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In a lengthy interview with Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle (subscription required), general manager Rafael Stone stated that the Rockets are “very happy” with what they’ve gotten from Kevin Durant since trading for him last summer and expressed satisfaction with the steps forward the team’s younger players have taken over the course of the 2025/26 […]
Tiago Splitter has emulated Gregg Popovich as interim head coach of the Trail Blazers, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Splitter, 41, spent five of his seven NBA seasons playing in San Antonio under Popovich, including winning a title in 2014. “The way he treats people makes you feel like you are part […]
The Lakers spent six months building and working toward the opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs. Luka Doncic made a move toward the Thunder's basket, but stopped suddenly and hopped gingerly off the floor with a strained hamstring. Austin Reaves had already been looking uncomfortable, periodically grabbing at the oblique muscles in his side, and he also left the court for good a few minutes later.
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After an 82-game grind that at various points felt like a thriller, a slog, a dark comedy, and a group therapy exercise for everyone invested in Minnesota basketball, the Timberwolves have arrived exactly where they finished a year ago: the Western Conference’s sixth seed. On paper, that sounds almost boring. Same slot, same franchise trying […]
Wolves in 7? Lock up Jamal Murray and keep him from throwing objects on the court? What else did you say?
The Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Heat 125-115, and Miami’s four-game winning streak on Saturday evening. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 33 points, while Naz Reid with 29, and Julius Randle contributed a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rudy Gobert also added 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Wolves outscored Miami 19-4 in […] The post Timberwolves snap Heat’s 4-game winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
He's probably going to be the runaway, if not unanimous, choice for defensive player of the year. He's going to make this season's All-NBA team. He's going to get some MVP votes . He's already a global superstar. Victor Wembanyama has met every expectation . Except, perhaps, his own. He came to the San Antonio Spurs three years ago as the No. 1 draft pick and hoping to lead a revitalization, one where a perennial title contender that got stuck in a rebuilding cycle would f...
The Rockets’ season has been centered on a legend yet to slow down and an organization that made the biggest offseason move just for the privilege of greatness.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is officially listed as questionable for Saturday’s Game 1 at Denver, the team announced (via Twitter). The former No. 1 overall pick’s injury designation is right knee injury maintenance. While Edwards’ status suggests he may or may not play tomorrow, he was doing on-court work after Friday’s practice, per Chris Hine […]
“He'll take what they give him, and he'll make the right play,” Kenny Atkinson said. “That to me is what wins.”
