[ad_1] De’Aaron Fox has a different source of motivation these days The Kings’ point guard talks being a father and more on Pass the … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52lPkOuVGgg Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Before and during the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has run his mouth a lot. Prior to Game 1, he said he was looking forward to taking on L.A. and LeBron James so he could knock James out right away. Then during Memphis’ Game 2 win, he talked some trash …

[ad_1] Getty Images LeBron James was challenged quite a bit in the press by the Memphis Grizzlies. Dillon Brooks said before the postseason that he hoped to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round and knock James out “right away.” After the Grizzlies won Game 2, Brooks called James old and explained that he doesn’t “respect anyone until …

[ad_1] Led by De’Aaron Fox’s 26 points and playoff career-high 11 assists, the No. 3 seed Sacramento Kings defeat the No. 6 seed … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNEw0ibDEp8 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] The Memphis Grizzlies’ noise to success ratio is not even. It’s lopsided, not in a good way. At least in the 2023 NBA playoffs. A lot of chatter emits from the second-seeded Grizzlies when times are good (not so much when times are bad), and they don’t have anything to show for it this season except a first-round loss …

[ad_1] D’Angelo Russell becomes the 4th player in Lakers franchise history to record 30+ points and 5+ 3pt. FG in a Playoff game, … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA3DJ3ZyN6Y Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] DENVER — Kevin Durant signed that first Nike deal so long ago, he didn’t even have facial hair, but thought at the time he could be become a longtime staple with the shoe company. ‘I did to be honest, I did think that,” Durant said. “If I stayed focused and stayed locked in to what I know I could …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers trounced the Memphis Grizzlies 125-85 Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, clinching the first-round NBA playoff series 4-2. D’Angelo Russell led the Lakers with a game-high 31 points. LeBron James added 22 points and Anthony Davis chipped in 16 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots. Grizzlies star Ja Morant had 10 points and …

[ad_1] The Lakers bulldozed the Grizzlies. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) The Los Angeles Lakers have LeBron James. They have Anthony Davis. And, crucially, they have a real supporting cast. After spending much of the regular season in a dysfunctional state, the Lakers were a complete team on Friday as they finished off the Memphis Grizzlies in their first-round series with …

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Sacramento Kings challenged themselves to play with the very identity that got them this far in the first place: Push the ball in transition, make all the hustle plays, defend with fury. When Stephen Curry came through on a big 3-pointer or driving layup, the Kings delivered to maintain momentum. Time and again they …

[ad_1] All this time, draft experts have been comparing quarterback Bryce Young to point guard Steph Curry. But maybe the comparison should go the other way around. During his introductory press conference on Friday, the 2023 NFL draft’s No. 1 overall pick was asked if he’d like to chat it up soon with the NBA superstar and Carolina Panthers superfan. …

[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer’s brother died in a car accident during their first-round playoff series loss to the Miami Heat, he confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Budenholzer, 53, is one of seven children, and the youngest of four brothers. It’s unclear which of his three brothers died, or what specifically happened in the car accident. Budenholzer’s brother …

[ad_1] After the Celtics’ Game 6 clincher over the Hawks on Thursday, three of the four matchups in the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs are set. Bad news in the East: Joel Embiid may not be ready to play in the No. 3 76ers’ series opener vs. the No. 2 Celtics due to a sprained knee, and Julius …

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[ad_1] What we learned in Warriors’ lifeless Game 6 loss to Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — To Game 7 we go, and the Warriors have nobody to blame but themselves. The Kings were the better team Friday night at Chase Center and appeared to want it more as the Warriors fell 118-99 in Game 6 …

[ad_1] The Kings stopped the bleeding. Now can the Warriors win on the road? (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) There will be a Game 7 between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. After losing three straight games in arguably the most compelling series of the first round, the Kings bounced back with a 118-99 win over the Warriors at the …

[ad_1] This could be the defacto Western Conference Finals: The No. 1 seed vs. the conference betting favorite — +125 to make the Finals — and the team picked by many pundits to come out of the West. Kevin Durant vs. Nikola Jokić. Here are three things to watch that will decide this showdown between the Phoenix Suns and Denver …

[ad_1] Auburn forward Johni Broome shoots the ball over Washington forward Jackson Grant during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Seattle. Auburn won 84-61. | Stephen Brashear, AP After losing six players to the transfer portal this offseason, including key starters in Steven Ashworth, Max Shulga and Sean Bairstow, Utah State and new head coach Danny …

[ad_1] The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Luke Kennard for Game 6 on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s out due to a left shoulder soreness. Kennard didn’t shoot during the media viewing portion of Friday morning’s shootaround. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said the team wanted to be smart, but he also revealed that Kennard was still dealing …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a virtual must-win Game 6 on Friday evening against the Memphis Grizzlies, as they can advance to the next round with a victory. They do not want to go back to Tennessee for a Game 7, where they would have to deal with the fact that the Grizzlies had the NBA’s best home …

[ad_1] The second-seeded Boston Celtics finally managed to defeat the Atlanta Hawks four games to two in their first-round meeting of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs, securing the right to face the third-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in the East Semifinals as a result. There, they will likely face an MVP candidate recuperating from a sprained knee in Joel Embiid in …

[ad_1] During the Boston Celtics‘ 128-120 series-clinching win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, there was one massive bright spot late in the game that swung momentum toward Boston: Grant Williams. Once a staple piece of the Celtics’ rotation, Williams had for some reason fallen out of favor and not gotten as much run as last season, especially in …

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[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — If the Memphis Grizzlies’ season is to continue, they’ll have to do some things they haven’t done all season. The Grizzlies are 0-16 this season on the road as underdogs. The Los Angeles Lakers are -4.5-point favorites for the Game 6 battle inside Crypto.com Arena (9:30 p.m., ESPN, Bally Sports Southeast). The Lakers lead the best-of-seven …

[ad_1] Draymond believes Steph, not LeBron, Jordan is NBA’s GOAT originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Draymond Green has a new pick in the greatest of all time conversation. In an interview with ESPN’s Nick Friedell after the Warriors’ 123-116 Game 5 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center, the Warriors star explained how Curry …