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There are about 40 million reasons Doc Rivers isn’t going to take the fall for the Bucks’ 3-8 start to the NBA season. Not that he’s blameless for Milwaukee stumbling out of the gate with the league’s 21st-ranked defense and 17th-ranked offense, but it’s not going to cost him his job. The Bucks are dealing with the aftermath of a …

San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich, the oldest coach in the NBA, suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2 and is recovering from that, although there is no timeline on his return. The Spurs announced the diagnosis on Wednesday. The Spurs organization had closed ranks around Popovich since he went out on Nov. 2 with what …

Embiid and George both out for second leg of back-to-back vs. unbeaten Cavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers will have no All-Stars available for the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center vs. the Cavs. Joel Embiid and Paul George have both been ruled out with a “left knee injury management” designation. Tyrese …

The San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday that head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke at the start of November, leading to his recent indefinite medical absence from the team. In the statement released by the team, the Spurs said the stroke occurred on Nov. 2 at their home arena, the Frost Bank Center. Now 11 days after the stroke, …

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid reacts during an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) The Philadelphia 76ers are following through on their plan. Joel Embiid and Paul George are both listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to “left knee injury management.” Their status confirms a plan by president …

DALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 14: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on as the Spurs take on the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on February 14, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. The San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday that head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke at the start of November, leading …

Klay doesn’t regret Steph shimmy after Warriors star’s signature flurry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson had the most difficult defensive assignment in the Dallas Mavericks’ 120-117 loss to the Warriors on Tuesday at Chase Center: former teammate and fellow Splash Brother, Steph Curry. Because, of course, the two would be matched up against each other for …

Sportsbooks never give odds that accurately reflect real world probabilities. A recent line offered by FanDuel, however, took the discrepancy to a new level. A post on X from the FanDuel Sportsbook account on Tuesday afternoon promoted odds of +100000 for betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers to go 82-0 in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. The Cavs are the league’s …

Wiggins’ fourth-quarter Luka defense helped seal Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Luka Dončić was well on his way to another big game and stealing the spotlight during Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area before Andrew Wiggins stepped up and squashed just about everything that Dončić tried in the fourth quarter. Dončić, who …

Eddie House identifies ‘tiny red flag’ for Celtics early in season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When you’re the reigning NBA champion, you hold yourself to a higher standard. So, while the Boston Celtics own the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 9-3, there’s still room for improvement. That much was evident Tuesday night, when the Atlanta Hawks …

SAN FRANCISCO — This was going to be no ordinary night, because Klay Thompson was no ordinary player, not with these Golden State Warriors. He pounded his hand over his heart more than a few times, probably to calm himself following a tribute video and standing ovation that chronicled his run with the franchise — the championships, the moments, the …

SAN FRANCISCO — This was going to be no ordinary night, because Klay Thompson was no ordinary player, not with these Golden State Warriors. He pounded his hand over his heart more than a few times, probably to calm himself following a tribute video and standing ovation that chronicled his run with the franchise — the championships, the moments, the …

Few players have been more frustrating to have rostered in fantasy leagues than Robert Williams (12% rostered, Yahoo), as he’s been unable to stay on the court. He returned from a strained hamstring last week, and there were questions regarding how (or if) Blazers coach Chauncey Billups would play all three of his big men. But things sorted themselves out …

Dallas Mavericks v Golden State Warriors – Emirates NBA Cup Klay Thompson came home to the Bay Area, but it is still Stephen Curry’s house. The outpouring of love for Klay Thompson was there from the moment he literally walked in the doors of the Chase Center Tuesday night — his path from the team bus to the locker room …

Klay grateful for unforgettable return vs. Steph, Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – How many times have we seen this movie before? One made shot ignites the flame. The next make sees flames turn to fire, ready to grow. Blink, and flames are fully developed, decaying all opposition in the fire’s way. Klay Thompson’s right …

Why Draymond purposely kept emotions in check for Klay’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – On a night when emotions ran high on the Chase Center court and in the crowd, the Warriors’ most passionate player did a great job keeping his own feelings in check. Draymond Green put together a typical scoreline that has …

Steph’s epic flurry sends 49ers players Deebo, Pearsall into frenzy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel and Ricky Pearsall had a courtside view of Steph Curry’s late heroics in the Warriors’ 120-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. And like the rest of Chase Center — and the NBA world watching — the San Francisco …

Steph the victor in battle of separated ‘Splash Brothers’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – No figurative fratricide can be sweeter than it was Tuesday night at Chase Center, where at the end both brothers stand hugging each other. Stephen Curry had rescued the reeling Warriors, surviving the attempted vengeance of longtime backcourt partner Klay Thompson. …

What we learned as late rally fuels Warriors’ win in Klay’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – Cheers turned to drama with every breath taken Tuesday night at Chase Center. The score felt secondary in Klay Thompson’s return against the Warriors. The emotions of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and all of Dub Nation …

Joel Embiid returned to an NBA basketball court Tuesday for the first time this season. But he didn’t return in game shape. Embiid struggled from the field and was sluggish in his first game of the season as the New York Knicks secured a 111-99 win over Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers in NBA Cup play. After missing the first nine games …

NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics Trae Young was out with right Achilles tendinitis. Bogdan Bogdanovic was out with right hamstring tendinopathy. But the Atlanta Hawks had Onyeka Okongwu, and the big man was there when they needed him most, tipping in a game-winner. Boston had a couple of chances to get the win back, but had a turnover on …

The Knicks had six players in double-figures and were led by a dominant performance from Karl-Anthony Towns to earn a 111-99 win over the 76ers to open group play of the NBA Cup on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. New York improved to 5-5 on the season and sentenced Philly to a 2-8 start to the year. Here are some takeaways… …

Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. was taken off the court in a wheelchair on Tuesday night after he went down multiple head injuries in their win over the Miami Heat. Hardaway, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, is now receiving stitches after taking blows to both his face and hitting the back of his head. An initial CAT scan …

Warriors fans celebrated Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area on Tuesday night with plenty of tributes at the Chase Center. (AP/Jeff Chiu) Klay Thompson returned to the Bay Area on Tuesday night for the first time since leaving the Golden State Warriors. Thompson and the Mavericks arrived at the Chase Center in San Francisco for their opening game in …

Erik Spoelstra would like to replay those final two seconds of overtime, please. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Erik Spoelstra is one of the most respected, and highest-paid, coaches in the NBA, with a reputation for disciplined play and getting the most out of his players for more than a decade. Even he will make some bad mistakes. He just …