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[ad_1] Dyson Daniels is at it again. Daniels, the NBA’s steals leader, pulled off the perfect steal in the final seconds on Monday night to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a wild 132-130 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at the buzzer. Daniels, with just seconds left on the clock, easily picked Desmond Bane’s pocket as he was trying to drive …

[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving went down with a scary looking knee injury early in the team’s 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Irving was driving to the hoop late in the first quarter at the American Airlines Center when his left knee bent back awkwardly as he attempted a layup. Irving crashed down to the …

[ad_1] Mar 3, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots in front of Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) and h during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The NBA’s leading scorer delivered Monday night in a potential playoff preview. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points for the Oklahoma City …

[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey left the team’s 119-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers early on Monday night after taking a hard fall and landing directly on his back. Maxey tried to rise up for a reverse layup midway through the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center, though he was off the mark after he collided with …

[ad_1] Kyrie Irving’s left knee bent back awkwardly as he tried to go up for a layup, and he had to be helped off the floor. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving went down with a scary looking knee injury early in their matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Irving was driving to the hoop …

[ad_1] Doctor explains why Sabonis hamstring injury is ‘hard to predict’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With Kings center Domantas Sabonis on the mend from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Sacramento fans hope to see their star big man back on the court soon. The Kings announced Sunday night that Sabonis will be re-evaluated in one week, …

[ad_1] Celtics embracing challenge of trying to repeat as NBA champs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Few challenges across sports are more difficult than repeating as champions, and it’s proven quite tough in the NBA to accomplish this feat in recent seasons. The last five teams before the reigning champion Boston Celtics to win the NBA Finals all failed …

[ad_1] On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Travonne Edwards unpack the Los Angeles Lakers success since acquiring Luka Doncic. Vince and Travonne then do a deep dive on LeBron’s comments about being the face of the NBA and if Jayson Tatum is capable of holding that mantle. They also discuss why young players entering the league …

[ad_1] The Knicks are signing small forward MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms. Beauchamp is a former first-round pick of the Bucks. He spent contributed 5.1 points and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 40 percent from the field off the bench last season. Milwaukee traded the 24-year-old to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Kevin …

[ad_1] The NBA announced on Monday that it has fined Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome $25,000 for publicly criticizing officials following Cleveland’s 133-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. After the game, in which officials called 53 personal fouls — 27 of them on Cleveland — Jerome offered some candid criticism of the officiating crew and called out referee …

[ad_1] Timing is everything. With its fan base still fuming in the wake of trading away Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks sent out a season ticket renewal letter where prices are going up 8.61% on average, a story broken by WFAA in Dallas. The reason behind the ticket price increase is “ongoing investments in team and fan engagement,” according to …

[ad_1] Jalen Brunson has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Captain clutch continues living up to the nickname, putting the Knicks square on his back each and every time they need it the most — and that was especially the case this week, as he led them to three straight thrilling victories. After back-to-back rough showings against …

[ad_1] There was a time when Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant was considered the NBA’s most plug-and-play superstar. Drop him into any scheme or situation, and he will approach 30 points per game on 50/40/90 shooting splits, as he had previously done on tours of duty for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets. And as the …

[ad_1] One month after the Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick, the team notified season ticket holders on Monday that the price for renewals is going up for next season. The “ticket pricing adjustments,” as the Mavericks termed the price hike, will result …

[ad_1] Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview  The Sacramento Kings (31-28) and Dallas Mavericks (32-29) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Kings are on a three-game winning streak and have won six of their last 10 games.The Mavericks have won six of their last 10 games. The Kings are currently 16-14 on the …

[ad_1] At this point, calling the Phoenix Suns a dumpster fire feels like an insult to actual dumpster fires everywhere. The team with the highest payroll in the NBA, Phoenix is 3-11 in its last 14 games and is 28-33 for the season, sitting four games behind Dallas for the final play-in slot. Sunday, playing at home, the Suns were …

[ad_1] Between the fantasy trade deadline and the playoffs, managers have a lot to navigate as they look to win their leagues. The injury report for Week 18 is loaded with names whose availability will impact how things play out. Below are some notable injuries heading into Week 18, starting with the Kings center who will be out for at …

[ad_1] One of Domantas Sabonis’ great attributes is consistency — he shows up every game, plays hard, plays smart, and puts up numbers. He carries a heavy load in Sacramento and does so at an All-Star level. Now the Kings will be without him for a week, the team announced. Sacramento released this statement Sunday: “Sacramento Kings forward-center Domantas Sabonis …

[ad_1] When the NBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement was put it place, the restrictive nature of both the first and second aprons sent a clear signal to expensive teams willing to exceed either: There will be consequences. As a result, teams have become less enthused about major payrolls, as they’d have to navigate challenges such as 100% salary matching in …

[ad_1] Trade talk drives the NBA’s online discourse, even when the reality of such a trade ever happening is as likely as “Madame Web” winning the Oscar for Best Picture. Case in point, the note from Marc Stein over the weekend: “[The Washington Wizards] gave real consideration to bringing Beal to the nation’s capital. The Wizards, of course, are the …

[ad_1] When the NBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement was put it place, the restrictive nature of both the first and second aprons sent a clear signal to expensive teams willing to exceed either: There will be consequences. As a result, teams have become less enthused about major payrolls, as they’d have to navigate challenges such as 100% salary matching in …

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dan Titus gives his list of pickups for Week 18 and explains why the Philadelphia 76ers swingman is a must add. Plus, Titus provides days and teams to exploit for streaming this week. View more Video Transcript What’s up y’all? Welcome back to the playlist. It’s week 18, fantasy basketball. Tons to cover. We’re getting …

[ad_1] Detroit Pistons vs. Utah Jazz Preview  The Detroit Pistons (34-27) and Utah Jazz (15-45) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Pistons start their West Coast road trip with a trip to Utah. The Pistons are currently 17-13 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Jazz have a …

[ad_1] Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview  The Houston Rockets (37-23) and Oklahoma City Thunder (49-11) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The last meeting between the two ended in a Rockets victory to the tune of 119-116. The Rockets are fifth in the West, while the Thunder are first. The Tunder are …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, March 3, and the Washington Wizards (11-48) and Miami Heat (28-31) are all set to square off from Kaseya Center in Miami. The Wizards are currently 5-22 on the road with a point differential of -12, while the Heat have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. This is the second of four meetings …