The Portland Trail Blazers narrowly avoided squandering a significant 21-point advantage but ultimately secured a 115-99 win against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Moda Center. Deni Avdija delivered an exceptional performance on Wednesday, leading the team under coach Chauncey Billups. The 24-year-old Israeli forward notched a double-double with 31 points and 16 rebounds, in addition to contributing eight assists and …
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Headline: Fantasy Basketball Showdown: Key Players and Rising Stars Dominate Week 22 Salary Cap Landscape
The playoff race in the Western Conference is heating up, with a variety of new players emerging as key performers throughout the league. This adds a layer of excitement for NBA Fantasy Salary Game participants eager to gain an edge over their rivals as the season heads into its final phase. Here’s what you need to know as we reach …
Read More »Headline: Tony Parker Advocates for NBA-EuroLeague Unity: We Must Either Collaborate or See the NBA Go Solo
Tony Parker, the president of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, provided an update on the ongoing discussions between NBA representatives and Euroleague Basketball officials. At 42 years old, Parker has been an outspoken advocate for the NBA potentially expanding into Europe, expressing his desire for ASVEL to be included in these initiatives. Along with reaffirming his commitment, he shared further insights. “The …
Read More »Historic Efficiency: Sandro Mamukelashvilis 34 Points in Just 19 Minutes Delivers Spurs Victory Over Knicks
•Subscribe to NBA League Pass NOW > SAN ANTONIO (AP)— Sandro Mamukelashvili delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a career-high 34 points on an impressive 13-for-14 shooting in just 19 minutes, making history as the first NBA player to reach 34 points in under 20 minutes. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night. Mamukelashvili was …
Read More »Record-Breaking Sale: Boston Celtics Change Hands for an Unprecedented $6.1 Billion
The Boston Celtics have been acquired by William Chisholm, the managing partner of Symphony Technology Group, for a staggering 6.1 billion dollars. This deal was officially announced on Thursday. The 6.1 billion dollar valuation sets a new record for the highest amount paid to acquire a sports franchise in North America. The previous record was held by the Washington Commanders, …
Read More »Headline: Golden State Warriors: Rising Up the Ranks as Playoff Contenders with Butlers Impact
•Subscribe to NBA League Pass NOW > From time to time, the writers at NBA.com will delve into significant narratives or popular discussions occurring within the league. Are the Warriors, who found themselves in 10th place in the Western Conference at the beginning of February, now a serious contender in the West? Climbing from 10th to 6th certainly screams “serious …
Read More »Headline: NBA Eyes European Expansion: 11 Cities in the Running for Historic Franchise Leap
The evolving narrative surrounding the NBA’s potential expansion into Europe, commonly referred to as NBA Europe, has identified 11 European cities as prospective locations. According to Serbian source Meridian Sports, the NBA has pinpointed Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, Berlin, Paris, London, Manchester, Milan, Rome, Istanbul, and Athens as prime candidates for its initiatives in the European market. This selection emerges from …
Read More »Thursday Night Showdown: Raptors Face Off Against the Resilient Warriors on League Pass
The Toronto Raptors (24-45) conclude a four-game road series with a visit to Golden State to face the rising Warriors (40-29) on Thursday evening (10 PM ET, League Pass). This game marks the end of the Warriors’ seven-game home stretch before embarking on a six-game road adventure. Here are five key aspects to keep an eye on for tonight’s matchup:
Read More »Urgent Team Talks: Giannis and Lillard Convene with Coach Rivers Amidst Bucks Season Struggles
The Milwaukee Bucks are not meeting expectations in the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season. Anticipating a performance significantly better than their current 38-30 record, head coach Doc Rivers convened a meeting with key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, according to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes on Wednesday. Their challenges were evident in a disappointing defeat against the Golden State Warriors …
Read More »Headline: Emerging Stars: Risacher and Sarr Rise in Kia Rookie Ladder as NBA Debut Season Progresses
• Subscribe to NBA League Pass NOW > It’s been a while, as they say, since Atlanta’s Zaccharie Risacher and Washington’s Alex Sarr made a significant impact together in their inaugural NBA seasons during 2024-25. These two European prospects were selected first and second in the 2024 Draft last June, but they faced expected challenges as rookies. Risacher sometimes ceded …
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