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[ad_1] Tatum hits two wild milestones with latest Player of the Month honor originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA might want to name its first Player of the Month award of each season after Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics superstar was named the league’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month for October/November, the league announced Tuesday. Oklahoma City’s …

[ad_1] Where Payton Pritchard stands in Sixth Man of the Year race originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Payton Pritchard spent his first four NBA seasons as the most underrated player on the Boston Celtics’ stacked roster. So far in Year 5, the sharpshooter’s contributions have been impossible to overlook. Pritchard made a name for himself nationally with multiple half-court …

[ad_1] Why Warriors’ first-quarter success could be key to ending slump originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. DENVER – Warriors coach Steve Kerr, and many others around the …

[ad_1] Draymond hopes Kendrick’s album drop coincides with Warriors title originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. Kendrick Lamar’s recent release of his new album “GNX” could bode well for the Warriors. Golden …

[ad_1] Sixers’ McCain wins season’s first East Rookie of the Month award originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eastern Conference’s first Rookie of the Month for the 2024-25 season is standout Sixers guard Jared McCain. Both the Eastern and Western Conference’s winners were non-lottery picks. The West’s Rookie of the Month was Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells, who went 39th …

[ad_1] How Celtics can still advance as wild card in NBA Cup originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics can still punch their ticket to the knockout stage of the 2024 NBA Cup on Tuesday night despite not winning their group. They can advance in the tournament as a wild card team. Wild card berths are awarded to …

[ad_1] Former NBA All-Star Paul Millsap told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday that he has decided to retire from basketball after 16 seasons in the NBA. Millsap, 39, was a second-round pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2006 NBA Draft out of Louisiana Tech. He also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Millsap, …

[ad_1] Welcome to the Fantasy Vibe Check, your place to vent about the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the NBA and fantasy basketball. Check out who I’m vibing with, and let me know in the comments or @DanTitus about what’s got you feeling a type-of-way about fantasy basketball. 🚿 No, LeBron James is not washed The internet is already yapping …

[ad_1] Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt hopes to make his season debut in January after swelling in his left knee has delayed his return to play. (Michael Wyke / Associated Press) Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a player who could answer some of the team’s defense and rebounding problems, is now dealing with a knee issue that will push his targeted season …

[ad_1] 20 Under 25: Jordan Walsh’s development is crucial for future Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: NBC Sports Boston has launched its annual “20 Under 25” series in which fans can vote on the 20 best male professional athletes in Boston under age 25. Voting is open until Dec. 16. If you need a reminder of …

[ad_1] Heat coach Erik Spoelstra gives special praise to Payton Pritchard originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has been the NBA’s best bench player through the first quarter of the 2024-25 season, and now people outside of Boston are really starting to take notice. This isn’t a small sample anymore. It’s not just a hot streak. …

[ad_1] LeBron James is in a slump — and as LeBron James goes, so go the Lakers. In his last five games, LeBron is averaging 16.6 points a game (down from his 22 for the season) on 39.6% shooting overall and 7.7% from 3 — he has missed his last 19 shots from beyond the arc. That was capped off …

[ad_1] The Phoenix Suns were finally back at full strength on Tuesday night. The Suns, with both stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal back on the court after their respective calf injuries, flew ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers. They picked up a 127-100 win at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, and handed the Lakers their first-ever loss in the …

[ad_1] Why finding a partner for Steph is biggest issue Warriors face originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When the first crack within the new foundation came, the Warriors wore a mask of optimism. They hoped for a reasonably quick fix, studied their options and concluded they’d be strong enough to stay upright until repairs were completed. They now …

[ad_1] Did you speak to any casual NBA fans over Thanksgiving about the NBA Cup? Because I spoke to a lot of them in the Boston area, and even the ones who knew about it could not grasp where the Celtics stood. When you find yourself trying to explain the intricacies of the NBA Cup, you begin to understand how …

[ad_1] Lakers forward LeBron James shoots as the Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker defends in the second quarter of Monday’s game at Target Center.Photograph: Brad Rempel/USA Today Sports LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump – especially from long distance. James missed all four of his three-point attempts for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 109-80 loss at Minnesota on Monday …

[ad_1] Pritchard drops great quote about chirping Heat’s Erik Spoelstra originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Payton Pritchard is putting his opponents on notice. The Boston Celtics guard strengthened his early case for Sixth Man of the Year on Monday night with another strong showing off the bench, tallying 25 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block …

[ad_1] It’s surprising that Yves Missi is only rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues. He had the best game of his career with 23 points and 12 rebounds in Monday’s loss, and he has scored in double figures in six straight games. Missi has benefitted from Dejounte Murray’s return to the lineup. Murray hasn’t shot the ball well, but his …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show In this week’s episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, Kevin O’Connor and Dan Titus dive into the latest NBA trends, including a closer look at LeBron James and the struggling Los Angeles Lakers. Is this the worst stretch of LeBron’s legendary career? Can the …

[ad_1] LeBron James doesn’t have to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring for them to win. This season, he’s been the team’s leading scorer only four times. (By comparison, Anthony Davis has led the Lakers in scoring 11 times.) However, when he scores only 10 points, it’s difficult to believe that the Lakers will win. James registered his lowest …

[ad_1] Lakers star LeBron James reacts after missing a shot during a 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. James finished with 10 points. (Abbie Parr / Associated Press) LeBron James shrugged. He rolled his eyes. He complained to the refs. He hung his head. There was no discretion Monday in Minnesota — everything you needed to know about …

[ad_1] Jaylen praises Celtics’ ‘young stars’ after win over Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics needed their supporting cast to step up with four of their top eight sidelined for Monday’s game vs. the Miami Heat. Sure enough, the “Stay Ready Crew” lived up to its name. With Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Sam …

[ad_1] CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-102 on Monday night. It was Giddey’s first triple-double of the season and No. 12 for his career. Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago, which had lost three of four. Matas Buzelis scored 20 …

[ad_1] LeBron James doesn’t have to lead the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring for them to win. This season, he’s been the team’s leading scorer only four times. (By comparison, Anthony Davis has led the Lakers in scoring 11 times.) However, when he only scores 10 points, it’s difficult to believe that the Lakers will win. James registered his lowest …

[ad_1] Mitch Johnson has coached the Spurs on an interim basis ever since Gregg suffered what the team called a mild stroke before a Nov 2 game. Fortunately, Popovich, 75, reportedly is recovering well, and the team remains hopeful he can return to the bench, reports Sam Amick at The Athletic. While team sources said there is no timeline on a …