Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has revealed his four greatest players in NBA history, selecting Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Stephen Curry. The three-time NBA MVP shared his choices during an interview with SPORTbible, explaining what made each player deserving of a place on his list. Jokic pointed to Russell’s championship success, Jordan’s […]
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Julius Randle did not name the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chris Finch did not name Julius Randle. Still, the timing and wording […]
Although Ben Simmons sat out for the Kings' preseason matchup against the Blazers, Doug Christie had good reason for it.
Natalie Nakase praises Angel Reese’s energy from their Team USA days, but her Valkyries still have to stop her in the Finals.
The Cavaliers ranked 15th defensively last season. The hope is that Peyton Watson can help Cleveland reach the top eight and contend for the NBA Finals.
Payton Pritchard's new contract extension gives Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics the tactical freedom to keep him on the bench or start him without pressure.
The Washington Wizards want to get back into contention this season, which means asking AJ Dybantsa to accelerate the usual timeline.
JJ Redick thinks he might not have set Bronny James up for success.
Where were you when the Houston Rockets drafted Yao Ming? It’s a vivid memory for me as a Houston Rockets fan. I distinctly remember a fan in a street interview declaring that Ming would be the “best center ever!” I can’t find easy confirmation of this memory online, but it’s burned into my mind. If […]
This really isn’t surprising to Joe, but Joe also hopes the more snaps Bucs quarterback Jalon Daniels sees, the more the offense will branch out. As to be expected when an undrafted rookie quarterback makes his second start, Bucs offensive […]
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The recent Otega Oweh injury could lead to Josh Dix cementing his status as the 15 and final member of this OKC Thunder team.
What: Charlotte Hornets vs Seattle Seahawks When: 7:30pm Eastern Where: TD Garden; Boston, MA How to watch: NBA League Pass, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Since this game is outside of Charlotte, there isn’t going to be a local broadcast of the game. That means, as far as I can tell, you can only watch this game if you […]
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Kristaps Porzingis took a first step toward addressing his uncertain status with the Golden State Warriors by visiting the team’s practice facility on Tuesday, according to Anthony Slater. However, the visit did not provide a clearer timetable for the center’s return to the court. “Kristaps Porzingis did make it into the Warriors practice facility this […]
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Heat Pelle Larsson got a four-year extension last month. Getting through training camp healthy has been a little more difficult. The third-year wing has been dealing with an illness and persistent headaches, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. He tried playing against Minnesota on Saturday but left early because he still felt sick. […]
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Walker Kessler admitted he was nervous before making his Los Angeles Lakers preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors, but said he enjoyed returning to the court after a lengthy absence. The center recorded 11 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 16 minutes during Tuesday’s 101-89 loss at T-Mobile Arena […]
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Walker Kessler’s immediate impact while acknowledging the team’s offensive problems after a 101-89 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Kessler finished with 11 points and nine rebounds in 16 minutes, making an impression in the first half before sitting out the […]
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Magic The Cavaliers got a pretty good look Tuesday at what Orlando wants its offense to become. They probably would have preferred a less convincing demonstration. The Magic led wire-to-wire in a 132-116 win, finishing with 34 assists. Through three quarters, while the regulars were playing, Orlando had 27 assists against just nine turnovers. As […]
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LeBron James’ helicopter commute between Philadelphia and New York is drawing attention from NBA observers, with journalist Pablo Torre revealing that he is investigating the arrangement and its potential implications for the league. Speaking in an interview with Front Office Sports, Torre said he had been following the story after the outlet reported that Fanatics […]
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LeBron James shared a lighthearted moment with Tyrese Maxey and his infant daughter, Marvel, in a behind-the-scenes clip posted by the NBA, offering a glimpse of the growing bond between the four-time champion and his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates. In the video, Maxey holds his daughter while chatting with James on the sidelines. The two […]
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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue believes Yuki Kawamura deserves a better opportunity in the NBA, arguing that the Japanese guard’s height and size have affected his chances despite his basketball ability. Asked about the possibility of Kawamura playing for the San Diego Clippers, Los Angeles’ G League affiliate, Lue expressed his interest in […]
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The Dallas Mavericks could receive trade offers they would find difficult to turn down for Kyrie Irving if the veteran guard demonstrates that he remains an All-Star-caliber player, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Irving returned to action on October 11 in Dallas’ preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Macao, recording 17 points, three […]
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On a night dominated by the apparent status of Kristaps Porzingis, the absence of the Latvian big was felt at times during the Golden State Warriors’ 101-89 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve Kerr’s intention to spread the floor in a so-called ‘5-out’ alignment banked on players […]
Deni Avdija scored 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 110-98 in a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. Portland built a 27-point lead before Sacramento rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Trail Blazers maintained control to improve to 3-0 in preseason play. Avdija added […]
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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 in a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, October 13, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski scoring 17 points apiece. The Lakers played without Luka Doncic and were held to 13 points in the fourth quarter as Golden State completed its […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first preseason victory, edging the Indiana Pacers 114-112 in overtime on Tuesday, October 13, at Paycom Center. Zhaire Smith scored seven points in the extra period, including the go-ahead basket with 45.6 seconds remaining, as Oklahoma City improved to 1-3 in preseason play. Jared McCain led the Thunder with […]
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