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[ad_1] While Draymond Green typically authors the Warriors’ defensive heroics, Jimmy Butler couldn’t pass up an opportunity to remind his Golden State teammate he can do it too. Butler delivered the play of the game with a clutch block in the final minute of the Warriors’ 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, racing over to Green where the …

[ad_1] Wednesday night's loss to the Spurs was one thing, but to look lifeless against a 17-win Hornets team is another. That's what the Knicks have to come to terms with after their 115-98 loss to Charlotte on Thursday night. Sure, it was the second of a back-to-back on the road, and New York is trying to find wins without …

[ad_1] Down their top four scorers on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers turned to Bronny James, among other players. It didn’t go particularly well for the team, but James at least got to enjoy a career night. The son of LeBron James logged 17 points, the first double-digit game of his career, on 7-of-10 shooting with …

[ad_1] Nothing sucks the air out of the Chase Center like Stephen Curry lying on the court in pain. That’s what happened in the third quarter Thursday night against the Raptors when Curry drove the lane, drew the defense, passed out of it, and was hit as he did, landing flat on his back. After the game, coach Steve Kerr …

[ad_1] Lakers guard Bronny James shoots a three-pointer during the Lakers’ 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The sixth game in eight nights for the Lakers meant they were going to have to pay for all the energy they used fighting short handed over the last week. …

[ad_1] Bronny James is having… some kind of rookie year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Down their top four scorers on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers turned to Bronny James, among other players. It didn’t go particularly well for the team, but James at least got to enjoy a career night. The son of LeBron James logged 17 …

[ad_1] Stephen Curry had a painful fall. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors are holding their breath on Stephen Curry. The former MVP exited Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors with an apparent injury after landing hard on his tailbone on a drive in the third quarter. The Warriors later announced he would not return due …

[ad_1] Stephen Curry had a painful fall. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors are holding their breath on Stephen Curry. The former MVP exited Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors with an apparent injury after landing hard on his tailbone on a drive in the third quarter. The Warriors later announced he would not return due …

[ad_1] William Chisholm has plenty of reasons to celebrate Thursday night — $6.1 billion reasons, to be exact. Chisholm is set to become the next majority owner of the Boston Celtics after leading his group to a deal with Wyc Grousbeck, the majority owner and team governor since 2002. Chisholm, the managing director and co-founder of private equity firm Symphony …

[ad_1] NDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored six of his 28 points in overtime and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 105-99 on Thursday night. Mathurin added a career-high 16 rebounds for the Pacers. Myles Turner added 23 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. Ziaire Williams and D’Angelo Russell each scored 22 points for Brooklyn. Indiana trailed 52-42 at …

[ad_1] A lot has been made of the Knicks' schedule, and their fatigue, and it showed Thursday as they dropped the second of their back-to-back, 115-98 to the Hornets in Charlotte. New York could not feed off of the large contingent of Knicks fans in attendance as they were outplayed and outworked by the Hornets (18-51). Without Jalen Brunson, the …

[ad_1] Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has missed four of the last six games because of back issues. It’s unclear if he’ll return for the game against Memphis on Friday night. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) With or without coach Tyronn Lue patrolling the sideline, the Clippers will play yet another meaningful game against another tough Western Conference foe in …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics have found a buyer. An investor group led by William Chisholm, a Massachusetts native and lifelong C’s fan, has agreed to purchase a majority of the team at a $6.1-billion valuation — a record for a North American sports team. “Bill is a terrific person and a true Celtics fan, born and raised here in the …

[ad_1] Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has taken a big step toward his potential return. Brunson is out of the walking boot and has been doing some light shooting, Tom Thibodeau revealed Thursday ahead of the team's game against the Hornets in Charlotte. While the 26-year-old captain likely still has a ways to go before getting back out there with …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics haven’t secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs just yet, but they have a 99.6 percent chance of doing so, per Basketball Reference. Clinching the No. 2 seed would result in the Celtics playing the No. 7 seed in the first round of the postseason. The Miami Heat had a 23.5 percent chance …

[ad_1] When the Toronto Raptors take the court against the Warriors on Thursday night, their best player, Scottie Barnes, will be facing a familiar opponent wearing an altogether different jersey. Barnes can reacquaint himself with Jimmy Butler III, formerly of the Miami Heat but now of the Golden State Warriors, when the teams meet at Chase Center. Coverage on NBC …

[ad_1] One of the most memorable Boston Celtics moments from early in the 2024-25 season happened during a Nov. 11 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hit Celtics forward Jaylen Brown with an elbow to the face and was called for an offensive foul. As the two of them jogged back down the court, Antetokounmpo did …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics made history Thursday, reportedly selling for a record $6.1 billion to an investment group led by Symphony Technology Group co-founder Bill Chisholm. The figure set a new record for the largest sale of a North American sports franchise, topping the Washington Commanders’ $6.05 billion sale to Josh Harris. Unlike Harris, who was known for his ownership …

[ad_1] NBA owners are likely rejoicing over Thursday’s news that the Boston Celtics are being sold for $6.1 billion, the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise. Not only does it help the valuations of their own teams, but it sets the stage for the league’s expected expansion. Though nothing formal is underway, the NBA looks on course to …

[ad_1] (This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) Austin Reaves has been a revelation for the Lakers, making significant strides toward stardom. The fourth-year player has earned the support of none other than LeBron James, who …

[ad_1] NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — New Orleans Pelicans assistant Dan Geriot was named coach at Iona on Thursday, three days after Tobin Anderson was fired following two years in the job as the replacement for Rick Pitino. The 36-year-old Geriot was in his 10th season as an NBA assistant, nine years with the Cleveland Cavaliers and one with the Pelicans. …

[ad_1] My impression of Bronny James is that he is very self-aware. From his press conferences to his demeanor on the court, he understands his situation and the opportunities he has gotten, and he is putting in the work to try and make the most of them. That comes across in a must-read, lengthy interview with The Athletic’s Joe Varden, …

[ad_1] I don’t know which is more improbable: That Spurs big man Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 34 points in less than 20 minutes, setting an NBA record, or that he is good friends with legendary rapper Flavor Flav. We have video evidence of both. New York native Mamukelashvili shot 7-of-7 from 3 and put up 34 points on the Knicks to …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to answer 14 big NBA questions at the moment: Is Austin Reaves the modern day Manu Ginobili? Is Giannis’ legacy taking a major hit this season? Could “Skinny Kawhi” help the Clippers go on an improbable Playoff …

[ad_1] William “Bill” Chisholm is set to become the next owner of the Boston Celtics in the largest sale for a North American sports franchise. Chisholm led a group that will buy the team in a $6.1 billion deal, Sportico reported.  “When we announced the sale of the team last July, we noted how important it was to us that the next owner …