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[ad_1] Without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers still have some things to figure out. On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 126-106 win over the James-less Lakers, picking up an easy 20-point win at home. [Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem is back: Enter for a shot to win up to $50K] With James still out with a groin strain, …

[ad_1] Paul George has missed the last four 76ers games with a groin injury. Combine that with George’s ongoing knee issues — he hyperextended his knee in the preseason and again in November — and he has been limited to 41 games total this season (15 games where George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey all played). It’s been a lot. …

[ad_1] This news was expected, especially after it was announced that De’Aaron Fox would meet with doctors in Los Angeles to discuss the next steps for his injured pinkie finger on his left hand. Fox will undergo season-ending surgery on his finger next Tuesday, a story broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The timing makes sense. With Victor Wembanyama …

[ad_1] When the Knicks hired longtime player agent Leon Rose as their president in March 2020, the on-court product wasn't the least bit appealing. They were in the midst of their seventh straight losing season, beset by a reputation known for instability and a constant struggle to attract star talent. But it didn't take long for Rose to lay the …

[ad_1] The San Antonio Spurs lost one star in Victor Wembanyama last month. They just lost another. Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday for tendon damage in his left pinkie, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury has reportedly been a season-long issue for Fox, who sustained it in training camp with the Sacramento Kings in October. …

[ad_1] Hall of Famer, TNT commentator and G14 classification enthusiast Shaquille O’Neal recently made some waves with a pair of unflattering statements about the fightin’ Detroit Pistons. First, Shaq dismissed Detroit as a boring team unworthy of attention because they were “four games under .500” (NOTE: they are eight games over .500) and “not winning no f*****g championship.” Then, during …

[ad_1] The fantasy basketball playoffs are the ultimate crunch time, where every point, rebound and assist can make or break your season. But tough decisions need to be made to rise above the competition, including dropping some notable players who may no longer deliver the value you need. Here’s a look at five players who might be worth cutting with …

[ad_1] In just his third season in the NBA, Paolo Banchero has evolved into a formidable force, becoming impossible to ignore, both on and off the court. The 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year is averaging a career-high 24.3 points per game for the Orlando Magic while also stuffing the stat sheet with his 6.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists. His …

[ad_1] If my math is correct Mikal Bridges’ game-winner for the New York Knicks on Wednesday marked the 10th double “bang” call of broadcaster Mike Breen’s career. Breen is the play-by-play man for the Knicks on MSG Network and for the NBA on ESPN, and the “bang” is a signature of 21st century basketball. The double “bang” is even more …

[ad_1] Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors Preview  The Sacramento Kings (33-31) and Golden State Warriors (37-28) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors are scorching right now, winning five in a row and nine of their last 10. The addition of Jimmy Butler seems to be paying off. They have climbed to …

[ad_1] Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview  The Orlando Magic (30-36) and New Orleans Pelicans (18-48) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Magic have struggled to find a good rhythm recently. They have just won three of their last 10 games. They are eighth in the East and would love to …

[ad_1] NBA Power Rankings: Where Warriors, Kings sit with month left in season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One month to go. The NBA regular season turns its final corner Thursday, with 10 teams simply playing out their 30-day sentences before scattering to the tropics, while eight teams line up for the second heat, aka, the Play-In Tournament. …

[ad_1] With 17 games to go, a rundown of Sixers’ draft lottery situation originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The NBA draft lottery was surely top of mind for just about anyone who watched the Sixers’ loss Wednesday night to the Raptors. At this point, a rundown on the Sixers’ draft lottery situation certainly feels fitting. Could the Sixers still …

[ad_1] Stephen Curry enters the Golden State Warriors’ nationally televised Thursday matchup with the Sacramento Kings just two shots away from yet another piece of long-distance history. After going 5-for-11 from deep in Golden State’s 130-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Curry sits at 3,998 made 3-pointers for his illustrious career. Two more, and he becomes the …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, March 13, and the Washington Wizards (13-51) and Detroit Pistons (37-29) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Wizards are currently 6-25 on the road with a point differential of -12, while the Pistons have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. These two met on Tuesday and …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, March 13, and the Los Angeles Lakers (40-23) and Milwaukee Bucks (36-28) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Lakers are currently 15-16 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. This is the first of two …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, March 13, and the Brooklyn Nets (22-43) and Chicago Bulls (27-38) are all set to square off from United Center in Chicago. The Nets are currently 12-22 on the road with a point differential of -6, while the Bulls have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. This is the third and final meeting …

[ad_1] Before Wednesday night’s game in Portland, the talk around the Knicks was all about Mikal Bridges and the minutes head coach Tom Thibodeau asked his starters to log each night. The talk after the game was again all about Bridges. But even on a night when the wing logged 41 minutes – and the other four New York starters …

[ad_1] With the “silly season” in full throttle, players who weren’t even an afterthought in fantasy basketball during draft time are now worthy of consideration to be rostered in deep leagues, if not added without a second thought. Toronto, which is focusing on developing its young talent, is one of the teams with multiple players who have emerged recently. Three …

[ad_1] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right) joined Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019 [Getty Images] Oklahoma City Thunder sealed a spot in the NBA play-offs with 16 games of the season remaining following an impressive 118-112 win over reigning champions the Boston Celtics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander strengthened his case for the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award by putting up 34 points, five rebounds and …

[ad_1] NBA: New York Knicks at Portland Trail Blazers “Bang! Bang!” You know it’s a big shot when legendary Knicks announcer Mike Breen gives it a double “bang” — and it was. The shorthanded Knicks were forced to overtime by a young Trail Blazers team starting to find itself, and it was Portland up 113-111 with 3.4 seconds left. It …

[ad_1] Mikal Bridges stunned the Moda Center late on Wednesday night. Bridges expertly drained a 3-pointer from the top of the key as time expired to lift the New York Knicks to a wild 114-113 overtime win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. His shot, which came off an inbounds play with the Knicks down by two points with …

[ad_1] BOSTON — This was one the defending champions wanted. The Oklahoma City Thunder clamped the visiting Boston Celtics late in a January victory, and in its title defense Boston had not yet lost a season series to another contender. Except OKC did it again Wednesday, leveraging an 8-0 run midway through the fourth quarter to create separation in what …

[ad_1] The Knicks almost let one slide against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, but a last-second Mikal Bridges three-pointer in overtime gave them an improbable 114-113 win. The game featured 36 lead changes during regulation and when the horn sounded after 48 minutes it was tied for the 14th time on the night. In the extra period, the …

[ad_1] Steph addresses ‘noise’ about Butler’s fit with Warriors culture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors superstar Steph Curry silenced any noise questioning Jimmy Butler’s fit in Golden State’s locker room culture on Wednesday. Curry told 95.7 The Game’s Matt Steinmetz and Daryle Johnson how he had zero reservations about Butler’s personality before the two became Bay Area …