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[ad_1] Steph Curry, Sabrina Ionescu will not run back 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend: Sources SAN FRANCISCO — There will be no Stephen Curry-Sabrina Ionescu rematch after all. Curry and Ionescu stole the show on All-Star Saturday night in Indianapolis last year with a first-of-its-kind, 3-point shootout between them, narrowly won by Curry, but the two will not run it …

[ad_1] Kerr T’d up after on-court tirade over no-call in Warriors-Mavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors coach Steve Kerr doesn’t get mad often, but when he does, everyone in the arena knows it. That was the case in the third quarter of Golden State’s game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at American Airlines Center, where Kerr …

[ad_1] Warriors’ self-defeating tendency on display again in loss to Mavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fate did the Warriors a favor Wednesday night, and they fumbled it. And in the process, failed their first test at the intersection of Mediocrity and Breakthrough. The Warriors rolled into American Airlines Center on Wednesday for a rare “statement” game in …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, February 13, and the Golden State Warriors (27-27) and Houston Rockets (34-20) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. The Warriors lost one last night they would certainly like to have back. A severely limited Mavericks’ team led by 42 points from Kyrie Irving outdueled Golden State 111-107. Last night, the Rockets won …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, February 13, and the Sacramento Kings (28-26) and New Orleans Pelicans (12-42) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. This is the second of a back-to-back in the Big Easy between these teams. The Kings won 119-111 last night. Keon Ellis had a team-high 27 points off the bench for Sacramento. …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, February 13, and the Oklahoma City Thunder (44-9) and Minnesota Timberwolves (30-25) are all set to square off from Target Center in Minneapolis. The Thunder held the Miami Heat to a mere eight points in the 4th quarter last night as they rallied for a 115-101 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 32 points. Minnesota lost …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, February 13, and the Los Angeles Clippers (30-23) and Utah Jazz (13-40) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Clippers took out the visiting Memphis Grizzlies last night, 128-114. Kawhi Leonard scored 25 in the win for LA as the Clippers pulled to within 2.5 games of the Lakers in …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, February 13, and the Miami Heat (25-27) and Dallas Mavericks (29-26) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks got a much-needed win last night defeating Golden State, 111-107, thanks in large part to 43 points from Kyrie Irving. Miami lost in Oklahoma City last night. The Heat were in position …

[ad_1] ‘Lingering’ injuries still a major story for George, Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The losing and the list of injuries are the two primary, closely linked stories for the Sixers at the NBA All-Star break. There’s also a lot that’s contributed to the team’s deeply dispiriting position besides what’s appeared on the official injury reports. The Sixers …

[ad_1] Hardaway shares comical reaction to Butler’s No. 10 Warriors jersey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area New Warriors star Jimmy Butler made it clear last week that he is wearing No. 10 on his jersey to honor legendary athletes who also have donned the number. To view this content, you’ll need to update your privacy settings. Please click …

[ad_1] Kings sign former No. 1 overall pick Fultz for rest of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings announced on Wednesday night they have signed free-agent guard Markelle Fultz to a contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. Full contract details were not disclosed, per team policy. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to …

[ad_1] Ellis delivers emphatic shooting display in Kings’ win vs. Pels originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Keon Ellis made it look easy in the Big Easy. That sentiment, more or less, was echoed by several Kings players and interim coach Doug Christie after Ellis powered Sacramento to a 119-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night …

[ad_1] Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is making his 21st All-Star game appearance while James Harden will play in his 11th. (Associated Press) The 74th NBA All-Star Game will take place Sunday in San Francisco. Each year there are new twists to the game and activities during the three-day celebration of the best basketball players in the world. This year …

[ad_1] What we learned as Warriors’ comeback attempt falls short vs. Mavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE In Jimmy Butler’s third game with the Warriors, the team showed more snags than in either of his first two. Enough to serve as a reminder they still have much to discover and apply. A 111-107 loss to the …

[ad_1] The seventh overall pick in last summer’s draft, Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Donovan Clingan (26% rostered, Yahoo) has dealt with a crowded rotation for most of this season. And when neither Deandre Ayton nor Robert Williams was moved before the trade deadline, there was even more significant concern among fantasy managers who hoped to see Clingan flourish during …

[ad_1] Eddie House: NBA ‘should be afraid’ of this version of Tatum originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics entered the All-Star break with a 116-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. During the victory, C’s superstar Jayson Tatum showed why he was chosen as an All-Star Game starter for the fifth consecutive year. Fresh …

[ad_1] DENVER NUGGETS VS PORTALND TRAIL BLAZERS, NBA The Denver Nuggets are a threat in the West because they have the best player on the planet, Nikola Jokic. However, when Jamal Murray is playing at his peak next to Jokic, Denver looks like the team that won a ring just a couple of years ago. We saw that Murray on …

[ad_1] Kerr slams NBA scheduling after Warriors’ ‘frustrating’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors coach Steve Kerr wasn’t in the best of moods on Wednesday night. Not only did he pick up a technical foul after berating officials in the third quarter regarding a possible missed foul call, but Golden State also went on to drop a …

[ad_1] Warriors’ early mistakes doom chance to take winnable game from Mavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If they fail to reach the NBA playoffs, the Warriors will look back on Wednesday night in Dallas with a lot of regret for a long, long time. Facing a depleted Dallas Mavericks team that they’re chasing in the Western Conference, …

[ad_1] KD hopes Warriors fans can ‘forget’ past drama during All-Star Weekend originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant doesn’t want any drama when he touches down in the Bay Area ahead of the NBA All-Star Weekend. And yes, Dub Nation, he’s specifically talking to you. “[I’m] hoping people can look at the big picture and see I …

[ad_1] During Portland’s recent run of strong play, which saw them go 10-1, Deandre Ayton was playing his best basketball since joining the Trail Blazers. In his last 10 games, Ayton has averaged 17.1 points on 57.3% shooting a night, grabbing 10.2 rebounds, and adding 1.2 blocks. Now, Ayton is out for at least a month with a calf strain, …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 22 points, five rebounds and four assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-96 on Wednesday night in the teams’ last game before the All-Star break. Nic Claxton had 13 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, and Cam Johnson added 16 points and six rebounds. Trendon Watford scored 18 points …

[ad_1] Derrick Jones Jr. of the Clippers and Johnny Davis of the Grizzlies vie for a loose ball in the first half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) What started as a back-and-forth battle between the Clippers, who have one of the NBA’s best defenses, and the Memphis Grizzlies, who have the league’s top offense, was decided by the Clippers’ …

[ad_1] Dalton Knecht warms up before the Portland game in December. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Dalton Knecht found himself in one of the most awkward NBA situations, playing for the Lakers again after being dealt to Charlotte in a trade that ultimately was rescinded. “It was a crazy time,” Knecht said. “Not too many people have done that, …

[ad_1] The Sacramento Kings had a De’Aaron Fox-sized hole on their depth chart. Their solution: Markelle Fultz. The former No. 1 overall pick has agreed to a deal in Sacramento, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The terms of the contract have not been reported yet. After five years with the Orlando Magic, Fultz did not sign with a team entering …