Jordan Crawford spent nearly three years away from the NBA before signing a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans in early March, which is hard to believe after what he did the last time he took the court in a regular season game. Crawford’s last time playing in a regular season game before this year was when he scored 41 points to help the Golden State Warriors defeat the Denver Nuggets, 116-112, on Apr. 16, 2014.
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Jokic has strong game in return, Nuggets beat Celtics 119-99
Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 119-99 on Friday night. Jokic played 27 minutes after missing two games because of illness.
Isaiah Thomas, Tyler Ulis Face Off in Least Likely NBA Jump Ball Ever
It’s everyone’s dream to be a professional athlete, and if you watch the NBA , then that dream oftentimes seems less attainable due to the sheer size of most players. But for one brief moment, both 5-foot-9 Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics and 5-foot-10 Tyler Ulis of the Phoenix Suns gave all fans a glimpse at what a jump ball would look like between mere mortals.
Derrick Williams appreciates Pat Riley being man of his word
In a month, Derrick Williams has gone from the end of the Heat’s bench to regular minutes with the defending NBA champion Cavaliers. Williams wanted to play more and said he appreciates the Heat president giving him that opportunity and releasing him Feb. 6, while he was still playoff eligible with another team.
Flurry of game-winners highlight NBA action
PHOENIX Suns rookie Tyler Ulis hit an incredible buzzer-beater to defeat the Celtics, and that wasn’t the only game-winner during today’s NBA action. Joe Ingles finished with six points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in the Utah Jazz’s 110-109 overtime win over the Sacramento Kings.
An Ideal Offseason
The Celtics right now hold all the assets right now to add a superstar, keep their salary cap situation with room to resign are key players, and compete for an NBA Championship for ten years. Jerebko’s ability to space the floor, shoot the three coming off the bench, play solid defense, and provide veteran support and leadership are qualities that can not be overlooked.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat: Tipoff time, TV, radio and streaming information
… What: Cleveland Cavaliers (42-18) vs. Miami Heat (28-34). Where: American Airlines Arena. When: 8 p.m. TV: Fox Sports Ohio. Radio: WTAM 1100 AM; 87.7 FM La Mega. Online: Fox Sports Go . Miami notable: The Heat are 10-2 this season when shooting at …
Antetokounmpo scores 28, Bucks beat Suns 100-96
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, Tony Snell made a clinching 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Phoenix Suns, 100-96 on Sunday. Michael Beasley added 17 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 15 as the Bucks swept the two-game season series with the Suns.
Richaun Holmes, You Now Have The Floor
… Hornets at Spectrum Center. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports By passing Nerlens Noel off, the Philadelphia 76ers are committing to versatile center/power forward Richaun Holmes to back up Joel …
How do the Miami Heat replace the injured Willie Reed?
… moment for the @MiamiHeat , as Reed has to be carted off the court in the 4th as they try to finish it off on FOX Sports Sun. #NBA pic.twitter.com/sUTDpjfEbc Reed is Miami’s backup center for Hassan Whiteside, giving the team 48 minutes per game of …
The Read & React: Celtics crumble (again) vs. Raptors
Celtics paid the price for doing nothing : When I learned that Indiana wanted the whole boat for Paul George and the Bulls weren’t interested in moving Butler all that much, I excused Danny Ainge for not unboxing the fireworks now. My fury didn’t falter for the C’s not making some move to improve.
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny
On path to superstardom, Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas controls his own destiny Thomas, who will be a free agent in 2018, is long overdue for a pay day. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2mgxxtg When the NBA’s salary cap started spiking as if it had been hit with a defibrillator last summer, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas was asked to share his perspective on how the league’s new landscape might ultimately impact his situation.
Cousins could be D-mare in NOLA
DeMarcus Cousins has been traded to New Orleans, and it’s being called the biggest rip-off since the Dutch bought Manhattan Island from the Lenape tribe for $24 worth of beads and the rights to Carmelo Anthony. Everybody who’s anybody agrees Sacramento got fleeced.
Feb. 23: Rockets vs. Pelicans
FEBRUARY 23: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Houston Rockets and James Harden #13 go for a rebound during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
The 6 dumbest NBA trade deadline deals, ranked
The 6 dumbest NBA trade deadline deals, ranked Did the DeMarcus Cousins deal make the list? Check out this story on USATODAY.com: New York Knicks guard Steve Francis, left, looks on as President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas responds to a question during a news conference Wednesday Feb. 22, 2006 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks announced today that Francis has been acquired from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Anfernee Hardaway and Trevor Ariza.
Cavs sign forward Derrick Williams to second 10-day contract
Cavs sign forward Derrick Williams to second 10-day contract The Cavaliers have signed forward Derrick Williams to a second 10-day contract Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lwhrIW The NBA champions have been impressed with Williams, a former No. 2 overall pick, and it’s likely they will sign him for the remainder of the season when his current contract expires.
Paul George wants to stay, if Pacers can win
… of them all, it came with one qualifier. According to a person with knowledge of the meeting who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation, that is the crossroads that Pacers president Larry …
NBA trade rumors: LIVE updates of reports, buzz, news around 2017 deadline
Here are the latest rumors, news, completed trades and buzz around each NBA team leading up to the 2017 NBA trade deadline.Buckle up, NBA fans.
Detroit Pistons’ Andre Drummond not likely to be traded?
There have been rumors about a potential Drummond trade surrounding the Boston Celtics, but that is purely speculative at this point. That rumor was started because Andre Drummond retweeted eye emojis from Isaiah Thomas and then tweeted the same emoji himself.
DeMarcus Cousins says farewell: Love for Sacramento will still be the same
DeMarcus Cousins delivered a brief, emotional speech Monday night at what appeared to be a going-away party following his trade from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans . “My love for this city has never changed,” he said, his voice wavering.
NBA: Trade season is underway in earnest – Cousins goes to Pelicans
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Trade of Cousins to Pelicans becomes official
The Sacramento Kings made official on Monday what had been reported shortly after the finish of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game: Star center DeMarcus Cousins is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster trade involving five players and two draft picks. Cousins, the centerpiece of the deal, and forward Omri Casspi are heading to the Big Easy in exchange for rookie guard Buddy Hield, swingman Tyreke Evans, guard Langston Galloway, a 2017 first-round pick and a 2017 second-round pick obtained from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Basketball: Cousins to Pelicans in blockbuster trade
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to trade DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Tyreke Evans, 2016 first-round draft pick Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and first- and second-round draft picks this summer, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade is not official and has not been announced by either team.
NBA 2K17’s Sacramento Kings wouldn’t make that DeMarcus Cousins trade
The Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans just pulled off a blockbuster trade, with the Kings shipping out one of the league’s best players in DeMarcus Cousins a year before he’s set to become a free agent. The deal, which our friends at SB Nation called “one of the worst trades in NBA history,” is so imbalanced in the Pelicans’ favor that even the video game version of the Kings wouldn’t agree to it.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Rumors: 3 Possible Destinations for Iman Shumpert
Cavaliers 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Cleveland CaValiers as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Cavaliers 101.
Omri Casspi to be traded to New Orleans Pelicans
Omri Casspi #18 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2015 in Oakland, California Omri Casspi, who in 2009 became the first Israeli basketball player to play in the NBA, is due to be traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a bigger deal centered on all-star DeMarcus Cousins. The Kings dealt Cousins and Casspi to New Orleans in exchange for Tyreke Evans, 2016 first-round draft pick Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and first- and second-round draft picks this summer, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.
Glenn Robinson III soars above the field to win NBA All-Star Dunk Contest
Glenn Robinson III is the NBA’s new dunk king, with an assist to Indiana teammate Paul George, the Pacers’ mascot and a Pacers cheerleader. Robinson leaped over all three, snagging the ball from George along the way before finishing with an emphatic, two-hand, reverse jam, giving him a perfect score – and the title – on his final dunk.
Los Angeles Lakers: Is Demarcus Cousins a good fit?
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Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates against the Heat on Dec. 30, 2016, in Boston.
The Boston Celtics list their two-time All-Star point guard at 5-foot-9 – even that is believed to be a bit generous – and 185 pounds. That means Thomas actually is slightly shorter and even a bit lighter than the typical male in the United States, at least based on the latest federal data that tracks such things.
Little big man: Isaiah Thomas a full-fledged All-Star
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas passes the ball as he is covered by the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 116-108.
DeMarcus Cousins pours in 40 points as Sacramento Kings edge Los Angeles Lakers
Cousins scored 40 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and handed out eight assists, leading the Kings to a 97-96 victory over the Lakers on Tuesday night at Staples Center. Cousins, who scored 27 points in the second half, 16 of those coming in the fourth quarter, made one of two free throws to break a tie at 96 with nine seconds remaining.
Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) during
Boogie says ‘both sides’ working on techs issue Boogie says he’s excited to see his Olympic teammates at All-Star Weekend. Check out this story on lakecountrynow.com: http://usat.ly/2lhxtbn After picking up his 17th technical foul of the season – a league-high and one away from another suspension – in a win over the Pelicans on Sunday night, DeMarcus Cousins was frustrated.
Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart help Celtics stay hot in win over Mavs
Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics had little trouble with a batch of Western Conference opponents – save for a hiccup in Sacramento. Thomas had 29 points and eight assists, backcourt mate Marcus Smart added 19 points against his hometown team and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-98 on Monday night.
Atlanta Hawks Weekly Wrap: Looking For Identity
The Atlanta Hawks went 1-2 this week, capping everything off on Friday night with a horrific loss to the Sacramento Kings . Nothing terribly important changed in the standings this week, as the Hawks stayed in fifth place in the East, but the team showed a concerning inability to hold a lead.
Johnson scores 26, Heat beat lowly Nets for 13th straight
The Heat w… . Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in New York.
Smart and Vital Cog of next Championship team/No Trade rule in effect.
Marcus Smart is the Celtics’ leader in total loose balls recovered and deflections . He leads Boston in contested 3-point shots and, among the team’s guards, he is tops in contested shots overall .
Thomas has 34 and Celtics beat Blazers 120-111
Isaiah Thomas scored 34 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a loss the previous night to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-111 on Thursday. Marcus Smart added 18 for the Celtics, who had seven scorers in double figures.
Second storm of the week begins blanketing NH
The second snowstorm in a week is underway and poised to dump more than a foot of snow on New Hampshire and parts of the East Coast today.
Editorial Cartoon: Feb. 9, 2016
A key House committee soundly rejected two Right-to-Work bills, setting up another fierce showdown before the full House of Representatives next Thursday.
Collison scores 26, Kings snap Celtics’ 7-game win streak
Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. less Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, … more Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, grabs an errant pass over Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.