Joel Embiid is targeting the 76ers’ first game after the All-Star break for his return from a knee injury. He has been out since January 27 with a right knee injury, one that has caused much controversy as the Philly front office first called it a bone bruise and later a slight meniscus tear.
Category: NBA Basketball
Forget Ecf Wilson Chandler & Will Barton make Wiz World Champs
It is time. The time has finally come for the Wizards to play for a title. There are two teams the Wiz have to go through.
Riley Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for VF Corporation
Price Target is an important factor while doing analysis of a stock. Over the same time span, the stock marked US$67.1 as its best level and the lowest price reached was US$48.05.
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.
Rising Stars Challenge Game Thread: Kristaps and Willy vs. America
Willy Hernangomez and Kristaps Porzingis will be on the same team for a change as the World Team takes on the US Team in the Rising Stars Challenge. Wait, is that right? Well they’ll be on the same team with a chance to win for a change.
NBA All-Star Weekend: Rising Stars Challenge Game Thread
After the always entertaining All-Star Celebrity game, Dario Saric and Jahlil Okafor will take the floor to represent the Philadelphia 76ers in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge. Joel Embiid was also set to participate, but due to injury was replaced by the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Alex Abrines.
Exum reps AFL club at NBA All-Star weekend
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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.
NBA Celebrity Game 2017: Top Moments, Video Highlights and Twitter Reaction
Moving back to a traditional East vs. West matchup for the 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, the East side rode a commanding first half to an easy 88-59 Last year’s MVP of the celebrity game, Win Butler, got off to a dazzling start for the East with six points in the first quarter, pushing his team out to a 20-12 lead early. Jonah Keri of CBS Sports, not surprisingly, praised Butler’s efforts on and off the court with a stellar Arcade Fire pun thrown in to make it the perfect tweet from Canada’s favorite sportswriter: Win Butler not only providing points and boards in celebrity game.
Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan feels ‘nervous’ about dunk contest
The Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan is excited to compete in this weekend’s All-Star dunk contest, but the 6-foot-11 center acknowledges that taller players are generally at a competitive disadvantage in the annual event. The Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan is excited to compete in this weekend’s All-Star dunk contest, but the 6-foot-11 center acknowledges that taller players are generally at a competitive disadvantage in the annual event.
Westbrook, Durant All-Star reunion off to awkward start
FILE – In this April 11, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, left, and Kevin Durant talk during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Okla. The next time Russell… .
Keidel: The Simmering Durant-Westbrook Feud
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NBA Trade Rumors: Pistons and Magic have discussed Reggie Jackson and DJ Augustin exchange
According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have had trade discussions centered around Reggie Jackson and DJ Augustin. Jeff Green would also be included to match salaries.
Ex-LSU player Jarell Martin of Grizzlies has number retired by Madison Prep
New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca blocks a shot attempt by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin during the Pelicans vs. Grizzlies NBA game at Smoothie King Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. The number of state championship banners hanging from the rafters and the current team’s record of 29-2 is more than enough to make the Madison Prep boys basketball team No.
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What would it take to pry Paul George from the Pacers? Looks like he is not willing to commit to Pacers long term quite yet per the below article–he wants to win and IMO i don’t see that happening in INDY.
The Nuggets have decisions to make at point guard and shooting guard
The life of a young Denver Nuggets guard has been tumultuous this season. With the steadiness of Nikola Jokic and veteran contributors like Danilo Gallinari , Kenneth Faried , Wilson Chandler , and Jameer Nelson , the variability of contribution the young guards have provided has been easy to spot.
NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Vows Loyalty Towards Pelicans
This generation of basketball may not be on the same level of the Magic, Bird and Jordan eras, but it sure is amusing. Not in terms of Kevin Hart’s sheer comedy or Donald Trump’s gimmick facing our country, yet hysterical regarding today’s players’ ability to “front” through the attentive media.
2017 Rising Stars Challenge time, TV, streaming info
The BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge will tip off NBA All-Star Weekend Friday night from New Orleans. Formerly the rookie-sophomore game, the Rising Stars Challenge will showcase some of the league’s best young talent in a USA vs the World format.
Knicks Morning News
… on Thursday with heavy racist charges, comparing him to ousted Clippers owner Donald Sterling in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Sterling was booted out of the league in 2014 after his girlfriend released [NY Newsday] Charles Oakley doesn’t …
Knicks Morning News
… on Thursday with heavy racist charges, comparing him to ousted Clippers owner Donald Sterling in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Sterling was booted out of the league in 2014 after his girlfriend released [NY Newsday] Charles Oakley doesn’t …
Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics Takeaways: How Bout Dat?
The Chicago Bulls hosted the Boston Celtics on Thursday night in the final game before All-Star Weekend. It was an incredible game right down to the final second, or final nine-tenths of a second if you prefer.
Celtics G Bradley, F Brown out with injuries
Boston guard Avery Bradley and rookie forward Jaylen Brown have been ruled out for the Celtics’ final game before the All-Star break due to injuries. Gerald Green was questionable for Thursday night’s game at Chicago, but he entered in the first quarter.
Charles Barkley: Carmelo should let Phil Jackson trade him 0:0
Charles Barkley says the Knicks should trade Carmelo Anthony by Thursday’s deadline and the 32-year-old star would be a fool not to accept. Speaking at a TNT event, Barkley said Anthony should waive his no-trade clause not only to win, but for the financial bonus.
Does LeBron James have an MVP case vs. James Harden and Russell Westbrook? Bud vs. Doug
LeBron James hasn’t won the MVP since the 2012-13 season, and now he’s contending with two of the great individual statistical seasons in recent NBA history. Houston’s James Harden is averaging 29.1 points and 11.3 assists and has made 182 3-pointers .
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.
The playoffs are a magical time in Miami. (Bill Ingram / Palm Beach…
… the second round would take an upset of epic proportions. That is the basis of one of our questions this week, from sports radio talk show host Evan Cohen, who you can hear on Sirius XM and ESPN West Palm Beach. If you weren’t able to submit a …
After Losing Love For Weeks, LeBron And Cavs Beat Wolves
LeBron James spent the morning sending a crystal clear message to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the wake of Kevin Love’s knee injury: things will be just fine as long as James is on the court.
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.
Lakers vs. Kings Final Score: DeMarcus Cousins dominates, Lakers lose 97-96
The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising comeback effort on the back of Lou Williams, but DeMarcus Cousins was simply too much to overcome in a 97-96 loss. Williams scored 19 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, singlehandedly breathing life into a lifeless Lakers team, but nothing could stop the Kentucky terror.
Magic, Raptors make Ibaka-Ross trade official
The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have acquired forward-center Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward-guard Terrence Ross and a future first-round draft pick. “Our organization is excited to add a player of this caliber to our team as we strive to reach the next level,” said Raptors President Masai Ujiri.
Hassan Whiteside and Miami Heat move past frustration from Monday’s loss to Magic
After two consecutive losses to losing teams, there was plenty of frustration in the Heat’s locker room Monday night. “You’ve got to help other guys,” Waiters said after the loss.
AP source: Oakley’s ban from Madison Square Garden lifted
The NBA is considering having Michael Jordan and commissioner Adam Silver try to reconcile the dispute between Charles Oakley and the New York Knicks, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports. NEW YORK – Charles Oakley is allowed back in Madison Square Garden, though the former New York Knicks star says he wants an apology before he would return.
Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) dribbles against Dallas…
A source tells The Canadian Press that the Raptors have acquired Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for Terrence Ross and a first-round pick in the 2017 NBA draft. The move comes with the Raptors mired in a slump and plummeting down the Eastern Conference standings.
Magic Johnson on Lakers: ‘Something has to change’
Magic Johnson’s latest stop on the media tour he’s been on since coming back to the Los Angeles Lakers was ESPN, and he was his typical, engaging self. This time, the topic centered more specifically around what he aims to do in the coming days and weeks as an advisor to his old team.
Lakers News: Magic Johnson provides details on Monday’s meeting with Jim Buss, Mitch Kupchak
Since his arrival back with the Los Angeles Lakers , the vast majority of the speculation surrounding the hiring as centered on Magic Johnson’s public criticism of Jim Buss and what that might mean for the latter after this season. The two are meeting Monday, and Johnson spoke about what he’d like to come out of such a meeting while on ESPN Tuesday morning.
Clippers home again, take on Atlanta Hawks
Update: The Clippers return home after going 3-2 on a five-game road trip. … They beat Utah 88-72 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
NBA Development League Changes Name to NBA G(atorade) League
The 15-year-old minor league to the National Basketball Association, commonly known as the NBA Development League or D-League, has joined in on the Association’s newfound branding initiative. Marking the first time in American sports history that a professional league has named an entitlement partner, the D-League will be renamed to the Gatorade League, or G-League, as part of a multiyear expanded partnership.
NBA Development League Changes Name to NBA G(atorade) League
The 15-year-old minor league to the National Basketball Association, commonly known as the NBA Development League or D-League, has joined in on the Association’s newfound branding initiative. Marking the first time in American sports history that a professional league has named an entitlement partner, the D-League will be renamed to the Gatorade League, or G-League, as part of a multiyear expanded partnership.
Adam Silver, Michael Jordan step in on Charles Oakley-James Dolan feud
NBA legend Michael Jordan and NBA commissioner Adam Silver are trying to ease tensions between former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley and MSG chairman James Dolan. Oakley was ejected from Madison Square Garden last week.
Adam Silver, Michael Jordan step in on Charles Oakley-James Dolan feud
NBA legend Michael Jordan and NBA commissioner Adam Silver are trying to ease tensions between former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley and MSG chairman James Dolan. Oakley was ejected from Madison Square Garden last week.