Redick returned to practice this week after missing the previous two weeks with a left quad contusion. Redick said his plan was to return to action Friday for the Clippers’ last preseason game, but after going through practice Monday and Tuesday, he was ready to return to the court, according to Clippers coach Doc Rivers. […]
Continue readingRedick suffered the injury during the Clippers’ game against the Sacramento Kings and originally was expected to miss six to eight weeks. “I think J.J. has a very good chance of playing Friday,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. “If he’s ready we’ll probably start him.” The Clippers also will bring Hedo Turkoglu in for a […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith gives his thoughts on James Harden being a no-show at 76ers’ practice. (1:45) The NBA preseason wraps up Friday, which means one thing — it’s nearly time for the real campaign to tip off! But before we turn our attention to Tuesday’s opening games, there was plenty of […]
Continue readingIn 1987, after finishing 28-54, they won the draft lottery and the right to select David Robinson, a 7-foot-1 generational big man out of Navy. A decade later, following a 20-62 season, they again won the draft lottery and the right to select Tim Duncan, a 6-foot-11 generational big man out of Wake Forest . […]
Continue readingSan Antonio will receive forward Reggie Bullock and an unprotected first-round pick swap in 2030 from Dallas, while both the Celtics — Williams’ former team — and the Mavericks will receive two second-round picks, sources said. The Celtics also will get a $6.2 million trade exception, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Acquiring Williams, a burly 24-year-old […]
Continue readingESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for November 17 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. Jump ahead: Game […]
Continue readingThe Milwaukee Bucks, who once were 9-0, have dropped three of their past four games, including two lopsided losses to the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta’s dominance of Milwaukee has allowed the reigning East champion Boston Celtics to jump into the top seed in the midst of a seven-game win streak. The Celtics will have to defend […]
Continue readingBut with two guys on him, and Nic Claxton flying in to try to block a potential game-winning shot, Doncic instead rifled a one-handed pass all the way to the opposite corner, where teammate Reggie Bullock was standing wide-open. Bullock’s shot was just long, forcing overtime. But it was that same mantra of trusting in […]
Continue readingPorzingis, after all, had been acquired in a blockbuster deal two years earlier to pair with Luka Doncic as the franchise’s foundational pieces. Porzingis was supposed to be the co-star the Mavericks and their 23-year-old superstar needed to help form a long-term contender. But Dallas, led by new general manager Nico Harrison and first-year coach […]
Continue readingLuka on the glass: Golden State has rendered Dwight Powell largely ineffective in this series and Dallas has gone small in most lineups, resulting in some serious rebounding volume for Luka Doncic. Doncic has averaged a team-high 15 potential rebounds through three games and grabbed 11 boards in Game 3, evidence he is in a […]
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