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Philadelphia 76ers are beginning to look like a serious threat in the Eastern Conference as their health stabilizes, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. A three-game road winning streak has pushed Philadelphia within striking distance of the conference’s top tier, and the most notable development has been lineup continuity. For the first time in […] The post Joel Embiid gives Sixers needed lineup stability appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The shorthanded Denver Nuggets outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks in a close game, 108-104, on Sunday evening. Nuggets’ Tim Hardaway Jr. dropped 25 points, Aaron Gordon scored 23, while Peyton Watson with 19 points, had eight rebounds, and six assists, and Zeke Nnaji added 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. […] The post Nuggets survive late rally against Bucks 108-104 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors overwhelmed the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97 Tuesday night at Chase Center, turning a fast start into a decisive home victory. Golden State opened on a 38-24 first quarter and never relinquished control, building a lead that Portland could not overcome. De’Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 23 points off the bench […] The post Warriors dominate Trail Blazers 119-97 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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
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 .
The Sixers are willing to move veteran center Andre Drummond before next week’s trade deadline, sources tell Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription required). Drummond, 32, holds a $5MM expiring contract. He provides a reliable backup for Joel Embiid when Embiid is able to play and a veteran presence in the starting lineup when […]
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis is widely viewed as the most likely Kings player to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Ellis is on an easily movable $2.3 million contract for this season, though Sacramento has reportedly placed a steep price tag on the fourth-year guard. The Kings are said to be seeking a […] The post Kings seek first-round pick for Keon Ellis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Devin Booker will be re-evaluated in one week due to a sprained ankle, the Phoenix Suns announced on Sunday. Booker, who leads the Suns with 25.4 points and 6.2 assists per game, was injured during Friday's loss versus the Hawks. Jalen Green also suffered a hamstring injury on Friday, his second game back after missing 33 games. The Suns believe it is not a long-term injury.
The Dallas Mavericks are open to moving players via trades ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. But Dallas isn't going to give players away. Two players they've set high asking prices for are Naji Marshall and Max Christie. The Mavs are looking for a first-round pick for Marshall. The asking price for Christie is likely similar, as Dallas prizes the young wing. Marshall and Christie have made up the Mavericks starting backcourt in recent games. Marshall has averaged career-highs with 14.7 ...
While Kristaps Porzingis has resumed basketball activities, he’ll still be out a while longer, according to the Hawks, who announced in a press release that the veteran center will be reexamined in a week (Twitter link). The Latvian big man has been sidelined for Atlanta’s past nine games due to left Achilles tendinitis and will […]
