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[ad_1] Embiid returns to Sixers’ lineup in Chicago after 7-game absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Joel Embiid made a Sunday afternoon return to the Sixers’ lineup. After initially listing Embiid as questionable, the Sixers announced about 30 minutes before tip-off that Embiid was in for their meeting with the Bulls at the United Center. The team also started …

[ad_1] An extremely challenging season for the New Orleans Pelicans continues with yet another injury to a star player. Leading scorer Brandon Ingram will be out indefinitely with a low left ankle sprain, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. Ingram suffered the injury in Saturday’s 119–109 loss to the Oklahoma City. During the third quarter, he landed on Lu Dort’s foot while …

[ad_1] The Knicks’ center spot has been a point of concern dating back to last season with injuries and free agency departures at the position culminating in the trade for Karl-Anthony Towns. Towns’ star play early on this season has helped round out their starting five, but with one backup still hurt (Mitchell Robinson) and another just returning from injury …

[ad_1] Denver Nuggets have lost their past two games [Getty Images] Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points was not enough to seal victory for the Denver Nuggets as they lost 113-122 to the Washington Wizards. Three-time MVP Jokic recorded the second-most points in a game in the league’s history – behind David Thompson’s 73-point performance in 1978. But the Wizards, who …

[ad_1] Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics So, about that no dunking thing… Ja Morant broke out a double-clutch reverse that is a Dunk of the Year candidate. Never give up dunking, Ja. Morant had himself a night and so did the Grizzlies. Morant had 32 points, shot 4-of-6 from 3, and had nine rebounds and nine assists to lead the …

[ad_1] If healthy, this Knicks team should have no problem scoring points. It’s the defense that will dictate how many games they win. And on Saturday, the Knick defense was as bad as it’s been all year. Disjointed against the pick-and-roll. Steps slow in transition. The result? Cade Cunningham and the Pistons dominated the Knicks, 120-111, at the Garden. New York …

[ad_1] Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is progressing in his rehab from offseason foot surgery but has not graduated to any team drills or running. “He’s making good steady progress,” head coach Tom Thibodeau said about Robinson after Saturday night’s 120-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Robinson was on the bench in street clothes for the game, which New York played …

[ad_1] The Knicks lacked sharpness on both ends of the floor and after falling behind early couldn’t withstand a huge night from Detroit’s Cade Cunningham in a 120-111 loss to the Pistons on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Playing without Karl-Anthony Towns, New York fell behind by as much as 17 before cutting it to a two-point deficit in …

[ad_1] Nikola Jokic could use some help. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Nikola Jokić reached a new high in a Hall of Fame career on Saturday. It wasn’t enough to avoid a loss to the worst team in the NBA. Jokić’s Denver Nuggets fell to the Washington Wizards 122-113 despite the three-time MVP posting 56 points on 22-of-38 shooting, along …

[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins was ejected in the second quarter of Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) On Friday, San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins flipped off the officials after being ejected from the game, marking a memorable moment in a blowout loss to the Sacramaneto Kings. Now, the NBA is making Collins pay …

[ad_1] Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard talks with coach Tyronn Lue on the sideline during a break in play. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) In the distance away from where the media was conducting interviews after the Clippers practice on Saturday, Kawhi Leonard was doing rehab work and eventually shooting on the court. Leonard was working with a medicine ball, …

[ad_1] Marcus Smart reveals exchange with Jaylen Brown before NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Marcus Smart took some time to reflect on his time in Boston before his first game against his former team Saturday night at TD Garden. The beloved ex-Celtic caught up with NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin to discuss his emotional return. He opened …

[ad_1] This is just a crushing blow to Orlando. Franz Wagner, who had stepped up to lead the Orlando offense when Paolo Banchero went down, will be out indefinitely due to the same freak injury: a torn oblique. Franz Wagner has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique. Wagner will be out indefinitely and his return to play will depend …

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is averaging a career-high 17.9 points through 24 games this season. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Evan Mobley almost single-handedly maintained the best record in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. The fourth-year forward scored a career-high 41 points — shooting 6-for-8 on 3-pointers — with 10 rebounds and three blocks …

[ad_1] The Orlando Magic will be without Franz Wagner indefinitely after the forward suffered a torn right oblique, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wagner, 23, is averaging a career-high 24.4 points, 5.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Magic this season through 25 games. The Magic are already without Paolo Banchero, who is also out with a torn …

[ad_1] Sacramento Kings v San Antonio Spurs Zach Collins can get his checkbook out now just to be ready, because he will be writing one to the league. In the second quarter of the Spurs’ blowout loss to the Kings, Collins was angry about a call: Domantas Sabonis got a pass in the midpost, lowered his shoulder and drove hard …

[ad_1] Steph open to resting but doesn’t want blame on knee issues originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – As he continues to work his way back to full health, Stephen Curry isn’t averse to taking a day off every now and then as long as it’s for strategic reasons. What the two-time NBA MVP doesn’t want …

[ad_1] If Jonathan Kuminga is the future of the Warriors, if he is the star No. 2 who can pair with Stephen Curry to bring another banner to the Bay, he has to show it now. As rumors have swirled around the Warriors trying to trade for another star, Steve Kerr is giving Kuminga his chance — Kerr moved Draymond …

[ad_1] Tyrese Maxey has been trying to bring ‘positive energy’ during a tough start. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) DETROIT — Some days it’s with boundless energy and a great smile, others it’s by taking teammates to task following a bad loss. On a snowy Saturday morning in Detroit, though, Tyrese Maxey was singing old-school Motown tunes to gin up energy for …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers v Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are better when Trae Young is giving up the rock, setting up teammates and sometimes getting it back. Two of the Hawks final three possessions in regulation saw Young hold on to the ball and try and go for a pull-up isolation 3-pointer, neither fell, and the Hawks and Lakers …

[ad_1] The Knicks’ bench is very thin this season. The team is currently ranked last in bench points per game, but luckily, there is help that has arrived and could add some much-needed depth to this group. Precious Achiuwa returned to the lineup during Thursday night’s 125-101 rout of the Charlotte Hornets. Out since the final game of the preseason …

[ad_1] The Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young has scored more than 30% of his attempted three-pointers this season [Getty Images] Trae Young scored a three-point basket with 7.4 seconds of overtime remaining to secure the Atlanta Hawks a 134-132 win at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. Young was the Hawks’ top scorer, with 31 points and 20 assists, while De’Andre …

[ad_1] Draymond accepts Warriors bench role to maximize Kuminga originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – With Steph Curry and Draymond Green out due to injuries Thursday night against the Houston Rockets, Jonathan Kuminga started for only the sixth time this season, and the 22-year-old was cleared for takeoff, leading the Warriors to a gritty win to …

[ad_1] How Steph responded to Ant’s trash talk after Warriors’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Things didn’t go the Warriors’ way in their 107-90 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday night at Chase Center. Luckily for Golden State, it gets an immediate shot at vengeance in a Sunday matinee rematch less than 48 hours away. At least, …

[ad_1] Warriors haunted again by personal boogeymen Timberwolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Should the Warriors find their way into the NBA playoffs, the Western Conference team that looms as their personal boogeyman was the one they saw Friday night. The Warriors couldn’t beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in four tries last season and the first …