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[ad_1] Why Draymond vs. Banchero is matchup to watch in Warriors-Magic game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A nine-game stretch of the season that began 16 days ago with the Warriors hoping to gain momentum ends Monday with them hoping to salvage a winning record. And they’ll be facing an Orlando team that quietly has become a nemesis. …

[ad_1] Ja Morant, Jaylen Wells and their Grizzlies teammates huddled in prayer after a fan collapsed in the stands. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Tipoff 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] How NBA experts graded Kings’ trade of De’Aaron Fox to Spurs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The De’Aaron Fox era officially is over in Sacramento after the Kings traded their star point guard to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in the three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls. In addition to acquiring star guard Zach LaVine from …

[ad_1] Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, defends Pelicans guard JJ Redick during a game on Feb. 12, 2021, in Dallas. Now the two are player and coach with the Lakers. (Glenn James / NBAE via Getty Images) You don’t have to wonder what Lakers coach JJ Redick actually thinks of Luka Doncic. When you hire a head coach who used …

[ad_1] If there’s any ill will from Anthony Davis over his trade from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks, he’s not saying so in public. Davis addressed the blockbuster trade publicly on Monday for the first time since it was reported Saturday night that he was being dealt to the Mavericks in exchange for All-NBA guard Luka Dončić. …

[ad_1] Sixers list 5 players as questionable for Mavs matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As the days tick down ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Sixers’ roster is packed with questionable players. Going into a Tuesday night matchup vs. the Mavs, the team listed five players as questionable on its injury report: Joel Embiid (left knee injury …

[ad_1] Mitchell Robinson took a big step in his recovery on Monday. The Knicks’ big man has officially been cleared for contact, head coach Tom Thibodeau said. Robinson still hasn’t been cleared for full practices just yet, however — he’ll need to get through a couple more steps before participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages with contact. Still, this is certainly encouraging …

[ad_1] Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTube Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Vincent Goodwill and Marcus Thompson unpack the groundbreaking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Vince and Marcus discuss …

[ad_1] Jazz owner Ryan Smith, seen here with team minority owner and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, doesn’t think that the NBA will face a real threat from a rival league anytime soon. (Rob Gray-Imagn Images) Though LIV Golf’s introduction completely shook the sport to a point where it’s still trying to come back together even years later, at least …

[ad_1] As we saw over the weekend with the Lakers trading for Luka Dončić, any deal is apparently now on the table in the NBA. Even Giannis Antetokounmpo (more on him later) is joining in on the fun and throwing out trade ideas — Nikola Jokic to New York? So let’s play along, too. Here are five blockbuster deals we’d …

[ad_1] The chorus of boos conducted during the American national anthem has been heard across arenas in Canada this weekend, marking a growing trend in response to the United States’ newly imposed tariffs on Canadian imports – including inside Scotiabank Arena. In the NBA on Sunday, the Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at Scotiabank Arena, where fans inside …

[ad_1] What LaVine immediately brings to Kings amid drastic changes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It will take some time for the dust to settle from De’Aaron Fox’s emotional departure from the Kings. But when fans are ready, they should be excited about what they’ll receive in return from Zach LaVine. While the trade itself raises a few …

[ad_1] Report: Warriors still ‘in the mix’ for Butler despite contract hurdle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Just when you thought they were out, they pull you right back in. The Warriors’ reported pursuit of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler this season has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, and leading up to Thursday’s NBA trade …

[ad_1] Luka Dončić released a letter to Dallas touting the city as a “special place” and Mavericks fans as “special fans” upon the news of his stunning trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. His father Saša Dončić was considerably less subdued in his reaction to the Mavericks’ decision to deal away their 25-year-old franchise player and perennial MVP candidate. Saša …

[ad_1] Lakers legend Magic Johnson, right, applauded the team’s acquisition of former Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, but he says Doncic has to take conditioning seriously. (Carolyn Kaster, LM Otero / Associated Press) Magic Johnson is over the moon about the Lakers’ surprise acquisition of former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic over the weekend. On Sunday, the Showtime-era legend posted no …

[ad_1] LeBron James was out for dinner when news his Los Angeles Lakers had traded for Luka Dončić took him by surprise, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. It is hard to believe that James was blindsided by the news, since the agent he shares with Anthony Davis, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, was reportedly alerted to the proposal in the …

[ad_1] As Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline rapidly approaches, the Knicks have seemed like a team that could add depth to its roster. The Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference with a 32-17 record, and the team’s overreliance on its starting five has put a spotlight on a thin bench. The club is dead last in the NBA in …

[ad_1] There’s been no desire to wait until the trade deadline to make significant moves, as Week 14 concluded with two highly impactful moves. Late Saturday night, the Lakers, Mavericks, and Jazz consummated a three-team deal headlined by Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. Sunday evening, Sacramento, San Antonio, and Chicago would make a deal, with De’Aaron Fox now a Spur …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, February 3, and the Orlando Magic (24-26) and the Golden State Warriors (24-24) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco. The Magic continue their trek through the Western Conference looking to snap a three-game losing skid tonight. Losers of eight of their last nine, Orlando now sits eighth in the Eastern Conference …

[ad_1] Luka Dončić thanked the city of Dallas after his trade to the Lakers was announced. Photograph: Jerome Miron/USA Today Sports Luka Dončić’s father has lashed out at the Dallas Mavericks after the blockbuster trade that sent his son to the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA fans were shocked over the weekend when news emerged of the trade that will send …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, February 3, and the Phoenix Suns (25-23) and the Portland Trail Blazers (20-29) are all set to square off from Moda Center in Portland. This is the second of two straight in the Rose City between these clubs. Portland won the first game Saturday, 127-108. DeAndre Ayton poured in 24 points to lead a balanced attack (seven …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, February 3, and the New Orleans Pelicans (12-37) and the Denver Nuggets (30-19) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. The Pelicans are suddenly without Dejounte Murray who suffered a torn Achilles in Friday’s two-point loss to Boston. New Orleans must fill his 32 minutes and 17.5 points somehow. They need to figure …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, February 3, and the Indiana Pacers (27-20) and the Utah Jazz (11-36) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Pacers, fourth in the Eastern Conference, have won six straight on the road and are 11-2 overall since January 1. Pascal Siakam leads the team averaging 20.5 points and 7.4 rebounds …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, February 3, and the Washington Wizards (7-41) take the court in Charlotte tonight against the Hornets (12-34) following the rarest of occasions…a win. Saturday, Washington snapped their 21-game losing streak with a 105-103 win in Minneapolis over the Timberwolves. Kyle Kuzma had 31 for the Wizards. Charlotte lost at home Saturday to the Denver Nuggets, 107-104. LaMelo …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, February 3, and the Atlanta Hawks (22-27) and the Detroit Pistons (25-24) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Atlanta has lost eight straight to go from a contender in the Southeast Division to destined for the play-in tournament (ninth place in the East). Cade Cunningham followed up his 40-point performance in …