Nesmith revenge series? How ex-Celtic could make an impact in ECF originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The date is Oct. 28, 2023, and Aaron Nesmith has just dropped a career-high 26 points to power the Indiana Pacers to an early-season win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. But Nesmith doesn’t have the Pacers or Cavs on his mind. He’s thinking back …
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What Warriors can learn from Mavs’ roster construction after ’22 WCF
What Warriors can learn from Mavs’ roster construction after ’22 WCF originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Anthony Edwards danced down the court and waved goodbye to Denver Nuggets fans Sunday night, Tim Connelly’s grand plan was complete. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ ultimate goal still requires eight more wins, but to ever have a chance at lifting the Larry …
Read More »Knicks 2023-24 season report card: Grading how NY performed during thrilling year
With this magical 2023-24 Knicks season coming to an end, it’s time to look back and take stock on how each individual team member performed this year. This won’t include Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Quentin Grimes, who were traded midseason. Here are the grades… Isaiah Hartenstein: A+ Hartenstein was making a solid impact in his usual role off the …
Read More »East finals: Pacers vs. Celtics preview | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn to break down the Eastern Conference finals matchup. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript How do you see this …
Read More »Why the T’Wolves knocking out the Nuggets is the best outcome for the NBA
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz breaks down why he thinks the Timberwolves knocking out the Nuggets gives them an opportunity to take over the league. View more Video Transcript The Minnesota Timberwolves, eliminating the Denver Nuggets was a gift from the basketball gods to the NBA and the league should be forever grateful. Look, the Nuggets just didn’t connect in a …
Read More »T-Wolves break historic Warriors record in Game 7 win vs. Nuggets
T-Wolves break historic Warriors record in Game 7 win vs. Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area An long-standing NBA record held by the Warriors for nearly 50 years has been broken. The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit in their 98-90 Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, breaking the previous Game 7 record of …
Read More »Coach Thibs to blame for Knicks falling apart? + First look at conference finals | Good Word with Goodwill
Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie This embedded content is not available in your region. Vincent Goodwill connects with Boston Globe’s national NBA writer Gary Washburn to recap the wild weekend of playoff basketball and look ahead to the conference finals. 0:00 – Introduction 0:40 – Vinny goes viral in KAT+ Ant postgame presser, Timberwolves dethrone champs 15:36 – Dallas advances …
Read More »Will the Thunder continue to contend in the West? | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn look at the young Thunder roster and whether it has the talent to run deep in the playoffs in years to come. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever …
Read More »Former NBA referee calls Chris Paul ‘one of the biggest a**holes I ever dealt with’
2024 SoFi Play-In Tournament – Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings One thing that occurs every year with the NBA playoffs is a rise in fan complaints about officiating (this year those voices echo growing complaints from players and coaches). That ire often gets focused on a couple of specific referees, with Scott Foster at the top of the list. …
Read More »Celtics vs. Pacers odds, prediction: 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals picks, Game 1 bets by proven model
The Boston Celtics will attempt to continue their dominant run through the 2024 NBA playoffs on Tuesday when they host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from TD Garden. The top-seeded Celtics are coming off five full days of rest following their dominant 4-1 series win over …
Read More »NBA parity is reaching levels not seen in more than four decades
NBA parity is reaching levels not seen in more than four decades originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There will be a new champion in the NBA in 2024. The Denver Nuggets gave a strong defense of their 2023 title, but it fell a little short Sunday night when they lost at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 …
Read More »Wembanyama, Holmgren headline NBA All-Rookie teams
Oklahoma City Thunder v San Antonio Spurs Unsurprisingly, two big men who could be rivals for a decade headline the 2024 All-Rookie Teams. San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama and Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren were the top two vote-getters for Rookie of the Year so it’s no surprise they are at the top of the NBA’s All-Rookie Teams — they were the …
Read More »What will Celtics do at center vs. Pacers in Porzingis’ absence?
What will Celtics do at center vs. Pacers in Porzingis’ absence? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics won’t have center Kristaps Porzingis to begin their Eastern Conference Finals series versus the Indiana Pacers. The team officially ruled out Porzingis for Game 1 on Tuesday night at TD Garden. The veteran center suffered a right calf injury against …
Read More »How bitter college experience ignited Podziemski’s NBA rise
How bitter college experience ignited Podziemski’s NBA rise originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – When the Warriors selected Brandin Podziemski in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft last June, the general reaction was skepticism, perhaps because many pre-draft projections tagged him as a second-round pick. Or maybe because Podziemski played 69 minutes as a …
Read More »Nash congratulates Podz for ‘well-deserved’ NBA All-Rookie honors
Nash congratulates Podz for ‘well-deserved’ NBA All-Rookie honors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On Monday, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski found out he earned 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in one of the coolest ways possible. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, who also was a two-time West Coast Conference Player of the Year at Podziemski’s alma mater, Santa …
Read More »NBA conference finals bold predictions: Anthony Edwards and KAT keep it going, Jayson Tatum heats up, more
The 2024 NBA conference finalists are set. We kick off Tuesday night with the East, where the top-seeded Boston Celtics will play host to the No. 6 Indiana Pacers. On Wednesday, the West gets started with the No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves hosting the No. 5 Dallas Mavericks. Parity abounds in the today’s league, where we will have a new champion …
Read More »Podziemski ‘upset’ about Jackson-Davis’ NBA All-Rookie snub
Podziemski ‘upset’ about Jackson-Davis’ NBA All-Rookie snub originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski on Monday became the first Warrior to earn NBA All-Rookie First Team honors since Eric Paschall in 2020. Their previous three rookies to do so before Paschall were Harrison Barnes in 2013, Klay Thompson in 2012 and Steph Curry in 2010. The Warriors also …
Read More »NBA All-Rookie Teams: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline, Warriors guard makes First Team
USATSI The 2024 NBA Draft class should be a memorable one down the line, as it was filled with a variety of players from a generational talent to quality role players. So it’s no surprise that the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie teams are filled with talented players who will surely have lengthy NBA careers. Rookie of the Year winner Victor Wembanyama …
Read More »West finals: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves preview | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn to break down the Western Conference finals showdown. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Western conference finals preview. I’m …
Read More »NBA predictions: Conference finals expert picks for Celtics vs. Pacers and Timberwolves vs. Mavericks
After two Game 7s on Sunday — including one instant classic — to conclude the second round, the conference finals are set in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In the East, it’s the No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics vs. the sixth-seeded Pacers, who have crashed the party on something of a 2021 Hawks run. In the West, it’s the No. 3 Timberwolves, …
Read More »Warriors’ Podziemski earns 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team honors
Warriors’ Podziemski earns 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team honors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After bursting onto the scene as a rookie during the 2023-24 NBA season, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has been rewarded for his standout efforts. The 21-year-old has been selected to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team, the league announced Monday. Podziemski is joined by …
Read More »Knicks knocked from playoffs, is Coach Thibodeau to blame? | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn debate how much blame should Tom Thibodeau shoulder after the Knicks’ Game 7 loss to the Pacers in the NBA Playoffs. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you …
Read More »Lakers coaching rumors: LeBron James not involved in search as team eyes JJ Redick, others
Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers are being patient in their search for a new head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham following a first-round playoff exit to the Denver Nuggets. There’s been a slew of candidates reported as possible replacements, from bigger names like JJ Redick and Sam Cassell, to lesser-known assistant coaches like Micah Nori and David …
Read More »NBA odds: With Nuggets out, Celtics’ path to title is even clearer
BetMGM doesn’t have to worry about the Denver Nuggets anymore. There were more bets and more money bet on the Nuggets to win the NBA Finals than any other team at BetMGM. The Nuggets were the biggest liability BetMGM had in that market, but that ended Sunday night when the Minnesota Timberwolves stormed back and won Game 7 to move …
Read More »Draymond tips hat to T-Wolves after they prove him wrong vs. Nuggets
Draymond tips hat to T-Wolves after they prove him wrong vs. Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Minnesota Timberwolves fans won’t let Draymond Green forget this one any time soon, but the Warriors star is giving Anthony Edwards and Co. their flowers. Following Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, Green made …
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