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[ad_1] There’s a strong chance the Boston Celtics finish as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference entering the 2025 NBA playoffs. They are 8.5 games behind the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers and 4.5 games up on the third-place New York Knicks. If the C’s do finish No. 2, they would play the No. 7 seed in the first round …

[ad_1] The Warriors’ season shifted from mid and mediocre to an exciting, dangerous team once they added Jimmy Butler at the NBA trade deadline. More than a month after his team debut, the Warriors are bringing in another piece that should increase their odds for the playoffs and more with one month left in the regular season.  Jonathan Kuminga, after …

[ad_1] Well, that was (mostly) fun. The most intriguing stretch of the Boston Celtics’ 2024-25 regular-season schedule is now in the rearview mirror. A two-week, seven-game homestand featured glitzy matchups and far more good than bad for the green team, but was nevertheless bookended by frustrating losses to arguably the two biggest threats in Boston’s quest to repeat as champions. …

[ad_1] Paul George is weighing his injury treatment options.  On Monday, a Sixers official said George (left groin soreness) was “receiving treatment and continuing to consult with physicians.” The official said George would be re-evaluated before the Sixers’ game Friday night vs. the Pacers.  Three days later, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported George is “consulting with doctors this week on treatment …

[ad_1] The Kings are ready to bounce back from an ugly home loss Monday night, but they’ll have to do so without their star center. Domantas Sabonis, who originally was questionable for Sacramento’s NorCal showdown Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, will miss his sixth consecutive game with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Sabonis was cleared …

[ad_1] Oliver Miller, a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 54. Several of Miller’s former teams announced his death on Wednesday, as did the National Basketball Retired Players Association. A cause of death was not disclosed, but Arkansas had announced during an event honoring its …

[ad_1] Lonnie Walker IV is the latest sidelined Sixer in the team’s injury-packed season. A Sixers official said Walker was diagnosed with a concussion Thursday morning, has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol and will be evaluated daily.  Walker rose for a defensive rebound Wednesday night, got fouled by the Raptors’ Colin Castleton and hit the back of his head on …

[ad_1] Mikal Bridges played 41 minutes Wednesday night in Portland, and he wouldn’t want to give one of those seconds back because he did this during the final play of the game. Still, 41 minutes is a lot, and it’s not just this game. No player has played more total minutes this season than Bridges’ 2,460 (and counting). Second on …

[ad_1] Steph Curry once again etched his name in the NBA record books. Curry became the first player in NBA history to record 4,000 made 3-pointers Thursday after draining a triple in the third quarter of the Warriors’ matchup with the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. After the bucket, the home crowd rained down “MVP” chants upon the 3-point king. …

[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers may lose another star to treatment and/or surgery before the end of a disappointing season. Paul George is speaking with doctors regarding treatment options for groin and knee injuries that have hobbled him throughout this season. Surgery is among the options being considered and a decision will be made by George and the Sixers next week, …

[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont explained at a speaking engagement last month that the Luka Dončić trade was about the “future” and creating the “most competitive team.” Dumont was a guest at the Real Estate Council’s Bank of Texas Speaker Series on Feb. 13 and discussed business matters as well as the shocking trade of Dončić to the Los …

[ad_1] Ever wondered what happens to the game ball from a historic NBA achievement? For starters, the most important thing is ensuring the safety of the now-treasured artifact. Which is exactly why Warriors star Steph Curry gave the ball from his iconic 4,000th 3-pointer milestone to his wife Ayesha, who was in attendance for the special moment Thursday at Chase …

[ad_1] Legend recognize legend.  Shortly after superstar guard Steph Curry became the first player in NBA history to record 4,000 made 3-pointers against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, superstar LeBron James didn’t hesitate to give the four-time NBA champion his roses.  How so?  From one NBA icon and future Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer to another, James took to X, …

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO – Having watched from the sidelines for the past two months while the Warriors added Jimmy Butler and instantly transformed into a legitimate contender in the NBA’s Western Conference, Jonathan Kuminga’s biggest concern coming back Thursday was not to mess things up. Butler almost laughed at that idea. “You can’t mess [anything] up whenever everybody wants everybody …

[ad_1] Steph Curry’s 4,000th career 3-pointer always was going to be a special moment, but doing it on his home court took on an added significance for the Warriors superstar. Following Golden State’s 130-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, Curry detailed the “special” energy he felt inside Chase Center on an unforgettable night for everyone in the building. …

[ad_1] Piggybacking on the popularity of the Sixers’ wildly popular “Bricken for Chicken,” the Philadelphia Union has partnered with restaurant chain Chick-Fil-A for a promotion of their own. The current top team in the Eastern Conference (3-0-0) today announced “Corner Kicken for Chicken,” which will continue through the 2027 MLS season. Corner Kicken for Chicken ⚽️ Each time we score …

[ad_1] It’s fitting that the basket came on a shot in which Stephen Curry had to relocate a few steps — one of his seamless shooting skills that have brought him to this point. With a third-quarter 3-pointer where Malik Monk forced him to relocate his shot — and he had to get it off between defenders — Curry became …

[ad_1] Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau asked to meet with Mikal Bridges before Wednesday's overtime win against the Trail Blazers, looking to clear the air over the small forward's comments regarding starters' minutes, sources familiar with the situation told SNY's Ian Begley. Sources described the meeting as "productive." Bridges is averaging a career-high 37.8 minutes per night in his first …

[ad_1] BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – Turns out that 29-point loss to the New York Knicks wasn’t rock bottom for the Kings. Three days after getting shellacked at home, Sacramento’s 2024-25 NBA season reached a new low in Thursday’s 130-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Losing to the four-time NBA champions wasn’t the worst part, especially with center Domantas …

[ad_1] BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors on Thursday night at Chase Center began with back-to-back booms by Draymond Green, who hit threes from the right corner on Golden State’s first two possessions, but all eyes were on Steph Curry’s countdown to 4,000 career 3-pointers.  History was made during the third quarter, and the Warriors held off the Kings …

[ad_1] Steph Curry once again etched his name in the NBA record books. Curry became the first player in NBA history to record 4,000 made 3-pointers Thursday after draining a triple in the third quarter of the Warriors’ matchup with the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. After the bucket, the home crowd rained down “MVP” chants upon the 3-point king. …

[ad_1] Stephen Curry has been doing this for a very long time. (John Hefti-Imagn Images) When Stephen Curry began his career, no player in NBA history had ever made 3,000 3-pointers in his career. That threshold now officially feels quaint. The Golden State Warriors star became the first player to reach 4,000th 3-pointers in his career on Thursday agains the …

[ad_1] Chicago Bulls fans noticed a rather significant absence at the team’s games this week: its six championship banners. As it turns out, there was a reason for that, and it doesn’t make the story any more normal. Per the Chicago Tribune, the banners were removed after sustaining “minor damage” during a concert featuring hard rock acts Disturbed, Three Days …

[ad_1] CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White scored 31 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-110 on Thursday night. White extended his streak of 20-point games to a career-best seven, helping the Bulls rally to win their season-high fourth in a row. Kevin Huerter added 18 points and nine rebounds. Tre Jones scored 18 points and Julian Phillips …

[ad_1] Lakers guard Luka Doncic drives past Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. during the first half Thursday in Milwaukee. (Morry Gash / Associated Press) When the Lakers were playing their best basketball in February, they were fueled by the energizing power of belief, the knowledge that they could win on any night. Even when they weren’t at their best, a …