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The Boston Celtics have been getting the job don emore times than not this season, and it’s surprise to many people. After the injury to Jayson Tatum last year and the departure of other key players, nobody knew what the Celtics would look like this season. Now, they’re one of the better teams in the […] The post Is Jaylen Brown playing tonight? Celtics vs. Pacers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While he was eventually ruled out of Monday’s game at Brooklyn after initially being listed as questionable, Suns guard Jalen Green is expected to make his long-awaited return on Tuesday in Philadelphia, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (subscriber link). Head coach Jordan Ott confirmed Green will play tomorrow, barring a last-minute setback. “Just […]
Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is working towards a return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. When Irving plays again will be determined by when he's ready to play, not the Mavericks record. "That has nothing to do with it," Dallas coach Jason Kidd said when asked if where Dallas is in the standings will factor into Irving's return. "It's about, for him, mentally and physically being able to play at the highest level in his mind. No one else's." Kidd went on to say Irving i...
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...
Gilgeous-Alexander would be the 11th player to win two MVPs through their age-27 season
The Knicks owner spoke publicly for the first time in three years on Monday
JJ Redick addresses DeAndre Ayton’s frustration and explains how the Lakers plan to get him involved earlier.
San Antonio appears to be getting closer to having Victor Wembanyama back on the floor. The Spurs have listed the big man as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies after he took part in full 5-on-5 action during Monday’s practice, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama has missed the […] The post Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as questionable appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Golden State coach reflects on the historic 2015–16 season and why replicating it is nearly impossible L'articolo Steve Kerr: “There’s No Way the 73–9 Warriors Record Will Ever Be Broken” proviene da Sportando .
The NBA’s plan to launch a European basketball league will proceed without Manchester City or Manchester United, BBC Sport reported Sunday, despite commissioner Adam Silver meeting with both clubs.. The league aims to tap into Europe’s football culture while creating a pan-continental basketball competition. The NBA plans to pitch investors on the new league, with […] The post NBA Europe expansion loses Manchester backing appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Heat big man Bam Adebayo have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Oklahoma City had a 2-1 record last week with the reigning Most Valuable Player averaging 31 points and four assists while shooting 54.7 percent from the […]
Heat guard Norman Powell was forced out of Saturday’s game against Minnesota early in the first quarter with tightness in his right hamstring, but he was determined to keep playing, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Powell not only returned to score a team-high 21 points, he was active on Sunday […]
