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“It was tough to see how everything that we worked for and everything that we built up, it seemed like people took that for granted,” said Dwight Howard, whose Houston Rockets (1-3) host the Magic (1-3) tonight at 8 p.m. ET at Houston’s Toyota Center. “It didn’t end well and all of that fell back […]
Carmelo Anthony says he was momentarily “shocked” when he felt someone grasping at his thigh as he stood near the top of the key in the final minute of the New York Knicks’ 99-91 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. When he saw it was a young boy who had somehow slipped […]
You weren’t the only one shocked to hear that Isaiah Thomas had taken the fewest shots in Celtics scrimmages over the first several days of training camp. Thomas smiled when asked before yesterday’s practice just what is wrong with him. “I don’t know,” said the 5-foot-9 (former?) gunner. “I’m sick or something, right? “Honestly, I’m […]
The feeling never gets old for the German geezer. If anything, Dirk Nowitzki appreciates these moments now more than ever. The Dallas Mavericks clinched a playoff spot Monday, with a 101-92 win over the Utah Jazz on a night when the living legend delivered a classic Dirk high-stakes performance. The 37-year-old scored 22 points, grabbed […]
Interim coach Luke Walton believes the time will come when the Golden State Warriors finally lose a game. “I doubt it, I highly doubt it,” joked NBA MVP Stephen Curry. The defending champions set the record for best start in league history at 16-0, as Curry had 24 points and nine assists in a 111-77 […]
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has seen his condition improve and is expected to join the team in Southern California on its three-game preseason trip, according to interim head coach Luke Walton. An additional positive sign emerged Thursday for the Warriors, who have been without Kerr for the past two weeks. Source: Diamond Leung of the […]
Derek Fisher gave his rookie point guard a vote of confidence, even though Jerian Grant has struggled and played sparingly after being picked 19th overall. “He has all of tools necessary to be a really good player for us going forward,” Fisher said. “He can handle the ball. When he’s under control, he’s making good […]
Anthony Davis talks about having fun during All-Star Weekend, Paul George’s return and being coached by Gregg Popovich.
Barring trades involving Mario Chalmers or Chris Andersen, forward James Ennis appears the only incumbent Heat player at risk of being cut, with his $845,059 salary becoming fully guaranteed on Oct. 28. Source: Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald
While the end appears near for John Wall this postseason, he’s not giving up hope that he could actually play again in this series with the Atlanta Hawks that is tied 1-1 with Game 3 Saturday at Verizon Center. Or at some point in the playoffs if the Wizards can advance to the Eastern Conference […]