The debate as to who is the NBA’s greatest shooter ever is done and dusted, with Stephen Curry earning the distinction already even with some of his prime still left to go. The all-time leader in three-pointers made, Curry changed the game with his shooting prowess and ability to hit jumpers from 35 feet out, off the dribble, with defenders in …

Coming off its best win of the season, Boston College hopes to end 2022 on a high note Saturday when it visits Syracuse in an Atlantic Coast Conference affair. The Eagles (7-6, 1-1 ACC) have matched their season high with two straight wins, most recently a 70-65 overtime upset against No. 21 Virginia Tech on Dec. 21. They have had …

Forsberg: The Robert Williams Effect is lifting Celtics to new heights originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics built the best record in basketball behind a historically-paced offense while Robert Williams III was rehabbing from offseason knee surgery, and yet they’ve become even more enjoyable to watch since his return. Call it the Time Lord Effect. Williams III …

Who’s Playing Lehigh @ Army West Point Current Records: Lehigh 5-6; Army West Point 6-7 What to Know The Army West Point Black Knights will be returning home after a three-game road trip. The Black Knights and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks will face off in a Patriot battle at 6 p.m. ET Friday at Christl Arena. Army lost both of …

After coming within two games of winning the championship in 2021-22, the Boston Celtics came into 2022-23 with a ton of expectations but some uncertainty after the whole Ime Udoka debacle. Either way, they are loaded with talent – and of the elite variety. Below, check out our player scouting reports for the 2022-23 Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum tatum Bob DeChiara-USA …

Who’s Playing Bucknell @ Holy Cross Current Records: Bucknell 7-6; Holy Cross 3-10 What to Know After three games on the road, the Holy Cross Crusaders are heading back home. The Crusaders and the Bucknell Bison will face off in a Patriot battle at 2 p.m. ET Friday at Hart Recreation Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with …

Getty Images Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan is strongly considering resigning amid a disappointing 17-18 start, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. For now, McMillan’s job appears to be safe for the remainder of the season if he decides against resigning. McMillan got the job initially when the team fired former head coach Lloyd Pierce in the middle of the …

Who’s Playing Siena @ Quinnipiac Current Records: Siena 7-5; Quinnipiac 9-4 What to Know The Quinnipiac Bobcats will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Quinnipiac and the Siena Saints will face off in an MAAC battle at 4 p.m. ET Friday at M&T Bank Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Siena winning the first 78-71 …

Lakers forward LeBron James has been criticized by Times columnist Bill Plaschke for his passive-aggressive comments about not wanting to play for a team out of playoff contention. Readers agree he should move on. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) For once, Bill Plaschke went lite on the hyperbole and created an accurate image of who LeBron James has become. …

Who’s Playing Marist @ Fairfield Current Records: Marist 4-7; Fairfield 5-7 What to Know The Fairfield Stags’ homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Marist Red Foxes at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 30 at Leo D. Mahoney Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with Marist winning the first 60-51 on the road and the Stags taking …

Draymond reflects on GP2’s journey, ‘honored’ to present ring originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Draymond Green forever will remember Gary Payton II coming up to him after a five-point loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 17, 2021, and thanking him. Green was confused at the time, and smiles at the memory now. Payton’s 10-day contract …

Who’s Playing Navy @ Boston University Current Records: Navy 7-5; Boston University 7-6 What to Know The Boston University Terriers lost both of their matches to the Navy Midshipmen last season on scores of 65-72 and 80-85, so they’re hoping to turn the tables this season. Boston University and Navy will face off in a Patriot battle at 2 p.m. …

LeBron James is many things, but subtle isn’t one of them. “I’m a winner, and I want to win,” James said after his Los Angeles Lakers fell to 14-21 on Wednesday. “And I want to win and give myself a chance to win and still compete for championships.” Right now, that isn’t happening with the Lakers. Despite his offseason promise …

Who’s Playing Manhattan @ St. Peter’s Current Records: Manhattan 4-7; St. Peter’s 6-6 What to Know The St. Peter’s Peacocks are 10-3 against the Manhattan Jaspers since February of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success Friday. The Peacocks and Manhattan will face off in an MAAC battle at 2 p.m. ET at Yanitelli Center. St. Peter’s …

The Philadelphia 76ers recently signed a new two-way player in the form of Louis King as they continue to nail down the right roster pieces for the 2022-23 season. King was having a terrific season with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers averaging 20.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.4 steals in 18 games. In the process, to make room …

Getty Images North Carolina became the first preseason No. 1 team in the past 40 years to suffer a fifth loss prior to New Year’s Day on Friday as the No. 25 Tar Heels lost 76-74 at Pitt. UNC took a 55-46 lead with 11:55 remaining but made just 2 of its next 12 shots as Pitt came to life …

The Golden State Warriors will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Golden State was able to get back to the .500 mark this season with its 112-107 win against Utah on Wednesday. Portland got back on track with a 124-113 win against Charlotte on Monday, snapping a three-game …

Who’s Playing Colgate @ Loyola-Maryland Current Records: Colgate 6-7; Loyola-Maryland 5-8 What to Know The Colgate Raiders are 10-3 against the Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds since February of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success Friday. Colgate and Loyola-Maryland will face off in a Patriot battle at 7 p.m. ET at Reitz Arena. The Raiders won both of their …

If you ask ESPN’s Monica McNutt who she would pick between Boston Celtics super sixth man Malcolm Brogdon and Los Angeles Clippers reserve floor general John Wall, the answer is easy. “Brogdon — and I love John Wall,” replied McNutt in a recent interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on his semi-eponymous “Scoop B Radio” podcast where Robinson did ask her …

Who’s Playing American @ Lafayette Current Records: American 8-3; Lafayette 2-11 What to Know The Lafayette Leopards won both of their matches against the American Eagles last season (69-56 and 71-62) and are aiming for the same result Friday. Lafayette and American will face off in a Patriot battle at 7 p.m. ET at Kirby Sports Center. The Leopards should …

After three straight wins to start their homestand, the Golden State Warriors will have the chance to extend their winning ways at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Friday against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.  The Warriors are coming off a comeback win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night to punch their third consecutive win at Chase Center. …

Who’s Playing North Dakota State @ North Dakota Current Records: North Dakota State 3-11; North Dakota 6-8 What to Know The North Dakota Fighting Hawks lost both of their matches to the North Dakota State Bison last season on scores of 76-86 and 53-79, so they’re hoping to turn the tables this season. The Fighting Hawks and North Dakota State …

Getty Images Shaquille O’Neal is known for a few different things, most notably his legendary NBA career. In his post-NBA life, Shaq is also known for his random acts of kindness. The latest example came on Christmas Eve, when O’Neal spread some holiday cheer by paying for meals at a Houston deli and restaurant. In a post shared to Facebook …

Who’s Playing New Orleans @ Houston Christian Current Records: New Orleans 3-8; Houston Christian 3-10 What to Know The New Orleans Privateers are 7-1 against the Houston Christian Huskies since January of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success Friday. New Orleans and Houston Christian will face off in a Southland battle at 8 p.m. ET at …

Patrick Baldwin Jr. hasn’t played much with the Golden State Warriors this season but the 28th pick is staying ready for the opportunity to play, which, this week, suddenly came out of nowhere. Baldwin woke up on Wednesday and drove to Santa Cruz to practice with the Warriors’ G League affiliate. Just moments after the session wrapped up, Baldwin and …