Which NBA stadium has the most expensive drinks? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Attending an NBA game in 2022 can definitely cost you quite a bit of money, especially if you bring friends and family along. It’s not just the cost of a ticket that can be pricey but adding on selections at a concession stand can certainly add …

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Damian Lillard has a minor right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks, the Portland Trail Blazers said Thursday. Lillard left the Blazers’ game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night because of a strained right calf. The team announced that the six-time All-Star had an MRI on Thursday that revealed a grade …

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a tough 1-4 start following a 119-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday to start off a 4-game road trip, but they have been able to receive good play from new addition De’Anthony Melton. The reserve guard is bringing some tough defensive moments off the bench and he is also knocking down the …

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will be out for the next 1-2 weeks with a right calf strain, the team confirmed on Thursday. On Wednesday, Lillard had to leave the Blazers’ game against the Miami Heat during the third quarter because of the injury. Lillard said his calf was “a little bit tight, like a little bit irritated” before …

LORMAN, Miss. (AP) Alcorn State’s men’s basketball coach Landon Bussie has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Lorman, Mississippi, through 2026, the university announced Thursday. ”I’m humbled and honored to have the continued support of our university president, as well as our director of athletics,” Bussie said in a news release. ”They believe in me, as …

All is not well in the land of the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James apparently has a thing or two to say about that. A day after a 110-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets to fall to 0-4 on the season, the Lakers star posted a video of himself dunking during the game with a pointed message: “How long …

USATSI LeBron James has started 0-4 twice in his career, and if Lakers fans are looking for good omens, the 2003-04 Cleveland Cavaliers actually followed that stretch up with a decent 5-4 stretch to at least temporarily right the ship. Sadly, the schedule for the 2022-23 Lakers isn’t as welcoming. The Lakers won’t play against a team that is currently …

The Los Angeles Lakers are already off to a record-setting pace this season. Unfortunately, the benchmark they are pursuing is that of the worst-shooting team in NBA history. Through four games this season, all losses, the entire Lakers roster has equaled Todd Day’s 1993-94 season from 3-point range for the 20-win Milwaukee Bucks: 33 of 148 (22.3%). This is not …

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns made quite a stir earlier this week when he criticized the diet of his young teammate, Anthony Edwards. “I know you all think it’s funny up here when he talks about Popeye’s and all that s—,” Towns said. “That doesn’t make me happy to hear. We’re high-level athletes.” It turns out that Towns isn’t …

The Toronto Raptors started fast and never looked back on Wednesday, and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers will look for an answer to that in the rematch on Friday night. Led by 15 points from Pascal Siakam, the Raptors had a 35-27 advantage after the first quarter on Wednesday in their 119-109 victory over the 76ers. “When you look at the …

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson made headlines following his ejection in his last start against Phoenix on Tuesday. Nothing was going right for the typically mild-mannered swingman, who was also just 1-for-8 from the floor before being tossed. He’ll be looking to turn the page with a big night on Thursday against the Miami Heat, but can you bank …

CBS Sports writer Matt Norlander, like some of us, isn’t exactly sure what to expect from the 2022-23 Colorado men’s basketball team. The Buffs are dealing with less roster turnover than they did prior to last year, but they’re also now relying on a few younger players to embrace leadership roles. In Norlander’s top 101 college basketball rankings heading into …

LaVine questionable vs. Spurs with knee management originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Zach LaVine is questionable for the Chicago Bulls’ Friday night game at the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced via its injury report Thursday afternoon. The reason for LaVine’s absence is continued management of his left knee, on which he underwent arthroscopic surgery in the offseason after …

Grant Williams explains his side of incident that led to suspension originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Grant Williams is remorseful about his one-game suspension. To a certain extent. The Boston Celtics forward won’t play in Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after the NBA suspended him for “recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official” …

Charlotte Hornets rookie Mark Williams has signed a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Jordan Brand, according to Nick DePaula of ESPN. Williams is the second player from the rookie class to sign with the company, joining top pick Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic. They join a star-studded roster signed to Jordan Brand, including Dallas’ Luka Doncic, Boston’s …

UNC basketball forward Pete Nance received some preseason honors on Thursday, being named as a candidate for the Karl Malone Award. The award is given to the top power forward in the country at the end of the year and begins with 20 candidates. Nance is one of five ACC players on the list — Kyle Filipowski (Duke), Jayden Gardner …

USATSI Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested and booked on multiple charges in Fairfax County, Va., earlier this month. According to TMZ Sports, the police received a call around 5:53 p.m. on Oct. 15 after witnesses said they saw West trying to get inside a vehicle that didn’t belong to him. Officers tried to detain him for trespassing, but …

Delonte West played for five NBA teams in his career. Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested last week when authorities were called to a Virginia parking lot, according to jail records obtained by USA TODAY Sports. Police were dispatched to a parking lot in Fairfax County Virginia on Oct. 15, and found West trespassing in a vehicle. After trying to …

The Denver Broncos have been the disappointment of the 2022 NFL season thus far. They are currently on a four-game losing streak, reside in last place in the AFC West at 2-5, new quarterback Russell Wilson has not impressed and first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett may be on the hot seat. At least, that’s what former Denver Nuggets head coach …

For first time, Warriors are NBA’s most valuable franchise at $7B originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea For the first time since Forbes began valuing NBA franchises, the Warriors are ranked at the top of the list. Golden State, owned by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, was estimated to be worth an even $7 billion by Forbes, ahead of the …

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Saturday will provide Alabama students a first look at this year’s Alabama basketball team as the Crimson Tide will host Southern Illinois for a student-only charity exhibition at 2 p.m. CT inside of Foster Auditorium. However, fans will need to wait a bit longer to catch Alabama at full strength. Nate Oats gaven an injury report Thursday, …

Getty Images Quietly, Dennis Smith Jr. might be writing a redemption story this season. The 24-year-old guard, picked No. 9 in the 2017 draft, is starting for the Charlotte Hornets in the absence of LaMelo Ball, and on Wednesday he had 14 points and 11 assists in a 134-131 overtime loss against the New York Knicks.  Before the game, though, …

College basketball season is just around the corner. With the 2022-2023 slate set to begin on Nov. 7, the preseason USA TODAY Sports’ Coaches Poll Top 25 was announced on Thursday. Texas checks in at No. 12 in the rankings as they return one of the most experienced rosters in college basketball. Senior guard Marcus Carr and forward Timmy Allen …

Jalen Duren may only play around 21 minutes a night, but the 13th pick makes the most of that time on the court and is quickly emerging as a productive player for the Detroit Pistons. That level of production was once again on display on Wednesday, as Duren recorded seven points, nine rebounds and one blocked shot in a 118-113 …

The college football season is halfway over, and even though the transfer portal has done more good than bad for K-State football, it seemed like a good time to see what former Wildcats are up to in 2022. New School: South Florida (1-6, 0-3 – last in AAC) Aamaris Brown entered the transfer portal last October and ultimately chose USF …