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[ad_1] The Los Angeles Clippers are making moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, sending P.J. Tucker and Mo Bamba to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, per ESPN. Utah also reportedly receives a future second-round pick and cash in the trade. Bamba, 26, and Eubanks, 28, are a more direct part of the trade: …

[ad_1] The Knicks are one of the most interesting teams to watch at the trade deadline. Will they make a move to improve their chances of winning a title? Kevin O’Connor and Knicks superfan and Yahoo’s own Ariel Helwani go deep on New York’s recent success and potential concerns in this excerpt from “The Kevin O’Connor Show” which has been …

[ad_1] It’s Saturday, February 1, and the Los Angeles Lakers (27-19) and the New York Knicks (32-16) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York. Both these teams enter the game playing well. The Knicks are playing quite possibly their best basketball of the season having won four in a row at home and five …

[ad_1] Kerr shares when Draymond could return from calf injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Reinforcements are on the way, Dub Nation. After the Warriors’ rough 130-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday at Chase Center, coach Steve Kerr shared some very welcome news on veteran forward Draymond Green, who has missed seven games with a left …

[ad_1] KD reveals what sparked hilarious encounter with Payton Sr. originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the Warriors’ performance certainly was forgettable, the same can’t be said about a hilarious mid-game exchange between Kevin Durant and Gary Payton Sr. during Golden State’s 130-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night at Chase Center. This embedded content is …

[ad_1] Moody vs. KD lone defensive bright spot in Warriors’ loss to Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors’ defense, which was so pivotal in their win over the best team in the NBA two days prior, apparently didn’t have a ticket for Friday’s showdown against the Phoenix Suns. Golden State’s offense also was …

[ad_1] Warriors’ bravado from OKC win disappears in let-down loss to Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – In two games transpiring over 50 hours ending around 9:30 Friday night, the Warriors presented a perfect microcosm of their beleaguered 2024-25 NBA season. Bullies on Wednesday, beating an Oklahoma City Thunder team that came to town with …

[ad_1] Boston Celtics v New Orleans Pelicans This was obviously very bad the moment it happened. Murray had driven across the lane and put up a floater, which missed, and when he took a hard step to grab the offensive rebound, he collapsed. Murray suffered a torn Achilles, reports Chris Haynes. New Orleans has yet to confirm the injury, with …

[ad_1] Why Ex-Warriors GM Myers initially called off Iguodala trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ trade for Andre Iguodala changed the franchise’s future — but Bob Myers initially walked away from the deal. The former Golden State president of basketball operations and general manager explained the back-and-forth negotiations with Iguodala in the summer of 2013 and …

[ad_1] Myers doubts feasibility of Warriors acquiring second scoring option originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former Warriors president of basketball operations and general manager Bob Myers shared an interesting take about Golden State’s need for a second marquee scorer to team up with superstar Steph Curry. On Friday, Myers explained to KNBR’s Greg Papa and Greg Silver why …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph goes cold in Warriors’ rough loss to Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors’ search for three consecutive wins continues. After losing to the Phoenix Suns 130-105 on Friday night at Chase Center, the Warriors haven’t won a third straight game since Nov. 15. That’s exactly …

[ad_1] KD, Payton Sr. hilariously exchange words during Warriors-Suns game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area You never know what you’re going to see at an NBA game. During Friday’s game between the Warriors and Suns at Chase Center, Phoenix star and former Golden State forward Kevin Durant got into it with Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Gary …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers fall just short in high-scoring battle vs. Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers fell a hair shy of pulling off a fifth consecutive win Friday night. They lost a high-scoring battle to the Nuggets, dropping a 137-134 game at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers are now 19-28 overall. Denver is 29-19. Tyrese …

[ad_1] The Houston Rockets have had conversations about De’Aaron Fox, seeing him as a potential long-term point guard (and keeping away from their improving rivals three hours down the 10 in San Antonio). However, Houston may already have their point guard for the next few years in-house — Fred VanVleet. He’s been the floor general and glue bringing together All-Star …

[ad_1] Dejounte Murray has had brutal injury luck with the Pelicans. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) After no shortage of injuries, the New Orleans Pelicans have lost Dejounte Murray for the season — and likely part of the next one. The former All-Star exited Friday’s game against the Boston Celtics with a non-contact injury in his right leg. After lunging for the …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics probably shouldn’t have needed heroics from Jayson Tatum to beat the New Orleans Pelicans, but they’ll take the win anyway. With less than a second left in a tie game, Tatum hit a contested, game-winning fadeaway jump shot to give the Celtics a dramatic 118-116 win on the road. Tatum finished the game with 27 points …

[ad_1] Draymond-less Warriors face challenging KD task vs. Suns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nothing against Phoenix stars Devin Booker or Bradley Beal, but neither will be atop the Warriors’ scouting report when the Suns visit Chase Center on Friday night. That spot is reserved for Kevin Durant, the future Hall of Famer who threatens opposing defenses in …

[ad_1] Here’s the latest Knicks news and buzz ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline… Jan. 31, 6:35 p.m. The Knicks are looking at potential depth pieces at the deadline and are among many teams to have checked in on Philadelphia 76ers big man Guerschon Yabusele, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. The Sixers aren’t necessarily looking to move Yabusele, …

[ad_1] Perk offers odd explanation why Steph shouldn’t be an All-Star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins isn’t sold on Steph Curry representing the Warriors and the Western Conference in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The outspoken pundit explained why he believes Curry shouldn’t be an All-Star. “When I look at a guy like …

[ad_1] There are some questions that need answers around the league. From Adam Silver’s trial balloon, to All-Star omissions that don’t truly feel like snubs, to Bronny James bringing out all the extreme views, hopefully we cut through the noise with less than a week before the trade deadline buzzer goes off. This week in Questions That Need Answers: Commissioner …

[ad_1] With trade rumors swirling and All-SLet’s break down a busy week in the NBA in this edition of Questions That Need Answers. Commissioner Adam Silver raised the idea of the NBA going to 10-minute quarters as opposed to 12 minutes. Should that happen? There’s multiple things at work here. First, Silver was responding to a question from radio host …

[ad_1] Adebayo shares Fox-to-Heat pitch amid Kings trade rumors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Bam Adebayo has a pitch ready for De’Aaron Fox if he’s interested in joining the Miami Heat. With trade rumors swirling around the Kings potentially trading Fox, Adebayo would love to join forces with his close friend and college teammate. “That’s my man,” Adebayo …

[ad_1] Report: Kings not pursuing Butler as Heat seek trade suitor originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While there remains loads of uncertainty surrounding the Kings and their future with star point guard De’Aaron Fox, one thing seemingly is clear. Sacramento will not pursue a trade for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported Thursday, …

[ad_1] Zion Willaimson has played in 13 games this season. Since returning from a hamstring injury, he has played in 7 of 11 games, and in his last five games, he’s averaged 26.6 points on 61.5% shooting, nine rebounds, and 5.2 assists. He also is playing improved defense. He’s been doing all that on a minutes limit keeping him under …

[ad_1] Week 15 in Yahoo leagues has the potential to be frantic, as the NBA trade deadline is Thursday, February 6, at 3 PM Eastern. While some may want to conserve a few transactions to make moves once the dust settles, a better time to target potential “silly season” standouts would be during the final days of Week 14. However, …