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Paul George has no hard feelings for the Clippers. The feeling isn’t mutual with the team’s fan base, apparently. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Paul George returned to Los Angeles Wednesday for the first time since leaving the Clippers for the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency last offseason. He did not receive a warm welcome. Fans at the Intuit Dome …

GP2 teases Wiggins for missing layup in Warriors’ win over Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andrew Wiggins played a big role in the Warriors’ thrilling road win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, but Gary Payton II won’t let his teammate forget about a first-quarter blunder. Early in the Warriors’ eventual 118-112 win at TD Garden, …

Tatum shuts down ‘revenge game’ narrative after loss to Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Wednesday night’s Boston Celtics-Golden State Warriors showdown at TD Garden was circled on many calendars after the 2024-25 NBA schedule was announced. Not only was it a marquee matchup between two of the league’s top teams, but it also was considered a “revenge game” …

Ja Morant landed awkwardly under the rim after trying to throw down a dunk in the second half of their matchup with the Lakers. (Justin Ford/Getty Images) Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant left their 131-114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers early on Wednesday night with a hamstring injury after he missed a dunk. Morant, in the third quarter of …

Memphis guard Scotty Pippen Jr. drives past Lakers guard Gabe Vincent in the first half. (Nikki Boertman / Associated Press) LeBron James glared at the Lakers bench, another chance squandered, another run from the Grizzlies delivered. There wasn’t much else he could do Wednesday night on the final game of the Lakers’ first road trip. He’d attacked mismatches. He’d swished …

What we learned as Steph leads Warriors’ statement win vs. Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE In their first encounter the NBA certified elite this season, the Warriors came away with an idea of how close they are to joining that exclusive club. Not only good enough to run with the defending-champion Boston Celtics but resilient …

The Knicks (3-4) lost to the Atlanta Hawks (4-5) on Wednesday night, 121-116, dropping their second straight game to close out a four-game road trip and fall under .500. Here are the takeaways… – The Knicks lived and died by the three on Wednesday night. They shot 4-for-14 (28.6 percent) from three in a slow and sloppy first quarter (six …

Steph passes Barkley for No. 30 spot on NBA’s all-time scoring list originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry has passed a Hall of Famer on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Curry registered his 23,747th point in the third quarter of the Warriors’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, passing basketball legend Charles Barkley for the No. …

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 …