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[ad_1] Podziemski ruled out of Warriors-Nets game with lower back soreness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors can’t seem to catch a break from the injury bug. Golden State guard Brandin Podziemski exited Thursday’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets within the first 45 seconds of game action, and he was ruled out for the remainder of the …

[ad_1] Why Draymond believes Steph’s GOAT case differs from LeBron, MJ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green, to no one’s surprise, agrees with Shaquille O’Neal’s sentiment that his Warriors teammate belongs in the NBA’s “greatest of all time” conversation. But when comparing Curry to other basketball legends like LeBron James and Michael Jordan, Green believes the 3-point …

[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 MVP debate is buzzing, and Nikola Jokić stands prominently in the mix. However, on “The Big Number” podcast, analysts Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dissect Jokić’s MVP …

[ad_1] Charles Barkley does not sound particularly enthusiastic about moving to ESPN. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Charles Barkley will join the ESPN stable of talent next season. He does not appear to be interested in making friends while he’s there. The Hall-of-Famer laid into his future coworkers with a lengthy rant during “Inside the NBA” on Thursday, starting with …

[ad_1] GP2 issues warning to NBA about ‘scary’ Warriors emergence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are rolling at the right time after acquiring Jimmy Butler at the NBA trade deadline, and Gary Payton II believes the rest of the league should look out. Golden State is 9-2 since their blockbuster move and has leaped into the …

[ad_1] Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was absent for the team’s Tuesday tip with the Golden State Warriors for personal reasons. While those reasons don’t have to be publicized, the first-year Knick spoke about missing the game with the media, including Newsday’s Steve Popper, after the team’s shootaround in Los Angeles on Thursday. “They always question how your knees feel and …

[ad_1] What chances do Celtics have of repeating as champs? Tirico weighs in originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Repeating as champions in the NBA has all of a sudden become quite difficult. We’ve had six different champions in the last six years, which hasn’t happened in pro basketball since 1975-80. The Boston Celtics, who ended a 16-year title drought …

[ad_1] With Jaren Jackson Jr. out for weeks with a left ankle sprain, Ja Morant was brought back after missing a couple of games with a shoulder injury to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. How did that go? “Terrible,” Morant said, via the Associated Press. “Because it was. I should have been out,” Morant said when pressed to …

[ad_1] Why Butler vs. Johnson is matchup to watch in Warriors-Nets game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors close their five-game road trip through the Eastern Conference on Thursday by confronting a reminder of past vulnerability. Remember the Brooklyn Nets? The team that came into Chase Center on Nov. 25 and wiped out an 18-point deficit to …

[ad_1] Sixers’ stars all sidelined for meeting with Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers will field a star-less team Thursday night in Boston. The team downgraded Paul George (left groin soreness) from questionable to out on its 2:30 p.m. ET injury report. George had seven points on 3-for-11 shooting, seven rebounds and six assists Tuesday in the …

[ad_1] Ask Giannis Antetokounmpo about reaching 20,000 points in his career, and it’s all about his routine, consistency and work ethic. Antetokounmpo reached that 20,000-point milestone on Wednesday night with a driving layup, on his way to 32 points in a Bucks win against the Mavericks. Antetokounmpo is the sixth-youngest player to reach this milestone, and the 52nd NBA player …

[ad_1] Kerr shares latest Kuminga, GP2 Warriors injury updates originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are a little banged up entering the final stretch of the 2024-25 NBA season, but coach Steve Kerr shared a promising update on two key players Wednesday evening. Jonathan Kuminga, who was expected to make a return from a nagging sprained right …

[ad_1] Kerr reveals Steph’s revelation about Hield as Warriors teammates originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry has played a lot of basketball and been around a lot of greats throughout his 16-year NBA career, but there’s something that sticks out about one of his current Warriors teammates. Buddy Hield, whom Golden State acquired this past offseason in …

[ad_1] While some of the Dallas Mavericks’ wounds are self-inflicted — trading away Luka Doncic, let alone doing it for pennies on the dollar; or raising season ticket prices not long after — they also have been incredibly unlucky. In his first game as a Maverick, Anthony Davis strained his adductor (groin), and his return timeline is unclear. That was …

[ad_1] Week 20 is approaching, and the fantasy basketball playoffs are right around the corner. Whether you’ve secured a playoff spot or sit on the brink of elimination, now’s the time to make moves and think ahead. Every matchup counts, and finding those small edges can make all the difference. Maybe it’s stealing a category, nabbing a hot waiver pickup …

[ad_1] Klay’s father states son is ‘stuck in purgatory’ with Mavericks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks are headed in a completely different direction than the Warriors right now. The former Golden State guard signed a free-agent contract with Dallas last offseason, and it’s safe to say his 2024-25 NBA season has not …

[ad_1] How Post’s emergence changed Warriors’ trade deadline approach originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy admitted that rookie center Quinten Post’s recent rise completely changed the franchise’s approach to the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. In talking to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole and Bonta Hill on “Dubs Talk,” Dunleavy explained what about …

[ad_1] Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview  The Houston Rockets (37-25) and New Orleans Pelicans (17-45) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are on a three-game losing streak and have fallen to fifth in the Western Conference. The Rockets are currently 17-14 on the road with a point differential of …

[ad_1] New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview  The New York Knicks (40-21) and Los Angeles Lakers (39-21) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers are on a seven-game winning streak and have won eight of their last 10. They are now in second place in the Western Conference. The Knicks are …

[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.) LeBron James might just find himself in the MVP conversation this season after all. Scrolling through the MVP odds, you’d have to squint to discover any mention of …

[ad_1] Steve Kerr speaks for a lot of fans: He wants the NBA to start calling traveling more. His latest rant on the topic — one he has complained about in the past, all the way up to Adam Silver — came Monday night, when his Warriors ended up with a comfortable win against the Hornets, but LaMelo Ball got …

[ad_1] Why Dunleavy believes Butler gives Warriors an Iguodala-like star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Years later, the Warriors finally have traces of retired franchise legend Andre Iguodala’s game back on the floor. But how exactly did general manager MIke Dunleavey do that? Insert veteran wing Jimmy Butler, who was acquired by the Warriors before the Feb. 6 …

[ad_1] We’re a month removed from the NBA trade deadline, which means it’s time to take a way-too-soon look at some of the stars who changed jerseys. Brandon Ingram, who hasn’t played yet for Toronto, isn’t included for obvious reasons. Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers Yeah, it’s still weird to see the Slovenian don purple and not so much gold …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, March 6, and the Golden State Warriors (34-28) and Brooklyn Nets (21-40) are all set to square off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Warriors are currently 17-15 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Nets have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Brooklyn won the only meeting, 128-120 …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, March 6, and the Philadelphia 76ers (21-40) and Boston Celtics (43-18) are all set to square off from TD Garden in Boston. The 76ers are currently 10-19 on the road with a point differential of -5, while the Celtics have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. Boston has won two out of three …