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[ad_1] How Sabonis hilariously informed Valančiūnas of Kings trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area New Kings center Jonas Valančiūnas didn’t find out he was Sacramento-bound at the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline from an agent or a “breaking news” post from ESPN’s Shams Charania. Instead, Valančiūnas’ dear friend and new teammate Domantas Sabonis was the one to inform …

[ad_1] Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots over Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the first half Saturday afternoon in his debut with Dallas. (LM Otero / Associated Press) Anthony Davis lowered his head and eased out to the American Airlines court for his pregame warmup two hours before tipoff, his face stern, his eyes steady for his debut with …

[ad_1] All eyes on Butler in his anticipated Warriors debut vs. Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area All eyes will be on Jimmy Butler on Saturday when he likely will make his Warriors debut against the Chicago Bulls, the franchise that drafted him into the NBA in 2011. Though Butler, 35, did not participate in Golden State’s shootaround …

[ad_1] The Mavericks really, really need Anthony Davis to be a dominant force. (AP Photo/LM Otero) 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 Doncic trade, exited the game with a …

[ad_1] Huerter shades ‘choppy’ Kings offense after being traded to Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Settling in with the Chicago Bulls, former Kings guard Kevin Huerter recently was brutally honest about his fit with Sacramento. “Sacramento was a little up and down,” the seventh-year veteran told reporters Friday (h/t Chicago Tribune’s Julia Poe). “I didn’t really get …

[ad_1] Ben Simmons is latching on with a Western Conference contender after being released by the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-10 guard is signing with the Los Angeles Clippers after clearing waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Simmons, 28, goes from one of the worst teams in the NBA to a squad currently in line for a playoff spot. Brooklyn is ranked …

[ad_1] The Clippers were looking for an offensive boost around the trade deadline, making a deal for Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Atlanta Hawks (and betting that his shooting will come back around). They also wanted some improved defense for their second units and may have found that — and a little more shot creation — by signing Ben Simmons as …

[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks fans protest the Luka Dončić trade outside of Dallas’ American Airlines Center ahead of Saturday’s game. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) It’s been a week since the stunning trade that sent Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. But Mavericks fans are far from over it; instead, they’re taking to the streets. Anthony Davis, …

[ad_1] Draymond states KD declining Dubs reunion didn’t affect him ‘one bit’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors fans were saddened to learn Kevin Durant didn’t want to return to the Bay in a potential trade before Thursday’s NBA deadline. Draymond Green, not so much. “Didn’t affect my life one bit,” Green told Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina of Durant …

[ad_1] After agreeing to a contract buyout with the Nets on Saturday, Ben Simmons is signing with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports. Begley reported Friday that Simmons was meeting with three teams while finalizing the buyout with Brooklyn. Simmons played just 90 games with the Nets over three seasons due to …

[ad_1] Ben Simmons is latching on with a Western Conference contender after being released by the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-10 guard is signing with the Los Angeles Clippers after clearing waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Simmons, 28, goes from one of the worst teams in the NBA to a squad currently in line for a playoff spot. Brooklyn is ranked …

[ad_1] Kings rookie Carter recalls challenges of lengthy injury recovery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s never easy looking on from the sidelines while recovering from a significant injury. That was especially true for Kings rookie guard Devin Carter, who spent the first 5 1/2 months of his NBA career recovering from an offseason shoulder surgery. The Kings’ …

[ad_1] It’s Saturday, February 8, and the Houston Rockets (32-19) and Dallas Mavericks (27-25) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. Anthony Davis is expected to make his debut for the Mavs tonight. He brings to Dallas fantastic numbers: 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.1 blocks per game. The Rockets have lost four …

[ad_1] It’s Saturday, February 8, and Luka Doncic is expected to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers (30-19) against the Indiana Pacers (29-21) from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers have won four in a row including a 120-112 win at home Thursday over the Golden State Warriors. The Pacers have won five of their last six. …

[ad_1] It’s Saturday, February 8, and the Boston Celtics (36-16) and New York Knicks (34-17) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. This is a battle between two of the very best teams in the NBA. Boston has won four straight on the road while the Knicks are looking for their third win in …

[ad_1] Nurse calls Sixers’ 1st-half showing ‘inexcusable’ against Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DETROIT — When the Sixers conceded 77 first-half points to the Nuggets on Jan. 21, it seemed unlikely they’d play a worst defensive half this season. They topped themselves in embarrassing style Friday night. Playing without All-Star guard Cade Cunningham (right ankle sprain), the Pistons …

[ad_1] While the Knicks had a relatively quiet trade deadline, some of their Eastern Conference rivals were actively looking to improve. Now that pencils are down and trade calls have been made, let’s take stock of what each East team did and how it affects their place in the playoff race. 1. Cleveland Cavaliers 42-10 The top seed of the …

[ad_1] Damian Lillard is going for a three-peat — and to make All-Star Saturday night history. Only one person has ever won three straight All-Star Saturday night 3-Point Contests, or won the event three times at all: Larry Bird. He did it the first three years the NBA put on the event (1986-88). Lillard has won the last two 3-Point …

[ad_1] Luka Doncic watches the Lakers play the Warriors while standing along the sideline on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) As the texts started flying in last Saturday night regarding the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade (was it real?), I harkened back to another supposed trade between the Lakers and Mavs. In 1986 …

[ad_1] Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns On the night Phoenix celebrated Devin Booker becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, Grayson Allen almost stole the show. A Suns team where Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were sitting out was about to suffer an ugly loss to the Jazz. Phoenix was down by three with 0.9 seconds left, when this play led …

[ad_1] Wiggins issues heartfelt goodbye to Warriors in IG post originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andrew Wiggins’ time with the Warriors is over, but the NBA All-Star wing made sure to issue a heartfelt goodbye to Golden State before beginning a new chapter with the Miami Heat. “Thank you for unforgettable years. It has been an absolute honor …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers blown out by Pistons team without Cunningham originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DETROIT — The Sixers’ first night back on the road following a six-game homestand wasn’t one they’ll want to relive. They fell to a 125-112 loss Friday against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Sixers dipped to 20-31 and Detroit improved …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Johnson scored 18 points, D’Angelo Russell had 17 and the Brooklyn Nets limited Miami to nine points in the fourth quarter of its first game since trading Jimmy Butler, beating the Heat 102-86 on Friday night. Miami shot 2-for-21 (9.5 percent) in the fourth quarter and was outscored 31-9 after leading by six through three …

[ad_1] It’s not often De’Aaron Fox is a step too slow. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Had Friday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets been half a second longer, De’Aaron Fox would have been a hero. Unfortunately, the clock was the undoing of a would-be game-winner for the point guard in his second game with the Spurs. The 2023 …

[ad_1] Warriors rookie Post signs standard NBA contract after breakout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Quinten Post‘s hard work has paid off. Post, who had been on a two-way contract, officially signed a standard NBA deal with the Warriors on Friday, the team announced. Post’s agency, Priority Sports, several hours earlier congratulated their client on his new contract. …