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[ad_1] We are well and truly at the pointy end of the season, meaning those still active in their leagues are likely hunting for not only production but also availability. Rightfully referred to as the “silly season,” this is when we are considering players who, if we are being honest, may have been unknown to us only a month ago. …

[ad_1] The NBA was the unloved brother of American sports 45 years ago when Magic Johnson and Larry Bird showed up with cleanser, polish and charm. Elite talents and extreme competitors bound by the kind of racial dynamic that enthralls this nation, they rescued the league. Michael Jordan came along a few years later and his flair for the spectacular, …

[ad_1] Draymond Green achieved an incredible scoring feat with his 23 points in the Warriors’ 130-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Chase Center. For the first time since Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, Green led Golden State in scoring, a streak of 627 starts. The streak was the second longest in league history since …

[ad_1] The Knicks are in the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in what will be the final game of their five-game West Coast road trip. While the game itself is enough for NBA fans to want to tune in, the controversy surrounding Draymond Green and his comments about Karl-Anthony Towns has added a layer …

[ad_1] To put it mildly, the Sixers are light on healthy players. They’re bringing one into the fold. Oshae Brissett signed a 10-day contract, the team announced Friday. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey first reported.the news and noted the move was made via the hardship exception. Brissett is a 6-foot-7 forward who knows Sixers head coach Nick Nurse from his …

[ad_1] Former NBA player Chandler Parsons believes that Steph Curry’s 3-point record is unbreakable For Parsons, there’s no way anyone will match Curry’s eventual final total, which currently sits at 4,000 career 3-pointers. “I think all records are meant to be broken, not this one,” Parsons said on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” on Friday. “It can’t be done. I …

[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.) The Golden State Warriors are on everyone’s radar again — and for good reason. With recent dynamic performances from Jimmy Butler and the return of Jonathan Kuminga, their …

[ad_1] At the trade deadline last month, when the Suns needed to find a new home for Bradley Beal to complete a Jimmy Butler trade, there was no deal to be made. Part of that was a limited market for Beal, but a more significant issue was Beal having a no-trade clause that he would have to waive for any …

[ad_1] With the NBA playoffs just one month away, the Knicks find themselves firmly in the third seed in the Eastern Conference, 4.5 games behind the Celtics for second and 5.0 games ahead of the Bucks in fourth. There’s plenty of uncertainty as to how they close out the season without Jalen Brunson, but barring an unforeseen disaster, they’re highly …

[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Preview The Dallas Mavericks (33-34) and Houston Rockets (41-25) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Life without Luca Doncic has not been great for the Mavericks. They are 2-8 in their last 10 and are rapidly falling out of playoff contention. Consider this season done for the Mavs. They …

[ad_1] For managers competing in Yahoo! public leagues or under Yahoo! default settings, Week 20 marks the beginning of the fantasy playoffs. Others may be in leagues where the postseason is already in full swing, but the need to find low-rostered contributors is the same. With more players either being ruled out for the rest of the season or held …

[ad_1] This summer, Kevin Durant will be the big domino to fall — all signs point to Durant and the Suns parting ways in a trade. Don’t take my or any other reporter’s word for it, listen to what Suns owner Mat Ishbia — whose “all-in” aggressive style led to the trades to acquire Durant and Bradley Beal — told …

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview The Cleveland Cavaliers (55-10) and Memphis Grizzlies (42-24) are all set to square off from FedExForum in Memphis. It’s a big matchup in the NBA. The Grizzlies are second in the Western Conference and have won four straight games. The Cavaliers are first in the Western Conference and are on a 15 game …

[ad_1] Luka Dončić will miss Friday night’s Los Angeles Lakers game against the Denver Nuggets with “left calf injury management” and a right ankle sprain, the team said. The Lakers have dropped three straight games after winning eight in a row and 14 of 16. Two of those three losses in a row have come without LeBron James, who remains …

[ad_1] Orlando Magic vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview The Orlando Magic (31-36) and Minnesota Timberwolves (38-29) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis. The Orlando Magic are a game and a half behind the Atlanta Hawks for the Southeast Division. They have been in a bit of a slide losing seven of their last 10. The Timberwolves …

[ad_1] What’s the first rule of climbing out of a deep hole? Stop digging. Dallas Mavericks ownership and front office are in a hole with their fan base after trading away Luka Doncic and assembling a team that went from the NBA Finals a season ago to likely missing the playoffs entirely this year (to be fair, injuries are a …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Let the NBA Draft Lottery tanking COMMENCE! De’Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs, out for the year. Paul George, likely done for the year. The Mavs, well they’re not TRYING to tank but it’s happening anyway because DuMont and Nico Harrison’s respective visions …

[ad_1] Each week during the 2024-25 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward. [Last time: Is the NBA without a future face?] Fact or Fiction: The NBA is ridiculous (in a good way) How ridiculous is …

[ad_1] Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz Preview The Toronto Raptors (23-43) and Utah Jazz (15-51) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Raptors are playing good basketball right now. They have won back-to-back games and six of their last four. The Raptors are currently 7-23 on the road with a point differential of …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Preview The Los Angeles Lakers (40-24) and Denver Nuggets (42-24) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. The Lakers had a challenging game last night against the Milwaukee Bucks. They were down big for much of the game and couldn’t generate offense outside of Luca Doncic. They are 13-point …

[ad_1] The NBA playoffs are still a full month away, but the Boston Celtics are on the verge of punching their official postseason ticket. The defending champions can lock in a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference Friday night. They would need to beat the Heat in Miami and get some help from the Los Angeles Clippers in Atlanta. Celtics …

[ad_1] The red-hot Warriors (37-28) aren’t the only ones surging in the Western Conference at the right time. The Minnesota Timberwolves (38-29) have won six games in a row and are neck-and-neck with Golden State for the Western Conference’s No. 6 playoff seed. While both teams are undoubtedly playing their best basketball of the season, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is convinced …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, March 14, and the Boston Celtics (47-19) and Miami Heat (29-36) are all set to square off from Kaseya Center in Miami. The Celtics are currently 24-7 on the road with a point differential of 8, while the Heat have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Boston is 2-0 against Miami this season …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, March 14, and the Los Angeles Clippers (36-30) and Atlanta Hawks (32-34) are all set to square off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Clippers are currently 14-20 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Hawks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. Los Angeles won the only …

[ad_1] It’s Friday, March 14, and the Indiana Pacers (36-28) and Philadelphia 76ers (22-43) are all set to square off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Pacers are currently 15-18 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the 76ers have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Indiana has won the past two …