Report: Kings ‘close’ to contract with veteran forward Crowder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Some help appears to be on the way for the Kings. Amid an 8-10 start to the 2024-25 NBA season, Sacramento is “close” to a contract with free-agent forward Jae Crowder, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday, citing sources. Free agent forward Jae Crowder is …
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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Grizzlies feasting in West, Lakers take a tumble amid losing streak
1 Cavaliers It’s nice to follow up a hard-fought loss to the Celtics with games against the Pelicans and Raptors, and the Cavs showed just how far ahead of those teams they are right now. Early Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player candidate Ty Jerome averaged 27.5 points in 26 minutes in the two wins, knocking down …
Read More »Steph questionable with knee soreness for Warriors-Thunder game
Steph questionable with knee soreness for Warriors-Thunder game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After losing back-to-back games for the first time this season, the Warriors need all hands on deck — but they could be without their best player when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit Chase Center on Wednesday. Star point guard Steph Curry is listed as questionable …
Read More »Miami, SMU rise in CFP Rankings; UConn stumbles again; Dodgers acquire Blake Snell
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Read More »Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns
Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots over Lakers guard Austin Reaves and forward Anthony Davis on Tuesday in Phoenix. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press) The idea, JJ Redick said before the game, would be for the Lakers to get back to the plan he set in place when he became coach. That plan, to take the long view and favor the …
Read More »Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead Suns past Lakers 127-100
PHOENIX — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and had 10 assists as the Suns snapped a five-game losing streak. Beal had missed the past five …
Read More »Alperen Sengun dominates ‘too small’ Rudy Gobert as Rockets seal spot in NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Houston Rockets have sealed their spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals after a thrilling overtime victory in Minnesota on Tuesday. The Rockets led by 10 at halftime and six at the start of the fourth quarter, but it was a 16-3 run over the final minute of the fourth and first four minutes of overtime that sealed the 117-111 …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Rob Dillingham finally gets a chance and delivers
Mike Conley missed a third straight game on Tuesday night, and we finally got what we’ve been waiting for. Rob Dillingham (2% rostered in Yahoo leagues) logged 24 minutes and put up 12 points, five rebounds, seven assists and two triples off the bench. This came one game after he scored a career-high 14 points. Dillingham hasn’t been able to …
Read More »2024 NBA Cup standings for in-season tournament: Rockets clinch West Group A with win over Timberwolves
Getty Images The 2024 NBA Cup is underway, as the league continues the second year of its in-season tournament. The NBA Cup schedule continued Tuesday with five games, and the eight-team knockout stage will be set by the end of play on Dec. 3. The Warriors became the first team to clinch a spot in the knockout stage last week. The Rockets became …
Read More »Wembanyama stars on return as Spurs beat Warriors
Victor Wembanyama was last season’s Rookie of the Year, having been the first overall draft pick [Reuters] Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points on his return as the San Antonio Spurs fought back for a 104-94 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Spurs trailed by 17 late in the third but Wembanyama, who had missed San Antonio’s previous three games …
Read More »What we learned as Steph struggles in Spurs’ comeback win vs. Dubs
What we learned as Steph struggles in Spurs’ comeback win vs. Dubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE The Warriors badly need a day off. Searching for any ounce of gas to carry them to the final buzzer, the Warriors hit empty and couldn’t find another gear in a 104-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on …
Read More »Noted critic Perkins admits Warriors have won him over as a fan
Noted critic Perkins admits Warriors have won him over as a fan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have won over Kendrick Perkins. The 14-year NBA big man-turned-ESPN analyst hasn’t always spoken glowingly about the Warriors over the years but on Saturday night, Perkins admitted on X, formerly Twitter, that he’s a fan of this current Golden …
Read More »2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Week 6 Schedule Breakdown
Thanksgiving week is here, which means some funky scheduling for the NBA. Turkey Day has been ceded to the NFL as usual, with no NBA teams in action. At least nine games will be played on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, with the Tuesday and Saturday schedules consisting of five games. Between the schedule, the continuation of the Emirates NBA …
Read More »Knicks can’t find rhythm in 121-106 loss to Jazz ending four-game win streak
Poor shooting and poor defense sunk the Knicks in a 121-106 loss to the lowly Jazz on Saturday evening in Utah. New York fell to 9-7 on the season with a frustrating display. Utah improved to 4-12. Here are some takeaways… – The modern NBA has become a game that can be defined by a simple phrase: 3-and-D. Saturday exemplified …
Read More »Will Wemby seek revenge on TJD for poster in Warriors-Spurs?
Will Wemby seek revenge on TJD for poster in Warriors-Spurs? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area San Antonio Spurs took Victor Wembanyama No. 1 overall in the 2023 NBA draft hoping he would revitalize a once-elite franchise. The rookie provided dozens of encouraging moments, but one lowlight also lives on. Wembanyama was on the business end of a dunk …
Read More »Joel Embiid ‘managing swelling in his left knee,’ missed Friday, will be out Sunday
By the time Philadelphia leaves the court Sunday night, Joel Embiid will have played in four of the Philadelphia 76ers first 16 games this season. Embiid missed the 76ers NBA Cup win Friday night against Brooklyn due to “managing swelling in his left knee,” the team announced. He also will not play Sunday against the Clippers, and further updates on …
Read More »Nets’ Nic Claxton says back injury is ‘long-term thing’ after return from three-game absence
Nets center Nic Claxton returned to the court Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers after missing the past three games due to a lower back strain, but noted the injury will be a “long-term thing” he’ll have to manage throughout the rest of the season. “It’s like a long-term thing, but it’s gonna take a while for it to feel …
Read More »Perkins believes Steph is on ‘revenge tour’ after Klay’s departure
Perkins believes Steph is on ‘revenge tour’ after Klay’s departure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors are ruling the Western Conference like it’s 2015, sitting in first place through 15 games of the 2024-25 NBA season. They’re a completely different team than they were during those dynasty years, though, so what’s fueling them to this early success? …
Read More »Antetokounmpo stars as Bucks win again in NBA Cup
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 …
Read More »Clippers beat Kings for fourth win in a row and first NBA Cup victory
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 …
Read More »Warriors clinch NBA Cup Group C with Mavs’ win over Nuggets
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 …
Read More »Pelicans’ Zion Williamson reportedly not close to return from strained left hamstring, also splits with agent
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 …
Read More »Joel Embiid missing 2 games for 76ers to manage, treat left knee swelling
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 …
Read More »Wiggins stepping up to help Steph as one-two Warriors punch
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 …
Read More »Why Perk, Myers believe Warriors are ‘legit’ title contenders
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 …
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