Gobert's money gesture towards an official might incur NBA's penalties. He acknowledges the worth of his reaction. He suggests sports betting could impact game outcomes. [ more ]
Gobert's money gesture towards an official might incur NBA's penalties. He acknowledges the worth of his reaction. He suggests sports betting could impact game outcomes. [ more ]
Daniel Gafford is on pace to break this former Wilt Chamberlain record
One of the few bright spots for the Washington Wizards, Daniel Gafford has had an excellent season.Along with Delon Wright and Kyle Kuzma, he has been one of the success stories of an otherwise disappointing season.In fact, he has been so good this season that he has played his way into reach of a record that used to belong to the late-great Wilt Chamberlain.
The Nets won their second consecutive preseason game, this time in a 112-102 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Friday.
Daniel Gafford is on pace to break this former Wilt Chamberlain record
One of the few bright spots for the Washington Wizards, Daniel Gafford has had an excellent season.Along with Delon Wright and Kyle Kuzma, he has been one of the success stories of an otherwise disappointing season.In fact, he has been so good this season that he has played his way into reach of a record that used to belong to the late-great Wilt Chamberlain.
The Nets won their second consecutive preseason game, this time in a 112-102 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Friday.
After the 1994-95 NBA season, the Washington Bullets faced a crossroads.The team had been sub-par going on 15 years, ever since the days of Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld and Bobby "Greyhound" Dandridge.The '95 campaign ended with the Bullets having two obvious strengths and one glaring hole.Their frontcourt was stacked between Chris Webber and Juwan Howard, both only 21.
Raptors hold through the game to win big over Minnesota 122-107
The Toronto Raptors welcomed the Minnesota Timberwolves to Scotiabank Arena tonight as they attempt to climb in the standings during the last weeks of the regular NBA Season.With nearly similar records and placements in the East and West, it's crunch time for both these teams.The T-Wolves came into this game undermanned, missing Anthony Edwards after he suffered a bad ankle injury last night.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup: Can they put together some wins?
The Raptors have a chance to string multiple wins together tonight has they host an injury-ridden Minnesota Timberwolves team in Toronto tonight.The Raptors most recently won against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.The Timberwolves on the other hand are eighth in the Western Conference, but will be missing a plethora of players going into tonights' game.
Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Timberwolves Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 15
Following a shocking 111-109 loss to the Rockets, the Boston Celtics look to get back in the win column on Wednesday, March 15 with a battle against the Timberwolves from the Target in Minneapolis.Boston had one of its biggest letdowns in the season in Houston on March 13, ceding 72 points to the trio of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., and Kenyon Martin Jr. and wasting a 43-point outburst from Jaylen Brown.
When: Thursday, February 16 at 8 p.m. ET Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN How to watch: NBC Sports Washington WIZARDS - None.TIMBERWOLVES - Kyle Anderson, QUESTIONABLE (back); Rudy Gobert, QUESTIONABLE (groin); Karl-Anthony Towns, OUT (calf) The Washington Wizards' "Big 3", if only they showed up majority of the season, could actually rip apart teams just like they did with the Portland Trail Blazers previously.
After the 1994-95 NBA season, the Washington Bullets faced a crossroads.The team had been sub-par going on 15 years, ever since the days of Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld and Bobby "Greyhound" Dandridge.The '95 campaign ended with the Bullets having two obvious strengths and one glaring hole.Their frontcourt was stacked between Chris Webber and Juwan Howard, both only 21.
Raptors hold through the game to win big over Minnesota 122-107
The Toronto Raptors welcomed the Minnesota Timberwolves to Scotiabank Arena tonight as they attempt to climb in the standings during the last weeks of the regular NBA Season.With nearly similar records and placements in the East and West, it's crunch time for both these teams.The T-Wolves came into this game undermanned, missing Anthony Edwards after he suffered a bad ankle injury last night.
Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup: Can they put together some wins?
The Raptors have a chance to string multiple wins together tonight has they host an injury-ridden Minnesota Timberwolves team in Toronto tonight.The Raptors most recently won against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.The Timberwolves on the other hand are eighth in the Western Conference, but will be missing a plethora of players going into tonights' game.
Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Timberwolves Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 15
Following a shocking 111-109 loss to the Rockets, the Boston Celtics look to get back in the win column on Wednesday, March 15 with a battle against the Timberwolves from the Target in Minneapolis.Boston had one of its biggest letdowns in the season in Houston on March 13, ceding 72 points to the trio of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., and Kenyon Martin Jr. and wasting a 43-point outburst from Jaylen Brown.
When: Thursday, February 16 at 8 p.m. ET Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN How to watch: NBC Sports Washington WIZARDS - None.TIMBERWOLVES - Kyle Anderson, QUESTIONABLE (back); Rudy Gobert, QUESTIONABLE (groin); Karl-Anthony Towns, OUT (calf) The Washington Wizards' "Big 3", if only they showed up majority of the season, could actually rip apart teams just like they did with the Portland Trail Blazers previously.
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis should be at top of Defensive Player of the Year list
Anthony Davis is the Lakers' best defender and showed his defensive prowess in a game against the Clippers.
Davis' versatility in guarding different positions and his ability to move his feet and not foul make him a strong candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. [ more ]
How will the Raptors re-sign Jakob Poeltl, the top-10 center?
During Masai Ujiri's end of season presser, he said a lot of things.Most of them had to do with the firing of Nick Nurse that had happened that morning, but other questions about the team were asked and answered.One of those answers from Ujiri involved his labeling of Jakob Poeltl as a top-10 center in the NBA.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Preview: Triple threat match with officials?
The Los Angeles Lakers had their revenge on Wednesday, beating the Chicago Bulls on the road after losing at home to them just three days prior.The game featured a brand new starting lineup for the Lakers which saw Jarred Vanderbilt, Austin Reaves, and D'Angelo Russell flanking LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Can Anthony Davis continue hot streak against Suns?
First, I would like to address last week's bet in which we properly targeted the Nets being very bad, but underestimated just how bad they were.Domantas Sabonis was on pace to hit the over on his rebounds prop, but the Kings winning by approximately 60 points throughout the contest meant he basically didn't have to play in the second half.
Why a Knicks trade for Anthony Davis wouldn't work | amNewYork
The Lakers are off to a slow start to the season and trade rumors have started circling around Anthony Davis.Given the New York Knicks' tendency to be linked to every big-name player in the NBA, there have been some rumors swirling about what it might take for New York to acquire Davis.One such hypothetical was posted on Bleacher Report on Tuesday, proposing a Knicks and Lakers deal that was as follows: Los Angeles Lakers receive RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, five first-round picks from New York Knicks for Anthony Davis.
'We want Westbrook!' chants aren't enough to lift Lakers past disciplined Jazz
Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 20 points, and the Utah Jazz continued their remarkable start to the season with a 130-116 victory over the Lakers on Friday night.Kelly Olynyk had 18 points and Mike Conley added 15 points and 10 assists for the first-place Jazz, who are off to a 7-3 start to a season in which they were widely expected to struggle.
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis should be at top of Defensive Player of the Year list
Anthony Davis is the Lakers' best defender and showed his defensive prowess in a game against the Clippers.
Davis' versatility in guarding different positions and his ability to move his feet and not foul make him a strong candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. [ more ]
How will the Raptors re-sign Jakob Poeltl, the top-10 center?
During Masai Ujiri's end of season presser, he said a lot of things.Most of them had to do with the firing of Nick Nurse that had happened that morning, but other questions about the team were asked and answered.One of those answers from Ujiri involved his labeling of Jakob Poeltl as a top-10 center in the NBA.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Preview: Triple threat match with officials?
The Los Angeles Lakers had their revenge on Wednesday, beating the Chicago Bulls on the road after losing at home to them just three days prior.The game featured a brand new starting lineup for the Lakers which saw Jarred Vanderbilt, Austin Reaves, and D'Angelo Russell flanking LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Can Anthony Davis continue hot streak against Suns?
First, I would like to address last week's bet in which we properly targeted the Nets being very bad, but underestimated just how bad they were.Domantas Sabonis was on pace to hit the over on his rebounds prop, but the Kings winning by approximately 60 points throughout the contest meant he basically didn't have to play in the second half.
Why a Knicks trade for Anthony Davis wouldn't work | amNewYork
The Lakers are off to a slow start to the season and trade rumors have started circling around Anthony Davis.Given the New York Knicks' tendency to be linked to every big-name player in the NBA, there have been some rumors swirling about what it might take for New York to acquire Davis.One such hypothetical was posted on Bleacher Report on Tuesday, proposing a Knicks and Lakers deal that was as follows: Los Angeles Lakers receive RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, five first-round picks from New York Knicks for Anthony Davis.
'We want Westbrook!' chants aren't enough to lift Lakers past disciplined Jazz
Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 20 points, and the Utah Jazz continued their remarkable start to the season with a 130-116 victory over the Lakers on Friday night.Kelly Olynyk had 18 points and Mike Conley added 15 points and 10 assists for the first-place Jazz, who are off to a 7-3 start to a season in which they were widely expected to struggle.
Draymond Green Gets His Punishment For Chokehold On Rudy Gobert
Golden State's Draymond Green has been suspended for five games by the NBA for grabbing Minnesota's Rudy Gobert in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner.
Gobert, McDaniels, and Thompson were fined $25,000 each for their roles in the incident.
The suspension will cost Green $769,704 in forfeited salary. [ more ]
Draymond Green Gets His Punishment For Chokehold On Rudy Gobert
Golden State's Draymond Green has been suspended for five games by the NBA for grabbing Minnesota's Rudy Gobert in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner.
Gobert, McDaniels, and Thompson were fined $25,000 each for their roles in the incident.
The suspension will cost Green $769,704 in forfeited salary. [ more ]
'Game 7 on the WAY': Celtics buzzer-beating Game 6 win shocks NBA Twitter
Brianna Williams, ESPNMay 27, 2023, 11:39 PM ET
The Boston Celtics are one win away from making NBA history.Editor's Picks
Their 104-103 win over the Miami Heat was sealed by Derrick White's buzzer-beating tip-in to send the series back to TD Garden for Game 7. It was the sixth game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination in NBA history and the first since then- Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's 2019 shot against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Insulting Jaylen Brown-Kings proposal would sink Boston Celtics' title hopes
The Boston Celtics would never consider the trade proposal NBA Analysis Network came up with, sending Jaylen Brown to the Kings for a package of Kevin Huerter, two future first-round picks, Davion Mitchell, and Richaun Holmes.While Huerter in a nutshell would be the perfect complementary piece to the current Celtics lineup, he's far from the type of headliner Sacramento would have to offer in a trade package for a top-10 scorer who's likely to be named to an All-NBA team.
Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Trail Blazers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 17
The Boston Celtics got away with a win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday by the skin of their teeth, and on March 17, the Cs hope to honor St. Patrick with a victory on his unofficial holiday against the Blazers in Portland.Against Minnesota, things came down to the very last minute.Grant Williams won a controversial jump ball over Rudy Gobert, and Jayson Tatum iced the game with two free throws in the final two seconds - being given an extra technical foul shot due to Gobert's complaints about Williams potentially getting away with tapping the ball before it hit its peak in the air.
Boston Celtics: ITC pitches 3 alternatives if Jakob Poeltl trade price is too high
If the trade price for Jakob Poeltl becomes too high for the Boston Celtics, there could be alternatives with lower ceilings but who could still provide many of the same functions the San Antonio Spurs center would provide in small spurts off the pine.Inside The Celtics' Bobby Krivitsky provided a few names who could fit into the C's trade plan if the news that Payton Pritchard won't be traded doesn't hold true ahead of the February 9 trade deadline.
Boston Celtics: Derrick Favors, Hassan Whiteside not on radar
MassLive's Brian Robb shut down the idea of the Boston Celtics pursuing either Derrick Favors or Hassan Whiteside during his latest Celtics Mailbag, adding that the current bench big-man platoon of Luke Kornet, Noah Vonleh, and Blake Griffin could suffice for the rest of the season.The Houdini recently made the case for Favors to be signed with the $3.2 million disabled player exception - the amount being calculated as half of Danilo Gallinari's salary for the 2022-23 season - but Robb doesn't see the center, who was recently released by the Houston Rockets, as a potential option.
Knicks 120, Timberwolves 107: "And y'all thought Julius lost his three-point shot"
Coming off of a rough loss to the Boston Celtics, the Knicks traveled to Minnesota to take on the 5-5 Rudy Gobert-less Timberwolves.The first few minutes of the game saw both teams rely heavily on the three-point shot as Cam Reddish and Julius Randle both knocked down a pair of threes each for the Knicks and Kyle Anderson and Karl-Anthony Towns knocked down one each of their own.
'Game 7 on the WAY': Celtics buzzer-beating Game 6 win shocks NBA Twitter
Brianna Williams, ESPNMay 27, 2023, 11:39 PM ET
The Boston Celtics are one win away from making NBA history.Editor's Picks
Their 104-103 win over the Miami Heat was sealed by Derrick White's buzzer-beating tip-in to send the series back to TD Garden for Game 7. It was the sixth game-winning buzzer-beater when facing elimination in NBA history and the first since then- Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard's 2019 shot against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Insulting Jaylen Brown-Kings proposal would sink Boston Celtics' title hopes
The Boston Celtics would never consider the trade proposal NBA Analysis Network came up with, sending Jaylen Brown to the Kings for a package of Kevin Huerter, two future first-round picks, Davion Mitchell, and Richaun Holmes.While Huerter in a nutshell would be the perfect complementary piece to the current Celtics lineup, he's far from the type of headliner Sacramento would have to offer in a trade package for a top-10 scorer who's likely to be named to an All-NBA team.
Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Trail Blazers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 17
The Boston Celtics got away with a win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday by the skin of their teeth, and on March 17, the Cs hope to honor St. Patrick with a victory on his unofficial holiday against the Blazers in Portland.Against Minnesota, things came down to the very last minute.Grant Williams won a controversial jump ball over Rudy Gobert, and Jayson Tatum iced the game with two free throws in the final two seconds - being given an extra technical foul shot due to Gobert's complaints about Williams potentially getting away with tapping the ball before it hit its peak in the air.
Boston Celtics: ITC pitches 3 alternatives if Jakob Poeltl trade price is too high
If the trade price for Jakob Poeltl becomes too high for the Boston Celtics, there could be alternatives with lower ceilings but who could still provide many of the same functions the San Antonio Spurs center would provide in small spurts off the pine.Inside The Celtics' Bobby Krivitsky provided a few names who could fit into the C's trade plan if the news that Payton Pritchard won't be traded doesn't hold true ahead of the February 9 trade deadline.
Boston Celtics: Derrick Favors, Hassan Whiteside not on radar
MassLive's Brian Robb shut down the idea of the Boston Celtics pursuing either Derrick Favors or Hassan Whiteside during his latest Celtics Mailbag, adding that the current bench big-man platoon of Luke Kornet, Noah Vonleh, and Blake Griffin could suffice for the rest of the season.The Houdini recently made the case for Favors to be signed with the $3.2 million disabled player exception - the amount being calculated as half of Danilo Gallinari's salary for the 2022-23 season - but Robb doesn't see the center, who was recently released by the Houston Rockets, as a potential option.
Knicks 120, Timberwolves 107: "And y'all thought Julius lost his three-point shot"
Coming off of a rough loss to the Boston Celtics, the Knicks traveled to Minnesota to take on the 5-5 Rudy Gobert-less Timberwolves.The first few minutes of the game saw both teams rely heavily on the three-point shot as Cam Reddish and Julius Randle both knocked down a pair of threes each for the Knicks and Kyle Anderson and Karl-Anthony Towns knocked down one each of their own.
3 Bulls players who greatly improved their trade value in 2023
A month ago, I wrote about 3 Chicago Bulls players who tanked their trade value this season.Admittedly, I was feeling a little pessimistic following their defeat to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, and was possibly looking for a finger to point.While I stick to what I said in that original article, Miami's postseason run has brought me to see the light.
Bulls vs Jazz Odds, Starting Lineup, Injury Report, Predictions, TV Channel for Jan. 7
Last year, the Chicago Bulls overcame a litany of injuries to post a record of 46-36 and looked on the up and up in the Eastern Conference.The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, initiated a fire sale of the veteran talent, jettisoning Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Royce O'Neale for as many picks and young assets as they could get their hands on.
3 early trades the Bulls should make to improve on last season's success
As the Chicago Bulls head into the 2022-23 season off the high of last season, there are many questions to be answered before the beginning of the regular season.
3 Bulls most likely to be traded by end of 2022-23 season
All summer long, fans of the Chicago Bulls were teased with potential trade packages surrounding impact players such as Kevin Durant, Rudy Gobert, Deandre Ayton, and Myles Turner.
Mock trade sees Chicago Bulls secure star center Deandre Ayton
Concluding one of the more unfortunate storylines of the NBA offseason, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has declared his intention to sell both the Phoenix Suns and Mercury franchises in light of investigations that exposed his long history of racism, sexism, and harassment.
Bulls: Goran Dragic's 5-year reign as European champ ends
Entering EuroBasket 2022 as one of the consensus tournament favorites, it's a shock to sit here and write about how Goran Dragic, Luka Doncic, and Slovenia have now been eliminated before even reaching the semi-final stage.
3 Bulls players who greatly improved their trade value in 2023
A month ago, I wrote about 3 Chicago Bulls players who tanked their trade value this season.Admittedly, I was feeling a little pessimistic following their defeat to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, and was possibly looking for a finger to point.While I stick to what I said in that original article, Miami's postseason run has brought me to see the light.
Bulls vs Jazz Odds, Starting Lineup, Injury Report, Predictions, TV Channel for Jan. 7
Last year, the Chicago Bulls overcame a litany of injuries to post a record of 46-36 and looked on the up and up in the Eastern Conference.The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, initiated a fire sale of the veteran talent, jettisoning Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Royce O'Neale for as many picks and young assets as they could get their hands on.
3 early trades the Bulls should make to improve on last season's success
As the Chicago Bulls head into the 2022-23 season off the high of last season, there are many questions to be answered before the beginning of the regular season.
3 Bulls most likely to be traded by end of 2022-23 season
All summer long, fans of the Chicago Bulls were teased with potential trade packages surrounding impact players such as Kevin Durant, Rudy Gobert, Deandre Ayton, and Myles Turner.
Mock trade sees Chicago Bulls secure star center Deandre Ayton
Concluding one of the more unfortunate storylines of the NBA offseason, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has declared his intention to sell both the Phoenix Suns and Mercury franchises in light of investigations that exposed his long history of racism, sexism, and harassment.
Bulls: Goran Dragic's 5-year reign as European champ ends
Entering EuroBasket 2022 as one of the consensus tournament favorites, it's a shock to sit here and write about how Goran Dragic, Luka Doncic, and Slovenia have now been eliminated before even reaching the semi-final stage.
2023 NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, odds, Knicks potential pick, more | amNewYork
Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama looks on during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against JDA Dijon at the Palais de Sports Jean-Michel Geoffroy in Dijon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.On Sunday, May 7, 2023, he played before a crowd of about 15,000 fans in Paris as part of his farewell tour before coming to the NBA.
Raptors trade rumors: Asking price for Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby revealed
The Toronto Raptors have lost consecutive games against a Bucks team that didn't have Giannis Antetokounmpo or Khris Middleton and a Timberwolves squad without Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.This is a bad team who needs to make a trade at some point.Let the Raptors trade rumors fly!Toronto would do well to look at offers for both OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, the former of whom appears to have hit the ceiling on offense and the latter who has regressed hard.
Raptors demoting Christian Koloko amid defensive struggles is inexcusable
The Toronto Raptors don't have a ton to smile about this season, but the terrific play of rookie big man Christian Koloko has been one of the few silver linings the team can hold their head high about.Koloko has been one of the best second-round picks in the 2023 class.Koloko is averaging just 3.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, but the 7-1 rim protector has already shown to be a tremendous defensive player.
Orlando Robinson arouses Gobert questions after Miami Heat win over T'Wolves
The Miami Heat got a good win on Monday night and without their top two players in tow.With neither Bam Adebayo nor Jimmy Butler going against a, potentially, offensively explosive Minnesota bunch, the Heat were able to make enough shots and get enough stops to walk away victorious.What makes that even more impressive is the fact that for a team like the Miami Heat, who have had size issues all season long and even when they have a full roster to work with, they would, not only, be without their top big man in Adebayo but also their core backup big in Dewayne Dedmon.
Vikings put Patriots in their place on Thanksgiving: Best memes and tweets
The Minnesota Vikings scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving.The Minnesota Vikings had a short week to try and get back into the win column after suffering a devastating 40-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday.On Thanksgiving, they hosted a New England Patriots that defeated the New York Jets 10-3 by way of a game-winning punt return.
Shareef O'Neal is still trying to make his way to the NBA
EL SEGUNDO - After the G League Ignite's game against the South Bay Lakers, a brief team meeting in the locker room, and salutations with about a dozen friends and family members in attendance, Shareef O'Neal was tired.On top of the stress of playing in front of his inner-circle and against the hometown team inextricably tied to his last name, he had just played his highest minute total of the season the day after playing a game in Henderson, Nevada at the Ignite's home court.
2023 NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, odds, Knicks potential pick, more | amNewYork
Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama looks on during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against JDA Dijon at the Palais de Sports Jean-Michel Geoffroy in Dijon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.On Sunday, May 7, 2023, he played before a crowd of about 15,000 fans in Paris as part of his farewell tour before coming to the NBA.
Raptors trade rumors: Asking price for Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby revealed
The Toronto Raptors have lost consecutive games against a Bucks team that didn't have Giannis Antetokounmpo or Khris Middleton and a Timberwolves squad without Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.This is a bad team who needs to make a trade at some point.Let the Raptors trade rumors fly!Toronto would do well to look at offers for both OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, the former of whom appears to have hit the ceiling on offense and the latter who has regressed hard.
Raptors demoting Christian Koloko amid defensive struggles is inexcusable
The Toronto Raptors don't have a ton to smile about this season, but the terrific play of rookie big man Christian Koloko has been one of the few silver linings the team can hold their head high about.Koloko has been one of the best second-round picks in the 2023 class.Koloko is averaging just 3.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, but the 7-1 rim protector has already shown to be a tremendous defensive player.
Orlando Robinson arouses Gobert questions after Miami Heat win over T'Wolves
The Miami Heat got a good win on Monday night and without their top two players in tow.With neither Bam Adebayo nor Jimmy Butler going against a, potentially, offensively explosive Minnesota bunch, the Heat were able to make enough shots and get enough stops to walk away victorious.What makes that even more impressive is the fact that for a team like the Miami Heat, who have had size issues all season long and even when they have a full roster to work with, they would, not only, be without their top big man in Adebayo but also their core backup big in Dewayne Dedmon.
Vikings put Patriots in their place on Thanksgiving: Best memes and tweets
The Minnesota Vikings scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving.The Minnesota Vikings had a short week to try and get back into the win column after suffering a devastating 40-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday.On Thanksgiving, they hosted a New England Patriots that defeated the New York Jets 10-3 by way of a game-winning punt return.
Shareef O'Neal is still trying to make his way to the NBA
EL SEGUNDO - After the G League Ignite's game against the South Bay Lakers, a brief team meeting in the locker room, and salutations with about a dozen friends and family members in attendance, Shareef O'Neal was tired.On top of the stress of playing in front of his inner-circle and against the hometown team inextricably tied to his last name, he had just played his highest minute total of the season the day after playing a game in Henderson, Nevada at the Ignite's home court.
Coming off of a huge comeback win against the Nuggets on Saturday, the Knicks take on the Timberwolves at the Mecca Monday night trying to build off of another memorable Garden evening.The Knicks fought back from down double digits in the third quarter to beat the team with the best record in the west over the weekend and made another statement to the rest of the league.
This game should be considered a golden opportunity for the Raptors to inch closer to the all-important eight seed.League leading Milwaukee is waiting on Sunday, literally the worst opponent you can draw up to play on a back to back.1-1 in this scenario is a passing grade.Minnesota is the final West opponent on the schedule.
Lakers' playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota
The first of a five-game homestand for the Lakers began with a significant contest on Friday night against the talented and athletic Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the three teams ahead of L.A. in the chase for a spot in the play-in tournament.The Lakers will play this stretch without LeBron James, who will be reevaluated in three weeks after it was announced on Thursday that the forward has a right foot tendon injury.
Western Conference Standings Watch: All square for the play-in
With the Western Conference being a tight-knit race, this will be a twice-weekly series looking at the Western Conference standings and games to watch as the look to move back into the playoffs.While it may feel like very little has broken the Lakers way when it comes to injuries this season and in the last week, specifically, almost everything in the standings and playoff race continues to go their way.
Pathetic Raptors officially in tank mode after embarrassing loss to Timberwolves
If Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors wanted any hope of avoiding becoming sellers at the trade deadline and starting another winning streak, they needed to take advantage of the fact that they were lacing up against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that lacked both Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
Analysis: In Paris, Quin Snyder briefly gets back to work
Quin Snyder was back in his element.Sweats, sneakers, T-shirt.Evaluating players, sharing ideas, connecting with new people and reconnecting with some others.He was coaching again.For two days, anyway.It's a start.Snyder was the director of the Basketball Africa League Combine that happened Sunday and Monday in Paris.
Coming off of a huge comeback win against the Nuggets on Saturday, the Knicks take on the Timberwolves at the Mecca Monday night trying to build off of another memorable Garden evening.The Knicks fought back from down double digits in the third quarter to beat the team with the best record in the west over the weekend and made another statement to the rest of the league.
This game should be considered a golden opportunity for the Raptors to inch closer to the all-important eight seed.League leading Milwaukee is waiting on Sunday, literally the worst opponent you can draw up to play on a back to back.1-1 in this scenario is a passing grade.Minnesota is the final West opponent on the schedule.
Lakers' playoff hopes take another hit after comeback fades vs. Minnesota
The first of a five-game homestand for the Lakers began with a significant contest on Friday night against the talented and athletic Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the three teams ahead of L.A. in the chase for a spot in the play-in tournament.The Lakers will play this stretch without LeBron James, who will be reevaluated in three weeks after it was announced on Thursday that the forward has a right foot tendon injury.
Western Conference Standings Watch: All square for the play-in
With the Western Conference being a tight-knit race, this will be a twice-weekly series looking at the Western Conference standings and games to watch as the look to move back into the playoffs.While it may feel like very little has broken the Lakers way when it comes to injuries this season and in the last week, specifically, almost everything in the standings and playoff race continues to go their way.
Pathetic Raptors officially in tank mode after embarrassing loss to Timberwolves
If Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors wanted any hope of avoiding becoming sellers at the trade deadline and starting another winning streak, they needed to take advantage of the fact that they were lacing up against a Minnesota Timberwolves team that lacked both Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
Analysis: In Paris, Quin Snyder briefly gets back to work
Quin Snyder was back in his element.Sweats, sneakers, T-shirt.Evaluating players, sharing ideas, connecting with new people and reconnecting with some others.He was coaching again.For two days, anyway.It's a start.Snyder was the director of the Basketball Africa League Combine that happened Sunday and Monday in Paris.
Rudy Gobert on controversial Celtics finish: 'I'd never lose a jump ball to Grant Williams'
Celtics Williams, who is seven inches shorter than Gobert, won a key jump ball in the final seconds on Wednesday.According to NBA rules, a jump ball can't be tapped until it reaches its highest point.So, when 6-foot-6 Grant Williams beat out 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert for a key jump ball in the waning seconds of the Celtics' 104-102 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night, there was some controversy.
Anthony Edwards Looking to Take Minnesota 'to the Next Level | SLAM
Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are looking to take Minnesota "to the next level" next season and lead the team to a second-straight playoff appearance.
Rudy Gobert on controversial Celtics finish: 'I'd never lose a jump ball to Grant Williams'
Celtics Williams, who is seven inches shorter than Gobert, won a key jump ball in the final seconds on Wednesday.According to NBA rules, a jump ball can't be tapped until it reaches its highest point.So, when 6-foot-6 Grant Williams beat out 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert for a key jump ball in the waning seconds of the Celtics' 104-102 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night, there was some controversy.
Anthony Edwards Looking to Take Minnesota 'to the Next Level | SLAM
Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are looking to take Minnesota "to the next level" next season and lead the team to a second-straight playoff appearance.
Rumor Roundup: Lakers can't sign Stanley Johnson, more details on Kyrie Irving trade talks
A fan-favorite last year, Stanley Johnson has once again bounced around the league after being traded by the Lakers.Could he return to the Lakers this season?And just how unfair were the Nets in their trade talks with the Lakers?Those are the topics of the headlines and rumors for today's roundup.Stanley Johnson reunion In a season full of dull moments, one of the bright spots was Johnson.
Bowlin' for Bojan: Should the Lakers go all-in to get the Pistons' sharpshooting vet?
Tumbling towards the February 9 trade deadline, almost no team is a more obvious candidate to sell off anything of value than the Pistons, as they ensure their best chance to land any one of the awesome prospects projected to go at the top of next year's draft.If the Pistons do decide to extract the maximum future value from their current roster, their most valuable plug-and-play veteran is easily Bojan Bogdanović, the 33-year-old Croatian having the most prolific scoring season of his nine-year NBA career.
Report: Heat have 'registered interest' in D'Angelo Russell
In the latest to make noise within the Miami Heat trade rumor mill, it was reported by Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer on Friday that the Heat have "registered interest" in Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell.Russell, on an expiring deal, is currently making $31.4 million and could look to be moved ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline.
Rumor Roundup: Lakers can't sign Stanley Johnson, more details on Kyrie Irving trade talks
A fan-favorite last year, Stanley Johnson has once again bounced around the league after being traded by the Lakers.Could he return to the Lakers this season?And just how unfair were the Nets in their trade talks with the Lakers?Those are the topics of the headlines and rumors for today's roundup.Stanley Johnson reunion In a season full of dull moments, one of the bright spots was Johnson.
Bowlin' for Bojan: Should the Lakers go all-in to get the Pistons' sharpshooting vet?
Tumbling towards the February 9 trade deadline, almost no team is a more obvious candidate to sell off anything of value than the Pistons, as they ensure their best chance to land any one of the awesome prospects projected to go at the top of next year's draft.If the Pistons do decide to extract the maximum future value from their current roster, their most valuable plug-and-play veteran is easily Bojan Bogdanović, the 33-year-old Croatian having the most prolific scoring season of his nine-year NBA career.
Report: Heat have 'registered interest' in D'Angelo Russell
In the latest to make noise within the Miami Heat trade rumor mill, it was reported by Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer on Friday that the Heat have "registered interest" in Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell.Russell, on an expiring deal, is currently making $31.4 million and could look to be moved ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline.
Miami Heat Rumors: Mulligan on former F, Kelly Olynyk, might be possible
The Miami Heat may be in the market to make a move come the NBA Trade Deadline.Perhaps, they may even entertain a conversation or two before then.However, recent reports indicate that if there is a move to be made by this Miami Heat franchise, it'll be among the forward or big positions.The Miami Heat have also been linked to several guys that fit that very bill, making all of this that much more intriguing.
On Saturday night, the Washington Wizards extinguished the blazing-hot Utah Jazz, 121-112.The Jazz have been the feel-good story of the early part of this season.Heading into tonight, they held a 10-3 record, good for best in the Western Conference.This success was despite trading both of their franchise cornerstones, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, over the summer for assets in what was supposed to be a tank job.
Wizards beat Jazz with red-hot shooting and tough defense
On Saturday night, the Washington Wizards extinguished the blazing-hot Utah Jazz, 121-112.The Jazz have been the feel-good story of the early part of this season.Heading into tonight, they held a 10-3 record, good for best in the Western Conference.This success was despite trading both of their franchise cornerstones, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, over the summer for assets in what was supposed to be a tank job.
Miami Heat Rumors: Mulligan on former F, Kelly Olynyk, might be possible
The Miami Heat may be in the market to make a move come the NBA Trade Deadline.Perhaps, they may even entertain a conversation or two before then.However, recent reports indicate that if there is a move to be made by this Miami Heat franchise, it'll be among the forward or big positions.The Miami Heat have also been linked to several guys that fit that very bill, making all of this that much more intriguing.
On Saturday night, the Washington Wizards extinguished the blazing-hot Utah Jazz, 121-112.The Jazz have been the feel-good story of the early part of this season.Heading into tonight, they held a 10-3 record, good for best in the Western Conference.This success was despite trading both of their franchise cornerstones, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, over the summer for assets in what was supposed to be a tank job.
Wizards beat Jazz with red-hot shooting and tough defense
On Saturday night, the Washington Wizards extinguished the blazing-hot Utah Jazz, 121-112.The Jazz have been the feel-good story of the early part of this season.Heading into tonight, they held a 10-3 record, good for best in the Western Conference.This success was despite trading both of their franchise cornerstones, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, over the summer for assets in what was supposed to be a tank job.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards' losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards' losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
With loss to Clippers, Wizards losing streak stretches to 9
Perhaps someone should alert the Wizards: It's permissible under the rules of basketball to play well on both offense and defense in the same game.So far this season, they've had stretches where the defense was good and the offense was bad, stretches where offense was good and the defense bad, and stretches where they were bad on both ends.
Is the Wizards' "Big 3" really a Big 3? That's the question I asked Troy Haliburton on the latest Bleav in Wizards podcast.We discussed whether that core is worth building around, Tommy Sheppard's commitment to this path, and how to best upgrade the supporting cast around them.Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis have both been playing like All-Stars this season so the answer to that question probably boils down to how you feel about Kyle Kuzma.