Lakers forward LeBron James (23) protects the ball from Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) while surveying the court during the first half Tuesday night in Dallas. (LM Otero / Associated Press) They should have known what was coming for them, the kind of night that is easier than any other to predict in the NBA. … Read more
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal, right, looks for an opening around Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard on March 3, 2009. (John Raoux / Associated Press) Shaquille O’Neal declared Monday night that he will never mention Dwight Howard’s name again. So does that mean the feud between the two former Lakers is over? That the beef … Read more
Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks past Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images LeBron James continues to amaze at 40 years old. Debate remains on exactly where he lands on the list of … Read more
Why Warriors’ Adebayo assignment is matchup to watch vs. Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In the throes of Jimmy Butler withdrawal, the Miami Heat slide into Chase Center on Tuesday trying to avoid their first four-game losing streak since last January. And they’re facing the Warriors one night after a double-overtime loss … Read more
The Jimmy Butler situation isn’t getting much better in Miami. The Miami Heat announced Friday they have suspended the six-time All-Star for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team” over the course of the season, a day after he held a surreal news conference in which he loudly signaled he wants to be traded. … Read more
Seeking bounce-back win, Sixers rule George and Embiid out vs. NBA-worst Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers won’t be near full strength Wednesday night as they seek a bounce-back win vs. the NBA-worst, 6-27 Wizards. The team listed Joel Embiid (left foot sprain), Paul George (left groin tightness), Kyle Lowry (right hip … Read more
It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Minnesota won at home by two over the Clippers Monday night, 108-106, behind 37 from Anthony Edwards. The Pelicans have won two in a row most recently knocking … Read more
It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Phoenix Suns (16-18) and the Charlotte Hornets (7-27) are all set to square off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Suns won last night in Philadelphia, 109-99, behind 25 points from Bradley Beal. Charlotte has lost 10 straight overall and has not won at home since November 21. Sunday … Read more
It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Miami Heat (17-17) and the Golden State Warriors (18-17) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco. The Heat were in Sacramento last night and lost in Double OT 123-118. They have now lost three straight, and they head into this game with Golden State … Read more
Zion Williamson will return to the court following a 27-game absence. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Zion Williamson is back. The Pelicans announced that Williamson will return to the court on Tuesday for New Orleans’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a hamstring strain. He’s played in just six of … Read more