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Utah takes on Philadelphia in non-conference play

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Philadelphia 76ers (38-32, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (21-49, 14th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Utah Jazz in non-conference play. The Jazz are 13-22 in home games. Utah ranks third in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Lauri Markkanen averaging 3.3. The 76ers are 18-16 on the road. Philadelphia is ninth in the Eastern Conference allowing only 116.1 points w...

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The WNBA’s pay revolution is really a structural one after years of frustration

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There’s still something about making a million dollars. It remains a milestone, even as time and inflation reduce its financial might. You cannot retire your parents on a $1 million salary. You won’t even qualify as super-rich in some parts of the country. Nevertheless, the money is a significant indicator of worth. It doesn’t define your value, but it does make your work seem oh so important. In sports history, that threshold has often marked a kind of arrival. When Nolan Ryan crossed it in 197

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Trae Young still unavailable as injury lingers

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Trae Young will remain sidelined for Atlanta’s Saturday matchup against the Toronto Raptors, as the lingering bruise to his right quadriceps continues to keep him off the floor. The setback marks a fourth straight absence, stretching his time away as the team prioritizes caution with the nagging injury. Before being shut down, Young had been […] The post Trae Young still unavailable as injury lingers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Nets offense collapses without Michael Porter Jr. available

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The Brooklyn Nets continue to struggle whenever Michael Porter Jr. is unavailable, dropping to 0-6 this season in games he has missed. That trend held again as Porter, the team’s top scoring option, was sidelined by illness for the second night of a back-to-back set. Without him, Brooklyn was overmatched by the Washington Wizards, falling […] The post Nets offense collapses without Michael Porter Jr. available appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Denver upbeat about Nikola Jokic recovery

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During Denver’s game in Cleveland on Friday, NBA on Prime sideline reporter Cassidy Hubbarth shared some optimistic news regarding the health of three key Nuggets players, as relayed by Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports. Hubbarth explained that Aaron Gordon, who is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Christian Braun, who is nursing an ankle […] The post Denver upbeat about Nikola Jokic recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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