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[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline is days away, and it’s time to get ahead of the competition. If this year has been any indication, nothing is off the table — expect the unexpected. While I may not actively practice stashing, some players are worth adding to your watchlist based on the news circulating around the league. If you have room …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, February 4, and the top teams in the Eastern Conference meet in Cleveland as the Celtics (35-15) visit the Cavaliers (40-9). Cleveland has won just six of their last ten but still holds a 5.5 game lead over Boston. The Celtics have won four of their last five. While they play with their food against lesser opponents, …

[ad_1] Only a few days removed from the stunning trade that sent Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards remains shocked and bewildered that a deal of that magnitude could go down. Dončić, who turns 26 later this month, is a five-time All-NBA First Team player and …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, February 4, and the Los Angeles Lakers (28-19) and Los Angeles Clippers (28-21) are all set to square off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood. This is a battle for the top spot in the Pacific Division. The Lakers will be without Luka Doncic who remains sidelined while he continues to rehab his calf. LeBron and co. without …

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports AM is our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it every weekday morning. 🚨 Headlines 🏈 NFL trade news: Six-time Pro Bowler and 2023 DPOY Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Browns, who drafted him first overall in 2017; Cooper Kupp said the Rams …

[ad_1] DeRozan considers LaVine one of his ‘most talented’ NBA teammates originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While Kings fans might not yet be familiar with newly acquired wing Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan knows the NBA All-Star well after spending three seasons together as teammates on the Chicago Bulls. DeRozan offered immense praise of LaVine, stating the 29-year-old is …

[ad_1] What Kerr believes has sparked Moody’s recent offensive surge originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Moses Moody provided a key boost off the bench throughout the Warriors’ 4-2 homestand, capping it off with 17 points in Golden State’s 104-99 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night at Chase Center. After the game, coach Steve Kerr offered a …

[ad_1] Sources: Warriors casting wide net ahead of NBA trade deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – With the NBA trade deadline roughly 60 hours away, Golden State’s front office personnel was operating with more fury and persistence than the Warriors on the court during an atrocious first half Monday night. Golden State, the NBA’s No. …

[ad_1] Houston has remained competitive even while dealing with injuries, though multiple players have taken advantage of the added opportunity. Amen Thompson’s success with Jabari Smith Jr. sidelined is the main example, but Thompson is already rostered everywhere. Alperen Sengun (calf) has missed their last three games, though the expectation is that he’ll be back soon. However, his absence has …

[ad_1] In the final days before the NBA trade deadline, there will be many smaller trades, little moves that bring a team below the tax line or move a deep bench player, but nothing most fans will notice. This trade may be the smallest of them all. Charlotte controlled Denver’s 2030 second-round pick and traded that to Oklahoma City for …

[ad_1] Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns’ all-time leading points scorer with this three-pointer in the third quarter. [Getty Images] Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns’ all-time leading points scorer against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday – but it was not enough to earn victory. Booker topped the game’s scoring charts with 34 points to surpass Suns legend Walter …

[ad_1] Why Jaylen Brown ‘wasn’t shocked’ by Luka-AD blockbuster originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics completed the largest comeback of the 2024-25 NBA season Sunday night in Philadelphia. But their thrilling victory over the 76ers still took a backseat to one of the most shocking trades in league history. The Dallas Mavericks dealt five-time First-Team All-NBA superstar …

[ad_1] Kings’ Ellis details defensive similarities between himself, Christie originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It is no surprise the Kings are tied with the Denver Nuggets for the NBA’s best defensive rating (110.3) over their 10-2 stretch, given Sacramento’s interim coach, Doug Christie, was a strapping defender back when he played in California’s capital city. At the face …

[ad_1] What we learned as Dubs hang on to beat Magic in Draymond’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – With the NBA trade deadline days away and rumors running rampant, the product on the court between the Warriors and Orlando Magic felt secondary Monday night at Chase Center. In reality, the game again …

[ad_1] Kings embrace ‘next-man-up’ mantra in first win after Fox trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For the first time in nearly eight years, the Kings took the court without point guard De’Aaron Fox on Sacramento’s roster. Sure, they’ve played games without the star point guard over that span, but this was different. Monday night’s matchup with the …

[ad_1] Monday night’s game was shaping up to be an ugly loss for the Knicks. Playing without star two-way defender OG Anunoby for the first time this season due to a foot injury, they were stuck in a back-and-forth battle with the young and hungry Rockets, who came into the night a stellar 17-7 on the road this season. New …

[ad_1] Wiggs passes Warriors legend Mully on franchise 3-point list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andrew Wiggins made Warriors history against the Orlando Magic on Monday at Chase Center. The veteran forward made his 591st 3-point shot for Golden State, passing Warriors legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Chris Mullin (590) for the seventh-most made …

[ad_1] Jeff Lurie finally addresses report he’s in mix to buy Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia NEW ORLEANS – Eagles owner Jeff Lurie said Monday he’s not interested in buying the Celtics and is solely focused on continuing to guide the Eagles. Speaking to the media for the first time since the NFL owners meetings in March, Lurie …

[ad_1] A report last week indicated Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has interest in buying the Boston Celtics. Lurie addressed the report during Super Bowl Opening Night. “I would never say never, but I’m not looking to own another sports franchise,” Lurie, a Boston native, said, via Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. “The Celtics again are exceptional. They’re so well …

[ad_1] Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells and their Grizzlies teammates huddled in prayer after a fan collapsed in the stands. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Tip-off between the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs was delayed Monday night after a fan in the stands collapsed and experienced a medical emergency. The incident took place prior to the scheduled 7 p.m. CT time tip …

[ad_1] Everyone was shocked when news broke on Saturday night that Luka Doncic had been traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis: Fans, players on other teams, and even the players involved in the trade and their agents had no idea this was happening until minutes before it was complete. Also in the dark: Other general managers and front offices …

[ad_1] Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways In a new court filing, lawyers for Madison Square Garden show in email correspondences that changes to Charles Oakley’s manuscript made by his lawyer alter his version of …

[ad_1] The Knicks wrapped up their five-game homestand on a positive note, outlasting the Houston Rockets, 124-118, on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways… — New York shared some unwanted injury news hours before tip-off, as they ruled out OG Anunoby due to a non-contact foot sprain he suffered in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers. But …

[ad_1] Trae Young somehow got his game-winner over Malik Beasley to fall on Monday night in Detroit. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Trae Young somehow got his game-winner to fall on Monday night. The Atlanta Hawks star led his team to a late 132-130 win over the Detroit Pistons, thanks to a ridiculous shot over Malik Beasley just before the buzzer that …

[ad_1] Christie had lofty LaVine praise before reported Kings-Bulls trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Doug Christie always has been a big fan of guard Zach LaVine, even before the Kings reportedly acquired him in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. Before the Jan.12 matchup between Sacramento and Chicago at United Center, the …