LeBron James took a “keep it moving” approach with his postgame comments on Dillon Brooks. As much as NBA fans desperately want LeBron James to go full MJ, “…and I took that personally,” on Dillon Brooks, he’s going to take the high road. After all, James is an old man. He simply can’t engage in
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After his ejection from Game 3 for hitting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in the groin, Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks blamed the media for it. Following a contentious Game 2, Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks decided to let everyone know that he “pokes bears,” and that he did not respect the “old” LeBron
12:00 PM ET KARL ANTHONY-TOWNS backed down Aaron Gordon in the post, as Jamal Murray was lurking with an eye locked on the Minnesota big man the entire possession. The moment Towns went to pass out of the ensuing double-team by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Murray jumped the passing lane, intercepted the ball and slammed down a
The Philadelphia 76ers may be in trouble in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. Potential MVP Joel Embiid, who missed Game 4 of the team’s series against the Brooklyn Nets with a knee injury, is doubtful for Monday’s Game 1 against the Celtics, according to Sixers head coach Doc Rivers. 76ers’ Joel Embiid
Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports The NBA Playoffs are the last chance for players to make a statement for NBA Free Agency. Here are the ones helping and hurting themselves
D’Angelo Russell had an exceptional night from the floor as the Lakers blew out the Grizzlies in Game 6 to advance to the next round of the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers are on to the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. On Friday night, they put an emphatic end to the Memphis
1:54 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN CAMDEN, N.J. — Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Saturday afternoon that “if I was a betting man” superstar center Joel Embiid will be doubtful to play in “at least” Monday’s Game 1 of the titanic Eastern Conference semifinal against the Boston Celtics. “There is no latest,” Rivers said Saturday,
There’s nothing better in professional sports than a Game 7, and we have one first-round series in the NBA playoffs with one. The Golden State Warriors failed to close out the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center in Game 6 on Friday night, shifting the series back to Sacramento on Sunday for a win-or-go-home matchup. The
The highly anticipated second round matchup between the Suns and Nuggets gets underway on Saturday afternoon with stars all over the floor. Devin Booker led the Suns through the team’s first round series against the Clippers by averaging 37 points on 60/46/85 shooting splits, how will he handle the defensive matchup of the Nuggets? What
BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 29: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers and Paul George #13 during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 29, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms
In today’s NBA news, Devin Booker makes a statement in closing out the Clippers, and some shocking behind-the-scenes details emerge on Twitter. With his unbelievable shot-making against the Bucks, Jimmy Butler might be the frontrunner for a hypothetical “MVP of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.” But with his 47-point, 10-assist, 8-rebound masterpiece to
3:30 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach Darvin Ham arrived early to Crypto.com Arena Friday afternoon. He’d had less than 48 hours to process the situation his team found itself in after a demoralizing Game 5 loss in Memphis on Wednesday night. His team had looked exhausted and disjointed in that game. The schedule
Kyrie Irving has been linked to a move to Los Angeles for months and his courtside appearance at Game 6 will only feed the Lakers rumors. Maybe Kyrie Irving just happened to be in Los Angeles and wanted to take in a basketball game. The Clippers weren’t playing, so of course he dropped by to
A fluid athlete and effortless shooter, Gradey Dick has the kind of skill set every NBA team can benefit from. The NBA is a 3-point shooter’s league. There are several factors that contribute to a team’s ability to win games, but broadly speaking, every elite offense happens to align with elite shooting numbers. Winning the
1:26 AM ET LOS ANGELES — LeBron James vowed to be better for Friday’s Game 6 of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. He kept his word, and his teammates kept up the pressure on the Grizzlies from the opening tip, destroying the No. 2-seeded Grizzlies 125-85 to win the series
Muggsy Bogues keeps it real by praising his fellow Charlottean short king Bryce Young. It didn’t matter that Muggsy Bogues was 5-foot-3 when he played guard for the Charlotte Hornets, so it shouldn’t matter that Bryce Young is under 6-feet when he plays quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. Outside not knowing how to baseball slide,
Apr 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Knicks are moving on but already thinking about a trade for KAT, Coach Bud may be done in Milwaukee and James
DOMANTAS SABONIS IS the funnel through which the NBA’s best offense flows, and it all begins when he grabs a defensive rebound and dribbles up the court, his 7-foot body proceeding with its uniquely equine gait. He generally picks up his dribble near the top of the key, holding the ball in one hand away
Apr 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Will Levis’ predictable slide prevented an NFL Draft record by John Buhler The Eastern Conference semifinals matchup between the No. 3
Jimmy Butler has once again turned into a postseason superhero. How can the New York Knicks slow him down in the second round? Regardless of the time of year, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is one of the preeminent two-way players in the NBA. But, for some reason, when the calendar shifts to playoff time,
Steph Curry nearly blew it for the Warriors in Game 4 against the Kings, calling a timeout Golden State didn’t have just like Chris Webber. The Warriors bested the Kings in Game 4 to even the series at 2-2, but they came dangerously close to falling behind 3-1 because of a boneheaded moment from Steph
Draymond Green’s clutch block on Damontas Sabonis helped the Golden State Warriors defeat the Sacramento Kings in Game 4. Here’s every angle of the play. The Golden State Warriors were seemingly in trouble after Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings. Not only have they been bad on the road all season, but they lost Draymond
10:59 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Ever since the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers opened the 2022-23 NBA season, the two rivals seemed destined to meet in the playoffs. Here we are. After the Celtics dispatched the pesky Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 Thursday night — and 11 days after the 76ers swept the Brooklyn Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies matchup in Game 6 of the first round is almost certain to bring some fireworks after five intriguing games to start the series. This series is full of star players, so the prop market is a fun way to bet on the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Dec 7, 2022; Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Cam Whitmore (22) shoots the ball against the Pennsylvania Quakers during the second half at William B. Finneran Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Victor Wembanyama is the consensus No. 1 pick but he isn’t the only future star waiting to be plucked out of
11:18 PM ET ATLANTA — After they were hurt by the last six minutes of Game 5 on Tuesday, the Boston Celtics played that same end-of-game stretch in Thursday’s Game 6 with added urgency, leading to a win that pushed them into the next round of the playoffs. Effective defense and timely 3s from a
The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings have played the most hotly-contested series in the first round, but it could come to an end if the Warriors win Game 6. Since we may only have one game left in this series, let’s place some prop bets on Friday night’s action. Kings vs. Warriors best NBA
4:03 AM ET SACRAMENTO — Over the years, these Golden State Warriors have sent and delivered a lot of messages. Sometimes the coaching staff will splice in a funny video clip with a particular theme, hoping it cuts through and lands. Other times one of the veteran players will speak up, publicly or privately. There
Apr 26, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (8) in the second quarter during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Jordan Addison reveals why he’d love to play for the
The Knicks were able to win Game 5 of the series against the Cavs, 106-95, to advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. With a chance to punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifnals on the line in Game 5, the New York Knicks were in control of the Cavaliers from the
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