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#team-dynamics

Five Things I Dig and Don't About the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are struggling this season but demonstrate entertaining team dynamics and individual improvement.
Injuries and a new coaching strategy have significantly impacted the Raptors' performance, leading to their current standing.

The Knicks need a lot more from Mikal Bridges to right the ship

Patience is key as the Knicks have time to improve amid slow starts and high expectations.

Thomas playing for this season and possibly his future with Nets

Cam Thomas is crucial for the Nets this season, needing to balance scoring with overall contributions to secure his future with the team.

Five Things I Dig and Don't About the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are struggling this season but demonstrate entertaining team dynamics and individual improvement.
Injuries and a new coaching strategy have significantly impacted the Raptors' performance, leading to their current standing.

The Knicks need a lot more from Mikal Bridges to right the ship

Patience is key as the Knicks have time to improve amid slow starts and high expectations.

Thomas playing for this season and possibly his future with Nets

Cam Thomas is crucial for the Nets this season, needing to balance scoring with overall contributions to secure his future with the team.
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#injuries

Sources: Pels' Alvarado (hamstring) out 6 weeks

Pelicans lose Jose Alvarado for six weeks due to injury, compounding an already difficult season.
The team is now missing six key players, raising concerns about their performance.

Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Second chance, hopefully with a different result

The Raptors are showing resilience despite injuries, keeping games close and maintaining a strong offensive performance.
Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett are standout players, contributing significantly as the team navigates a challenging season.

The Rap-Up: The kids go on a Western road trip

The Raptors are developing well despite injuries and early losses, showing promise through player performances.
RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick have had standout weeks, showcasing their potential for the season.

Raptor's young core shines in loss to Hornets

The Toronto Raptors face a challenging season, struggling with injuries and a tough schedule that complicates their playoff aspirations.

Nets not worried about lack of rebounding in preseason

The Nets need to improve their rebounding as they transition into the regular season, primarily due to injuries impacting their defensive line-up.

'Up and down practices' prompted Kawhi Leonard to withdraw from U.S. Olympic team

Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Paris Olympics to focus on rehabilitating his surgically-repaired right knee for the upcoming NBA season.

Sources: Pels' Alvarado (hamstring) out 6 weeks

Pelicans lose Jose Alvarado for six weeks due to injury, compounding an already difficult season.
The team is now missing six key players, raising concerns about their performance.

Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Second chance, hopefully with a different result

The Raptors are showing resilience despite injuries, keeping games close and maintaining a strong offensive performance.
Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett are standout players, contributing significantly as the team navigates a challenging season.

The Rap-Up: The kids go on a Western road trip

The Raptors are developing well despite injuries and early losses, showing promise through player performances.
RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick have had standout weeks, showcasing their potential for the season.

Raptor's young core shines in loss to Hornets

The Toronto Raptors face a challenging season, struggling with injuries and a tough schedule that complicates their playoff aspirations.

Nets not worried about lack of rebounding in preseason

The Nets need to improve their rebounding as they transition into the regular season, primarily due to injuries impacting their defensive line-up.

'Up and down practices' prompted Kawhi Leonard to withdraw from U.S. Olympic team

Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Paris Olympics to focus on rehabilitating his surgically-repaired right knee for the upcoming NBA season.
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#toronto-raptors

Raptors run out of gas in loss to LeBron and the Lakers

The Raptors showed improvement against the Lakers despite suffering a significant loss, highlighting player development as a key focus this season.

RJ Barrett & Gradey Dick lift the Raptors over the Kings in overtime on Vince's Jersey Retirement Night

Gradey Dick is a standout performer for the Raptors and could be a frontrunner for most improved player this season.

5 things to know for Toronto Raptors' 2024-25 season | CBC Sports

The Raptors celebrate their 30th anniversary and aim to strengthen their team depth after a disappointing previous season.

The Rap-Up: How will the preseason hype translate into meaningful games?

The Raptors enter their 30th season with optimism as key players aim to step up and meet expectations.

Important Dates in the 2024-2025 NBA & Toronto Raptors Calendar

The Toronto Raptors' 30th anniversary season features important key dates and events throughout the 2024-2025 NBA calendar.

Analyzing who will be on the Toronto Raptors roster on opening night

The Toronto Raptors have a nearly finalized roster for the upcoming season with potential trade speculation looming.
Training camp battles may see one last available roster spot despite most positions being secured.

Raptors run out of gas in loss to LeBron and the Lakers

The Raptors showed improvement against the Lakers despite suffering a significant loss, highlighting player development as a key focus this season.

RJ Barrett & Gradey Dick lift the Raptors over the Kings in overtime on Vince's Jersey Retirement Night

Gradey Dick is a standout performer for the Raptors and could be a frontrunner for most improved player this season.

5 things to know for Toronto Raptors' 2024-25 season | CBC Sports

The Raptors celebrate their 30th anniversary and aim to strengthen their team depth after a disappointing previous season.

The Rap-Up: How will the preseason hype translate into meaningful games?

The Raptors enter their 30th season with optimism as key players aim to step up and meet expectations.

Important Dates in the 2024-2025 NBA & Toronto Raptors Calendar

The Toronto Raptors' 30th anniversary season features important key dates and events throughout the 2024-2025 NBA calendar.

Analyzing who will be on the Toronto Raptors roster on opening night

The Toronto Raptors have a nearly finalized roster for the upcoming season with potential trade speculation looming.
Training camp battles may see one last available roster spot despite most positions being secured.
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#miami-heat

After new Jimmy Butler injury and 3-5 start, Heat facing early adversity: 'We got to figure it out'

The Miami Heat faces challenges early in the season, compounded by star Jimmy Butler's ankle injury.

Miami Heat's return to home court can affect downtown traffic. Here's what to expect

The Miami Heat's 2024 season opener will bring both basketball action and heavy traffic to downtown Miami.

Erik Spoelstra: Boston winning title brought a 'different motivation' to offseason

The Miami Heat are motivated by their previous loss to the Boston Celtics, aiming to elevate their performance for the upcoming season.

Miami Heat: A breakdown of 2024-25 schedule from a rest advantage perspective - Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

The Miami Heat are aiming for a fresh start in the 2024-25 season after back-to-back play-in berths.

After new Jimmy Butler injury and 3-5 start, Heat facing early adversity: 'We got to figure it out'

The Miami Heat faces challenges early in the season, compounded by star Jimmy Butler's ankle injury.

Miami Heat's return to home court can affect downtown traffic. Here's what to expect

The Miami Heat's 2024 season opener will bring both basketball action and heavy traffic to downtown Miami.

Erik Spoelstra: Boston winning title brought a 'different motivation' to offseason

The Miami Heat are motivated by their previous loss to the Boston Celtics, aiming to elevate their performance for the upcoming season.

Miami Heat: A breakdown of 2024-25 schedule from a rest advantage perspective - Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog

The Miami Heat are aiming for a fresh start in the 2024-25 season after back-to-back play-in berths.
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#fantasy-basketball

Fantasy basketball: How to win while rostering Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers are prioritizing Joel Embiid's health, indicating he may no longer play in back-to-back games to prevent injuries.

Should you keep or trade Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Davis and Ivica Zubac?

Recent performance can skew perceptions in sports; patience might be necessary with struggling star players.

Fantasy basketball: How to win while rostering Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers are prioritizing Joel Embiid's health, indicating he may no longer play in back-to-back games to prevent injuries.

Should you keep or trade Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Davis and Ivica Zubac?

Recent performance can skew perceptions in sports; patience might be necessary with struggling star players.
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'You can never be the team to fold': The Bucks navigate a historically slow start

The Milwaukee Bucks face a tough season start, struggling with only one win in their first seven games and a challenging path to the playoffs.
#eastern-conference

Fantasy basketball and NBA betting overreactions on Victor Wembanyama, LaMelo Ball and more

The Cleveland Cavaliers are legitimate contenders for the Eastern Conference title based on their strong early season performance.

NBA Playoffs 2024: Playoff positioning battles continue, and see what games matter most

The last week of the NBA season has multiple important games with playoff implications.
Several teams in both the East and West are vying for specific playoff positions and seeding.

Fantasy basketball and NBA betting overreactions on Victor Wembanyama, LaMelo Ball and more

The Cleveland Cavaliers are legitimate contenders for the Eastern Conference title based on their strong early season performance.

NBA Playoffs 2024: Playoff positioning battles continue, and see what games matter most

The last week of the NBA season has multiple important games with playoff implications.
Several teams in both the East and West are vying for specific playoff positions and seeding.
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#team-performance
from Newsday
1 week ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' vets take the lead in strong start to season

Dorian Finney-Smith's versatility and shooting helped the Nets achieve a surprising start, underscoring the importance of veteran leadership in a rebuilding season.

Notable trends through the first week of Knicks basketball

The Knicks are struggling defensively, standing at 27th in defensive rating while showcasing strong offensive performance early in the NBA season.

OG Anunoby injury update: Knicks G/F could return during earlier portions of March | amNewYork

OG Anunoby may resume on-court activities around March 1 after elbow surgery.
Anunoby's return could boost the Knicks' performance for the end of the regular season and playoffs.

Nets' vets take the lead in strong start to season

Dorian Finney-Smith's versatility and shooting helped the Nets achieve a surprising start, underscoring the importance of veteran leadership in a rebuilding season.

Notable trends through the first week of Knicks basketball

The Knicks are struggling defensively, standing at 27th in defensive rating while showcasing strong offensive performance early in the NBA season.

OG Anunoby injury update: Knicks G/F could return during earlier portions of March | amNewYork

OG Anunoby may resume on-court activities around March 1 after elbow surgery.
Anunoby's return could boost the Knicks' performance for the end of the regular season and playoffs.
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#new-york-knicks
from Posting and Toasting
1 week ago
New York Knicks

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns 'questionable' with sprained wrist

Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for the next game due to a sprained wrist, adding pressure on an already injured Knicks frontcourt.

Knicks Bulletin: 'You don't really have plays for KAT at the five?'

The Knicks have had a rough start to the season, struggling with consistent effort and rebounding despite having new key players in their lineup.

Cavaliers 110, Knicks 104: "This is the Garland the Cavs been waiting for"

The New York Knicks are evolving their gameplay, exploring new strategies while adapting to their recent changes.

Knicks Bulletin: Opening Night Special

The New York Knicks are back for an exciting season, highlighted by their opener against the Boston Celtics.

Knicks Bulletin: Quotes from a training camp away from New York

The New York Knicks are focusing on team-building during their training camp in Charleston, emphasizing player bonding away from standard facilities.

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson expected to be out until 2025

Mitchell Robinson will miss the start of the season, aiming for December/January return to ensure full recovery.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns 'questionable' with sprained wrist

Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for the next game due to a sprained wrist, adding pressure on an already injured Knicks frontcourt.

Knicks Bulletin: 'You don't really have plays for KAT at the five?'

The Knicks have had a rough start to the season, struggling with consistent effort and rebounding despite having new key players in their lineup.

Cavaliers 110, Knicks 104: "This is the Garland the Cavs been waiting for"

The New York Knicks are evolving their gameplay, exploring new strategies while adapting to their recent changes.

Knicks Bulletin: Opening Night Special

The New York Knicks are back for an exciting season, highlighted by their opener against the Boston Celtics.

Knicks Bulletin: Quotes from a training camp away from New York

The New York Knicks are focusing on team-building during their training camp in Charleston, emphasizing player bonding away from standard facilities.

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson expected to be out until 2025

Mitchell Robinson will miss the start of the season, aiming for December/January return to ensure full recovery.
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Reacts: Lakers fans predicting 50-win season

Lakers fans are optimistic about the season, predicting 50-54 wins based on strong performances and positive developments during training camp.
#lakers

Lakers vs Kings Preview: Looking for three in a row

The Lakers must match their energy to overcome the Kings' lethal offense on the second night of a back-to-back.
Their victory against the Suns highlighted their strengths in offensive transition and interior play.

Rob Pelinka reveals Jarred Vanderbilt had surgery on each foot during offseason

Jarred Vanderbilt underwent successful foot surgeries this summer and is expected to be ready for the regular season after struggling last year.

Report: Jarred Vanderbilt may not be ready for training camp, preseason games

Jarred Vanderbilt's injury status remains uncertain as his readiness for training camp and the start of the NBA season is still in doubt.

Lakers vs Kings Preview: Looking for three in a row

The Lakers must match their energy to overcome the Kings' lethal offense on the second night of a back-to-back.
Their victory against the Suns highlighted their strengths in offensive transition and interior play.

Rob Pelinka reveals Jarred Vanderbilt had surgery on each foot during offseason

Jarred Vanderbilt underwent successful foot surgeries this summer and is expected to be ready for the regular season after struggling last year.

Report: Jarred Vanderbilt may not be ready for training camp, preseason games

Jarred Vanderbilt's injury status remains uncertain as his readiness for training camp and the start of the NBA season is still in doubt.
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Hornets' Miller (glute) to miss at least a week

Brandon Miller's injury will keep him out for at least a week, impacting the Hornets' performance early in the season.

Bullets Forever to host Playback live chats of Wizards games in 2024-25 NBA season

Bullets Forever will host Playback streams for all Washington Wizards games in the 2024-25 season.
#injury-recovery

Clippers coach has 'no timetable' for Kawhi Leonard but expects him to play this season

Kawhi Leonard is expected to return this season, but there's no set timetable for his comeback.

Simmons healthy and primed to help Nets on the court

Ben Simmons aims to contribute on the court after recovering from back surgery, marking a pivotal season for his career with the Nets.

Stevens: Porzingis may miss start of next season

Kristaps Porzingis to miss start of 2024-25 NBA season due to left leg surgery.

Clippers coach has 'no timetable' for Kawhi Leonard but expects him to play this season

Kawhi Leonard is expected to return this season, but there's no set timetable for his comeback.

Simmons healthy and primed to help Nets on the court

Ben Simmons aims to contribute on the court after recovering from back surgery, marking a pivotal season for his career with the Nets.

Stevens: Porzingis may miss start of next season

Kristaps Porzingis to miss start of 2024-25 NBA season due to left leg surgery.
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Dashboard Kitchens, a Doritos Restaurant, and Tasting Auntie Anne's

Burger King's new burger dipping sauce is praised as a potential trendsetter in fast-food innovations.
#media-day
from Boston.com
1 month ago

Here are the top 20 quotes from Celtics' Media Day

The Boston Celtics are focused on defending their title amidst discussions of future challenges and experiences from the recent offseason.
from Posting and Toasting
2 months ago

The 2024-25 Unknown Non-Knicks (who really are Knicks, though)

Knicks fans prepare for media day, but conversations often slip into extremes reflecting both passion and absurdity regarding the team's players and prospects.

Here are the top 20 quotes from Celtics' Media Day

The Boston Celtics are focused on defending their title amidst discussions of future challenges and experiences from the recent offseason.

The 2024-25 Unknown Non-Knicks (who really are Knicks, though)

Knicks fans prepare for media day, but conversations often slip into extremes reflecting both passion and absurdity regarding the team's players and prospects.
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Should we have a weekly thread or post on former Wizards players' games this season?

The 2024-25 season marks the second year of the Wizards' rebuilding process.

In the wake of tragedy, how will the Warriors shift back into a franchise-defining season?

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for their game against the Atlanta Hawks while dealing with the loss of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic.
The team will have to transition from grief to the demands of the NBA season, with the trade deadline approaching and playoff aspirations on the line.
#boston-celtics
from Boston.com
9 months ago

If Brad Stevens was thinking of adding to the Celtics at the trade deadline, he shouldn't. They're fine just the way they are.

The 2023-24 Celtics have a league-best record and flawless team chemistry, making them contenders for Banner 18 in June.
The current Celtics team is a stark contrast to the 2017-18 team, which had a loaded roster but lacked chemistry and cohesion.
from Boston.com
4 months ago

Brad Stevens expects Kristaps Porzingis to miss start of 2024-25 season

Kristaps Porzingis will likely miss the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season due to ankle surgery.

If Brad Stevens was thinking of adding to the Celtics at the trade deadline, he shouldn't. They're fine just the way they are.

The 2023-24 Celtics have a league-best record and flawless team chemistry, making them contenders for Banner 18 in June.
The current Celtics team is a stark contrast to the 2017-18 team, which had a loaded roster but lacked chemistry and cohesion.

Brad Stevens expects Kristaps Porzingis to miss start of 2024-25 season

Kristaps Porzingis will likely miss the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season due to ankle surgery.
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How the Nets' trip to Paris brought the team together

The Nets suffered another loss in their recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, dropping their record to 16-22 this season.
Despite the challenging season, the Nets tried to make the most of their trip to Paris by practicing and enjoying cultural experiences with their families.

Celtics Hot Takes After 1st Month of 2023-24 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics came into the 2023-24 NBA season as inner-circle contenders and have only solidified that stance over their first 10 outings.
They maybe...
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