Bob Lanier, the left-handed big man who muscled up beside the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as one of the NBA’s top players of the 1970s, died Tuesday. He was 73. The NBA said Lanier died after a short illness. The Hall of Famer had worked for the league as a global ambassador. The Athletic reported […]
Potential No. 1 picks Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. headline the list of prospects set to participate in the NBA draft combine, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The combine will run May 16-22 in Chicago, Illinois, and include executives and scouts from all 30 teams. Teams each year submit a […]
In all-too-familiar sight, Joel Embiid cried on the court. This time, the pain was physical. Playing through an orbital-bone fracture (and torn thumb ligaments), Embiid had the basketball pushed into his face while going for a rebound. He dropped to the floor, peeled back his mask, covered his face and wept. Soon, Embiid might again […]
At least for the time being, the controversy over longtime NBA media member Bill Simmons attacking Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green with profane remarks isn’t going away. Days after Golden State star Draymond Green wondered why Simmons has a vote for NBA awards, which can be tied to some contract bonuses, Philadelphia star Joel Embiid […]
MIAMI — The Philadelphia 76ers currently have much bigger issues to worry about following a disheartening 120-85 loss to the Miami Heat on the road on Tuesday, but there is one lingering issue concerning Joel Embiid and that was losing out on the MVP award to Nikola Jokic. Embiid had himself an incredible season, but […]
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. KD hilariously trolls Draymond vs. Rodman 1-on-1 matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Draymond Green vs. Dennis Rodman debate continues, and this time Kevin Durant couldn’t help himself from weighing in. Durant joked that a 1-on-1 […]
Another NBA regular season is complete, and the playoffs are once again upon us. The field is set after a tense race for seeding came down to the very last day. Now the quest for the Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NBA championship is on. After the play-in tournament decided the final two seeds in […]
2022 NBA Playoffs: Second round bracket, schedule, TV info originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea First-round games came to a close, and it’s time for Round 2 of the NBA playoffs. The Warriors, Heat, Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, Suns, Mavericks and Grizzlies have all claimed their spots in the second round. In the midst of all […]
PHOENIX (AP) The top-seeded Phoenix Suns looked much more like their old selves on Tuesday night. All-Star guard Devin Booker said a little time in front of the TV with NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams did wonders. ”We study film,” Booker said. ”Coach is coming in with adjustments, we make them and we […]
Devin Booker was getting good looks from the midrange again. Chris Paul was racking up dimes finding the open man. Deandre Ayton was getting the ball inside and pounding the smaller Mavericks. The Suns’ defense was making Luka Doncic uncomfortable and forcing turnovers. The Suns looked like the 64-win version of themselves again. Everything was […]