Blazer's Edge 14 mins ago
Deadline Aftermath: Raptors & Blazers Listed as Dual Winners
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports ESPN’s Tim Bontemps explained that both the Trail Blazers and Raptors received praise for the pre-deadline trade that involved Gary Trent Jr. and Norman Powell. Now that the sample sizes of the post-deadline moves have increased, ESPN assembled a panel of NBA experts to deliver their thoughts on the transactions that unfolded. For the Portland Trail Blazers, their high-profile swap of Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood for Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell earned a modest nod in the section devoted to “underrated” roster moves. ESPN...
Hoops Habit 22 mins ago
Memphis Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. finally returns to the lineup
The Memphis Grizzlies have finally got Jaren Jackson Jr. back from injury. He last played on August 3rd in the NBA Bubble where he tore his meniscus muscle in his left knee. The Grizzlies played 56 games (77 percent of their season) without Jackson, and he returns just in time to help the Grizzlies make […] Memphis Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. finally returns to the lineup - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Pounding The Rock 23 mins ago
Let’s speculate about what happened with Trey Lyles and the San Antonio Spurs
Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Why hasn’t the stretch-four suited up for the Silver and Black in over a month? If you’ve been keeping up with the San Antonio Spurs recently, you’ll know spotting Trey Lyles has been like playing a real-life version of “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” The sixth-year forward began the year buried on the depth chart, found consistent minutes when COVID sidelined several rotation regulars, and has only appeared four times since San Antonio started the second half of their regular-season schedule. But all the above are...
The Smoking Cuban 33 mins ago
Mavericks: Luka Doncic signs endorsement deal with Panini America
The Dallas Mavericks are in a fight to avoid the play-in tournament down the stretch. Luka Doncic continues to produce MVP numbers, but the Mavs sit seventh in the Western Conference. They need to finish in the top six to advance to the playoffs and avoid the play-in. Doncic will have to be the team’s offensive engine […] Mavericks: Luka Doncic signs endorsement deal with Panini America - The Smoking Cuban - The Smoking Cuban - Dallas Mavericks News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Blazer's Edge 34 mins ago
Lillard Raises Concerns Over Blazers’ Fluctuating Intensity
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Following Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, Damian Lillard talked about how the Trail Blazers need to dial in their effort. The Trail Blazers suffered their fifth loss in six games on Wednesday after the Nuggets managed to hang on to a 106-105 victory. Despite having a double-digit lead at one point, Portland’s offense and defense lost steam in the final moments of the game. After Wednesday’s result, NBC Sports Northwest’s Jamie Hudson highlighted Damian Lillard’s comments on the Blazers’ fluctuating intensity. “We build a...
Los Angeles Times 41 mins ago
LeBron James takes heat from the right for tweet about the killing of Ma'Khia Bryant
LeBron James deleted his tweet that read 'YOU'RE NEXT #ACCOUNTABILITY' with a photo of the officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant.
CelticsBlog 50 mins ago
Derek Chauvin verdict not a celebratory moment for the NBA
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports An NBA on hiatus sprung into activism after the police officer murdered George Floyd. If it happened, that it would occur so quickly seemed improbable, but it was the first sign that times could be changing. The jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin gathered for ten and a half hours of deliberation over what the world watched in horror in May. They had it replayed and explained for them by prosecutors and witnesses over more than a month, as the state of Minnesota tried to convict a Minneapolis police officer for murdering a Black man for the...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 52 mins ago
1968: The Birth of the Milwaukee Bucks
Members of the 1968 Bucks team Wayne Embry and Jon McGlocklin and Milwaukee historian John Gurda reflect on the year the Bucks joined the NBA.
CelticsBlog 55 mins ago
Tatum, Walker, Smart in, Brown doubtful & Rob Williams and Evan Fournier out against Phoenix
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The Celtics’ injury report is all over the place ahead of tonight’s game. Fun fact: there has been no point this season at which the Boston Celtics have been fully healthy. There’s been at least one name on the injury report every day this year. Today is no different heading into a matchup with the No. 2 seed in the West – the Phoenix Suns. #NEBHInjuryReport update vs. Phoenix:Jaylen Brown (left shoulder bursitis) - DOUBTFULEvan Fournier (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUTJayson Tatum - AVAILABLEKemba Walker - AVAILABLERobert...
CelticsBlog 55 mins ago
SBN Reacts: Celtics fans think team is headed in the right direction
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Also, poll results about the play-in tournament Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged in Boston Celtics fans, and fans across the country. Sign up here to join Reacts. According to the most recent SB Nation Reacts survey, 78 percent of Celtics fans are confident the team is headed in the right direction. That’s up from 63 percent last week and 58 percent the week before. As teams prepare for the final push of the season, more teams than ever...
ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Jimmy Butler vexed over question on Miami’s standing in East
Miami Heat star swingman Jimmy Butler isn’t very invested in checking the NBA standings and seeing what his team needs to do to improve its seeding. Butler was asked Wednesday night if he is generally aware of conference standings. In short, he is not: “I don’t care. I really don’t,” Butler said, via Anthony Chiang […] The post Jimmy Butler vexed over question on Miami’s standing in East appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ira Winderman / South Florida Sun-Sentinel 1 hour ago 
Heat playoff push arrives at crucial crossroads in Atlanta
Stakes move to another level when Heat face Hawks on Friday in Atlanta.
Los Angeles Times 1 hour ago
Betting lines and odds for Angels vs. Houston Astros on Thursday
After struggling against the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, the Angels look to get back on track against the Houston Astros on Thursday.
ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Portland’s Damian Lillard reacts to Jason Kidd’s message after passing him on 3-pointers list
Despite the recent struggles for the Portland Trail Blazers, they still remain in the sixth spot in a loaded Western Conference coming down the stretch run of the regular season. Leading the charge, per the usual, Damian Lillard. The Blazers superstar most recently leapfrogged Jason Kidd on the NBA’s all-time made 3-pointers list and Kidd […] The post Portland’s Damian Lillard reacts to Jason Kidd’s message after passing him on 3-pointers list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Donovan Mitchell’s injury proves Jordan Clarkson deserves way more respect
Donovan Mitchell’s injury came at a poor time for the Utah Jazz, as they’re attempting to clinch first place in the Western Conference. Only 1.5 games ahead of the Phoenix Suns, the Jazz are doing everything they can to maintain the top seed. Even so, one player who has really stepped up is Jordan Clarkson. […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s injury proves Jordan Clarkson deserves way more respect appeared first on ClutchPoints.
