Jalen Suggs was clearly in a lot of pain. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) Jalen Suggs suffered one bad back injury Friday. In the second quarter of a game against the Toronto Raptors, the Orlando Magic guard went down with what appeared to be a non-contact back injury while lunging for the ball on defense. … Read more
Lakers coach JJ Redick stands on the sideline during a win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) One day after a clip of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley ripping JJ Redick went viral, the Lakers coach issued his own rebuttal — with indifference. … Read more
Pritchard preaches Celtics’ mindset amid strong start to road trip originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ four-game trip out west to begin 2025 was expected to be among their most difficult stretches of the season. They’ve stepped up to the challenge with a perfect start to the New Year. Boston’s road trip … Read more
Kerr believes Steph feels ‘strain’ of Warriors’ recent struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors star Steph Curry just wants to have fun playing basketball. That’s the attitude he took into Golden State’s blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday at Chase Center, which was just the team’s fifth victory in 14 … Read more
Jimmy Butler tried to quiet quit the Heat Thursday night with a lackluster nine-point, four-assist outing, after which he told reporters, “I want to see me getting my joy back playing basketball. Wherever that may be.” Don’t try to bully Pat Riley. Friday afternoon, the Heat brought the hammer with a seven-game suspension for Butler. … Read more
The Knicks were unable to extend their winning streak to double digits on Friday night, as they fell to the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder, 117-107, at Paycom Center. Here are the takeaways… — This was no ordinary measuring stick game. With the Thunder sitting atop the Western Conference standings and the Knicks ranked third in … Read more
The NBA’s newest feud between TNT commentator Charles Barkley and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick appears to be a bit one-sided. A day after Barkley unloaded on Redick for criticizing the negativity of NBA broadcasts, Redick responded by saying he didn’t bother watching the entire clip and does not care about what the … Read more
Steph to sit out vs. Grizzlies as Warriors ‘limit his vulnerability’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On the heels of an incredible shooting performance, Warriors star Steph Curry won’t be on the floor when the Memphis Grizzlies visit Chase Center on Saturday. Golden State coach Steve Kerr told 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and … Read more
Heat suspend Warriors trade target Butler, will listen to offers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Jimmy Butler era with the Miami Heat might be nearing a conclusion. The Heat announced Friday that they have suspended Butler seven games for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the … Read more
Steph humorously credits lifelong Dubs fan for epic shooting night originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry scored 30 points on 8-of-8 3-point shooting in the Warriors’ 139-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday at Chase Center, and not one soul was surprised. However, something that might raise eyebrows is the 10-time … Read more