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[ad_1] NBA All-Star reserves announced: Victor Wembanyama, Jaylen Brown headline originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia NBA coaches are obviously convinced: Victor Wembanyama is one of the league’s very best players. The San Antonio star and reigning rookie of the year is an All-Star for the first time, one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the …

[ad_1] Maxey misses the cut for Eastern Conference All-Star reserves originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Tyrese Maxey did not make the cut for the NBA’s Eastern Conference All-Star reserves. After being named to his first All-Star Game last year, Maxey was not among the seven East reserves selected by the NBA’s head coaches. Those players were announced Thursday night …

[ad_1] Victor Wembanyama has another honor to be happy about. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The 2025 NBA All-Star reserves were announced Thursday, with the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama earning the first of what is expected to be a long line of All-Star honors. The second-year superstar was the Rookie of the Year last season, led the league in blocks and …

[ad_1] It was reported this week that the Kings are open to trading De’Aaron Fox, and the Spurs are the team at the top of his list. Both franchises could be under pressure to get a deal done, but how? Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss what a trade package should look like in this excerpt from “The Kevin O’Connor …

[ad_1] While starring in Santa Cruz, Knox knows he still belongs in NBA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – One step, two step, three step, four. Kevin Knox settles, looking like he’s ready to launch another corner 3-pointer. He slowly crosses his body with his left foot, sees the screen being set for him and …

[ad_1] Steph drops funny quip after passing Allen in all-time NBA scoring originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Father Time has yet to catch up to Warriors superstar Steph Curry, well, for the most part. Curry’s 21 points in Golden State’s stunning 116-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night helped him leap Naismith Basketball Hall of …

[ad_1] How ex-Warriors GM Myers coordinated Steph-Daniels meetup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Game recognizes game, regardless of the sport. As Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels begins his NFL career, Warriors superstar point guard Steph Curry is at the tail end of his in the NBA. One person who has worked closely with both star players, is …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On today’s new episode of the Kevin O’Connor Show, we’ve got NBA Trade Deadline madness, rumors and news with Tom Haberstroh. First up, Jimmy Butler’s name has been recently linked to the Golden State Warriors. Kevin has sources close to that situation that you …

[ad_1] Will the Golden State Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler? The answer will come down to the wishes of Stephen Curry. I reported on Tuesday morning that the Warriors were back in the mix for Butler now that the Heat have dropped their asking price. Then on Wednesday, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson added intriguing details, noting the …

[ad_1] SNY’s Ian Begley will be responding to Knicks questions from readers. Here’s the latest… What is the current temperature on trading Mitchell Robinson with the trade deadline coming up and him still not on the court? – @KaplanMatanel In a perfect world, the Knicks would have Mitchell Robinson in their rotation against the Lakers on Saturday, playing center behind Karl-Anthony …

[ad_1] Dwyane Wade is more than a year removed from the surgery that removed a tumor and part of his kidney. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade revealed in a podcast published this week that he had a cancerous tumor and large portion of his kidney surgically removed roughly a year ago. Speaking at a wellness …

[ad_1] Kerr reveals hilarious SGA plea to Thunder coach in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NBA coaches around the league have yet to crack the code on how to stop Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. So Warriors coach Steve Kerr kept his approach simple Wednesday night by going straight to SGA’s enabler. “I don’t know …

[ad_1] Defining Moments: Kevin McHale’s No. 32 raised to the rafters originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston You can’t talk about the great Boston Celtics teams of the 1980s without mentioning Kevin McHale. The C’s selected the University of Minnesota star with the No. 3 pick in the 1980 NBA Draft, and he quickly became an important player for a …

[ad_1] Steph credits GP2’s ‘special’ dunk for energizing Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ upset win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Chase Center was nothing short of a true team win. Before Golden State capped off its eventual 116-109 victory over the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed, it trailed by as many …

[ad_1] Could a trade deadline move shake Celtics from midseason malaise? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Before we spend a few hundred words pondering what the Boston Celtics might do in advance of next Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, let’s make one thing absolutely clear. Regardless of what Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens does at the deadline — …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, January 30, and the Orlando Magic (24-24) and the Portland Trail Blazers (18-29) are all set to square off from Moda Center in Portland. This game is another featuring two teams whose fortunes of late are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Orlando has struggled of late losing seven of their last eight games. Monday, they lost …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, January 30, and the Houston Rockets (32-14) and the Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) are all set to square off from FedExForum in Memphis. The Rockets have won four straight including 100-96 win in Atlanta against the Hawks on Tuesday. Jalen Green had 25 points to lead all scorers. Houston remains in second place in the Western Conference. The …

[ad_1] Rob Manfred’s changes that improved the MLB product appear to have inspired other commissioners, even if every idea isn’t as good as a pitch clock. For example, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appeared on the Dan Patrick Show (video above) and mentioned he was a fan of 10-minute NBA quarters. “As we get more involved in global basketball, the NBA …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, January 30, and the Atlanta Hawks (22-25) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-9) are all set to square off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Cleveland is home tonight following a 20-point win in Miami on Wednesday, 126-106. Donovan Mitchell had 34 points and 6 assists in the win. Atlanta lost their sixth in a row Tuesday, 100-96, …

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler will be traded very soon, leaving another franchise to recover from his departure. Pat Riley and the Miami Heat will have yet another franchise player exit under disappointing circumstances, and everyone will say Heat Culture lives on. Riley, as the old gunslinger who’s thrived in virtually every era of the NBA, will move on to his next …

[ad_1] Kel’el Ware’s fantasy basketball value has skyrocketed. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) The 3-ball has become arguably the staple of scoring in the NBA — so we figured we’d take some shots from way downtown, too. Here, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus will break down three things fantasy managers need to know each week. Or, he’ll break down multiple …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, January 30, and the Los Angeles Lakers (26-19) and the Washington Wizards (6-40) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington. The Wizards were waxed at home last night by the Toronto Raptors, 106-82. They remain firmly entrenched in the NBA cellar. Kyle Kuzma had 19 in the loss. The Lakers take the …

[ad_1] It’s Thursday, January 30, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (26-21) and the Utah Jazz (10-35) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. This is a story of two teams moving in opposite directions. Utah has lost seven in a row. The Jazz last played Tuesday at Golden State and lost 114-103 in Northern California. …

[ad_1] Report: Warriors open to trading 2025 first-round pick as ‘sweetener’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors might be dangling an enticing chip ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II reported Wednesday, citing league sources, that Golden State is shopping its first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, …

[ad_1] Where win vs. OKC ranks among Warriors’ biggest recent upsets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ 116-109 comeback victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Chase Center might have been their best win of the 2024-25 NBA season. Not only did it come over the Western Conference leaders — and clinch an edge …