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In what has become commonplace this season, even for his illustrious standards, Luka Dončić authored a magnificent performance during Monday night’s 138-117 rout of the Miami Heat. The Slovenian superstar recorded 42 points (14-of-24 shooting), 13 assists (two turnovers), seven rebounds and two steals. After a couple relatively quiet games to begin the year, Dončić is averaging 43.4 points, 8.6 …

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‘I’m finding my footing’: Jaylen Brown’s role taking shape with Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jaylen Brown has spent the opening weeks of the season describing the Sixers as a work in progress. Advertisement He offered a similarly humble perspective Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. His performance, however, provided the clearest look yet at how he can …

The Houston Rockets are off to a red-hot start, leading the NBA with a 7-1 record, as well as holding wins over the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, and San Antonio Spurs. The team has looked like the same hard-nosed defensive team we have grown used to, but this time with some idea of an offensive plan. In addition, the …

Sivan and Patrick Dumont are now the controlling owners of the Dallas Mavericks. The Dumonts purchased Miriam Adelson’s shares of the Mavericks last month, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, which made them the controlling owner of the team with a 69% ownership share.  Advertisement Though she has sold her shares to the Dumonts, Adelson is still very much connected to …

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live Saturday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss the beginning of the Pistons’ season. What questions would you like …

Missing in the first round of an NBA Draft is a setback in team building, but for seven teams this year it was better to accept the pain now rather than keep the player around for the final year of their rookie deal. Seven players did not have their rookie-scale team options for the 2027-28 season picked up, the deadline …

After garnering considerable praise during the offseason and training camp for his development and diligent work, Adou Thiero has unfortunately yet to suit up in the regular season as he deals with swelling in his left knee. But according to head coach JJ Redick, it sounds like the second-year forward is potentially nearing a return. “He’s had some live exposures …

There are plenty of things in life that give people anxiety. For me, it’s being late. Or even the threat of being late. Perhaps it’s the military man in me, somebody who made the mistake of showing up late to formation during basic training and paid for it in the front-leaning rest position, beads of sweat dripping off my nose …

Dalen Terry is on an NBA roster after starting the season on the sidelines. The former Arizona Wildcats wing has signed a two-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Advertisement The contract comes at a good time for both sides: Terry was without an NBA team after getting by the Golden State Warriors in the …

CONTINUATION OF THE “WHAT IF” WOLVES SERIES. IN THIS SERIES, I PLAY THE ROLE OF TIMBERWOLVES OVERLORD AND GO BACK IN TIME AND RIGHT SOME OF THE WRONGS OF OUR FAVORITE FRANCHISE. SINCE THIS IS THE TIMBERWOLVES, THERE ARE A LOT OF WRONGS. THIS SERIES MAY GO ON FOREVER. “What If” Wolves Volume 6: “Khan, you bloodsucker!” – Captain James …

LeBron James famously loves wine. Typically, he enjoys drinking it when he’s not playing, but apparently exceptions can be made. On Monday night, James went into the crowd going after a loose ball in the third quarter of the Sixers’ 126-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. There was a brief stir from the fans. We later found out it was …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. This Milwaukee Bucks season was never going to be pretty and, so far, well, the Bucks could crack mirrors. There’s still plenty to be excited about, of course—namely, the team’s three …

After a series of injuries depleted the Oklahoma City Thunder depth, the preseason favorite signed wing Dalen Terry to a two-year deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. While further financial details were not disclosed, it seems most likely that Terry’s deal pays him the veteran’s minimum and is fully non-guaranteed. With the Thunder missing Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations from this weekend! Salutes are in order for the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks, as well as players ranging from superstars like Victor Wembanyama, Luka …

Our beloved Spurs won five in a row in stylish fashion on Monday night. Seven players scored in the double digits, propelling the team to victory. Dylan Harper led the team with 17 points along with 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Victor Wembanyama dominated on both ends as per usual with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Harrison Barnes, …

Standing near half-court with a towel draped over his shoulders, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein attempted to drum up encouragement for his rookie deputy Aday Mara as he approached the bench. Teammates Micah Peavy and Bennett Stirtz waited to do the same, while occasionally tilting their heads back at the jumbotron, which flashed a deficit of nearly 20 points. Veteran guard …

Needing perimeter depth after a series of injuries, the Oklahoma City Thunder reached into the G League and signed Dalen Terry of the Santa Cruz Warriors to a standard two-year contract, although the second year is non-guaranteed, a story broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania and confirmed by other reports. Terry, a 6’6″ defense-first wing, was the No. 18 pick in …

Mitch Richmond is NBA history personified: NBA champion, Rookie of the Year, five-time All-NBA, six-time All-Star and Hall of Famer. For many fans, he is best remembered as part of the legendary Run TMC era of the Golden State Warriors, with Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin. Before sitting down for an interview with NBC Sports, Richmond was interacting with fans …

The Jazz have been disappointing to start the year, and you know what that means; it is time to completely alter the foundation of the team, purely for the sake of it. Will Trade A or Trade B actually make the team better? No one can say, but nevertheless, they must be completed – SOMETHING must be done, anything! There …

LeBron James loves his wine, and being in the middle of a game isn’t going to stop him from drinking some from a fan’s cup courtside. “I spilled some of his wine. I crashed into him, spilled some of his wine. So I wanted to see if it was worth it on my arm and how good it was. It …

The Atlanta Hawks continued their mini road-trip on Monday night, picking up a 108-104 victory against the Indiana Pacers. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 34 points, tying a career-best nine three-pointers in the process. Lu Dort added 14 points for Atlanta. For the Pacers, Jay Huff led with 22 points with Quenton Jackson adding 20 points. The big story of this game …

Draymond Green’s reputation precedes him, and it was on full display Monday night against the Suns. Green was tossed for a double technical after he tackled Khaman Maluach, then got physical with Dillon Brooks after the play — seemingly trying to choke him. Not sure we can really call this a “choke,” it was more like he grabbed Brooks’ jersey …

January 28, 2023, was a day when Yuta Watanabe scored 9 points, Joe Harris was playing basketball and Nic Claxton still felt like a somewhat promising prospect. It was a day when Julius Randle, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley were still donning the orange and blue Knicks jersey, Jericho Sims practiced for the dunk contest before the game and Evan …

LOS ANGELES – Off to the side, beyond the end of the bench, Heat players Bam Adebayo and Davion Mitchell were standing on the baseline, talking with their hands on their hips. The sober looks on their faces, however, gave the impression that it was something else. It looked like more of a debrief. As in: how did it get …