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[ad_1] It’s a short flight from Chicago to Minneapolis, but not sure that Zach LaVine will be dressed for his first game with the Sacramento Kings (24-24) as they take on the Timberwolves (27-22) at Target Center Monday Night. Who will be available for Sacramento tonight? No reports yet confirming when Zach LaVine will arrive and ultimately suit up and …

[ad_1] It’s Monday, February 3, and the Milwaukee Bucks (26-21) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-9) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Bucks lost last night in Memphis, 132-119. Giannis had 30 but Milwaukee had no answer for Jaren Jackson Jr. who poured in 37. The Thunder dominated the Kings Saturday night at …

[ad_1] Victor Wembanyama looks to have found his running mate in De’Aaron Fox. Not sure they begin their story, however, tonight in Memphis. We do know Zach Collins and his 30 minutes per game will not be in the lineup. Check your BINGO cards before banking on Fox either way tonight. It’s Monday, February 3, and the San Antonio Spurs …

[ad_1] Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. Each week, you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make and a quick look at the schedule and lineup notes …

[ad_1] Two of the best teams in the NBA square off tonight at Madison Square Garden in the Big Apple. It’s Monday, February 3, and the Houston Rockets (32-16) and the New York Knicks (32-17) take the court tonight in New York. The Rockets lost yesterday in Brooklyn to the Nets, 110-98. Jalen Green led all scorers with 29 points. …

[ad_1] Lakers star LeBron James is introduced before a game against the Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena on Jan. 23. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) In the wake of the Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic late Saturday night, the immediate fallout pertained to LeBron James and his future with the organization. For every minute of his NBA career, teams …

[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and while Luka Doncic has not been in the Mavericks’ lineup for a spell, today he is no longer eligible to play for Dallas. Today, the Dallas Mavericks (26-23) are in Cleveland to face the Cavaliers (39-9) with Anthony Davis now the central piece of their franchise. Keep an eye on the news as to …

[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and the Boston Celtics (34-15) and the Philadelphia 76ers (19-28) are all set to square off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Celtics currently sit atop the Atlantic Division, two games ahead of the Knicks and 14 in front of the 76ers. Boston has won two straight and three of their last four. They …

[ad_1] The NBA world is still reeling from Saturday night’s shocking trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. The trade, which the Mavericks officially announced on Sunday morning, sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, and broke a few brains in the process. While Lakers star LeBron James did not respond directly to …

[ad_1] Kerr pleased by Warriors rookie Post’s ‘confident’ growth originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors rookie center Quinten Post has burst on the scene recently, giving Golden State a much-needed big with the ability to stretch the floor. Post’s impact isn’t going unnoticed by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who detailed where the rookie has improved since the start …

[ad_1] Report: Kings trade Fox to Spurs, acquire LaVine from Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Aaron Fox’s time with the only NBA franchise he has known reportedly has reached a sudden end. The star point guard was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, with Sacramento acquiring star guard Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Shams Charania …

[ad_1] Cleveland Cavaliers scored 91 points in the first half against Dallas Mavericks [Reuters] The Dallas Mavericks were beaten 144-101 by the Cleveland Cavaliers just hours after Luka Doncic’s shock trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Five-time NBA All-Star Doncic was part of a three-way deal involving Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Max Christie, who made the move to Dallas but …

[ad_1] With De’Aaron Fox appearing unlikely to sign a contract extension with the Kings, the franchise began seeking trade offers just weeks after firing head coach Mike Brown. The point guard reportedly hoped to land in San Antonio, joining forces with Victor Wembanyama. Fox got his wish Sunday evening, as he was traded to the Spurs as part of a …

[ad_1] Report: Warriors, discussed trade for LaVine and Vučević with Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors appear to have had their sights set on a blockbuster trade that would have sent not one, but two Chicago Bulls stars to the Bay. Golden State explored a trade with Chicago that would have brought both guard/forward Zach LaVine …

[ad_1] Kings’ reported Fox trade to Spurs sends fans into social media frenzy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A day after a shocking trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, Kings fans received stunning transaction news of their own. BREAKING: Sacramento is finalizing a trade to send De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a …

[ad_1] ‘Thought I’d spend my career here’: Luka Doncic pens letter to Mavs fans originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s official. The Los Angeles Lakers Sunday officially announced the arrival of Luka Doncic, while the Dallas Mavericks did the same for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. Shortly after, Doncic posted a letter he penned to Mavericks fans, calling them …

[ad_1] DeRozan posts LaVine reunion photo after reported Kings trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The parting of ways between DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine lasted less than one calendar year. Teammates with the Chicago Bulls for the last three seasons, DeRozan and LaVine reportedly will reunite in Sacramento after the Kings acquired the latter in a three-team …

[ad_1] Chicago has been trying for more than a year to find a new home for Zach LaVine. De’Aaron Fox just popped up on the trade market last week. Both are on the move in the second big NBA blockbuster trade in as many days — a three-team trade that pairs Fox with Victor Wembanyama and sends LaVine to Sacramento. …

[ad_1] Report: Butler unwilling to sign Warriors contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears the Warriors are out on the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes … for now. Golden State has been connected to Butler for months, and with the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline just four days away, the Miami Heat forward recently told the Warriors he …

[ad_1] Born into the Kingdom: Why Fox’s Sacramento departure was inevitable originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It is the end of an era in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox stepped foot into Sacramento as a teenage rookie in 2017. He was the face of the franchise that endured many ups and downs. He was the driving force behind a lot …

[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline is 3 p.m. ET Thursday, but the league didn’t waste any time getting the party started. The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world by dealing Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night in a deal that included Anthony Davis. The Sacramento Kings did what they had to do by sending former All-Star De’Aaron …

[ad_1] There’s nothing quite like a cover-of-darkness, nobody-saw-this-coming blockbuster with two of basketball’s 10-best players to jolt the NBA’s trade season into action. The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to send superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and a first-round draft pick early Sunday stunned team executives across the league. It also left one obvious question ahead …

[ad_1] The NBA is cookin’ right now, with another trade going down on Sunday night involving the Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Sacramento sent De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a multi-team trade that includes the Chicago Bulls shipping Zach LaVine to the Kings. Fox was rumored to be on the …

[ad_1] In the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers’ stunning trade for Luka Dončić, a deal involving Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox may seem tame in comparison. But by Sunday’s end it might also have set the San Antonio Spurs up for greater long-term success in the Western Conference than the Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs successfully paired Fox, a …

[ad_1] Watch Steph, Podz’s surprised reaction to blockbuster Luka-AD trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers that saw the franchises swap superstars Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis surprised everyone, including Steph Curry and his Warriors teammates. A video captured the moment that Curry, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski learned of the …