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[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves Glen Taylor loves owning the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. The sense around the league has been that Taylor wasn’t eager to let go, which is part of what led to an unusual, multi-stage team sale to new owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez — a slow process expected to be concluded this week. …

[ad_1] The New Orleans Pelicans (44-28) will play the second game of a six-game homestand when they host the Milwaukee Bucks (46-26) on Thursday night. New Orleans had won five out of six games before losing to Oklahoma City in a 119-112 final on Tuesday. Milwaukee had won four out of five games prior to its double-overtime loss to the …

[ad_1] DETROIT — The last time the NBA world was truly checked in with the New Orleans Pelicans, the team essentially embarrassed itself at the inaugural In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas in December, the jokes flew about Zion Williamson’s weight and everyone went about their merry way to apply attention elsewhere. The Williamson stuff is cheap folly, but enough of …

[ad_1] The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx are no longer for sale, owner Glen Taylor announced Thursday, as prospective buyers Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not meet their deadline to close the deal. When Lore and Rodriguez agreed to buy a majority stake in the franchises for a reported $1.5 billion in 2021, they arranged to pay Taylor in …

[ad_1] Mitchell Robinson saw his first NBA action in almost four months for the Knicks on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors, scoring eight points on 3-of-3 shooting and swatting two shots in 12 minutes off the bench. His return from an early December ankle injury was a welcome sight for Knicks fans, who watched New York compete for most …

[ad_1] There won’t be much action to speak of Thursday with just two games in the NBA. With limited options at our disposal, it will make for an interesting evening in DFS. Here are some of the top players to consider on Yahoo, as well as a few to possibly avoid. GUARD CJ McCollum, NO vs. MIL ($29): Brandon Ingram …

[ad_1] Whenever commissioner Adam Silver steps before an NBA-branded lectern, each occasion tends to send ripples across the league. This February, once the commissioner declared during All-Star Weekend’s media availability his office was “assessing” the viability of G League Ignite, an initial expectation among figures throughout the NBA’s development league was that the association would likely shutter its club for …

[ad_1] Victor Wembanyama has all but locked up the Rookie of the Year award, at least that’s what I’d be writing down if I had an official ballot. He entered the league as the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, and has somehow surpassed the hype and expectations to this point. He’s leading the league in blocks, is 14th in …

[ad_1] Harden effusive in praising Maxey, very brief on Morey and Embiid originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia James Harden’s comments Wednesday night on Daryl Morey and Joel Embiid were just about as succinct as possible. Does he think he’ll ever patch things up with Morey after calling the Sixers’ president of basketball operations a “liar” this summer? “No, no,” …

[ad_1] Getty Images The NBA playoffs are almost here. Just three weeks remain in the regular season, with the postseason set to begin on April 16 with the Play-In Tournament. The playoffs get started April 20. While it seems likely we know most of the teams that are going to qualify for the postseason, there is plenty to be decided …

[ad_1] We’re set for a signature massive midweek slate Wednesday, as there are 12 games on the docket. That gives us an almost overwhelming player pool, but it also presents us with the opportunity to be a bit more selective than usual of whom we invest the highest dollars in, given there are so many choices to consider. As customary, …

[ad_1] With the NBA season winding down, fantasy playoffs are also coming to a close. With teams managing the workloads of their players down the stretch, there are plenty of appealing options on waivers who could help fantasy teams cross the finish line and claim a league title. However, these pickups could require dropping some players who have helped throughout …

[ad_1] Draymond Green has served two different suspensions during the 2023-24 NBA season.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Draymond Green’s history means that any unusual or aggressive-type foul or incident will draw attention to him, and not in a positive light. Such was the case two minutes into Tuesday night’s Golden State Warriors 113-92 win over the Miami Heat. With the Heat possessing …

[ad_1] Green was ejected less than four minutes into the game The Golden State Warriors claimed a 101-93 victory against the Orlando Magic despite the early ejection of forward Draymond Green. Green received his fourth ejection of the season just three minutes and 36 seconds into the game after disputing a foul call on Stephen Curry. It was his second …

[ad_1] Ted Leonsis WASHINGTON — Negotiations aimed at luring the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have “ended” and the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams “will not move forward,” the city of Alexandria said. Virginia’s House speaker also confirmed he was told that Ted Leonsis, majority owner …

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh dives into his one big number – and explains why Boston should lean more on its second option late in close games. Video Transcript TOM HABERSTROH: I’m Tom Haberstroh, and you’re watching “The Big Number.” Today’s big number is 20.9. That’s Jaylen Brown’s usage rate in clutch situations this season, which ranks 70th …

[ad_1] NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers Everyone knew this was coming. Last week, when the 76ers came to Los Angeles and faced the Clippers at Crypto.com, the crowd was at least one-third Philly fans (probably closer to 40%) and they chanted “red blend” at Harden, mocking his line of wines. When he got to Philadephia proper, Sixers fans …

[ad_1] The Knicks got six first-quarter three-pointers from Deuce McBride and never looked back, dismissing a short-handed Raptors side in a dominant 145-101 win in Toronto on Wednesday night as Mitchell Robinson played for the first time after missing the last 50 games. New York shot 57.9 percent from the floor and hit 22-of-44 from three-point land en route to scoring …

[ad_1] Maybe the Grizzlies haven’t learned? Despite them being ravaged by injuries and suspensions, their season largely a throwaway, Wednesday’s game with the Lakers was their first time this year hosting the team that ousted them last spring. But, somehow, Rui Hachimura was still open. “I got all the flashbacks from last year,” he said. After Hachimura set the tone …

[ad_1] Ref explains Draymond’s ejection in Warriors’ win vs. Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green was ejected with 8:24 remaining in the first quarter of the Warriors’ 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Kia Center. The Warriors forward argued with referee Ray Acosta after a foul was called on teammate Andrew Wiggins. …

[ad_1] This strange week of fantasy continued on Wednesday with 12 total games. That probably meant that you didn’t have to do much streaming. Thursday is the exact opposite, as there will only be two games played. Boston will try to get revenge on Atlanta after blowing a 30-point lead against them on Monday, while the Pelicans play host to …

[ad_1] Wiggins calmly rescues Warriors after Draymond’s ejection originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The look on Stephen Curry’s face in the opening minutes Wednesday in Orlando was that of a man who had seen too much of something he did not care to see. Not this again. Yes. This. Again. Draymond Green getting ejected, darkening hope for the …

[ad_1] Steph emotional after Draymond ejected from Warriors-Magic game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It didn’t take long for players, fans and the rest of the NBA world to react to Draymond Green’s early ejection in the Warriors’ gritty 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Kia Center. But no reaction spoke louder than that …

[ad_1] NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers Who would have thought James Harden getting booed by Philadelphia fans wouldn’t crack the top three things being talked about after this game? Harden and the Clippers came to Philadelphia, and the final seconds ended in controversy. Kelly Oubre Jr. will see a healthy fine (and maybe coach Nick Nurse as well). …

[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers took a 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night in a thrilling finish that provided plenty of controversy. Kawhi Leonard took over for the Clippers with a pair of 3-point plays in the final minute of the nail-biter, adding a crucial block on the last possession. His heroics were somewhat overshadowed in the last …