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Giannis Antetokounmpo was the NBA’s MVP in 2019 and 2020 [Reuters] Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks led wire-to-wire to beat the visiting Indiana Pacers. The NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player claimed 37 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as the Bucks won 129-117 on Friday to improve to a 2-0 record in …

Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, and Kings forward Domantas Sabonis get their arms tangled as they reach for a rebound during the first half Friday at Intuit Dome. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) The NBA Cup encounter between the Clippers and Sacramento Kings heightened both teams’ awareness even with this being an early-season game. Both teams had lost their …

Warriors clinch NBA Cup Group C with Mavs’ win over Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors officially have punched their NBA Cup quarterfinals ticket thanks to Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets on Friday night at Ball Arena, allowing the Warriors to clinch Group C. Despite Dallas’ win, Thompson went …

Zion Williamson has missed the New Orleans Pelicans’ past seven games with a strained left hamstring. Unfortunately for the injury-riddled Pelicans, their star forward isn’t likely to return soon. Williamson, 24, has undergone multiple treatments on the hamstring but hasn’t recovered enough to a point where he’s ready to play. The Pelicans expected him to miss four to six weeks …

Joel Embiid missed the Philadelphia 76ers’ 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday to manage swelling in his left knee. That will also keep the embattled center out of Sunday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, the team announced. Embiid has only played in four games for the Sixers amid their 3-12 start this season. That was due largely …

Wiggins stepping up to help Steph as one-two Warriors punch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen Curry lost his coveted and beloved Splash Brother when Klay Thompson jumped ship and joined the Dallas Mavericks, robbing the Warriors of one of their top scorers and best defenders. Andrew Wiggins is doing his best to fill that void. Playing at …

Why Perk, Myers believe Warriors are ‘legit’ title contenders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kendrick Perkins believes the Warriors can contend for an NBA title this season. The 14-year NBA veteran-turned-ESPN pundit praised Golden State on Friday’s edition of “NBA Countdown.” “The Warriors [have] been poppin’ in the West like Kendrick Lamar’s new album,” Perkins said. “When it …

Where Celtics stand in NBA Cup after crucial win over Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ NBA Cup hopes are still alive after Friday night’s hard-fought victory over the Washington Wizards. They improved to 2-1 in the group stage with their 108-96 win, which boosted their point differential to +14. Point differential is a tiebreaker in …

When the Philadelphia 76ers assembled a roster starring Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, they probably weren’t expecting rookie Jared McCain to lead the team in points scored through 15 games. That’s what ended up happening. It’s a fact that reflects a disaster season so far for the Sixers, but that doesn’t mean McCain hasn’t been excellent. The 16th …

What we learned as Wiggins fuels Warriors’ NBA Cup win over Pelicans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE The court was the color of an eye-burning blue, the New Orleans Pelicans were without multiple top players and the Warriors had to fight until the final seconds to come away with a 112-108 win Friday night at Smoothie …

3 observations after McCain and Maxey lead Sixers to victory with electric shotmaking originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers finally have a non-overtime win under their belts. Jared McCain and Tyrese Maxey starred Friday night and the Sixers earned a 113-98 victory over the Nets at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers improved to 3-12 and the Nets dropped …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jared McCain scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night. Playing without Joel Embiid (left knee swelling) and Paul George (left knee bone bruise), Philadelphia’s young backcourt took over in the fourth quarter …

Joel Embiid ‘managing swelling’ in knee, Sixers say originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Joel Embiid will play in a mere four of the Sixers’ first 16 games. A Sixers official said Friday night during the Sixers’ game vs. the Nets that Embiid, in addition to sitting against Brooklyn, will also be out Sunday against the Clippers. Embiid is “managing …

Zion Williamson has missed the New Orleans Pelicans’ past seven games with a strained left hamstring. Unfortunately for the injury-riddled Pelicans, their star forward isn’t likely to return soon. Williamson, 24, has undergone multiple treatments on the hamstring but hasn’t recovered enough to a point where he’s ready to play. The Pelicans expected him to miss four to six weeks …

Embiid (left knee injury management) ruled out for Sixers vs. Nets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Joel Embiid did not appear on the Sixers’ Thursday night injury report. However, on Friday morning, the team downgraded him to questionable with a “left knee injury management” designation. And on Friday night, Embiid never appeared on the floor in his typical pregame …

Domas, DeRozan will be available for Kings vs. Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings will have two star players available for Friday’s game. Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan will be active for the NBA Cup tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome. DeMar DeRozan and Domas Sabonis were full participants in Kings practice …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On this episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC and Tom Haberstroh dive into the news before revealing what their award ballots would look like if the NBA season ended today. The guys use the Magic’s thrilling victory over the Lakers last night to highlight …

MIAMI — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo the NBA sent to its team officials, a copy of …

Steph reveals what surprised him about Buddy’s practice routine originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry has been surprised by Buddy Hield’s intense practice regimen. The Golden State superstar explained on the latest episode of “Dubs Talk” how remarkable Hield’s work ethic has been since joining the team over the summer. “It’s like when [Kevin Durant] came and …

Just 15 games into this season, Jordi Fernandez’s Nets have an identity. “We’re gonna pick up and guard, we’re gonna ball-pressure. We’re gonna shoot threes and we’re gonna run,” said Cam Johnson late Tuesday night after Brooklyn’s win over Charlotte. “… I think we’ve done a good job of that so far; not perfect, room for improvement. But I’m excited …

Thanksgiving week is here, and most of the league’s teams will play four games in Week 6. While a few priority pickups have crept past that 50% rostered barrier, others are worth looking at due to either injury or improved performance. While this season has been brutal for the 76ers, they must be pleased with the play of first-round pick …

What stands out, in context, is the confidence. Down two, 18.9 seconds left, under the bright lights in L.A. Anthony Davis, a 79.5% career free-throw shooter who’d canned 10 of his first 11 at the stripe through the first 47 minutes of Magic-Lakers, bricks a pair to give Orlando a chance to tie — or, perhaps, if you’re feeling yourself …

The speculation started when the Milwaukee Bucks stumbled out of the gate 2-8, while the Houston Rockets got off to a fast start in the deeper West. How long before the ultra-competitive Giannis Antetokounmpo asked out? Houston is stacked with quality young players and tradable draft picks, they make an attractive trade partner. The problem: Neither side is interested. At …

Paul George, the 76ers’ big-ticket signing this summer, is off to a disappointing start in Philadelphia. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Each week during the 2024-25 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines in an attempt to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward. [Last week: The …

Steph confident changes can make NBA All-Star Game competitive again originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2025 NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center will be an opportunity for the Warriors to show the entire basketball world the beauty of the Bay Area, as well as the continuing growth around their home court. Stars will travel in bunches to …