hawks 141-111 on Sunday. Jokic, who recorded a career-high 56 points in his side’s loss to Washington on Saturday, dominated against the Hawks with 14 …

[ad_1] GP2 guides Warriors to victory by stifling Edwards in crunch time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – With the Warriors leading by six and less than 10 minutes remaining, the streaking Minnesota Timberwolves called upon their firebrand leader. Anthony Edwards strolled to the scorer’s table with one job: Take his team to the finish line. …

[ad_1] Clippers guard Jordan Miller, right, shoots in front of Houston Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of the Clippers’ 117-106 loss Sunday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) Having three days off allowed the Clippers to get some much-needed rest and a mental refresh after a slew of tough games. But the time off didn’t make …

[ad_1] McDermott catches fire with spectacular shooting display in Kings’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – On a night when the Kings got big-time production from several players, Doug McDermott found a way to stand out from everyone else. And it took him about six minutes to do so. McDermott, who has been a healthy scratch …

[ad_1] Lakers forward Rui Hachimura scores on a layup over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) in the first half of the Lakers’ 107-98 win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) The Lakers had little choice Sunday night in their return to Los Angeles, a style of play chosen for them instead of them choosing …

[ad_1] Dray drops Steph’s ‘night night’ on epic game-sealing dunk vs. Wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green is the newest ambassador of Steph Curry’s “night-night” celebration. It came with a twist only Green could’ve given it, too. Looking to put the game away late in the fourth quarter, Green threw down an emphatic one-hand slam to …

[ad_1] What we learned as Domas, Huerter power Kings’ huge win over Jazz originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Domantas Sabonis notched his 21st double-double in 25 games this season, and the Kings got a huge game out of Kevin Huerter off the bench as Sacramento rolled to a 141-97 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph fuels Warriors’ clutch win over Wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – The opponent was the same, but the product on the court and the result were much different two days apart. The Warriors on Friday night only mustered 90 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 17-point …

[ad_1] New Orleans Pelicans v San Antonio Spurs The Point God is now second all-time in assists. With 7:06 left in the second quarter, Chris Paul set up Victor Wembanyama for a 3-pointer that was Paul’s 12,092nd assist in his career, moving him past Jason Kidd into second all-time in assists with the NBA. Paul, in his 20th NBA season, …

[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers v Chicago Bulls It didn’t take long for Joel Embiid to make an impact. After missing seven games due to “left knee injury management” — the reasoning used for all 16 games he has missed this season — Embiid looked a little rusty to start in his return Sunday vs. Chicago, missing his first seven shots from …

[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 104-93. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Chris Paul has a new place in the NBA record book. With a pass to Harrison Barnes Sunday night, the San Antonio Spurs point guard tied Jason …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetkounmpo had 34 points, 11 rebounds and four assists and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a two-game skid with a 118-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Damian Lillard had 15 points and 11 assists and Bobby Portis added 23 points and five rebounds off the bench. The Bucks won for the 10th time …

[ad_1] Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup after sitting out the team’s past seven games and made an immediate impact. He scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 108–100 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon. Prior to Sunday, Embiid last played for the Sixers on Nov. 20. In a 117–111 loss to the Memphis …

[ad_1] Why Steph vs. Edwards matchup key to Warriors’ rematch vs. T-wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – With the Warriors facing the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time in three days, we have our first immediate individual rematch of the season. For the Warriors: Stephen Curry.For the Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards. When the teams meet Sunday …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Maxey’s 1st triple-double, Embiid’s giant quarter lead Sixers over Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers are now 1-0 when their three stars play a full game together. The team’s two returning All-Stars both had big performances on Sunday in Chicago, leading the way in a 108-100 victory. In his 282nd career NBA game, …

[ad_1] For just the second game this season Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey are all on the court for the 76ers at the same time. After missing the last seven games due to “left knee injury management” (the same reason he has missed 16 games this season), Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup Sunday in Chicago. …

[ad_1] Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a strained hamstring. Jose Alvarado remains out with a strained hamstring. Daniel Theis has missed time with a neck issue. Jordan Hawkins is out with a back injury. Herbert Jones is on the court now but has played in just six games due to injury, while DeJounte Murray is at seven games, and …

[ad_1] The Washington Wizards had lost 16 in a row and had the worst record in the NBA, and Nikola Jokic scored 56 points on them with 16 rebounds — and the Nuggets still lost. Denver trailed pretty much the entire game. That’s just the latest for Denver, which has lost 4-of-6 and is now 11-10 on the season. If …