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[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 9, and the Toronto Raptors (16-36) and Houston Rockets (32-20) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. A 10.5-point spread for Houston looks hefty given the Raptors have covered that line in seven of their last ten games. Toronto lost to the NBA’s best, OKC, by only 12 points in their last …

[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 9, and the Charlotte Hornets (13-36) and Detroit Pistons (26-26) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Hornets snapped a 6-game losing streak Friday night knocking off the San Antonio Spurs, 117-116. Detroit got back in the win column after a couple losses with a 125-112 win over Philadelphia Friday …

[ad_1] What we learned as Domas, LaVine fuel Kings’ comeback win vs. Pels originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO – This is more like it. After an unsettling couple of weeks when the roster underwent a major facelift, the Kings returned home Saturday for a much-needed 123-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 …

[ad_1] Butler reveals mindset behind Warriors’ second-half comeback win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In most instances, it’s a change in team mindset that sparks comeback wins. It was no different on Saturday as the Warriors erased a whopping 24-point deficit in the third quarter, earning a 132-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Jimmy Butler, …

[ad_1] The trade deadline isn’t the most impactful day for dynasty managers, but there are still some ramifications that will affect young players. Some teams and players were altered in a big way, while others stood pat at the deadline. If you’re looking for an analysis of each and every trade, check out this link. This article includes the players …

[ad_1] Kings ‘lock in,’ get job done during Domas-less minutes vs. Pels originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – The Kings haven’t exactly been rock solid when it comes to closing teams out this season. Crunch time often has turned into cave-in time. They were facing a similar situation before Saturday’s eventual 123-118 win over the New Orleans …

[ad_1] Butler makes subtle Warriors jersey change to honor late father originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On the one-year anniversary of his father’s death, Jimmy Butler took the court for the first time with the Warriors on Saturday and honored him on the back of his jersey. Instead of just “Butler,” as he previously wore throughout his lengthy …

[ad_1] Steph makes timely return to form in Warriors’ win over Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After blowing an 11-point lead over the final three minutes on Wednesday at Utah and getting throttled by the Lakers on Thursday, the Warriors trudged into Chicago on Friday badly in need of a refresh. They got two in their 132-111 …

[ad_1] Butler shows he’s everything Warriors weren’t in debut vs. Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area CHICAGO – The wrong questions were being asked about Jimmy Butler and how he would fit the Warriors’ offense in Steve Kerr’s system. All it took was the first three possessions of Saturday night’s 132-111 comeback win against the Chicago Bulls at …

[ad_1] Clippers center Ivica Zubac dunks during the first half of a 130-110 win over the Utah Jazz at the Intuit Dome on Saturday night. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) It may be premature to label a game in early February as a “must win,” but the urgency, if not the execution, was there for the Clippers from the …

[ad_1] The Lakers were willing to give up a lot — their 2031 first-round pick, rookie Dalton Knecht, and Cam Reddish — for the Hornets’ Mark Williams because he was an ideal center on paper to pair with Luka Doncic. But Williams’ history of back issues was a red flag — he has played in just 85 games in three …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph sparks comeback win in Butler’s debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Somewhere behind the buildup surrounding Jimmy Butler’s return to NBA basketball on Saturday was an actual game that sent a message to the Warriors. Butler can and will help, but any chance of cleaning up this oil spill of …

[ad_1] The Knicks were defeated by the Boston Celtics, 131-104, on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Here are some takeaways… – Boston already came into this one with point guard Jrue Holiday sidelined due to a shoulder injury, and they lost another key starter at the last minute, as former Knick Kristaps Porzingis was scratched just before tip due …

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler got off to a good start with the Warriors. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) If Jimmy Butler’s debut with the Golden State Warriors is a sign of things to come, this team could be pretty fun again. The former Miami Heat star posted 25 points on 7-of-12 shooting, four assists and two rebounds in his first game …

[ad_1] Kings rookie Carter explains origins of his defensive philosophy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Devin Carter has yet to register a dozen games in the NBA, yet his defensive talent is known league-wide. But what exactly sparked the Kings rookie guard’s strong emphasis on solid defensive play? During an interview with NBC Sports California’s Morgan Ragan on …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for center Mark Williams, their second biggest move at the NBA trade deadline after their Luka Dončić blockbuster, has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday. No reason was given beyond there being a “failure to satisfy a condition of the trade.” The deal acquiring Williams sent rookie Dalton Knecht and forward Cam Reddish to …

[ad_1] Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams reacts to a call during a game against the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 7. (Jim Dedmon / Associated Press) The Lakers’ trade for center Mark Williams has been “rescinded” because of a “failure to satisfy a condition of the trade,” the Lakers announced Saturday night. The Lakers had struck a deal to send Dalton …

[ad_1] Watch Butler slam emphatic dunk for first Warriors bucket vs. Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jimmy Butler didn’t waste any time making some noise in his Warriors debut against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday at United Center. Golden State’s big NBA trade deadline acquisition caught everyone’s attention with an alley-oop dunk for his first bucket as …

[ad_1] Report: Sixers will convert Justin Edwards to standard NBA contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Justin Edwards is reportedly set to sign a well-earned standard NBA contract with the Sixers. The undrafted rookie will have his two-way contract converted to a standard NBA deal, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey reported. According to Pompey, Edwards’ contract will be for …

[ad_1] Kevin Durant never asked for a trade. The concept of being on the move should never have been on his mind — future Hall Of Fame players averaging 26.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists a game, guys playing at an All-NBA level, don’t get traded unless they demand out. Which is why Durant was “blindsided” when his name …

[ad_1] Anthony Davis did not return after he left the court injured 31 minutes into his Dallas Mavericks debut [Getty Images] Anthony Davis’ impressive debut for the Dallas Mavericks was cut short during their 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets because of a non-contact injury. Davis, 31, moved to Dallas from the Los Angeles Lakers last week as part of …

[ad_1] Media and fans at Crypto.com Arena and a national TV audience on ESPN were likely disappointed that Luka Dončić did not make his Los Angeles Lakers debut on Saturday afternoon. Then the team announced that LeBron James also wouldn’t play, sitting out with left ankle soreness. ESPN already flexed Saturday’s matchup with the Indiana Pacers to its broadcast lineup …

[ad_1] Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right, and forward Dorian Finney-Smith celebrate after scoring against the Pacers in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) Just because it wasn’t the moment everyone expected, it was still a moment nonetheless. A basketball season is 82 chances for a player or a team to do something special, whether …

[ad_1] New addition Torrey Craig explains what he’s hoping to bring to Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics didn’t make a roster addition before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, but they made one shortly after it passed. They signed 34-year-old wing Torrey Craig on the buyout market Thursday night. Craig last played for the Chicago Bulls, who …

[ad_1] Anthony Davis’ debut with the Dallas Mavericks was going as well as the team could have hoped, until the end of the third quarter. The big man, who was the primary return in the massively controversial Luka Dončić trade, exited the game against the Houston Rockets with a non-contact injury, apparently to his groin. He walked off the court …