Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who is 6-foot-9, had to squat in order to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) On Saturday, President Joe Biden honored a number of important figures with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Included in those were … Read more
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, steals the ball from Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the first half of the Clippers’ 131-105 win Saturday at the Intuit Dome. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Associated Press) Kawhi Leonard took the final shot of his pregame routine Saturday and ran off the Intuit Dome court. With fans chanting, “Kawhi! … Read more
Comfortable, confident Waters steps up in Warriors’ win vs. Grizzlies originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Despite sitting on the bench for long stretches, Lindy Waters III hasn’t had much difficulty maintaining his focus. If that ever becomes a distraction, the Warriors’ fourth-year shooting guard gives himself a gentle mental nudge. … Read more
Derrick Rose felt the love in Chicago. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) The number retirement is still to come for Derrick Rose, but the former MVP still felt plenty of love on Saturday from the Chicago Bulls. With several former teammates in the building, the native son of Chicago was honored in a “Derrick Rose … Read more
What woke up Wiggins after Kuminga’s injury in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – With 2:27 left in the first half Saturday night, as Jonathan Kuminga lay prone under the basket after an awkward fall after attempting to block a shot, Chase Center went silent with concern and Andrew … Read more
Kawhi Leonard is still working his way back to 100%. (AP Photo/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea) If Kawhi Leonard’s season debut is a sign of what’s to come for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Western Conference has another contender. The six-time All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP made his long-awaited return to the court Saturday, playing his first game … Read more
Kuminga sustained ‘significant’ ankle sprain, will undergo MRI originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors won’t have Jonathan Kuminga in the lineup for a while. “It’s not going to be a day-to-day thing,” Kerr told reporters after the Warriors’ 121-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday at Chase Center. “It was a … Read more
What we learned as Wiggins fuels Warriors’ gritty win over Grizzlies originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – After opening 2025 with a 34-point blowout win, the Warriors on Saturday night at Chase Center followed that with a feel-good 121-113 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors were without Steph Curry, as … Read more
A rough third quarter sunk the Knicks who lost for the second time in as many days, dropping Saturday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls, 139-126. Here are the takeaways… -Things started off well for New York, outscoring Chicago 33-29 in the first quarter with early help from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. The Bulls kept … Read more
Draymond picks up Flagrant, Tech in controversial sequence vs. Grizz originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A contentious moment was bound to happen with Draymond Green facing the Memphis Grizzlies. The combustible sequence happened early in the fourth quarter on Saturday night at Chase Center when the Warriors forward committed a hard foul on … Read more