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Why Hield believes ‘fun’ Warriors fit has been successful so far originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ partnership with sharpshooter Buddy Hield has worked out great during the 2024-25 NBA season. Judging by Golden State’s record and roster, the nine-year veteran couldn’t fit in better “Fit and situation,” Hield said about his Warriors success Tuesday on “The …

Warriors coach Kerr loudly booed by Celtics fans at TD Garden originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr knew it was coming, and Boston Celtics fans lets the Warriors coach hear it before Wednesday’s game at TD Garden. After benching Celtics star Jayson Tatum in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kerr was met with a resounding chorus of boos …

Warriors downplaying ‘rowdy’ Celtics fans before emotional matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOSTON – Sarcasm is one of Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s greatest strengths, and he certainly took a sarcastic approach to being asked about what kind of reception he expects Boston Celtics fans to greet him with Wednesday night at TD Garden. Open arms? A bouquet …

The small sample size theater of the opening weeks of the NBA season leads to wild swings and some jumbled NBA Power Rankings, like this one. The top is pretty straightforward (especially the top two), but I am willing to bet Dallas will be back in contender status soon, that Philadelphia will not be in the bottom 10 once healthy, …

Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in Cleveland. Antetokounmpo missed Monday’s 116-114 loss to the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse due to a right adductor strain. Antetokounmpo had been considered questionable leading up to the contest after he initially went down with the injury in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers in Milwaukee, and he participated in …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill On this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Isis “Ice” Young to discuss everything that’s going on in the early part of the 2024-25 NBA season. Vinnie and Ice start with the NBA suspending …

DeRozan reveals Kings teammate whose personality surprised him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DeMar DeRozan still is adjusting to his new Kings teammates during his first season in Sacramento. A six-time NBA All-Star and 16-year veteran of the game, DeRozan has seen it all, but he recently revealed which of his teammates has surprised him most with their …

The Tatum-Kerr drama explained ahead of Celtics-Warriors showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Whenever the Golden State Warriors come to TD Garden, the loudest boos are usually reserved for instigator Draymond Green. But there will be a new Public Enemy No. 1 in Boston on Wednesday, and he won’t be wearing a uniform. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr got …

Injuries have been a common theme in the early portion of the NBA season. They have left many fantasy basketball managers scrambling to re-enforce their rosters. One way to do that is via a trade. Let’s discuss some fantasy buy-low options, sell-high targets or players to hold based on their starts. Players to trade for Fred VanVleet, Houston Rockets Fred …

Will marquee Warriors-Celtics matchup be decided at 3-point line? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOSTON – A test of depth will take place Wednesday night at TD Garden when the Warriors and Boston Celtics face off for what should be a battle between two of the NBA’s best teams thus far. Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s 12-man rotation has …

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Daniels, and he was a favorite among fantasy analysts all summer. I don’t claim to be his biggest supporter, but I will do my best to get you on the hype train. The start to his third season has been a lot of fun, and he has been one of the …

Nick Richards, the starting center for the Charlotte Hornets who has been averaging a double-double this season, is now out indefinitely due to a rib fracture, the team announced. OFFICIAL: MRI results on center Nick Richards revealed a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle. He suffered the injury in an on-court collision vs. Boston on Nov. 1. — …

What is Tatum’s best revenge against Steve Kerr, Warriors? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The much-ballyhooed Jayson Tatum revenge opportunity is finally here. We don’t need to tell you the backstory, right? Tatum was having a pretty rad summer. The NBA title. The gold medal. The richest contract extension in NBA history. The 2K cover. About the only thing …

We’re only two weeks into this young NBA season. Coaches are still in an evaluation phase figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Here are four lineups and rotations that need some changing: The Bucks need a shake-up Bobby Portis has long been one of the NBA’s most maddening defenders. He often drifts out of position, misses box-out assignments, and …

Why DeRozan chose Kings, Sacramento during 2024 NBA offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Morgan Ragan’s full interview with DeMar DeRozan on “Kings Central” at 6 p.m. PT Wednesday on NBC Sports California before “Kings Pregame Live.” The Kings landed one of the NBA’s most prized free agents during the 2024 offseason, but how exactly was …

How will C’s fans greet Steve Kerr? Warriors coach gives snarky reply originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Steve Kerr is leaning in. Kerr’s Golden State Warriors visit TD Garden on Wednesday for the first time since Kerr drew the ire of Boston Celtics fans over the summer by benching Jayson Tatum twice at the 2024 Paris Olympics as Team …

Hield explains why Steph’s 3-balls feel like ‘nine-point plays’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Buddy Hield is enjoying his new status as Warriors teammates with Steph Curry. Even as a 3-point connoisseur himself, Hield remains in awe of the things Curry can do on the court — including the four-time NBA champion’s ability to keep the crowd in …

Embiid looks on track to play his first game of season vs. Knicks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Nov. 12 appears to be a date worth circling in Sixers world. Instead of continuing to list Joel Embiid as out because of “left knee injury management,” the Sixers cited the All-Star center’s three-game suspension in their injury report for Wednesday …

Kerr jokes how Celtics fans, disgruntled over Tatum, will greet him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr knows exactly how Boston Celtics fans will greet him Wednesday night at TD Garden. Or, does he? The Warriors coach offered a perfect tongue-in-cheek response Tuesday when asked how warm of a reception he expects from Celtics fans, who directed …

Joel Embiid’s delayed start to the NBA season will now be pushed back for at least three more games, putting the 76ers in an even deeper hole. The NBA has suspended Embiid for three games without pay following his confrontation with — and shoving of — Marcus Hayes, a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid’s suspension will start with the …

There’s a lot of news around the San Antonio Spurs, and none of it is particularly positive. Gregg Popovich remains out and away from the team indefinitely due to an undisclosed health issue. However, something long-time San Antonio News Express columnist Mike Finger Tweeted put a different light on the situation. Something we’ve tried to convey in our coverage of …

Joel Embiid is yet to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this season [Getty Images] Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games for pushing a journalist. The 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player shoved a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist after the reporter wrote a critical article that referred to his son and late brother, as well as criticising his …

Aaron Gordon took the court Monday night against Toronto despite being listed on the injury report as having right calf inflammation and a right knee contusion. That lasted all of 4:16 before Gordon left the game not to return. Now comes news the power forward will be out “multiple weeks” with a strained right calf, a story broken by Shams …

Brown remains out for Warriors-Celtics game with hip injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors face a tough opponent in the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, but the defending champions will be without one of their best players for the 2022 NBA Finals rematch at TD Garden. Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown will miss his third consecutive game …

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will be out indefinitely after he broke his left thumb, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. Sochan sustained a fracture in the proximal phalanx of his left thumb in their 113-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night in Southern California. It’s unclear how long Sochan will be sidelined, but he is …