Even after acquiring OG Anunoby and running through the league with a 14-2 January, the general consensus on the Knicks’ championship hopes is that they’re still one piece away from truly contending. Many expect them to pursue that final addition this summer, likely by trading their host of draft picks and some salaries for a top-tier star who can get …
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Jontay Porter gambling scandal rocks NBA | Good Word with Goodwill
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh discuss the NBA investigation of Raptors F Jontay Porter for his role in recent gambling irregularities. Is this the tip of the iceberg and how can the NBA future-proof itself from these scandals? Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the …
Read More »Clippers’ James Harden explains why he doesn’t care about reception in Philly return to face 76ers
Getty Images For the third time in the past three years and change, James Harden is set to return to where he left on bad terms. In March of 2021, he returned to Houston after forcing his way to Brooklyn to receive boos from a light, COVID-era crowd. When he made his first trip back to Brooklyn as a member …
Read More »Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson reportedly expected to return from ankle injury Wednesday vs. Raptors
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson hasn’t played a game in nearly four months, but that’s all about to change. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Robinson is expected to play Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury back in December. It was first reported that Robinson had been upgraded to questionable, indicating …
Read More »Mitchell Robinson injury update: Knicks center expected to return Wednesday vs. Raptors, per report
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, out since Dec. 8 with an ankle injury that required surgery, is expected to play Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He is officially questionable on the team’s injury report after missing nearly four months. His return would be the first step towards a healthy postseason roster for a New York team …
Read More »NBA playoff races, Lakers sink Bucks without LeBron & the league’s gambling problem | Good Word with Goodwill
Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Tom Haberstroh to talk about the NBA’s gambling problem, the Lakers beating the Bucks without LeBron James, all of the playoff races still yet to be determined and a lot more. This embedded content is not available in your region. On this episode of the …
Read More »Warriors’ 2022 title oddly erased from history in broadcaster’s slip-up
Warriors’ 2022 title oddly erased from history in broadcaster’s slip-up originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors, according to Sun Sports Miami Heat play-by-play broadcaster Eric Reid, did not win the 2022 NBA championship. No, this is not another head-scratching Mandela effect, but rather an honest — yet odd — slip-up that took place late in the second …
Read More »Nuggets vs. Suns odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, March 27 projections from proven model
The Denver Nuggets look to maintain their position at the top of the Western Conference standings as they host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Nuggets (51-21) have won four straight games, including most recently a 128-103 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. The Suns (42-30) fell in San Antonio, 104-102, two nights ago. The teams have split their …
Read More »Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson expected to return and come off bench vs. Raptors
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has missed the team’s last 50 games while recovering from ankle surgery, but it appears that he is ready to make his return on Wednesday night in Toronto. A source confirmed to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley that Robinson is expected to play on Wednesday night, and the plan is for Robinson to come off the …
Read More »Ranking NBA’s five biggest overachievers: Thunder, Wolves among teams who weren’t supposed to be this good
With roughly three weeks left in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, we’ve seen enough to determine which teams have under- and over-performed relative to their preseason expectations. Last week we looked at the underachievers, a dubious list led by the Atlanta Hawks, who have been the definition of a colossal disappointment. This week, we take a look at the five …
Read More »Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson upgraded to ‘questionable’ for Wednesday, expected to play
New York Knicks v Minnesota Timberwolves The Knicks’ defense, already among the league’s top 10, will be much more intimidating once Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby are healthy and back on the court. Part of that is getting closer — Robinson has been upgraded to questionable for the Knicks’ game against the Raptors on Wednesday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports he …
Read More »Nets vs. Wizards odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Mar. 27 projections from proven model
We’ve got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday’s NBA schedule as the Brooklyn Nets will visit the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. Washington is 14-58 overall and 6-28 at home, while Brooklyn is 27-45 overall and 11-26 on the road. Both teams are on the outside looking in when it comes to the NBA playoff …
Read More »It’s now or never for the Suns and their Big Three gamble
By the time an NBA team gets to late March, the goal is to be touching up paint and tightening screws — to be putting the finishing touches on the machine its front office, coaches and players have spent the previous nine months building, in hopes of best positioning itself for postseason success. “Every game we play is an opportunity …
Read More »76ers vs. Clippers odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, March 27 projections from proven model
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Los Angeles Clippers at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia is 39-33 overall and 21-15 at home, while Los Angeles is 44-27 overall and 22-14 on the road. The Sixers have fallen to eighth in the Eastern Conference standings and are facing a 1.5-game hole to climb out of …
Read More »NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Wednesday, March 27
After a quiet Tuesday, the NBA storms back Wednesday with 12 games on the schedule. Let’s try to help narrow down the field by highlighting some of the top players to target on Yahoo, as well as a few to potentially avoid. GUARDS Devin Vassell, SA at UTA ($30): With Victor Wembanyama (ankle) out Monday against the Suns, Vassell scored …
Read More »Warriors vs. Magic odds, line, spread, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks for March 27 from proven model
The Orlando Magic will host the Golden State Warriors in a cross-conference matchup on Wednesday’s NBA schedule. Orlando is 42-29 overall and 25-10 at home, while Golden State is 37-34 overall and 19-15 on the road. The Warriors won the lone matchup this season between the teams, 121-115, at home on Jan. 2. The Magic have the best against-the-spread record …
Read More »Tatum’s take on Celtics’ mindset is a great sign entering playoffs
Tatum’s take on Celtics’ mindset is a great sign entering playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have the NBA’s best record by a wide margin. Their roster is incredibly deep, and they’re the only team in the league with a top-three offensive rating and defensive rating. So, whether they can raise Banner 18 may come down …
Read More »NBA standings, playoff picture: Current bracket, matchups as Lakers further solidify Play-in positioning
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 in the regular …
Read More »Lakers erase 19-point, 4th-quarter deficit, outlast Bucks in 2OT stunner without LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t need LeBron James to win a double-overtime thriller. Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves led the team to a 128-124 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, erasing a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead just to force the first overtime. To reach the second overtime, Davis had to snuff out a would-be game-winner from Damian Lillard. The win …
Read More »Lakers pull off wild 19-point comeback vs. Bucks: All the numbers to know from double-OT victory
MILWAUKEE — Down 19 to the Milwaukee Bucks with 8:25 remaining in regulation on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers had every right to throw in the towel, especially on the first night of a six-game road trip. Instead, they chose to keep fighting and wound up pulling off a dramatic comeback to win 128-124 in double overtime. “Hell yeah, …
Read More »One year after Achilles tear, Grizzlies Brandon Clarke set to return to court
2023-24 Memphis Grizzlies City Edition Brandon Clarke, a key part of Memphis’ front court rotation who went down a year ago with a torn Achilles, is set to make his return to the court. Clarke has been upgraded to questionable and could play Wednesday night against a tired Lakers team (who went to double overtime against the Bucks Tuesday, with …
Read More »NBA: Los Angeles Lakers need double overtime to beat Milwaukee Bucks
Davis starred at both ends of the court for the Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers needed double overtime before claiming a 128-124 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers, who were without LeBron James because of an ankle injury, had trailed by 10 points with three minutes and 26 seconds left in regulation time. Milwaukee led until the Lakers levelled …
Read More »Los Angeles plays Memphis on 4-game win streak
Los Angeles Lakers (40-32, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (24-48, 13th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -4; over/under is 217.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Memphis. The Grizzlies are 14-33 in Western Conference games. Memphis is …
Read More »Austin Reaves’ confidence never faded as he shot double OT game-winner against Bucks
The Lakers’ Austin Reaves reacts after making a three pointer during the second overtime of the team’s win over the Bucks Tuesday in Milwaukee. (Morry Gash / Associated Press) Austin Reaves felt sick to his stomach, the ball more than halfway in before it somehow popped out in the biggest moment. Nine days ago, Reaves was watching the Players Championship …
Read More »Basketball Pickups: Tim Hardaway Jr. doesn’t need rest
Tuesday’s game between the Mavericks and Kings was immense, as the teams entered the night tied in the loss column for sixth place in the West. Sacramento won the first two meetings, and a win on Tuesday would have given them the tiebreak, effectively pushing the Kings’ lead to two games for the final spot that guarantees a place in …
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