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[ad_1] Anthony Edwards wasn’t happy with the officiating against the Lakers. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Anthony Edwards will be receiving a stern letter or two from the NBA soon. The Minnesota Timberwolves star was ejected from Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers via a double technical foul and is now facing a one-game suspension after hitting 16 technical …

[ad_1] Smell of Steph’s jersey after 56-point effort stuns mom Sonya originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry gave his mom, Sonya, a gift after the Warriors’ 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday at Kia Center. Unlike a dozen red roses, this gift didn’t smell good. Curry, moments after dropping in a season-high 56 points, tossed …

[ad_1] Why Steph kept game ball after 56-point eruption in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry unexpectedly added another memento to his collection after the Warriors’ thrilling 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday at Kia Center. The Warriors superstar dropped in a season-high 56 points to help Golden State improve to 32-27. Immediately …

[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo went just over the 32-minute limit that Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is trying to keep his star under versus the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Rivers is trying to cap Antetokounmpo’s minutes to prevent the two-time NBA MVP from aggravating a left calf strain. Playing 32 minutes and 37 seconds, Antetokounmpo tallied 28 points, 19 rebounds …

[ad_1] Watch Steph drain wild halftime buzzer-beater in Warriors-Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors star Steph Curry showed why he’s the master of the long-distance buzzer-beating heave on Thursday night. With the Warriors trailing big at the end of the first half at Kia Center, Curry took the inbounds pass with 1.6 seconds remaining and drained a …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph erupts for 56 win Warriors’ comeback win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Sometimes, a one-man show makes all the difference. The power of Paolo Banchero looked to be enough for the Orlando Magic on Thursday night at the Kia Center. Then Steph Curry happened, completely shifting the game in the …

[ad_1] Stephen Curry remains the best shooter of all time. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Someday, Stephen Curry will stop doing Stephen Curry things. But that day was not Thursday. The Golden State Warriors star posted his latest incinerating performance against the Orlando Magic, finishing with 56 points and 12 3-pointers. Both numbers are season-highs for the former MVP, and he …

[ad_1] ‘Pride’ the core difference for Sixers in tight loss to Knicks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers comfortably cleared a bar that was lying at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. After trailing by as many as 50 points Monday night vs. the Bulls, their showing was miles more respectable Wednesday against the Knicks. “Pride,” Tyrese Maxey …

[ad_1] Windhorst confidently states Suns will trade Durant in the offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant’s tenure with his fifth NBA team soon could come to an end. After the Phoenix Suns shopped the superstar forward prior to the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline and reportedly agreed to a trade that would have sent him back …

[ad_1] Warriors vs. Magic matchup a frontcourt battle of David and Goliath originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When the Warriors face the Magic on Thursday in Orlando, the frontcourt matchup will be reminiscent of an oft-cited biblical encounter. Golden State’s three Davids vs. Orlando’s three Goliaths. Two of Orlando’s Goliaths, forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, both 6-foot-10, …

[ad_1] Draymond shares message to Kuminga ahead of impending Warriors return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are about to receive a big boost in the form of Jonathan Kuminga. Golden State’s young forward has missed 24 games with a sprained right ankle he sustained in the team’s Jan. 4 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, but has …

[ad_1] Vincent Goodwill and Dan Titus react to Kevin Durant’s latest comments on a return to the Golden state Warriors. Vince and Dan then discuss if there’s any possibility Luka Doncic isn’t a Laker for long term and Anthony Davis’ belief that there is no chance no one knew about the trade before it took place. Later Vince and Dan …

[ad_1] Gregg Popovich won’t return to Spurs this season but hopes to coach in future originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Gregg Popovich will not coach this season. He is not ruling out a comeback in the future. Popovich met with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, releasing a statement afterward to make his decision on this season — and …

[ad_1] The New York Knicks are finally getting their other standout big man back. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies and is expected to make his season debut either Friday or Sunday against the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Robinson has been out all season after undergoing offseason …

[ad_1] Popovich has been head coach of the San Antonio Spurs since 1996 [Getty Images] San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has announced he will not return to the sidelines this season after he suffered a mild stroke in November. The 76-year-old suffered a stroke on 2 November at the team’s arena before a home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. …

[ad_1] Even the most pessimistic Philadelphia sports fan didn’t predict this for the 76ers before the season. The team has lost nine in a row and 11-of-12, it sits 3.5 games out of even the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, and its former MVP is out with a chronic knee issue that also clouds his and the team’s …

[ad_1] Mitchell Robinson is expected to make his return during the Knicks’ two-game road trip this weekend against the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat, sources tell SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley. Robinson has been sidelined since Game 1 of New York’s second round series loss to the Pacers last season. The big man underwent surgery to repair a foot injury …

[ad_1] Gregg Popovich confirmed that he will not return to the bench this season, telling the Spurs players in person before releasing a statement. Popovich has been out since suffering a mild stroke before a game on Nov. 2. Thursday was the first time since then he has met with the Spurs players in person, an emotional meeting, reports Shams …

[ad_1] Lakers star Luka Doncic drives to the hoop past Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Doncic notched a triple-double in his first game against his former team since being traded to L.A. earlier this month. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) When the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks earlier this month, …

[ad_1] A popular NBA parody account made it triumphant return to X on Thursday. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) Thursday saw the return of one of the NBA’s greatest inside jokes: NBA Centel. One day after being suspended on X, the NBA spoof account is back in its full glory after being mourned by NBA fans and teams alike. …

[ad_1] Managing a fantasy basketball team during the “silly season” requires a mix of foresight and creativity. This is the time of year when teams out of playoff contention rest their veterans and prioritize younger players, often disrupting established rotations. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, some of your stars could be at risk of being shut down. Let’s look closer at …

[ad_1] LaVine becomes fastest Kings player to reach rare scoring feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It took Zach LaVine less than 10 games to make Kings franchise history. LaVine had 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting from the field and 4 of 8 from 3-point range in Sacramento’s 118-101 road win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, …

[ad_1] Gregg Popovich will not return to coach the San Antonio Spurs this season after suffering a mild stroke in November. On Thursday, Popovich met with his players to give them an update on his health and inform them that he will not be back this season. “I’ve decided not to return to the sidelines this season,” Popovich said via …

[ad_1] Gregg Popovich’s future coaching the San Antonio Spurs remains uncertain after the Hall of Famer suffered a stroke in November. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reportedly spoke to his players on Thursday and informed them that he will not return this season, according to Chris Haynes. Popovich has been away from the …

[ad_1] Knicks reserve center Ariel Hukporti will be out for several weeks with a suspected torn meniscus, according to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the injury, which Hukporti sustained when making the first start of his NBA career on Wednesday night. The rookie has impressed in the reserve role, winning playing time in the absence …