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☆ I tried the $600 massage gun used by top NBA players, elite athletes—and can't imagine going back to my old routine
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Little by little, as I've progressed through my twenties and now stare 30 in the eye, I've picked up aches and pains along the way. But still, some things aren't quite the same as they used to be, especially when it comes to recovery. Experts agree: Percussive therapy worksPercussive massagers can regularly be seen being used by athletes on the sidelines of NBA games. His team employs percussive massagers from Hyperice to help elite athletes like Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen perform at the highest level. "You could spend from $100 to $300 on a massage, and that's one or two payments of buying a gun," he says.

Persons: I've, Therabody, —, Paul George, James Harden, Tyler Herro, Joe, Ezra Shaw, Wil Colón, NYU Langone, Colón, Erik Phillips, Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Phillips, There's Organizations: NBA, Getty, NYU, NBA's Utah Jazz, Utah Jazz Locations: Hyperice, Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — One thunderous dunk provided a perfect snapshot of Anthony Edwards' second-half dominance Monday night. Edwards threw down a monster slam over John Collins of the Utah Jazz in the third quarter, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but leaving both players banged up after the play. Timberwolves veteran point guard Mike Conley said it might have been the best dunk he's ever witnessed in person. Edwards’ dunk gave a short-handed Minnesota team an emotional boost during a critical stretch. “He’s always been a guy who can really flip a game around,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said.

Persons: Anthony Edwards, Edwards, John Collins, banged, “, ”, Mike Conley, ” Conley, ” Edwards, Vince Carter, Collins, Naz Reid, Rudy Gobert, Karl, Anthony Towns, “ That’s, Will Hardy, “ He’s, Chris Finch, ___ Organizations: LAKE CITY, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves, Timberwolves, Minnesota, Jazz, Utah, ” Timberwolves Locations: ” Utah

But he was wrong, and on Tuesday night, Orlando retired O'Neal's No. “Shaq put the Orlando Magic on the map. 32 retired by the Miami Heat — is the third player to have his jersey retired by three franchises, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich. O’Neal left Orlando after the 1995-96 season for the Lakers, having played 295 regular-season games with the Magic. “This is where it all started,” O'Neal said.

Persons: — Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando's, O'Neal, Orlando, I’ve, They've, Alex Martins, “ Shaq, ” O’Neal —, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Maravich, Maravich, ” O'Neal, “, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, Clyde Drexler, Julius Erving, Elvin Hayes, Bob Lanier, Moses Malone, Earl Monroe, Dikembe Mutombo, Oscar Robertson, Nate Thurmond, Charles Barkley —, Barkley, Bill Russell’s, Adam Silver, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, O’Neal, Dennis Scott, — O'Neal, Orlando —, ___ Organizations: Star, O'Neal's, Orlando Magic, of Fame, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, Jazz, LSU, Turner Sports, NBA, Boston, Orlando Locations: ORLANDO, Fla, Orlando, New Orleans, Miami, Kobe

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The slumping Philadelphia 76ers have acquired guard Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers for Marcus Morris Jr., Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round draft picks, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The Sixers also sent Daniel House and a 2024 second-round pick to the Detroit Pistons, the person said. The House trade creates $4.3 million in cap space as part of the traded player exception. The trades have opened salary cap and roster space for the Sixers to pursue a player on the buyout market. Hield has been one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA for years in both volume and makes.

Persons: Buddy Hield, Marcus Morris Jr, Furkan Korkmaz, Daniel House, Daryl Morey, Joel Embiid, Hield, Tyrese Maxey, Maxey, ___ Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Associated Press, Sixers, Detroit Pistons, NBA, 76ers, Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz

DETROIT (AP) — The New York Knicks picked up some needed scoring punch Thursday, acquiring Alex Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic from the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks sent Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, Malachi Flynn, Ryan Arcidiacono and two second-round picks to the Pistons in the deal before the NBA's trade deadline. They found it in Burks, who played well in a previous stint for the Knicks, and Bogdanovic, a reliable outside shooter. Bogdanovic is averaging 20.2 points and shooting 41.5% from 3-point range. The Pistons, who have the worst record in the league, were busy ahead of the trade deadline.

Persons: Alex Burks, Bojan Bogdanovic, Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, Malachi Flynn, Ryan Arcidiacono, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Burks, ”, Leon Rose, Bogdanovic, “ Alec, Anunoby, Grimes —, Fournier, Simone Fontecchio, Kevin Knox II, Gabriele Procida, Killian Hayes, Hayes, didn't, Jaden Ivey, Marcus Sasser, Brian Mahoney, ___ Organizations: DETROIT, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Knicks, Pistons, Anunoby, NBA, ” Knicks, Eastern Conference, Boston, The Pistons, Utah Jazz, Associated Press, Detroit Locations: Toronto, Detroit's, Sacramento, Bogdanovic, Cleveland, Milwaukee, New York

☆ Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sell for record $8 million at auction
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Friday’s winning bid for “The Dynasty Collection” reached $8,032,800, setting a new global auction record for game-worn sneakers, according to auction house Sotheby’s. The set consisted of Air Jordan VI (1991), Air Jordan VII (1992), Air Jordan VIII (1993), Air Jordan XI (1996), Air Jordan XII (1997), and Air Jordan XIV (1998). “This set represents the most valuable and significant collection of Air Jordan sneakers ever brought to market,” the auction house said on its website ahead of the auction. An exceptional player, Jordan earned the nickname “Air Jordan” because of his incredible leaping ability and acrobatic maneuvers. The Air Jordan line has been coveted by sneakerheads ever since the ex-Bulls star wore them in his rookie year – with a buoyant resale market for his range.

Persons: Michael Jordan, Friday’s, Air Jordan VI, Jordan VII, Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan XII, Air Jordan XIV, Air Jordan, Tim Halland, Jordan, Sotheby’s, Jordan XII, Jerome Farve, Jordan ”, sneakerheads, – Organizations: CNN, Basketball, Air, Chicago Bulls, Private American Collector, NBA, Utah Jazz, United Center, ex, Bulls, Nike Air Ships Locations: Halland –, Halland, Chicago , Illinois, New York

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 51 points hours after being selected to his first All-Star Game, helping the Philadelphia 76ers overcome star center Joel Embiid's absence for a 127-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesTobias Harris added 28 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 16 for Philadelphia. Maxey scored from everywhere on the court and the Jazz even employed a full-court box-and-one defense at times to try and slow him. Maxey scored 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting through the first six minutes, setting the tone for a wide-open offense with Embiid. Maxey had 32 points and made all six of his 3-point attempts in the first half, a career high.

Persons: — Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid's, Maxey, “, ” Maxey, “ It's, I’m, ” Embiid, Fella, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr, ’ ”, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, ” Markkanen, Patrick Beverley, Sexton, Will Hardy, “ Tyrese, Tobias, Nick Nurse, ” Harris, ___ Organizations: LAKE CITY, Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Indiana —, Philadelphia, The 76ers, 76er, Jazz, ”, 76ers, Embiid, NEXT, Brooklyn, Milwaukee Locations: Utah, Philadelphia, ” Utah, ” Philadelphia

☆ Stanley announces new limited-edition collab with the NBA's Utah Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ticketholders will be the first to have access to the limited-edition cups, which will be available in both black and white. The Utah Jazz will be selling exclusive Stanley Quenchers emblazoned with the Jazz logo at the team's next home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, February 4. The drop is part of a multi-year agreement between Stanley and the Jazz. Stanley is particularly popular in Utah. If Stanley's recent drops are any indication, the Jazz cups should be a hot commodity.

Persons: Stanley, Stanley Quenchers, Lainey Wilson, Joanna Gaines Organizations: Delta Center, Jazz, Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks, Starbucks, eBay, HGTV Locations: Utah

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons had 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in his return from a 38-game absence, Mikal Bridges added 33 points and the Brooklyn Nets routed the Utah Jazz 147-114 on Monday night. Simmons hadn't played since Nov. 6 because of a pinched nerve in his lower back. 1 pick in the 2016 draft played 18 minutes off the bench, made all five shots and likely would have had a triple-double if not for a minutes restriction. Keyonte George scored 21 points for the Jazz, who had won two straight. Bridges then opened the fourth with consecutive 3-pointers to make it 110-87 and the Nets led by 35 later in the period.

Persons: — Ben Simmons, Mikal Bridges, Simmons hadn't, Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker IV, Keyonte George, Simmons, Thomas ’, Walker, Bridges, Dorian Finney, Smith, ___ Organizations: Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Nets, Jazz, Brooklyn, Utah, Phoenix, New York Knicks, Tuesday Locations: Utah, UP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wes Unseld Jr. is out as coach of the Washington Wizards midway through his third season with the team, which has the second-fewest wins in the NBA. President Michael Winger announced Thursday that Unseld would be transitioning to a front office advisory role. "After several thoughtful conversations with Wes, we determined together that a change was needed for the benefit of the team,” Winger said. Unseld, 48, is the son of franchise legend and Hall of Famer Wes Unseld, who helped the then-Bullets win the 1978 NBA title. Political Cartoons View All 253 Images“I am grateful to have served as head coach of the Washington Wizards,” Unseld Jr said.

Persons: Wes Unseld Jr, Michael Winger, Wes, ” Winger, Hall, Hall of Famer Wes Unseld, ” Unseld Jr, ___ Organizations: WASHINGTON, Washington Wizards, NBA, Wizards, Eastern Conference, Utah Jazz, Hall of Famer, Golden State, Orlando, Denver Locations: ” Washington, Golden, Washington

☆ 'We have scouts all over the world': Former NBA All-Star Danny Ainge takes a money shot for global talent
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Utah Jazz is casting its net wide for international players. "We have scouts all over the world — almost every basketball country throughout the world," Danny Ainge, the team's CEO and governor, told CNBC's "Halftime Report" on Friday. All 30 NBA teams feature at least one international player this season. Ainge joined the Utah Jazz as CEO in December 2021 after leading basketball operations for the Boston Celtics for 18 years. This marks a 52.59% increase from last year and a 76.57% increase since the year Ainge joined the franchise.

Persons: Danny Ainge, CNBC's, Ainge Organizations: Utah Jazz, National Basketball Association, NBA, StubHub, Boston Celtics Locations: South America, Europe, Asia, U.S, Canada, France, Utah

☆ Utah Jazz CEO on player salaries, streaming and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUtah Jazz CEO on player salaries, streaming and moreUtah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to discuss the big business of college sports.

Persons: Danny Ainge, CNBC's Organizations: Utah Jazz

☆ Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević dies at 46 after heart attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( David K. Li | John Filippelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic looks on before the game against the Houston Rockets on February 24, 2023 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died on Wednesday, officials said, after suffering a heart attack at dinner the night before in Salt Lake City. "We are absolutely devastated by Dejan Milojević's sudden passing," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said in statement issued by the team. Kerr said Milojević was a relentlessly upbeat person "who brought joy" to others every day. The 6-foot-7 Belgrade native, known as "Coach Decky" to the Warriors, was tasked with working with Golden State's centers and power forwards.

Persons: Dejan Milojevic, Dejan Milojević, Dejan Milojević's, Steve Kerr, Kerr, Milojević, Dejan, Natasa, Nikola, Masa, He's, It's, he's, Looney Organizations: Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Chase Center, Warriors, Utah Jazz, Delta Center, Dallas Mavericks, Jazz Locations: San Francisco , California, Salt Lake City, Europe, Belgrade, San Francisco

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has been hospitalized in Salt Lake City after suffering a medical emergency on Tuesday night, the team said Wednesday. The seriousness of the situation led the NBA to postpone Wednesday's game between the Warriors and the Utah Jazz. The Warriors did not reveal the nature of the emergency, other than that Milojević was stricken during a private team dinner. The 46-year-old Milojević is in his third season with the Warriors and was part of the group that helped Golden State win the 2022 NBA championship. Milojević spent 14 years as a player and was a three-time MVP of the Adriatic League.

Persons: Dejan Milojević, Milojević, Nikola Jokic Organizations: LAKE CITY, Golden State Warriors, NBA, Warriors, Utah Jazz, Golden State, Serbia —, Denver, Serbian national, Summer League, Atlanta, Houston, Adriatic League Locations: Salt Lake City, Europe, Milojević's, Serbia, United States, Montenegro, San Antonio

☆ LeBron James tops 39,000 points as Lakers rout Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against the against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Omer Yurtseven scored 18 points off the bench and John Collins led the starters with 15 points for Utah, which fell to 2-2 in group play. James scored seven points to help the Lakers to an 11-7 lead and make him the first NBA player to reach 39,000 points in league history. James checked back in and Los Angeles scored six straight points to go up by 20 points with 1:40 left in the half. The Lakers took a 62-41 lead into the break.

Persons: LeBron James, Gary A, Vasquez, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Christian Wood, Omer Yurtseven, John Collins, James, Reaves, Markkanen, Hachimura, Davis Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Crypto.com, NBA, Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Utah, Jazz, Los Angeles, Dallas Mavericks, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Angeles, Utah

☆ NBA roundup: Kevin Durant, Suns top Jazz in 2OT thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Kings 129, Mavericks 113Domantas Sabonis put up a double-double, De'Aaron Fox won his scoring duel over Kyrie Irving and Sacramento won its sixth straight game, outlasting host Dallas. Luka Doncic had team highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds and added seven assists for the Mavericks, who lost their second game in as many days. Franz Wagner scored 19 points and snared seven rebounds, and Jalen Suggs added 18 points. Jerami Grant scored 14 points and Jabari Walker added 13 for Portland, which lost its seventh straight game. Skylar Mays had 11 points and seven assists and Deandre Ayton added 11 points for the Trail Blazers, whose only lead was at 2-0.

Persons: Kevin Durant, Talen Horton, Tucker, Chris Nicoll, Devin Booker, Lauri Markkanen, Markkanen, Durant, Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, Kyrie Irving, Fox, Luka Doncic, Irving, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, De'Anthony Melton, Lonnie Walker IV, Bridges, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl, Gary Trent Jr, Scottie Barnes, Dennis Schroder, Stanley Umude, Cade Cunningham, Orlando, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, Jordan Nwora, Darius Garland, Craig Porter, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Michael Porter Jr, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Porzingis, Santi Aldama, Ziaire Williams, Desmond Bane, Celtic Marcus Smart, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Joe, Jerami Grant, Jabari Walker, Skylar Mays, Deandre Ayton, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James, Davis, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet Organizations: Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Delta Center, USA, Suns, Jazz, Phoenix, Mavericks, Sacramento, Dallas, Kings, Nets, Philadelphia, Raptors, Pistons, Toronto, Detroit, Pacers, Orlando, Indiana, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Cleveland, Denver, Celtics, Grizzlies, Memphis, Celtic, Trail, Oklahoma City, Thunder, Portland, Trail Blazers, Lakers, Rockets, Houston, Clippers, Thomson Locations: Salt Lake City , Utah, USA, Salt Lake City, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, De'Anthony, Indianapolis, Indiana, Boston, Memphis, Oklahoma, Portland, Los Angeles, Houston

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be out for at least the next three weeks as he continues to recover from a low back strain that has kept him out for the majority of the season. The three-time All-Star has played in just three games this season, averaging 17.3 points and 5.3 rebounds. The team said Friday that the new injury timeline was “determined following further evaluation and consultation.” The Suns added he would be reevaluated after the three weeks. The Suns came into the season with high hopes, largely thanks to the star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Beal, but the group hasn't played together through 11 games. Phoenix has a 5-6 record this season heading into Friday night's game against the Utah Jazz.

Persons: Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Beal, hasn't, Booker Organizations: PHOENIX, — Phoenix Suns, Timberwolves, Suns, The Suns, Utah Jazz

☆ Bucks open rough road stretch at high-scoring Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

November 9 - Two Eastern Conference foes playing the second night of back-to-backs face off as the Indiana Pacers oppose the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Indianapolis. The truly together teams are able to weather those type of storms and win games when you're up against it." Milwaukee had a 10-game win streak against the Pacers snapped last season, but the Bucks still won the season set 3-1. Milwaukee will be starting a key stretch in which six of its next eight games will be on the road. Indiana, following the matchup with the Bucks, will face the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers in Philadelphia on Sunday and Tuesday.

Persons: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, Lillard, Indiana, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Nesmith's, Jalen Smith, Rick Carlisle, Aaron, Halliburton, Turner, Milwaukee's, Khris Middleton, Middleton Organizations: Eastern Conference, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Bucks, Utah Jazz, Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, Antetokounmpo's, Milwaukee, NBA, San Antonio Spurs, 76ers, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis . Milwaukee, Indiana, Milwaukee, Philadelphia

☆ Pacers use balanced attack to get past Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 8, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana outscored the Jazz 33-20 in the fourth quarter in a game that featured 14 lead changes. Jordan Clarkson scored 33 points to lead Utah, which lost its fourth straight. Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and nine rebounds, John Collins scored 14 points, as Colin Sexton and Simone Fontecchio had 10 apiece. The Pacers scored the next six points and took a 101-98 lead into the final period.

Persons: Jordan Clarkson, Myles Turner, Trevor Ruszkowski, Aaron Nesmith, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton, Haliburton, Jalen Smith, Buddy Hield, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Colin Sexton, Simone Fontecchio, trey, Turner, Nembhard, Kris Dunn, Walker Kessler Organizations: Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Pacers, Indiana, . Indiana, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, Utah, Gainbridge, Indianapolis, Indiana

☆ A former NBA media exec explains how the league's next rights deal could end up 'pumping more money' into player contracts
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Malkani served as the league's senior vice president of global media distribution from 2008 to 2015, focusing on digital and media rights. She explained how athletes will be impacted by the next NBA rights deal, as the value of sports rights skyrockets against the backdrop of crumbling regional sports networks and pay-TV bundles. While the new rights deal will increase salary caps, they'll go up by no more than 10% annually , the CBA says. How streaming rights could trickle down to playersThe NBA's current rights deals with Disney and Warner Bros. The league is likely to replicate that hybrid model of traditional and streaming providers to drive up the value of its next rights deal, Malkani said.

Persons: Shirin Malkani, she'd, Malkani, Perkins, they'll, WBD, It's, Max, Malkini Organizations: NBA, Media, CBA, Disney, Warner Bros, Discovery, ESPN, ABC, TNT, Apple, Paramount, YouTube, Diamond Sports Group, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz

☆ NBA In-Season Tournament: What is it, how will it work and how to watch
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The 2023-24 NBA season may only have gotten underway last week, but this year, teams won’t need to wait until the NBA Finals in June to have the chance of lifting some silverware. How to watchIn the US, 14 group games and all seven knockout-round games will be nationally televised on ESPN or TNT, while international viewers will be able to watch on NBA League Pass. FormatThe inaugural In-Season Tournament begins on November 3 and ends with the championship game on December 7 – and every game except the title game will count towards regular season standings. Will LeBron James add an In-Season Tournament trophy to his four NBA titles? The NBA will, of course, be hoping for similar success for the In-Season tournament.

Persons: LeBron James, Mark J, Terrill Organizations: CNN, NBA, ESPN, TNT, Western, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, LA Lakers, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs Eastern Conference, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons Group, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Bucks , New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic Every, Mobile, Disney Locations: Las Vegas, Sacramento, Milwaukee Bucks ,, Florida

☆ Clippers roll to easy win over Spurs, Victor Wembanyama
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

October 30 - Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points in 28 minutes as the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 123-83 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs in the first road game for rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. Bones Hyland scored 18 points and Ivica Zubac had 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field for Los Angeles. Wembanyama and the Spurs now have a pair of road matchups awaiting against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns this week. Los Angeles made it 56-37 at halftime on 48.9 percent shooting as Leonard and George combined for 25 points. One game after getting outrebounded by nine against the Jazz, the Clippers held a 48-37 rebounding advantage on the Spurs.

Persons: Kawhi Leonard, Victor Wembanyama, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Bones Hyland, Ivica Zubac, Westbrook, Devin Vassell, Cedi Osman, Kevin Durant, Leonard, George, Norman Powell Organizations: Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, Clippers, Utah Jazz, Zubac, Los Angeles Lakers, Spurs, Wembanyama, Phoenix Suns, The Clippers, Jazz, Thomson Locations: Angeles, Los Angeles

☆ NBA roundup: Malik Monk delivers in OT as Kings edge Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Nuggets 128, Thunder 95Nikola Jokic scored 28 points with 14 rebounds and five assists as Denver coasted past host Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was just 2-of-16 from the floor, finishing with seven points, his lowest scoring total since December 2019. Alperen Sengun added 19 points and seven assists while Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in 14 points and eight boards. Onyeka Okongwu added 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Saddiq Bey scored 13 points with nine rebounds. Malik Beasley scored 18 points, Brook Lopez had 13 points and Bobby Portis scored 12 points off the bench for the Bucks.

Persons: Malik Monk, LeBron James, Cary Edmondson, Kevin Huerter, De'Aaron Fox, Sabonis, Monk, James, Anthony Davis, Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr, Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson, Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Green, Curry, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Embiid, Shaedon Sharpe, Malcolm Brogdon, Bogdan Bogdanovic's, Bogdanovic, Onyeka Okongwu, Saddiq Bey, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Victor Wembanyama, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Bones Hyland, Ivica Zubac, Devin Vassell, Cedi Osman Organizations: Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers, Nuggets, Thunder, Denver, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Warriors, Rockets, Golden State, Houston, 76ers, Blazers, Philadelphia, Toronto, Hawks, Bucks, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Clippers, Spurs, Utah Jazz, Thomson Locations: Sacramento , California, USA, Sacramento, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Portland, Angeles, Antonio

☆ Harrison Barnes leads Kings to easy win at Utah
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Oct 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings center JaVale McGee (00) before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 26 - Harrison Barnes scored 33 points and boosted the Sacramento Kings to a 130-114 win over the Utah Jazz in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, while De'Aaron Fox contributed 18 points, five rebounds and six assists in the Kings' lopsided victory. Barnes fired in 27 points in the first half to help the Kings burst ahead 72-58 at the break. Barnes kept his hot hand in the second quarter, scoring 14 points to lift the Kings to the commanding halftime lead.

Persons: JaVale McGee, Chris Nicoll, Harrison Barnes, Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, Barnes, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Keyonte George, Kelly Olynyk, Collin Sexton, Sasha Vezenkov, Clarkson Organizations: Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, Delta Center, USA, Jazz, Baylor, NBA, Sacramento, Kings, Clarkson, Sabonis, Thomson Locations: Salt Lake City , Utah, USA, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Kings, Utah

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There isn't much Cher hasn't done in her career. But a Christmas album? “I have very young vocal cords.”On “Christmas,” Cher enlists an all-star list of collaborators. But don't mistake this album as therapy — the act of reclaiming Christmas in the face of loss, or a way to memorialize Holt. In addition to the album, Cher is preparing to release a 25th anniversary edition of her Grammy-winning album “Believe" on Nov. 3.

Persons: Cher hasn't, She's, she's, ”, Cher, hadn't, “ Adrienne Angel, “, ” Cher, There's Cyndi Lauper, ” Stevie Wonder, ” Darlene Love, ” Michael Bublé, Tyga, Darlene, Phil Spector, ” “, Stevie, ‘ Stevie, I’ve, he’d, ’ ” Alexander Edwards, Cher's, Georgia Holt, Holt, Mark Taylor, I’m, Oscar, ’, ‘ Organizations: ANGELES, Associated Press, Oklahoma City, Utah Jazz, Hollywood Locations: Oklahoma, “ Moonstruck, England

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