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[ad_1] Warriors test another lineup vs. Rockets, and it might be their best originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors played their 55th game of the 2024-25 NBA season Thursday night in Houston, where coach Steve Kerr unveiled his 33rd different starting lineup and decided he’s going to ride it for the foreseeable future. We should assume, however, …

[ad_1] Sixers convert deadline pickup Butler to standard contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers checked off a second contract conversion Thursday night. The team announced that it converted 24-year-old point guard Jared Butler from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, which ESPN’s Shams Charania reported is a two-year agreement. The Sixers released Chuma Okeke from …

[ad_1] Steph left awestruck by Warriors fans’ ‘special’ support in Houston originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry and Co. can always count on Dub Nation — even in enemy territory. Well, at least that was the case during the Warriors’ 105-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at Toyota Center. And Curry doesn’t take it …

[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks will be shorthanded for a while. Center Daniel Gafford will reportedly miss at least six weeks with an MCL sprain, per ESPN. The Mavericks originally announced Tuesday that Gafford, who suffered the injury during Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings, would be reevaluated in two weeks. Now, it looks like Dallas’ injury woes will be longer …

[ad_1] Dunleavy states Warriors must be in ‘playoff mode’ for rest of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ goal for the second half of the 2024-25 NBA regular season is … to do exactly the opposite of what they did Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Golden State’s mistaken-driven loss was preventable, but even more painful …

[ad_1] Report: Sixers converting deadline pickup Butler to standard contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers are reportedly checking off a second contract conversion. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday night that the Sixers are converting 24-year-old point guard Jared Butler from a two-way contract to a standard two-year NBA deal. The team also officially converted rookie wing Justin …

[ad_1] Orlando Magic v Cleveland Cavaliers – Game Five Markelle Fultz is back in the NBA. After the trade deadline (which included De’Aaron Fox going to San Antonio), the Sacramento Kings had a glaring hole at backup point guard. They have filled it by signing Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, who has been out of …

[ad_1] Three matchups key to weary Warriors bouncing back vs. Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Though several matchups will influence the outcome of the Warriors’ game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at Toyota Center, circumstances dictate this is a test of mental and physical endurance. Do Golden State’s veterans, who played heavy minutes late Wednesday …

[ad_1] What Dunleavy saw in Butler as Bulls teammates before Warriors trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Perhaps nobody in the Warriors organization knows Jimmy Butler better than the general manager who just acquired him in a blockbuster trade. Mike Dunleavy, and the star forward he traded for just last week, go way back, and they were Chicago …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show All 30 NBA teams are ranked by tier in this episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show. Heading into All-Star Weekend, which FOUR teams are “The Favorites” according to Kevin (and who’s #1)? Which 3 teams does KOC view as “Contender…ish?” Next up, there’s the …

[ad_1] Report: Steph, Sabrina won’t have 3-point contest rematch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A fan-favorite event from NBA All-Star Weekend last year will not be returning this weekend in San Francisco. A 3-point contest between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will not take place this year, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Joe Vardon reported Thursday, citing league …

[ad_1] Why Run TMC believes ‘old school’ Butler exactly what Warriors needed originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Life is about balance. Steph Curry changed basketball with his one-of-a-kind 3-point shooting that has altered the NBA over the past decade-plus. While that’s worked in favor of the Warriors ever since, leading them to six NBA Finals appearances and four …

[ad_1] Kyrie uses ‘legendary’ Steph’s NBA accolades as motivation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry is the measuring stick for every young, and veteran, point guard in today’s NBA. The Warriors superstar widely is regarded as one of the greatest players in league history at his position, with he and former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic …

[ad_1] Washington trolls Steph, Warriors with ‘night night’ after Mavs’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Does the “P” in P.J. Washington’s name stand for petty? The Mavericks forward hit Steph Curry’s iconic “night night” celebration after Dallas’ 111-107 win over the Warriors on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center — the second time he has done so …

[ad_1] Steph Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu shoot-out rematch not happening at All-Star Weekend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A fan-favorite event from NBA All-Star Weekend last year will not be returning this weekend in San Francisco. A 3-point contest between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will not take place this year, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Joe Vardon first …

[ad_1] One of the highlights of last season’s NBA All-Star weekend will not return for this year’s festivities. The NBA announced on Thursday that Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will not have a rematch of their 3-point shootout when the NBA’s best gather in San Francisco this weekend. Neither player was …

[ad_1] Mac McClung is looking to do something Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, or even Zach LaVine has never done — won the All-Star Saturday night Dunk Contest three years in a row. McClung is going for history in an event he helped bring back energy to a couple of years ago. Here is everything you need to know about the …

[ad_1] Fantasy basketball managers, take a moment to exhale. All-Star Weekend has arrived, offering the perfect chance to unwind and look back on the players who’ve shined in the first half of the season. From breakout sensations to early-round stars living up to the hype and late-round gems exceeding expectations, there’s plenty to celebrate. I’ve broken this year’s Fantasy All-Stars …

[ad_1] NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us, with this year’s festivities taking place in San Francisco from Feb. 14-16. Here’s a rundown of the main schedule of events, the contest participants, and the new tournament-style format for the 74th NBA All-Star Game. Jump to an event: Rising Stars | Skills Challenge | 3-Point Contest | Slam Dunk | All-Star Game …

[ad_1] The 10-time NBA All-Star sat down with Rich Kleiman to reflect on his time in the league’s midseason showcase and what the league can do to bring back interest in the game. View more Video Transcript What was the all star experience like for you? You always seemed like you enjoyed it and owned it, um, and what do …

[ad_1] The 10-time NBA All-Star sat down with Rich Kleiman to reflect on playing in his hometown and what it meant for him to handle the pressure of playing in Madison Square Garden. View more Video Transcript So knowing that Denver holds such a, you know, a strong place in your heart, but New York, I think everybody can see …

[ad_1] The 10-time NBA All-Star sat down with Rich Kleiman to reflect on his time in Denver and why the team’s success opened the avenue for mid-market organizations to attract more attention from fans around the world. View more Video Transcript My love for Denver is high. Like I hold Denver damn near where I hold New York at because …

[ad_1] Steph vs. Sabrina 3-point contest rematch not happening originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A fan-favorite event from NBA All-Star Weekend last year will not be returning this weekend in San Francisco. A 3-point contest between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will not take place this year, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Joe Vardon first reported Thursday, before …

[ad_1] When the Denver Nuggets decided this summer to give Jamal Murray a four-year, $208 million contract extension — the most money they could have paid him, over the maximum number of years, coming off the rockiest stretch of his eight-year career — plenty of people wondered why. This is why: It’s not just that Murray can go full Human …

[ad_1] One of the highlights of last season’s NBA All-Star weekend will reportedly not return for this year’s festivities. According to The Athletic, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will not have a rematch of their 3-point shootout when the NBA’s best gather in San Francisco this weekend. Neither player was interested …