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[ad_1] Sacramento Kings v Memphis Grizzlies Fans in Memphis didn’t get to see Ja Morant dunk in the second half of the fourth quarter Thursday night, but not because he has sworn off dunking. Morant picked up a second technical after reacting to a questionable foul call against him when contesting a DeMar DeRozan fadeaway. Morant was confused, and coach …

[ad_1] Steph, Draymond erupt for JK’s layup for career-high in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry and Draymond Green looked like proud parents at the end of the Warriors’ 99-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The Warriors stars had good reason. Jonathan Kuminga capped a breakout night at Chase Center with a …

[ad_1] After a slow start on Thursday night, the Knicks put together another remarkable offensive performance. They hit 54 percent of their shots (54.5 percent from beyond the arc) in a 125-101 win over a depleted Hornets team. Yes, the Knicks are supposed to dominate a rebuilding team without three of its best players — LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and …

[ad_1] What we learned as Kuminga’s career-high 33 fuels Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – In what was an NBA Cup quarterfinals preview between the Warriors and Houston Rockets, Golden State ended its five-game losing streak with a 99-93 win Thursday night at Chase Center. Down Steph Curry (bilateral knee pain) and Draymond Green …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show In this episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dive into the latest news and storylines around the NBA. Kevin kicks things off solo as he reacts to the Denver Nuggets getting walloped by the Cleveland Cavaliers, as …

[ad_1] The Knicks were down early to the Charlotte Hornets but were able to retake the lead and never looked back in a convincing 125-101 win at MSG. Here are the takeaways… -As mentioned, New York did not look good in the first six minutes of the game and the defense allowed the Hornets to start the game 4-of-5 from …

[ad_1] The NBA received both foreign blowback for Daryl Morey’s tweet and domestic criticism for what it did after. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Fortune Media) The NBA is returning to China, a half-decade after one tweet triggered a firestorm from the league’s second-most lucrative country. The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games in Macao …

[ad_1] Russell Westbrook will retire as the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles, but he might not have that title by the time his Denver Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokić is done. The three-time NBA MVP posted 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists on Thursday in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving him the 139th triple-double of his career. That …

[ad_1] Warriors provide encouraging MRI results on Draymond’s calf injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors received an encouraging injury update on Draymond Green before Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Green, who missed Tuesday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets with left calf tightness, underwent an MRI on Wednesday which came back negative, the team said in …

[ad_1] After missing play on Tuesday due to a calf injury, Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green won’t be missing too much time after all. The Warriors announced Thursday that Green had an MRI on Wednesday, which came back clear. Green missed Tuesday’s NBA Cup game — a group stage loss to the Denver Nuggets — with left calf …

[ad_1] Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason was fined $35,000 by the NBA for behavior toward a fan in Sacramento during Tuesday’s matchup with the Kings. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his actions at the end of Tuesday’s 120–111 loss to the Sacramento Kings. With just under two minutes …

[ad_1] NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets “Blatant missed calls right in front of you. They’re calling ticky-tack moving screens, and bulls*** like that, and then you don’t want to call the obvious ones right in front of you? So that was it. Alpie got fouled a few times on that drive, and on the layup, and they don’t …

[ad_1] A year ago at this time, the Indiana Pacers were heading into the NBA Cup — then called the In-Season Tournament — knockout round, and behind Tyrese Haliburton and an entertaining up-tempo brand of basketball, they would advance to the tournament finals in Las Vegas. That was just the start of a successful season, one that saw Indiana advance …

[ad_1] The Rockets are second in the West, thanks to a balanced attack. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) The Rockets’ attempt to become a serious outfit began in earnest last season on the defensive end. It’s no shock that their attempt to take the next step this season — from serious to scary, from also-ran to contender — has started …

[ad_1] Embiid and Bona out, Drummond questionable for another Sixers-Magic matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers submitted a centers-heavy injury report Thursday afternoon. After a 106-102 loss Wednesday night to the Magic, the Sixers listed Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) and Adem Bona (left knee contusion) as out for their mini-series finale Friday vs. Orlando. Andre …

[ad_1] When the Milwaukee Bucks stumbled to a 2-8 start, part of their “keep calm and carry on” talking points was that Khris Middleton would return at some point from having surgery on both ankles during the offseason and he would provide needed balance with playmaking and shooting. The Bucks have turned things around — they sit as the No. …

[ad_1] Brown challenges Kings star Fox to unleash fire on his own originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets unleashed the beast within De’Aaron Fox on Tuesday night, and the NBA world — including his Kings coach Mike Brown — wants to see more of it. Brown is now challenging Fox to unlock that …

[ad_1] Kyrie Irving’s family retreat was reportedly both expensive and fatal for one participant. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) Kyrie Irving is the subject of one of the more bizarre lawsuits the sports world has seen in recent years. The Dallas Mavericks guard was sued in New York state court by a health and wellness company called Elite Mind Solutions, …

[ad_1] First, the problem was Frank Vogel. Then it was Russell Westbrook. Then it was Darvin Ham. Now the spotlight is on new coach J.J. Redick who understandably said, “I’m embarrassed. We’re all embarrassed” after the Lakers lost their last two games by a combined 70 points — the worst two-game stretch in franchise history — with the second of …

[ad_1] College Basketball: St. Bonaventure General Manager Adrian Wojnarowski in action during a photo shoot at the Reilly Center. Olean, NY 11/4/2024 (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) Former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski revealed in a Sports Illustrated profile that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March, months before his stunning retirement. A line in …

[ad_1] Yves Missi leads Dan Titus’ latest fantasy basketball rookie tiers. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) The three-ball has become arguably the staple of scoring in the NBA — so we figured we’d take some shots from way downtown, too. Here, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus will break down three things fantasy managers need to know each week. Or, he’ll …

[ad_1] Khris Middleton will return to the Milwaukee Bucks’ lineup on Friday when they take on the Boston Celtics, his agent told ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The 33-year-old forward has not suited up this season after undergoing offseason surgery on his ankles. Middleton last played in Game 6 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series loss to the Indiana Pacers in May. …

[ad_1] Jaylen expects to hear from NBA after throat-slash dunk celebration originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown busted out a new celebration after his latest poster dunk Wednesday night. But it may come with consequences. The Celtics star threw down a vicious dunk on Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart during the first quarter of Boston’s 130-120 win over …

[ad_1] Draymond claims Father Time ‘absolutely’ has caught up to LeBron originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Father Time doesn’t lose. Even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who plays excellently for a 39-year-old 22-year veteran, seems to be succumbing to Mr. Undefeated. Warriors icon and James’ pal, Draymond Green, explained on his “Draymond Green Show” podcast how arguably …

[ad_1] Last season, Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (53% rostered, Yahoo) was someone to target on nights when his team was shorthanded. This season, he’s emerged as a reliable player, regardless of the state of Joe Mazzulla’s rotation, and he is one of the early favorites for Sixth Man of the Year. Boston went into Wednesday’s game against the Pistons down …