The Washington Wizards had a strong defensive effort, holding Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo to 69 points fewer than he scored the last time these teams faced each other. Editor’s Note: The Wizards allowed more than 150 points for a second straight game and the 15th time in franchise history. Kevin’s Note: Hey, their defensive […]
LeBron James doubled down on his comments from earlier in the week about Memphis.
Tyrese Maxey gave the Detroit Pistons their props after the Philadelphia 76ers lost to them in a blowout on Saturday evening. The Pistons are enjoying a remarkable campaign as they build on their playoff appearance last season. They are among one of the best teams in the league, making their case as a potential title […] The post Tyrese Maxey celebrates Pistons for playing ‘the right way’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Joel Embiid missed the Philadelphia 76ers' 116-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday due to "right oblique; injury management; [and] illness." Embiid expressed his frustration over getting ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Wizards on Friday. Embiid has not played in both back-to-back games this season. Nick Nurse said he wasn't concerned with the situation ahead of Saturday's game. "We handle it by keeping things basketball-related," Nurse said. "He was at shootaround yesterday; ...
Steph Curry swapped out a green-and-gold snapback for a navy blue Red Sox hat, changed from his baggy gray cargo pants into sweats and walked across the Warriors’ locker room to Kristaps Porzingis and dapped up the Latvian big man.
The NBA weighed in with a statement on Saturday as it continues the investigation of a disagreement between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined since March 15 with a left knee hyperextension and a bone bruise, contends that he’s healthy enough to return to action, but […]
Steve Kerr gives huge praise to Stephen Curry ahead of his return from extended absence.
Jaylen Brown points to injury as the reason he struggled to dribble with his left hand.
The Boston Celtics upgraded Nikola Vucevic to questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Vucevic has been out for a month after undergoing surgery for a fractured right ring finger. Vucevic is averaging 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds in 12 games with the Celtics.
The Suns’ late game reality is not as broken as it feels.
Washington plays the Nets on the first day of a back-to-back.
Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, Christian Braun added 21 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 136-134 in overtime Saturday to snap the Spurs’ 11-game winning streak. Cameron Johnson scored 17, Jamal Murray finished with 15 points and 10 assists and Aaron Gordon scored 15 for the Nuggets.
DALLAS — Lakers star guard Austin Reaves will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season because of an oblique injury, the team said on Saturday. Reaves was diagnosed...
The Detroit Pistons clinched homecourt advantage throughout the East playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season while missing franchise player Cade Cunningham.
Miles McBride is against the clock to get back to his best before the postseason starts.
Warriors star Steph Curry reveals details on the knee injury that held him out 27 games.
Center was viewed as a potential Celtics‘ weakness heading into the season, but Neemias Queta has turned aside any doubts about whether he can handle the position, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only story. Queta continued his career-best season on Friday with 19 points, 10 rebounds and a plus-33 rating in […]
With four regular-season games remaining, the Sixers will need to rise in the standings to avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament.
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates Saturday as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had been playing at an MVP level, but disaster struck in Thursday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic was forced out of the game due to a left hamstring injury, and an MRI later revealed a Grade 2 strain that will keep him out for the remainder of […]
Lakers coach explains how his team will adjust after devastating injury news.
The Detroit Pistons return to action tonight against a Philadelphia 76ers team that was kind enough to dispatch the Minnesota Timberwolves in their previous game, and with the added benefit of that game being Friday, and thus facing the East’s top team on the second half of a back-to-back. That means the Sixers will be […]
The Los Angeles Lakers produced a strong effort following the NBA All-Star Game to reach the third seed in the West.
Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Spurs in Western Conference thriller.
Ahead of his expected return from a knee condition that has sidelined him since January 30, Warriors star Stephen Curry held a press conference on Saturday to address questions about his lengthy recovery process, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. Curry is listed as questionable for Sunday’s home game against Houston, but Slater states that he’s […]
One of the best games of the year, regardless of the outcome.
The Lakers will be without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves for the rest of the season. Where do they go from here?
The Atlanta Hawks are signing Tony Bradley for the rest of the season, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. The Hawks are waiving Caleb Houstan to make room for Bradley. Bradley provides front court depth with Jock Landale set to miss at least two weeks with a high ankle sprain.
The Boston Celtics are signing Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year contract, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN. Harper was previously on a two-way contract. Harper is averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds on the season.
An NBA investigation into the dispute between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s injury status is ongoing. The NBA issued a statement offering an update on the investigation Saturday, a day after Antetokounmpo told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Athletic that he’s healthy and he wants to play. Antetokounmpo hasn’t played since leaving a March 15 victory over the Indiana Pacers after landing awkwardly on a dunk.
