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The Ringer
10 hours ago
LA Clippers

The Imminent Return of Joel Embiid

Controversial calls affected Sixers' loss to Clippers
Discussion on impact of Joel Embiid's return and playoff run potential
Possibility of Paul George being a free agent target for the Sixers
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
LA Clippers

Clippers can't keep up with 76ers in James Harden revenge game loss

The Sixers defeated the Clippers 121-107 in Harden's reunion game.
Tyrese Maxey has been performing well, benefiting the most from Harden's departure.
sportslens.com
2 weeks ago
LA Clippers

James Harden has played in 59 straight games for the Clippers

The Clippers are facing challenges with key players like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden being injured.
James Harden is committed to helping the team win despite his recent shoulder/back injuries.
sportslens.com
3 weeks ago
LA Clippers

Russell Westbrook had surgery on his fractured hand on Monday

The Clippers made a key trade for James Harden that significantly impacted their season.
Westbrook's injury will lead to changes in the Clippers' lineup and playing rotations.
Bullets Forever
3 weeks ago
LA Clippers

The Numbers Crunch: Wizards stomped by Clippers for 14th consecutive loss

The Clippers dominated the tired Wizards due to Washington's poor performance and tiredness from a back-to-back.
James Harden shined with an efficient game, while Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with an excellent performance.
ESPN.com
4 weeks ago
LA Clippers

Harden gifts entire Clippers staff new Vol 8s

NBA players showcased stylish sneakers in Week 18.
Clippers staff flaunted new kicks given by James Harden.
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
LA Clippers

Clippers close All-Star break certain they have the chemistry needed to win

The Clippers' star trio remains committed and in good spirits despite initial doubts about their union.
Harden credits the team's success to understanding roles, balance, and adaptability in different games.
Defector
1 month ago
LA Clippers

NBA Dead Period Filled By JJ Redick Reacting To Himself Blasting Doc Rivers | Defector

Rivers praised Bucks for Harden trade
Redick criticizes Rivers for making excuses
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
LA Clippers

JJ Redick Torches Milwaukee Bucks Coach Doc Rivers Over Recent Comments: There's Never Accountability With That Guy!'

JJ Redick criticizes Doc Rivers for making excuses for the team's struggles and throwing players under the bus.
Redick questions Doc Rivers' comments on James Harden trade, implying Rivers favored Clippers over Sixers.
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ESPN.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn Nets

KD returns to Brooklyn: Nets what-ifs 'pointless'

Durant reflects on his time with the Brooklyn Nets and acknowledges that the trio of Durant, Irving, and Harden didn't have enough time together.
Durant emphasizes that he enjoyed playing for Brooklyn and representing the community, regardless of the challenges and changes that occurred during his tenure.
All U Can Heat
9 months ago
Miami Heat

Should the Heat give up Tyler Herro in a Bradley Beal trade?

Tyler Herro is younger and cheaper than Bradley Beal, but should the Miami Heat trade him to make the most of Jimmy Butler's window anyway?Another summer, another round of trade rumors involving Bradley Beal and Tyler Herro.Both guards have been the subject of trade chatter for the last several years but, this time, it appears a move is likely to happen.
Bullets Forever
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

2023 NBA Draft according to YODA: First round centers

In this part of the 2023 NBA Draft according to YODA (short for Ye Olde Draft Analyzer), I'm looking at the centers.Previously, I wrote about first round guards, wings and forwards.To reiterate (for those not interested in clicking into one of the other articles), I think there are four meaningful NBA positions:


Guards - traditional point guards and shooting guards who don't have the size to play traditional small forward (think Bradley Beal, Monte Morris, Jordan Goodwin)
Wings - traditional SGs and SFs who don't have the skills/aptitude of a PG but aren't big enough to tussle with the big boys (think Corey Kispert, Will Barton)
Forwards - traditional PFs or SFs but aren't full-time centers (think Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Rui Hachimura)
Centers - the big guys who patrol the paint and protect the rim but generally not quick enough to defend the perimeter or keep up with wings and guards (think Daniel Gafford, Kristaps Porzingis)


For the uninitiated, YODA is my stat-driven prospect evaluation system that uses only publicly available information.
Bleacher Report
10 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Bruce Brown Praises James Harden, Calls Him 'One of the Best Teammates I've Ever Had'

Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets' short-lived experiment with James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn't end well, with all three eventually parting ways and getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, respectively.But Bruce Brown said Harden was an excellent teammate, on and off the floor.
Wiz of Awes
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

The Wizards' hiring of Michael Winger is a sign of good things to come

After a month-long wait and speculation regarding the new front office structure, the Washington Wizards finally have their guy.As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, former Los Angeles Clippers General Manager Michael Winger has agreed to become the president of Monumental Basketball, giving him full leadership of the Washington Wizards.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

The case for the Raptors hiring Steve Nash as head coach

The Toronto Raptors might be on the verge of doing something unthinkable, as the latest reports from all over the basketball world confirmed that Steve Nash interviewed with the team for their head coaching vacancy.By all accounts, Nash ended up impressing the team in an interview.Replacing Nick Nurse with Nash would be a serious system shock for this fanbase, especially after he is coming off one of the most disappointing tenures in recent league history as coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
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Raptors HQ
2 months ago
LA Clippers

Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers Final: 127-107

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-107 behind a triple-double from James Harden and strong performances from his teammates.
Toronto's leading scorer was Scottie Barnes with 23 points, while Dennis Schroder was the only Raptor with a positive plus/minus.
The Raptors were not prepared for the game and suffered an embarrassing loss after three days of rest.
National Basketball Association
ESPN.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

NBA betting: How the Clippers' recent surge is impacting both betting, fantasy

The Clippers initially struggled after James Harden joined the team, but Westbrook's willingness to come off the bench improved the team's performance.
Harden's attitude of being the system may have hindered the Clippers' ability to mesh together.
WSJ
4 months ago
National Basketball Association

An NBA Contender's Smartest Move? Promoting From Within

Trading away a star player is usually not beneficial for a team's improvement.
The Philadelphia 76ers had a replacement ready when they traded away James Harden.
WSJ
4 months ago
National Basketball Association

An NBA Contender's Smartest Move? Promoting From Within

Trading away a star player is not typically a path to improvement for teams.
The Philadelphia 76ers had an upgrade waiting in the wings when they traded away James Harden.
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Raptors HQ
2 months ago
LA Clippers

Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers - Start Time, Lineups, Injuries and More

The Toronto Raptors have struggled since making trades and have a 4-8 record with their new pieces.
They face the Los Angeles Clippers, who have a strong lineup and a 25-12 record since acquiring James Harden.
sportslens.com
2 months ago
LA Clippers

James Harden said he wants to remain with the Clippers long-term

James Harden wants to sign a long-term deal with the LA Clippers and retire with the team.
Harden expressed his interest in keeping the core group of players together for a few years.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
LA Clippers

James Harden wants Clippers core to stay intact. 'Things are going well and I'm happy'

James Harden wants to remain with the Clippers long-term.
Harden has seen success playing alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
ESPN.com
2 months ago
LA Clippers

'Happy' Harden wants to keep Clippers core intact

James Harden wants to keep the core of the Clippers together
Harden is happy and content playing for the Clippers
ESPN.com
2 months ago
LA Clippers

'Happy' Harden wants to keep Clippers core intact

James Harden wants to keep the core of the Clippers together
Harden is happy and content playing for the Clippers
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
LA Clippers

Clippers rout Pelicans with a lineup that is paying big dividends

The Clippers' starting lineup of Harden, Mann, Leonard, George, and Zubac has played the most minutes together since Leonard and George joined the team in 2019.
The Clippers' improved performance and dominance on the court may be attributed to the stability and continuity of their starting lineup.
New York Post
2 months ago
LA Clippers

James Harden: Clippers haters 'nowhere to be found' during winning streak

James Harden has faced criticism and ridicule after forcing his way from the 76ers to the Clippers and starting the season sluggishly.
The Clippers have rebounded from their slow start and now have a record of 21-12, winning four in a row and 13 of their last 15 games.
Boston Celtics
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Boston Celtics

Reevaluating notable trades and signings of the 2023 NBA offseason

Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard have made a significant impact on their respective teams, leading them to the top of the Eastern Conference.
The James Harden trade has strengthened the Philadelphia 76ers' roster and brought them valuable draft assets.
Hardwood Houdini
4 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics must resist any urge to acquire ex-MVP if he hits market

The James Harden trade has not worked for the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Boston Celtics should resist any urge to trade for James Harden.
The Celtics are the favorite to win the NBA Championship and should focus on adding solid role players.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

What the Celtics said about Joe Mazzulla's matchup with Erik Spoelstra ahead of Game 1

Celtics The Celtics' rookie coach takes on a two-time champion.The spotlight was on Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla for a fair amount of the time during the latter half of the Celtics' Eastern Conference semifinal series against Philadelphia.There were some concerns that the Celtics' old habits would sink them, particularly after they failed to get a shot off at the end of Game 4 after deciding to play the final seconds without drawing up an after timeout play.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

From 'The Big A' to 'Playoff Jimmy': Top 25 performances in NBA conference finals history

ESPN staffMay 16, 2023, 09:00 AM ET


As this year's NBA conference finals take place with the Boston Celtics facing the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference and the Denver Nuggets facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the West, we take a look back at the most impressive outings in this round, going back to the days of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar up through last year's performances from Jimmy Butler and Luka Doncic, with the help of Basketball-Reference.com's game score archive.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

'Here comes Scott Foster': Jaylen Brown criticizes official for double-technical on leg-grab play

Celtics "Here comes Scott Foster just right away before even deciphering the situation..." said Brown.Jaylen Brown took a snapshot of Georges Niang grabbing his knee during of Game 7 and posted it, along with other photos, to his Instagram page with the caption "energy is shifting."
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum scores 51 as Celtics dominate 76ers in Game 7: 3 takeaways

Celtics Tatum set the NBA record for most points in a Game 7.
The Celtics got a historic performance from Jayson Tatum on Sunday, while the 76ers got yet another postseason no-show from both of their stars as the Celtics claimed a 112-88 victory in Game 7 to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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sportslens.com
3 months ago
LA Clippers

The Clippers Are The Hottest Team In The NBA, 7 Wins In A Row

The Los Angeles Clippers have the longest current winning streak in the NBA with 7 straight wins.
Kawhi Leonard has been a key player in the Clippers' recent success.
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Clippers

James Harden powers Clippers past Warriors for their sixth consecutive win

The Clippers' stars, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George, have been consistent in starting together in all 18 games since Harden's arrival via trade.
Harden proved his value by leading the Clippers to a victory against the Golden State Warriors, contributing 11 assists and 28 points.
ESPN.com
3 months ago
LA Clippers

NBA betting: How the Clippers' recent surge is impacting both betting, fantasy

The Clippers initially struggled after James Harden joined the team, but Westbrook's willingness to come off the bench improved the team's performance.
Harden's attitude of being the system may have hindered the Clippers' ability to mesh together.
ESPN.com
3 months ago
LA Clippers

NBA betting: How the Clippers' recent surge is impacting both betting, fantasy

The Clippers initially struggled after James Harden joined the team, but Westbrook's willingness to come off the bench improved the team's performance.
Harden's attitude of being the system may have hindered the Clippers' ability to mesh together.
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Clippers

Clippers rout Kings for season-high fifth straight win, but injured Paul George exits

The Clippers have won five straight games and are finding their rhythm with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden.
The team's chemistry and defense have improved, leading to their recent success.
LA Kings
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Kings

Clippers rout Kings for season-high fifth straight win, but injured Paul George exits

The Clippers have won five straight games and are finding their rhythm with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden.
The team's chemistry and defense have improved, leading to their recent success.
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Kings

Clippers rout Kings for season-high fifth straight win, but injured Paul George exits

The Clippers have won five straight games and are finding their rhythm with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden.
The team's chemistry and defense have improved, leading to their recent success.
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Clippers

Clippers rally from 22 down to beat Warriors on Paul George's three-pointer

The Clippers came back from a 22-point deficit to win the game.
Paul George hit a game-winning three-pointer with 8.9 seconds left.
NBA
ESPN.com
3 months ago
LA Clippers

'What it should look like': Clips stars click in win

The LA Clippers may have found a winning formula for their stars to play together.
James Harden had a strong game, scoring a season-high 26 points and showing aggressiveness.
Harden is focused on doing what he needs to do and not paying attention to outside criticism.
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Clippers

Everything comes together for Clippers in rout of Kings

The Clippers had their first win on the road against a team with a winning record.
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden had a strong offensive performance together.
Coach Tyronn Lue emphasized the need for aggression from his players.
ESPN.com
4 months ago
LA Clippers

Harden gets first win with Clips on dramatic 3

James Harden hits a game-winning 3-pointer for the Clippers' first win since his arrival.
Harden finished with a season-high 24 points and nine rebounds against his former team, the Rockets.
The Clippers avoided their longest losing streak since the arrivals of Leonard and George in 2019.
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
LA Clippers

Clippers end six-game losing streak with help of James Harden's four-point play

The Clippers won a close game for the first time this season, ending their six-game losing streak.
James Harden made a clutch four-point play to secure the win for the Clippers.
ESPN.com
4 months ago
LA Clippers

Why isn't it clicking with James Harden and the Clippers?

The LA Clippers have lost 6 straight games since acquiring James Harden.
Ty Lue expressed frustration with Paul George's performance and encouraged him to be more aggressive.
The Clippers' Harden experiment has not produced the desired results so far.
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
LA Clippers

Clippers' comeback comes up just short in loss to Denver Nuggets

The Clippers have yet to win a game since acquiring James Harden and P.J. Tucker.
Despite their losing streak, the Clippers showed promise in their game against the Denver Nuggets.
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Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
LA Clippers

'Constant communication' is helping James Harden find his role with Clippers

The Clippers have prioritized communication and collaboration with their new player, James Harden.
Harden has been given the freedom to be creative and contribute to reading defenses.
Harden compares his experience with the Clippers to joining the Brooklyn Nets, where he also had the freedom to be himself and collaborate with his fellow stars.
The Ringer
4 months ago
Chelsea

How NBA Greats Spin Narratives for Motivation and Zach LaVine's Potential Landing Spots. Plus, Chelsea Gray on Success With the Aces.

LeBron James's Instagram post targets those who doubted him after his move to Los Angeles.
Athletes use narratives to motivate themselves and deal with constant criticism in the social media age.
The hosts discuss James Harden's integration into the Los Angeles Clippers offense and potential landing spots for Zach LaVine.
Chelsea Gray talks about winning WNBA championships and having Becky Hammon as a head coach.
sportslens.com
4 months ago
LA Clippers

Clippers News: Was Harden Brought In To Replace Westbrook?

The Los Angeles Clippers have been on a losing streak since acquiring James Harden.
Harden was brought in to ultimately replace Russell Westbrook in the Clippers' lineup.
The Clippers' front office has been looking for a point guard with size and shooting ability to pair with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard.
Defector
4 months ago
LA Clippers

The Clippers Need Some New Ideas | Defector

The Clippers lost their game against the Nuggets despite it being their best game since acquiring James Harden.
The Clippers have a poor record and net rating since integrating Harden into their rotation.
The Clippers struggled to defend and rebound against bigger teams and have had difficulty scoring with Harden.
ESPN.com
4 months ago
LA Clippers

'They were awful': PG rips refs as Clips lose again

Paul George was unhappy with the officiating crew in the Clippers' loss to the Nuggets.
The Clippers have lost their sixth straight game and fifth with James Harden in the lineup.
George believes the Clippers are close to getting over the hump and winning games.
The Ringer
4 months ago
LA Clippers

Don't Throw Dirt on the Clippers Just Yet

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George's partnership on the Clippers has been plagued by injuries and underwhelming playoff performances.
When healthy, Leonard and George have shown dominance on the court, with a strong net rating.
The addition of James Harden to the team brings the possibility of a transformative era but comes with growing pains.
New York Daily News
9 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

How the Nets can build a contender ahead of 2023 NBA Draft

The Nets could have up to 11 first-round draft picks over the next seven summers.They can also create upwards of $100 million in outgoing salary this offseason alone while keeping their newfound core together.That's a whole lot of capital to use in trade negotiations as general manager Sean Marks looks to rebuild his team following the mass exodus of superstars from Brooklyn.
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Predicting the contract of Raptors PG Fred VanVleet in free agency

The Toronto Raptors have some big questions to answer in the offseason, with Fred VanVleet's status on the team chief among them.Will the Raptors choose to bring him back, or will he end up signing elsewhere and calling time on one of the best careers in Raptors history?VanVleet is projected to opt out of the final year of his contract and cash in on one last big payday.
Pippen Ain't Easy
10 months ago
Chicago Bulls

When does NBA Free Agency begin for the Chicago Bulls?

While the Chicago Bulls made several splashy moves in 2021 by adding DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso to this team's core, the Bulls were incredibly quiet in last year's free agency period.After making no moves in three straight transaction cycles, there's mounting pressure on the front office to make the most of this 2023 free agent class.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

When does NBA Free Agency start for the Toronto Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors are just a few weeks away from what promises to be one of the most impactful offseasons in team history, as they have multiple big names hitting the market and a ton of fairly obvious needs the team needs to get ironed out relatively soon.After last season, where the Raptors signed Otto Porter Jr. and called it a day, more impactful additions and retentions are needed.
Bleacher Report
10 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Mikal Bridges Rumors: 'Nets Aren't Interested' in Blazers Trade After Draft Lottery

Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers may want to get help for Damian Lillard this offseason, but it doesn't seem like a Mikal Bridges trade is going to be an option for them.Per The Athletic's Alex Schiffer, the Nets "aren't interested" in dealing Bridges to Portland even after the results of the 2023 NBA draft lottery.
Hardwood Houdini
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics could go after Ex-MVP in free agency

After coming up short as NBA Championship favorites, the Boston Celtics are facing-what could be-a pivotal offseason.There's certainly room for improvement after the way Boston's season came to a close, losing to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.There's been speculation that the team may look to trade some of its core, specifically Jaylen Brown, but that's not the only way they can improve.
Pippen Ain't Easy
10 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Bulls Rumors: Rebuilding around Zach LaVine is a necessary gamble

The Chicago Bulls are facing a very difficult offseason.It's one where the front office has to decide if it's going to double down on a core that hasn't moved past the first round of the playoffs or give up on hefty investments.Following the Phoenix Suns' second-round loss to the Finals-bound Denver Nuggets, Sean Deveney, Heavy, looked at the Suns' options for Deandre Ayton after another underwhelming playoff performance.
Bleacher Report
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

'Elimination Game Tatum' Is Real For Jayson and the Celtics

Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Jayson Tatum's elimination-game resume is longer (and probably better) than you think.He just turned 25 in March, and he's already played in 13 elimination games in his career.He's 8-5 overall and 3-0 this postseason.And beyond that, Tatum undoubtedly hits another level individually when faced with these stakes.
Pippen Ain't Easy
10 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Damian Lillard's backlash at fans may massively benefit the Bulls

It's been a rough 36 hours for Chicago Bulls fans everywhere, as I'm sure several of us are well on our way through the seven stages of grief.No, the Bulls haven't moved up to draft in the top four this year.Not only that, they won't be drafting at all for that matter.After trading away their first-round pick for Nikola Vucevic, their second-rounder for Otto Porter Jr., and having Denver's second-rounder confiscated as punishment for Lonzo Ball, Chicago is out of luck here.
Raptors Republic
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Is This The Dawn of a New Era Part 2

In Part 1, we discussed new paths in a new era.Here, let's dive into the best routes to actually get there.Trades, baby!In part one, the argument was made that the Raptors need to focus on building around Scottie Barnes and forget about their dual timeline, because it simply wasn't working.With Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby being their most valuable assets (outside of Scottie Barnes, obviously), many may ask the question, which one should the Raptors trade?
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Nick Nurse thanks Raptors franchise in combative 76ers press conference

The Toronto Raptors made a huge shift in their organizational philosophy, abandoning their Nick Nurse-led future via an unceremonious firing in order to tear down their old structure and build something new.However, Nurse was not out of work for very long after shoving his championship ring in Daryl Morey's face.
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Grade the Trade: Raptors-Rockets proposal centered on No. 4 pick

The Toronto Raptors appear to be willing to make some big changes on their roster, with names like Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby finding themselves in the rumor mill once again.The trades are afoot, with some fans and observers eyeing a very quick rebuild.While the Portland Trail Blazers' package of Anfernee Simons and the No. 3 pick seems to be the preferred haul for Toronto, the idea of trading with the Houston Rockets, who own the No. 4 pick after the conclusion of another dreadful season, might hold some appeal as well.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Nick Nurse joining 76ers as coach fuels Raptors-Philly rivalry

The Toronto Raptors believed that the Nick Nurse era had run its course after a disappointing season in 2022-23, as they won just 41 games and missed the playoffs one season after they won 48 games and gave the Philadelphia 76ers everything they could handle in their postseason series.Nurse did not wait long to find his next job, however.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors news: Nick Nurse linked to 76ers, 2 elite prospects eyed

The Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers might be in different stages of contention at this point, but they are both looking for new coaches.Nick Nurse was let go by Toronto for missing the playoffs, while Philly fired Doc Rivers after stalling out in the second round.The 76ers' initial list of candidates included names like Nurse, Monty Williams, and Mike Budenholzer.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Could Nick Nurse join a huge Raptors rival after latest firing?

The Toronto Raptors had one of the most disappointing seasons in the NBA, so much so that they parted ways with head coach Nick Nurse after the end of their 41-41 campaign.The Philadelphia 76ers managed to follow suit, firing Doc Rivers after yet another poor postseason performance.The 76ers' initial coaching list appears to focus almost entirely on former head coaches with postseason experience.
Bullets Forever
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

New team president offers Wizards some hope

When Ron and I last talked, the Washington Wizards had just parted ways with previous team president Tommy Sheppard.Now the Wizards have found Sheppard's replacement - Michael Winger, a 43-year old NBA executive who gained experience with three successful franchises over the past couple decades.The resume version of his background would highlight the fact that he's been part of executive leadership groups that reached seven conference finals and two NBA finals over the past 13 years.
Wiz of Awes
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: former All-Star duo finally reunite at charity event

Recently it was revealed that the former star duo of the Washington Wizards John Wall and Bradley Beal reunited to help benefit the Diggs All-Star Charity.A charity event hosted by the Diggs brothers of the NFL.This was revealed in a post made by the star point guard himself where he shared numerous slides featuring photos of him and his former teammate together again.
Wiz of Awes
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards may be in position to trade for Chris Paul

With the Phoenix Suns' season over, the Washington Wizards might be in a decent position to conduct an offseason trade.Throughout the 2022-'23 season, veteran point guard Chris Paul has been showing signs of major decline.Sure, he averaged 13 points, eight assists, and one steal but he only played in 59 games.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs Heat Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 23

How did we get here?The Boston Celtics are down 0-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals to the No. 8 seeded Heat, and elimination from the NBA postseason - and a slew of questions regarding the direction of the team moving forward - is seemingly imminent.Miami was dominant during the series' first game in the Sunshine State, knocking down a scorching 54.3% from the 3-point line on 35 attempts and 56.8% shooting overall on May 21.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

The Celtics can't allow these two stats to happen again vs. Heat in Game 2

Celtics A brutal third quarter doomed the Celtics in Game 1, but these two stats didn't help.First of all, allow us to take this opportunity to remind Celtics fans to breathe.The Celtics lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals to the Heat on Wednesday, falling 123-117.If we've learned anything about this year's Celtics team, we know that dropping a game is not the end of the road.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs 76ers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 14

The Boston Celtics have reached a familiar refrain: Game 7 in the Eastern Conference postseason.In 2022, the Cs played Milwaukee and Miami en route to an NBA Finals appearance.Should Boston return to the Finals in 2023, it'll take at least one more winner-take-all affair, with Philadelphia taking three thus far in the Eastern Conference's No. 2-No. 3 second-round matchup.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

3 takeaways as Jayson Tatum got hot late in Game 6 to save Celtics season

Celtics Tatum turned a nightmarish game into a memorable finish.The Celtics survived a roaring Philadelphia crowd and three quarters of nightmare basketball from Jayson Tatum in Game 6 on Thursday, claiming a dramatic 95-86 victory to force Game 7.Here are the takeaways.1. Jayson Tatum was 4:14 away from a deeply uncomfortable summer full of questions about his ability to lead a team in the clutch and maybe even his status as a top player in the NBA.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

The Celtics are shuffling up their starting lineup ahead of a decisive Game 6 against the 76ers

Celtics Robert Williams is expected to make his first start of the 2023 postseason on Thursday night.With their backs up against the wall, the Celtics are shaking up their starting lineup ahead of a do-or-die Game 6 in Philadelphia.Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed ahead of tip-off that Robert Williams will start on Thursday night, joining Al Horford in Boston's frontcourt.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs 76ers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 11

It isn't necessarily the toughest thing to have imagined the Boston Celtics getting into a 3-2 hole in the Eastern Conference semifinals given their post-All-Star break struggles in the regular season, but this feeling is unfamiliar.Boston may not be ready for the 76ers led by reigning MVP Joel Embiid and revived former MVP James Harden - or, even worse perhaps, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla may not be ready for the moment.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Tales of Brent Burns: Teammates talk cheetah attacks, his 'Mary Poppins' bag and loving the NHL's 'big kid'

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 22, 2023, 07:00 AM ET

CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.RALEIGH, N.C.-- There's conformity among many NHL players.And then there's Brent Burns.Breaking up the parade of monotone business suits and well-groomed exteriors while entering the arena is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound defenseman wearing loud patterns, lugging a comically enormous camouflage backpack and sporting a chaotic scraggle of beard around a toothless hockey grin.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

1 76ers free agent Raptors could sign for cheap in offseason

The Toronto Raptors will look under every crevice for cheap talent with a somewhat high offensive ceiling as they try to improve their roster.This could lead them back to one of their most hated rivals in the Philadelphia 76ers, as they likely won't bring their whole roster back.The 76ers imploded against the Boston Celtics, with Joel Embiid and James Harden both playing well below the standard that was expected of them.
Bleacher Report
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum's Historic Game 7 in Celtics' Win vs. Embiid, 76ers Leaves Fans in Awe

Adam Glanzman/Getty Images It was a Game 7 masterpiece from Jayson Tatum.Boston's superstar dropped 51 points to keep the Celtics' season alive on their home floor and once again proved he's one of the best players on the planet-not so humbly this time around-en route to a 112-88 blowout over the 76ers.
Bleacher Report
10 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons Clowned by Fans for Posting Photo of 76ers' Blowout Loss to Celtics on IG

Ben Simmons was watching from his couch as the Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated in a blowout 112-88 Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics.The former 76ers guard posted a photo of the Eastern Conference Semifinals loss on his Instagram story Sunday, earning less-than-impressed reactions from Philadelphia fans.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Potential 76ers implosion in offseason could benefit Raptors

Some might find it unfair for Toronto Raptors fans to throw stones at the Philadelphia 76ers for ending their season in embarrassing fashion.I, however, am not one of those people.This is a time for looking at the MVP in Joel Embiid and (to paraphrase David Byrne) ask ourselves, "Well, how did we get here?"
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Doc Rivers said this aspect of Game 6 will be 'hard to recover' from

Celtics There was a significant disparity in missed calls favoring the Celtics, ESPN reported Sunday.The NBA's officiating report from Game 6 found more than a dozen officiating errors favored the Celtics while there were four that favored the Sixers, the report found, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Watch: Jaylen Brown takes hit to the face, gets his leg illegally grabbed by Georges Niang in Game 7

Jaylen Brown is back to playing basketball without his protective face mask, and he took a hard hit to the face during the second quarter of Game 7.
Brown jumped to contest a James Harden layup attempt when Harden's hand met Brown's face.Brown fell backward and hit the basket support, remaining on the ground for a few moments.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Tatum drops 51 as Celtics rout Sixers in Game 7

Jamal Collier, ESPNMay 14, 2023, 06:14 PM ET


BOSTON -- As Jayson Tatum connected on another 3-pointer midway through a third quarter on Sunday -- en route to outscoring the Philadelphia 76ers in the period by himself -- he turned to a raucous Boston crowd and let out a cathartic yell."This is my s---" he said.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Odds, picks, betting tips for Celtics-76ers Game 7

ESPN's fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data, featuring ESPN's proprietary Basketball Power Index (BPI) to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions.NBA game odds for Sunday, May 14 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

76ers analyst has grim feeling about facing Boston Celtics in Game 7

Liberty Ballers' Bryan Toporek has a grim outlook about the 76ers facing the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals' No. 2-No. 3 matchup on May 12 - believing that a loss for Philadelphia could mean the end of the current era of Sixers basketball."But if the Celtics beat the Sixers on Sunday and knock them out of the playoffs for the third time in the past six seasons, it will likely have long-lasting ramifications," Toporek wrote.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Why Golden State's ultimate X factor is center Kevon Looney

Kendra Andrews, ESPNMay 12, 2023, 08:00 AM ET


STEVE KERR SAT in his Vancouver hotel room pining over one of his players during the Golden State Warriors' preseason trip to Canada in 2016.He called assistant Chris DeMarco to his room, and the two sat and discussed their then-second-year center, Kevon Looney.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Driven by fear, the Celtics found a way to survive in Game 6

Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterMay 12, 2023, 02:20 AM ET

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ESPN.comNBA writer since 2010
Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years
Author of two books



PHILADELPHIA -- The fear of infamy can be a great motivating force.Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum felt this in different but important ways Thursday night as the Boston Celtics were facing a disastrous end to their season at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Raptors Republic
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

What can the Raptors learn from the 2022-23 playoffs?

Filtering the playoffs so far through the perspective of the Toronto Raptors.What plays to steal and lessons to learn.This is the second year in a row I've written a "lessons from the playoffs" piece, and I borrowed the idea originally from the exceptional and brilliant Caitlin Cooper.Last year, I actually nailed some things.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics vs. Sixers prediction and odds for Game 6 (Can Boston force Game 7?)

Boston Celtics fans are hoping for a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals because that would mean that the team kept its season alive on Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.Philly stole Game 1 and 5 in Boston to take a 3-2 series lead, but it finds itself as a short underdog in the latest odds for Game 6.
Why?
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Joe Mazzulla and Doc Rivers have shown completely different temperaments this series

Celtics Rivers is calmly navigating the 76ers through the series.The Celtics have had a much choppier ride with Mazzulla.Joe Mazzulla is under the biggest spotlight of his young NBA career, and he doesn't seem very comfortable in it.It shows in how he second-guessed himself after Game 4, saying that in hindsight he should have managed the end of overtime differently.
Nieman Lab
10 months ago
Media industry

The Athletic's live audio rooms bring sports talk radio into this century

A curious media hole forms in the wake of a big sports game.After the final whistle, people are craving content about what they just watched, but many reporters are busy interviewing coaches and players and writing their stories.That's a void just when fans are most desperate to process what happened and what it all means for the team.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

NBA playoffs: Joel Embiid's 33 lift Sixers over Celtics in pivotal Game 5

Having silenced the TD Garden crowd and put the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics on the brink of a second-round exit, 76ers players barely cracked a smile as they walked off the court.It's not over.We have to get one more, Joel Embiid said.All of us.We have to show up.They'll soon get that chance.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Why Doc Rivers said James Harden had a 'perfect game' against Celtics in Game 5

Celtics Harden only took eight shots Tuesday night.It was enough to pick the Celtics apart.Perhaps the scariest part of the Celtics' brutal loss at TD Garden Tuesday night is that for the first time this series, Philadelphia won without a colossal scoring output from James Harden.He scored 45 in Game 1, and 42 in Game 4, hitting clutch shots in both games that buried the Celtics when it mattered most.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs 76ers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 9

Things are all knotted up between the Boston Celtics and 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals' No. 2-No. 3 matchup heading into Game 5, meaning someone has to take control of things on May 9.This series just saw a spectacular overtime ending in Game 4 in which James Harden ripped the hearts out of Celtics fans everywhere with a go-ahead and ultimately game-winning 3-pointer with 15 seconds left to take the deciding 116-115 advantage.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Sixers vs. Celtics prediction and odds for Game 5 (Boston bounces back)

The Boston Celtics should have won Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers, eventually losing in overtime on a clutch shot from James Harden.Boston had chances, building a lead in the fourth quarter after trailing most of the game, but it couldn't close out Philly, giving the Sixers their second win of the series.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics vs 76ers series in the hands of Philadelphia star: Analyst

The Boston Celtics' second-round Eastern Conference series against the Sixers is not in the hands of one of their players - instead, it's dependent on the performance of Philadelphia star James Harden.Harden has had 40+ point efforts, and what do ya know, those were the Sixers' two wins thus far.Game 1 was his statement to the league that he can still be a No. 1 option, but Game 4 quite literally saw his 42nd point end up deciding the game via a game-winning 3-pointer in the second-to-last possession in overtime.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Al Horford's confidence is exactly what we should come to expect

In a game that will go down as an instant classic, Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford asserted his dominance against the MVP in the fourth quarter plus overtime.Nobody was more upbeat in the Boston Celtics locker room than Al Horford following a tough one-point defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers with the team missing out on a chance to go up 3-1 in the series.
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