Paolo Banchero looked like he was beginning a breakout season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Paolo Banchero enjoyed the first 50-point game of his career on Monday. Three days later, it’s unclear when the Orlando Magic star will play again. Banchero has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, the Magic announced Thursday. He sustained the injury …
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Draymond believes media blew Kuminga’s ‘benching’ out of proportion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green believes that the controversy over Jonathan Kuminga’s recent Warriors benching is being overblown. The 34-year-old superstar explained why Kuminga was moved to the bench and why it’s not a big deal during a segment on “The Draymond Green Show.” “It was 100 …
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Why Draymond disagrees with Mazzulla’s NBA fighting proposition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green is not thrilled with Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla’s idea of having more fights in the NBA. The All-NBA forward laid out why having full-on fighting would be a bad idea during a segment on “The Draymond Green Show.” “One thing I would …
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This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number On this week’s episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dig into the stats and make bold predictions about the Denver Nuggets. To start, Tom is very concerned with how bad the Denver offense has been with Russell Westbrook on the floor. He’s …
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Kings star Fox admits he’ll likely play with finger issue all season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Aaron Fox hasn’t been 100 percent thus far this Sacramento Kings season. And it likely will be that way the rest of the way, too. The 26-year-old point guard recently revealed more details about a finger injury to Kings radio play-by-play …
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Perk believes distraction-free Warriors have found identity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kendrick Perkins likes what he has seen from the Warriors this season. The outspoken ESPN analyst believes that Golden State is playing without any distractions and with great energy. “The Jordan Poole-Draymond Green situation was a distraction for the Warriors,” Perkins said Wednesday on “NBA Today.” …
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Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players… Oct. 31, 6:11 p.m. Before the Knicks’ Friday night matchup with the Detroit Pistons, New York has placed Karl-Anthony Towns on its injury report. The report has designated Towns as questionable with a left wrist sprain. This news comes less than a day before the new Knicks …
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Stackhouse holding newly motivated Warriors defense accountable originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Someone clearly lit a fire under the Warriors’ defense this season, and you should look no further than new assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse. Golden State forward Draymond Green spoke to reporters after the team’s impressive 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday at Chase …
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The three-ball has become arguably the staple of scoring in the NBA — so we figured we’d take some shots from way downtown, too. Here, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus will break down the three things fantasy managers need to know. Or, he’ll break down multiple three-point pieces of advice, analysis and more — it just depends on how open …
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The NBA season is 10 days old. For this week’s QTNA, we ponder Stephen Curry’s injury impact, Joe Mazzulla’s take on fighting, Zach LaVine’s “untradable” contract, and early panic for a couple of recent champions. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla suggested fighting be allowed in the NBA in a radio interview. Too much dip on his chip or is he on …
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Starting the season 1-3 isn’t the end of the world, but for a team with championship aspirations like the Milwaukee Bucks, it’s an uneasy beginning. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard still haven’t found their groove, and it’s clear this partnership needs more time — and help. Khris Middleton is still sidelined. The core is aging, the bench is weak, and …
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Tatum, Brown had similar laments after Celtics’ OT loss to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics nearly pulled off a miraculous comeback Wednesday night against the Pacers in Indiana. But this game was lost in the first three quarters, and the team’s two All-Stars both hold themselves accountable. “I just really didn’t like the way I …
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Wednesday’s 11-game slate did not lack drama or ample opportunity to add a quality streamer in the case of fantasy basketball. In the case of the Washington Wizards, Kyle Kuzma’s groin injury during Monday’s loss to the Hawks resulted in Kyshawn George moving into the starting five. However, Alex Sarr (30%) and Bilal Coulibaly (31% rostered) saw their fantasy value …
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Bronny James was the 55th choice in the second round of the NBA draft [Getty Images] Bronny James scored his first NBA basket for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 134-110 defeat by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Evan Mobley grabbed 25 points and Donovan Mitchell added 24 as the Cavaliers made it five straight wins to record their best start to …
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TJD’s big game in Warriors’ win sparked by pregame Kerr challenge originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Even though Trayce Jackson-Davis has gotten off to a very strong start for the Warriors this season, coach Steve Kerr had a challenge for the young center before Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center. …
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Anderson shows value to Warriors, who ‘hated’ playing against him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green doesn’t forget. His memory is one of the many resources he can reach in and grab from his tool box. One such example highlights the ways his new Warriors teammate, Kyle Anderson, can affect games without producing highlights …
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Draymond shows he’s on a mission in Warriors’ sweep of Pelicans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – After playing on successive nights and winning both games, the Warriors have about 68 hours before their next. Nobody needs it more than the oldest man on the active roster. Draymond Green, 34, spent the past two nights polishing …
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Draymond wants to show growth after ‘awful’ season last year originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area No one needs to tell Warriors star Draymond Green he didn’t have a good 2023-24 NBA season. He’s aware of how he let down his team with his antics and suspensions. The four-time NBA champion is determined to change the narrative and help …
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Kevin Porter Jr. of the Clippers drives against Donovan Clingan, center, and Scoot Henderson in the second half. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Four games into their season, and the Clippers only seem to know how to play close games. It was tight against the Phoenix Suns in an opening loss and tight against the Denver Nuggets and Golden State …
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What we learned as Draymond shuts down Zion in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO — Buddy Hield shook off a sluggish start and scored 21 points as part of Golden State’s balanced offense that put six players in double figures during Wednesday’s 104-89 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center. …
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The Knicks received numerous contributions from up-and-down their new-look lineup during Wednesday night’s thrilling win over the Heat, but none was bigger than the one they got from Karl-Anthony Towns. MSG’s Mike Breen said that he overheard Towns saying pregame that he’s loved playing in Miami throughout his career, and that certainly showed in this one. After attempting just eight …
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dennis Schroder had 33 points and eight assists, Cam Thomas added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-106 on Wednesday night. Ziaire Williams, who started his NBA career with Memphis before an offseason trade, had 17 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 30 points, connecting on 10-of-12 shots, including all three …
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LeBron and Bronny James watch during the Lakers’ lopsided loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night in Cleveland. (Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press) LeBron James, like he has countless times in this arena on this floor, planted his foot on the court and exploded for a one-handed slam — his signature play in the city where he once brought a …
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Wiggins out, Waters starting in second Warriors-Pelicans game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins on Wednesday night will miss a second consecutive game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of a lower back strain. Wiggins went through a warmup on the Warriors’ practice court prior to tipoff but wasn’t deemed good to …
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The Knicks used some timely hoops to pull out a 116-107 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center. Here are some takeaways… – Josh Hart came into this contest as a game-time decision due to a lower leg contusion, but after going through pregame warmups he was able to take the court with New York’s …
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