Sidney Moncrief is the last starter to represent the Milwaukee Bucks in an All-Star Game. That drought that will come to an end next month in New Orleans, when Giannis Antetokounmpo will hit the floor at the Smoothie King Center with nine of the other most recognizable faces in basketball.
Category: NBA Players
Blinebury: Confident Rockets Winning, Having Fun
When the 2015 Western Conference finals were over, James Harden could barely make the trudge down the hallway to the interview room and it was all he could do to sit upright behind the microphone. Just a short time earlier, Harden had the ball in his hands and tried one last desperate lunge toward the basket .
Chinese sportswear brand makes inroads in tennis world
… wears on court. “She will tell us she wants some kind of design and also the colors and materials,” Vivienne Wang, a sports marketing sponsorship supervisor at the company, said by telephone from China. “We’ll also have some special designs – …
Williams, Young lead Lakers to 108-96 win over Pacers-Image1
Although Luke Walton resisted the urge to shout about it, the coach was clearly proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers can do when their crowded schedule allows them to have a couple of real practices. Lou Williams scored 27 points, Nick Young hit five 3-pointers and the Lakers snapped their five-game losing streak with a 108-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Towns leads Timberwolves past injury-depleted Clippers
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 37 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 45 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the injury-depleted Clippers 104-101 on Thursday night to stop Los Angeles’ seven-game winning streak.
Magic to lose Jodie Meeks for 4-6 weeks due to thumb injury
Orlando Magic guard Jodie Meeks left Wednesday’s game in New Orleans due to an apparent injury to his shooting hand, and he did not return. Meeks suffered the injury attempting to steal the ball from Anthony Davis ; Davis’s knee happened to hit Meeks’ hand as he was reaching for the basketball.
Lakers podcast: Is D’Angelo Russell making enough progress?
When you’re the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, you can’t avoid high expectations.
Lottery-bound Mavs likely to make trade before deadline, and don’t Clippers need PG help now?
Deal or no deal: It’s a strong likelihood that the Mavericks will make a trade before the Feb. 23 deadline. Andrew Bogut could be one of the pieces dealt, although he needs to get healthy before anything can happen.
Warriors Assaulted, Insulted and Upset Russell Westbrook
… rk, Stephen holds a master’s degree in public communications. Money well spent? I’d say so. These days he jokes about sports on the Internet. Professionally.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay
Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.
Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay
Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.
Stop the Presses! Game 44 (Cha) Overreactions
False. 2 blowout losses in a row can certainly raise doubts. Clearly this is a team that has lost its confidence and swagger.
Stop the Presses! Game 44 (Cha) Overreactions
False. 2 blowout losses in a row can certainly raise doubts. Clearly this is a team that has lost its confidence and swagger.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Walker, Hibbert lead Hornets past Blazers 107-85
Kemba Walker is focused on Charlotte’s record. He isn’t very interested in the All-Star game right now.
Walker, Hibbert lead Hornets past Blazers 107-85
Kemba Walker is focused on Charlotte’s record. He isn’t very interested in the All-Star game right now.
Avery Bradley Injury: Updates on Celtics Guard’s Achilles Injury and Return
Bradley did return to the lineup Monday after missing the Celtics’ previous four games with an Achilles injury. He played 33 minutes in a 108-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets , but he scored only five points while shooting 2-of-9 from the floor.
Count on king of Thunder court to scramble the numbers
Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts.Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.Westbrook now looks set to join Oscar Robertson in averaging a triple- double for an entire sea… Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts. Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.
Cavs’ Love limited due to sore back
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love walks onto the court before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Basketball: NBA Global Games London 2017 prove a big hit as Denver Nuggets overcome Indiana Pacers
… A fear of mine before play started had been that the game would be broken up by too many stoppages, with American sports notorious for their numbers of breaks in play. But full credit must go to the organisers, who filled the stoppages with segments …
Janet Napolitano In Hospital With Side Effect Of Cancer Care
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA […] John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Metallica Set To Play Grammys John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Metallica are set to perform at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next month.
John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Metallica Set To Play Grammys
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA […] John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Metallica Set To Play Grammys John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Metallica are set to perform at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next month.
DeRozan scores 36, Raptors hand Nets 11th straight loss
DeMar DeRozan’s double-double and Cory Joseph’s career night propelled the Toronto Raptors past the free-falling Nets. DeRozan scores 36, Raptors hand Nets 11th straight loss DeMar DeRozan’s double-double and Cory Joseph’s career night propelled the Toronto Raptors past the free-falling Nets.
Chris Paul to have surgery on torn ligament in left thumb, out 6-8 weeks
When the Clippers last were without Chris Paul , they dropped six games in a row. Granted, that was without Blake Griffin , too, but this team struggles on offense without the Point God running the show.
Coach Steve Clifford: Poor defense has led to Hornets’ losing streak
Hornets coach Steve Clifford points to one factor when explaining his team’s five-game losing streak – a lack of defense. Charlotte went 0-5 on its recent road trip, surrendering an uncharacteristic 109.6 points per game during that span.
Chris Paul out 6-8 weeks with torn thumb ligament
The Clippers are a perfect 7-0 in 2017 but, dating back to last season, are 3-9 in games without both Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. The good news for the Clippers is Blake Griffin is nearing a return to the court.
The Warriors’ ground-breaking, Joe Lacob and Peter…
Rick Welts, far left, Warriors president and COO, Edwin Lee, mayor of San Francisco, Joe Lacob, Warriors owner and CEO, Peter Guber, Warriors co-owner, Thasundra Duckett, Chase consumer banking CEO, Steve Kerr,Warriors head coach and Kevin Durant, far right, take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Golden State Warriors’ new home, Chase Center, in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. The new venue is scheduled to open for the 2019-20 NBA season.
Steven Adams will miss clash with Golden State Warriors
ESPN reporter Royce Young tweeted that Adams would sit out the game against the western conference leaders on Wednesday after he was concussed in Oklahoma City’s win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Steven Adams has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors as he remains in the league’s concussion protocol.
Sixers Would Be Wise to Experiment More with TLC
For most of the Sixers’ season thus far, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has been mostly irrelevant member of the 2016 draft class; that is, until recently. The 24th overall pick kicked off the season receiving minimal time with minimal expectations before being shuffled in and out of the rotation, ultimately spending time in the D-League.
Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker ‘needs to be on the court more’
… and spirit from fans in Mexico during a press conference in Mexico City, Jan. 14, 2017. (Dan Bickley/azcentral sports) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks about how a connection to the NBA and Mexico can be good for both parties during a press …
Re: Morning Coffee – Tue, Jan 17
But traditional statistics don’t show the whole picture as Joseph does not look like the same player he was last season on the defensive end. What has traditionally been his calling card has been a clear area of struggle for him.
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Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22 seconds left, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 108-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. The Knicks had three attempts at a desperately needed victory after, but Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Joakim Noah all couldn’t convert before time expired.