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[ad_1] Draymond Green can talk the talk, but Stephen A. Smith wants to see the Warriors forward walk the walk, too. Green infamously proclaimed that Golden State would win the NBA Finals this season after the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, but one bad loss to the shorthanded Denver Nuggets on Monday night put things into perspective …

[ad_1] Once again, the Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis on Wednesday night. Sacramento’s star big man is listed as out for the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center, per the latest NBA injury report, with a right ankle sprain. Sabonis sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Kings’ 132-122 win over the Memphis …

[ad_1] Udonis Haslem believes the Warriors need to avoid the NBA play-in tournament. The former NBA player-turned-analyst made that much clear when asked what he thought about Golden State potentially falling out of a top-six seed in the Western Conference. “That’s a tough one because you do not want to be in a play-in,” Haslem said Monday on ESPN’s “NBA …

[ad_1] About three weeks ago, on an off-day between games, Gregg Popovich returned to the Spurs practice facility to address the team for the first time since his Nov. 2 stroke. He may have moved a little slower and been a little more deliberate, but he was still himself, according to an insightful report from Ramona Shelburne and Michael C. …

[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.) On “The Kevin O’Connor Show,” longtime NBA veteran Marcus Morris was highly critical of 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, ripping the executive’s approach to the game …

[ad_1] Ah, the fantasy basketball playoffs. It’s the most wonderful (and stressful) time of the year for hoops managers. The stakes are sky-high, every matchup feels like life or death, and then bam! An injury throws everything into chaos. But don’t worry — I’ve got you covered. Here’s how to keep your playoff run alive while dodging the injury curveballs …

[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.) On the latest episode of “The Kevin O’Connor Show,” longtime NBA veteran Marcus Morris discusses the ceiling of the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, who are 42-25 and sit …

[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.) In the latest episode of “The Kevin O’Connor Show,” longtime NBA player Marcus Morris joined Kevin O’Connor to discuss the Western Conference landscape, shining a spotlight on the …

[ad_1] Stephen Curry will miss Tuesday night’s marquee matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks to rest his back. Shortly after news of Curry sitting out circulated, he was officially listed as out on the NBA’s 4:30 p.m. ET injury report. Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters after Monday’s 114-105 defeat to the Denver Nuggets that Curry was …

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO – With less than a month remaining in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Warriors have three back-to-backs left to get through. Their final one is a flight to Phoenix, followed by a home game against the San Antonio Spurs the next day on April 9. The week before, the Warriors play the Lakers in Los Angeles …

[ad_1] Week 20 marks the beginning of the playoffs in Yahoo! public and default leagues. And there are many availability issues for fantasy managers to sift through, whether it’s legitimate injuries or teams looking to improve their draft lottery odds. Let’s look at some key players whose statuses impact how managers approach Week 20. PG/SG Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors …

[ad_1] Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview The Detroit Pistons (37-31) and New Orleans Pelicans (18-50) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Pistons have cooled off recently, going .500 in their last 10 games. They are still comfortably in a playoff spot, with a five-game cushion between them and the seventh-seed …

[ad_1] Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to setting your lineup or music in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. Each week, you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make and a quick look at the schedule and lineup …

[ad_1] Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors Preview The Denver Nuggets (43-25) and Golden State Warriors (39-28) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco. The Nuggets are coming from a bad loss against the Wizards on Saturday. They must focus tonight on one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Warriors are on a …

[ad_1] Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns Preview The Toronto Raptors (24-44) and Phoenix Suns (31-37) are all set to square off from Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns seem to be stuck in neutral and can’t quite make a playoff push. They have only won four of their last six games and are 11th in the Western Conference. The Raptors …

[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview The San Antonio Spurs (28-38) and Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers are still without LeBron James and Rui Hachimura is a game-time decision. They have fallen a bit down the Western Conference rankings since James’ injury. The Spurs …

[ad_1] Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview The Washington Wizards (15-51) and Portland Trail Blazers (29-39) are all set to square off from Moda Center in Portland. The Wizards may be in the biggest bogey spot of the season. They are coming off of two massive wins. They beat the Pistons and the Nuggets in succession. They now play …

[ad_1] Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings Preview The Memphis Grizzlies (43-25) and Sacramento Kings (33-33) are all set to square off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Kings are on a slide. They have lost four straight games and are close to losing their play-in position. The Grizzlies have moved up to fourth in the Western Conference, but that …

[ad_1] The Mavericks—their fans, players, and front office—are still dealing with the fallout and emotional aftereffects of the stunning Luka Doncic trade. Not everyone is processing this in the same way, and many people — particularly fans — are not ready to move on. Dallas Mavericks talisman Dirk Nowitzki spoke to that on the German 41 Campus podcast (hat tip …

[ad_1] Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Preview The Chicago Bulls (28-39) and Utah Jazz (15-53) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Bulls are 10th in the Eastern Conference but have won six last 10 games. The Jazz are on operation #FailForFlagg. They have won just one game in their previous 10 games …

[ad_1] Anthony Davis wants to return to the court for the Mavericks this season. He has been ramping up workouts, nearing a return, and the latest step along that path came Monday when Davis was assigned to the Texas Legends of the G-League, where he could get in some 5-on-5 work in practice (something that was not going to happen …

[ad_1] Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview The Indiana Pacers (37-29) and Minnesota Timberwolves (40-29) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis. The Pacers are riddled with injuries and may have a few key starters out for this game. They are up against a Timberwolves team who have won eight straight games. The Pacers are currently …

[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Preview The Philadelphia 76ers (23-44) and Houston Rockets (43-25) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. The 76ers seem to be back to “Trusting the process,” with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sidelined. They have lost seven of their last 10 games and have struggled against anyone not actively tanking. …

[ad_1] Anthony Davis has been assigned to the Texas Legends of the NBA G League, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Monday. Davis, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers for Luka Dončić, has played just once for the Mavericks after injuring his adductor on Feb. 8. He is reportedly eager to return before the end of the regular season …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 17, and the Miami Heat (29-38) and New York Knicks (42-24) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. The Heat are currently 13-21 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. New York is 2-0 …