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☆ Nikola Jokić becomes only second NBA player ever – and first in 62 years – to record historic milestone and more from Tuesday in the NBA
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The only player previously to reach those totals in a game was Oscar Robertson, who did it twice in 1962. In total, four Nuggets players hit the 20-point mark and six scored in double figures. The Nuggets have now played in two straight OT games on back-to-back nights after Monday night’s win over the Toronto Raptors. The Slovenian finished with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while backcourt partner Kyrie Irving had 35 points, four rebounds and five assists. Warriors win without injured Steph CurryThe Golden State Warriors rallied from a 20-point deficit in the first half to earn a big 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans without injured star Steph Curry.

Persons: Nikola, Jokić, Oscar Robertson, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, “ It’s, it’s, ” Jokić, Dennis Schröder, Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson, Luka Dončić, Dončić, Irving, David Berding, “, ” Dončić, Karl, Anthony Towns, Julius Randle, Donte, Anthony Edwards, Randle, Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Buddy Hield, Lindy Waters, Henderson, Steve Kerr, Waters, “ I’ve, ” Kerr, It’s, ” Curry, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram Organizations: CNN, Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, Nuggets, night’s, Toronto Raptors, Nets, Seven Nets, Mavericks, Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, Timberwolves, Western, ESPN, Warriors, Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Pelicans, The Warriors, Getty, Clippers, Pelicans, Golden State, Brooklyn Nets Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz Locations: Brooklyn, Slovenian, absense

☆ Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and 9 other NBA players ready for big years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( John Hollinger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The Basketball 100 The story of the greatest players in NBA history. In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process. I had the Most Improved Player (Maxey), but none of the other 13 players who received votes made my list. Zion Williamson, PF/C, New OrleansThis one is a pure eye-test call: Williamson finished last season playing the best basketball of his career. (Photo of Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson: Tyler Kaufman / Getty Images)

Persons: Tyrese Maxey, wasn’t, James Harden, Maxey, — I’ll, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren, Scottie Barnes, Charlotte’s Mark Williams, Davis, He’s, LeBron James ’, Anthony Davis, Dyson Daniels, Daniels, Zion Williamson, Williamson, Zion, Amen Thompson, Thompson, Josh Giddey, Chicago Giddy, he’s, Jalen Williams, Williams, it’s, RJ Barrett, Barrett, Tre Mann, Miles McBride, John Jones, Charlotte Mann, Mann, Charlotte’s, there’s, Julian Strawther, Denver I’m, Nuggets hadn’t, Kentavious Caldwell, Cam Thomas, Brooklyn I’m, Thomas, Dennis Schröder’s, Thomas ’, Powell, Norm, ”, Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Harden, he’ll, Zach Harper, Tyler Kaufman Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves, Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Davis, SG, Hawks, Pelicans, Houston, League, Chicago, New Orleans, Thunder, Bulls, Oklahoma, Raptors, Knicks, USA, Hornets, Denver, Nuggets, Nets, Brooklyn, Clippers, The Athletic Locations: Atlanta, New Orleans, PF, positionless, Houston, Wembymania, Chicago, Oklahoma City, SF, Toronto, Canada, New York, Gonzaga, Brooklyn, playmaking, Phoenix

☆ Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here are five NBA rookie storylines to watch in 2024-25. Zach Edey, center, Memphis GrizzliesThe first thing you will notice about Canadian rookie Zach Edey is his formidable size, measuring in at 7-foot-4-inches and 305 pounds. Jared McCain, guard, Philadelphia 76ersOne of the highest profile rookies entering the league this season, former Duke guard Jared McCain has become a social media sensation due to his larger-than-life personality. Bronny James, guard, Los Angeles LakersBronny James comes into the NBA as one of the most scrutinized second round picks of all time. This is because his father is four-time MVP and NBA champion LeBron James, as well as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Persons: Zach Edey, Edey, Trevor Ruszkowski, Myles Turner, Ja, Jared McCain, McCain, Bill Streicher, Duke, Tyrese Maxey, Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Rob Dillingham, Anthony Edwards, Vincent Carchietta, Dillingham, Stephon, Victor Wembanyama, Eric Gay, of Famer Chris Paul, Gregg Popovich, Paul, Pop –, Bronny James, James, LeBron James, LeBron, Bronny James dribbles, Cary Edmondson, Bronny, JJ Redick – Organizations: CNN, NBA, Summer League, Memphis Grizzlies, Purdue, UConn, Naismith, Basketball, USA, NCAA, Indiana Pacers, Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Duke, Zion, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Minnesota Timberwolves, Wildcats, SEC, San Antonio Spurs, Team USA, Timberwolves, Dillingham, Big, Huskies, New Spurs, AP, of Famer, Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny, University of Southern, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sports, Reuters, USC, Trojans, League, South Bay Lakers, LeBron Locations: TikTok, Duke, shifty, The North Carolina, Kentucky, Minnesota, Stephon, San Antonio, University of Southern California

☆ Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( John Hollinger | Sam Vecenie | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +109 min

He’s going to be a killer rebounder, monster screener and will consistently establish his position even against some of the stronger NBA players. I’m done doubting Edey, even as an NBA player. As an enormous ballhandler with serious touch and incredible vision as a passer, Topić is clearly an NBA player, even if it doesn’t all translate. Shannon is an elite athlete, but the NBA game requires more nuance, especially if he continues to be an inconsistent shooter. However, I also think he’s more than just a floor spacer on offense in spot-up situations and potentially as an off-ball scorer.

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Indiana Pacers Enrique Freeman, Enrique Freeman, Paul, Millsap, Freeman, Melvin Ajinça, Quentin Vecenie’s, Ajinça, Trent, Cam Spencer, Spencer doesn’t, Spencer, Luke Kennard’s, Boston Celtics Anton Watson, Gonzaga Vecenie’s, Anton Watson, He’s switchable, Watson, James, Bronny James, that’s, Still, LeBron James, Kevin McCullar Jr, Kevin McCullar, Ulrich Chomche, Ariel Hukporti, Tristan Vukčević, Khalifa Diop, Karlo Matković, Marko Simonovic, Luke Hales Organizations: Hawks, Atlanta, Perth Wildcats, Defense, NBA, Wizards, Kentucky, Wildcats, UCLA, Tyrese, Iowa State, Stephon, Spurs, Ignite, League, Pistons, Deandre, Minnesota Timberwolves, 76ers, Dillingham, Purdue, IMG, intel, Grizzlies, Edey, Memphis, Colorado, Sunrise, Lithuanian GM, Bulls, Crvena Zvezda Vecenie’s, Mega, Red Star, doesn’t, Oklahoma City, Providence Vecenie’s, Sacramento, Kings, Washington Wizards, Blazers, Carlton, Pittsburgh, Indiana, Philadelphia 76ers, Duke, McCain, Philadelphia, Sixers, Tennessee, Lakers, NCAA Tournament, Baylor, Houston, Denver Nuggets, Suns, Dayton Vecenie’s, Nuggets, Denver, Ilawarra Hawks, Jackson, Bucks, Miami, New York Knicks, Ratiopharm Ulm, Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Weber State, Golden State Warriors, Illinois, Wolves, Phoenix Suns, Virginia Vecenie’s, Alabama, Mavericks, Dallas, Utah Jazz, USC, Trojans, Jazz, Baylor Scheierman, Celtics, Hoop, Toronto Raptors, Francisco, Raptors, Brook, Utah, Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette, Mikal Bridges, . 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☆ Caitlin Clark: Iowa’s NCAA record-breaking basketball supernova who everyone is talking about
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In her third season with the team, Iowa reached its first ever NCAA women’s basketball national championship game, though the Hawkeyes eventually lost to LSU. Jensen remembers Clark saying, “Now, what else can we do?” moments after becoming the all-time top scorer in collegiate women’s basketball. I would love to see that.”Clark signs an autograph after becoming the all-time NCAA women's college basketball top scorer. Matthew Putney/APWhat is undeniable are the eyeballs Clark has brought to college women’s basketball. Reese's gesture toward Clark during the second half of the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball national championship game became one of the biggest talking points of the college basketball season.

Persons: CNN — Clark, Caitlin Clark, ’, She’s, Clark, Pete Maravich, Pete ’ –, Maravich’s, Angel Reese, –, Kelsey Plum's, Matthew Putney, Christyn Williams, Carmen Mandato, Steph Curry, Sabrina Ionescu, skillset, Jan Jensen, Jensen, Joseph Cress, Zion Williamson, Kelsey Plum, Anthony Davis, Maya Moore, Allen Iverson, Brittney Griner, Shaquille O’Neal, – Clark, ‘ Stephen, Sabrina ’ –, “ Let’s, Reggie Miller, Damian Lillard, Steph, Sabrina, who’s, Dame, ” Clark, Caitlin, ” Jensen, she’s, Matthew Holst, LSU’s Reese, Reese, John Cena, Tony Gutierrez, Sheryl Swoopes –, Swoopes –, ”, Sheryl Swoopes, Jay Williams, “, “ I’m, doesn’t, WILT, … — Dick Vitale, @DickieV, Dick Vitale, Wilt Chamberlain Organizations: CNN, NCAA, Clark’s University of Iowa, Gatorade, Nike, State Farm, Louisiana State, LSU Tigers, Hawkeyes, Iowa, LSU, UConn Huskies, NBA, WNBA, Michigan, Iowa City Press, Citizen, USA, Indiana Fever, Hall of Famer, Carver, WWE, ESPN, Duke Blue Devils, FAIR Locations: men’s, Des Moines , Iowa, Iowa, ‘

LOS ANGELES (AP) — D'Angelo Russell scored 30 points, Austin Reaves added 27 and the Los Angeles Lakers rode a spectacular 87-point first half to a 139-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Anthony Davis added 20 points as Los Angeles dominated on the second night of a back-to-back set, surging ahead with a 51-point second quarter and staying in front throughout the second half. With Russell's 21 points leading the way, all five starters scored at least 12 while Los Angeles hit 11 3-pointers and 67.4% of its shots overall. “I thought we started the game well, but that second quarter got away from us. The Lakers responded with 51 points in the second, led by 16 from Russell and 12 by Reaves.

Persons: — D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis, ” Reaves, “ It’s, ” Russell, ” Davis, “ Rui, ” Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Willie Green, “, Russell’s, they’re, Spencer Dinwiddie, Rob Pelinka, Dinwiddie, “ We've, He's, ” Jonas Valanciunas, Davis, Russell, Reaves, Max Christie, spraining, Darvin Ham, Cam, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, Lakers, Los Angeles, New, Los, Pelicans, ” Pelicans, Denver, Western Conference, Brooklyn, Dallas ’, Madison, Nets, Dallas, Clippers, Ingram, Saturday, Detroit Locations: Los, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Toronto, Brooklyn, Williamson, Portland

☆ NBA roundup: Joel Embiid, 76ers demolish Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia won for the fourth time in six games. Anthony Davis had 17 points and 11 rebounds and D'Angelo Russell contributed 12 points and seven assists for the Lakers, who had won four of five. Ausar Thompson tossed in 16 points and Jaden Ivey had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Malcolm Brogdon scored 24 points against his former team, while Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Trail Blazers.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Bill Streicher, Tyrese Maxey, trey, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, D'Angelo Russell, Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Jordan, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Paul George, Kyle Kuzma, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey, Jerami Grant, Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton, Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Bruce Brown, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Zion Williamson Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Wells, Wells Fargo Center, NBA, 76ers, Philadelphia, Lakers, Nuggets, Clippers, Denver, Pistons, Washington, Detroit, The Pistons, Blazers, Pacers, Portland, Indiana, Trail Blazers, Pelicans, Seven Utah, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Wells Fargo, Los Angeles, Detroit, Indianapolis, Utah, New Orleans, Salt Lake City

☆ NBA roundup: 76ers end Thunder's 6-game win streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Embiid returned after missing Wednesday's loss to Minnesota with hip soreness, helping the 76ers snap a two-game losing streak and end the Thunder's six-game winning streak. Kyle Kuzma finished with 12 points and added team-highs of eight assists and seven rebounds. Lakers 121, Cavaliers 115Anthony Davis had 32 points and 13 rebounds to help visiting Los Angeles to a win against Cleveland. Los Angeles also received solid bench contributions, as Austin Reaves had 15 points and 10 assists, Christian Wood scored 13 points and Jaxson Hayes added 10 points. Zion Williamson, who led the Pelicans to a road win over the Los Angeles Clippers late Friday night, continued his pattern of sitting out the second night of back-to-back sets.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Cason Wallace, Alonzo Adams, Tyrese Maxey, Embiid, Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Holmgren, Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter, Young, Jared Butler's, Kyle Kuzma, Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith, Jamal Cain, Caleb Martin, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie, D'Angelo Russell, Angeles, Austin Reaves, Christian Wood, Jaxson Hayes, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Cleveland, Georges Niang, Craig Porter, Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, Kelly Olynyk, Zion Williamson, Paul George, Terance Mann, Norman Powell, Russell Westbrook, Ivica Zubac, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center, USA, 76ers, Thunder, Atlanta, Washington, Hawks, Seven Washington, Nets, Brooklyn, Miami, The Nets, Lakers, Cavaliers, Cleveland, Jazz, Pelicans, New Orleans, Utah, Los Angeles Clippers, Clippers, Mavericks, Dallas, Los, Thomson Locations: Oklahoma City , Oklahoma, USA, Minnesota, New York, Los Angeles, Utah, Salt Lake City

☆ NBA roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Bucks past Wizards
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Magic 113, Celtics 96Orlando turned in a dominant second half and extended its winning streak to six games by beating visiting Boston in an NBA in-season tournament game. Suns 110, Grizzlies 89Devin Booker scored a season-high 40 points to fuel visiting Phoenix to a victory over Memphis in an NBA in-season tournament game. Knicks 100, Heat 98RJ Barrett converted a go-ahead, three-point play with 1:59 left for host New York, who stormed back from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit to beat Miami in an NBA in-season tournament game. Raptors 121, Bulls 108OG Anunoby scored 26 points and Toronto defeated visiting Chicago in an NBA in-season tournament game. Indiana, which had already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals of the NBA in-season tournament, finished the East Group A stage with a 4-0 record.

Persons: Brook Lopez, Paul Rutherford, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Lopez, Jordan, Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones, Corey Kispert, Antetokounmpo, Washington's Landry, Green, Alperen Sengun, Justin, Sengun, Jabari Smith, Fred VanVleet, Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Orlando, Mo Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Booker, Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Santi Aldama, Derrick Rose, RJ Barrett, Jalen Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Anunoby, Dennis Schroder, Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, DeRozan, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield, Cade Cunningham's, Jadey Ivey, Jalen Duren, De'Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, Malik Monk, Sabonis, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Stephen Curry, Dario Saric, Victor Wembanyama, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell Organizations: Milwaukee, Boston Celtics, TD Garden, USA, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Bucks, Washington, Jordan Poole, Nuggets, Houston, Denver, NBA, Celtics, Boston, Orlando, East Group, Suns, Grizzlies, Memphis, Knicks, New, Miami, New York, Raptors, Bulls, Toronto, Chicago, Pacers, Pistons, Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana, Detroit, Jalen, Timberwolves, Sacramento, Minnesota, West Group, Kings, Warriors, Spurs, Golden State, Group, Pelicans, Clippers, New Orleans, Los, Dallas, Thomson Locations: Boston , Massachusetts, USA, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver, Phoenix, Memphis, New York, Toronto's, Indianapolis, Indiana, Minneapolis . Sacramento, Minnesota, San Antonio, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, New Orleans

☆ NBA roundup: Hornets work OT to snap Celtics' streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Ex-Celtic Gordon Hayward had 20 points. Boston's Payton Pritchard added 21 points. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points for the Nuggets, who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Williamson scored 18 points in the second quarter to help the Pelicans take a 13-point halftime lead, and Ingram scored 18 third-quarter points as the lead expanded to 31 at the end of the period. Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points for Minnesota, which won for the ninth time in its past 10 games.

Persons: Charlotte ,, Miles Bridges, Sam Sharpe, Charlotte, LaMelo Ball, Celtic Gordon Hayward, Bridges, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Payton Pritchard, Reggie Jackson, Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone, Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley III, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, dishing, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Jimmy Butler, Coby, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Williamson, Ingram, Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, Sabonis, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Daniel Theis, Harden, Russell Westbrook, Keldon Johnson, Cedi Osman, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Spectrum Center, USA, Hornets ., Celtic, Celtics, Nuggets, Pistons, Denver, Detroit, Bucks, Wizards, Washington, Bulls, Chicago, Pelicans, Timberwolves, Knicks, Minnesota, New, Clippers, Spurs, San Antonio, Warriors, Rockets, Golden State, Houston, Thomson Locations: Charlotte, Charlotte , North Carolina, USA, Milwaukee, Miami, New Orleans, Minnesota, New York, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Antonio, Golden, San Francisco, California

☆ NBA roundup: Thunder sink Warriors again, this time in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Chris Paul countered Gilgeous-Alexander's first hoop of overtime with a 3-pointer to give the Warriors one final lead at 120-119 before the Thunder star hit three mid-range shots and a layup. The Bulls did not get the lead until Alex Caruso hit an open 3-pointer from the left side to make it 97-94 with 51.8 seconds left. After Jimmy Butler sank a game-tying 3-pointer with 42.7 seconds left, DeRozan made a turnaround 18-footer from the left elbow over rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. to make it 99-97. Anthony Edwards added 23 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Wolves. Brandon Ingram scored 30 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Pelicans.

Persons: Stephen Curry, Chet Holmgren, John Hefti, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Chris Paul, Gilgeous, Andrew Wiggins, Curry, DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Nikola Vucevic, Butler, Jaren Jackson Jr, Ziaire Williams, Antonio, Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, DiVincenzo, Julius Randle, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Organizations: Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Chase Center, Thunder, Warriors, Golden State, Bulls, Chicago, Miami, Grizzlies, Spurs, Memphis, The Grizzlies, Knicks, Hornets, Charlotte, Timberwolves, Pelicans, New, Wolves, Bucks, Mavericks, Dallas, Milwaukee, Thomson Locations: San Francisco , California, USA, San Francisco, Antonio, New York, York, Minnesota, New Orleans, Milwaukee

☆ NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox (43 points) pushes Kings past Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Sabonis finished with 27 points and 14 rebounds and Malik Monk added 20 points off the bench for the Kings. Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. each added 14 points. Trae Young led the Hawks with 22 points and 13 assists while Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Evan Mobley contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, and Max Strus also scored 18 points. It was his second game of at least 20 points in a Clippers uniform, both in the past two contests.

Persons: De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama, Scott Wachter, Fox, Domantas Sabonis, Sabonis, Malik Monk, Zach Collins, Derrick White, White, Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr, Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Gary Harris, Paolo Banchero, Cole Anthony, Mo Wagner, Chicago's Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Brunson, Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard, Charlotte, Miles Bridges, Malik Beasley, Lillard, Beasley, LaMelo Ball, Darius Garland's, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Kevin Knox, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas, Brandon Ingram, Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Harden, Alperen Sengun, Green, Fred VanVleet, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Shaedon Sharpe, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Lauri Markkanen Organizations: Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Frost Bank Center, NBA, Spurs, Celtics, Raptors, Boston, Toronto, Bulls, Orlando, Chicago, Orlando Magic, 76ers, Hawks, Atlanta, Knicks, Wizards, Washington, Bucks, Hornets, Milwaukee, Cavaliers, Pistons, Cleveland, Detroit, Pelicans, Nuggets, New Orleans, Denver, Clippers, Rockets, Houston, Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers, Trail Blazers, Portland, Suns, Jazz, Phoenix, Thomson Locations: San Antonio , Texas, USA, Sacramento, Antonio, Philadelphia, New York, Bridges, Los Angeles, Utah, Salt Lake City . Durant

☆ NBA roundup: Wolves earn ejection-marred win over Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Saddiq Bey supplied 19 points and Bogdan Bogdanovic tossed in 17 for the Hawks in their NBA in-season tournament opener. Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 11 rebounds and Duncan Robinson made four 3-pointers on the way to 18 points for Miami. The Jazz also improved to 2-0 in Group West A play of the NBA's in-season tournament. Mikal Bridges added 21 points for Brooklyn. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 21 points, but the Magic scored 18 points in the final quarter of their first tournament game.

Persons: Karl, Anthony Towns, John Hefti, Mike Conley, Klay Thompson, Draymond, Jaden McDaniels, Thompson, McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Green, Edwards, Brandin Podziemski, Dario Saric, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Paul George, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Harden, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Achilles, Derrick Rose, Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, soreness, Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III, Ausar Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Butler, LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner, Turner, trey, Joel Embiid, De'Anthony Melton, Tyrese Maxey, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Wembanyama, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Hawkins, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Tim Hardaway Jr, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero Organizations: Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, Draymond Green, Timberwolves, Minnesota, NBA, Golden State, Nuggets, Clippers, Denver, West Group, Lakers, Grizzlies, Memphis, Los, Hawks, Pistons, Atlanta, Detroit, Hornets, Miami, Charlotte, Pacers, 76ers, Haliburton, Indiana, Philadelphia, Sixers, Thunder, Spurs, Oklahoma City, Mavericks, New, Pelicans, Dallas, Jazz, Trail Blazers, Utah, Portland, Nets, Brooklyn, Orlando, East Group, Magic, Thomson Locations: San Francisco , California, USA, San Francisco, New Jersey, Golden, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, P.J . Washington, Haliburton, San Antonio, New Orleans, Utah, Portland, Salt Lake City, New York, Brooklyn

☆ NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Mavs overwhelm Clippers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

This was the Clippers' first in-season tournament game, while the Mavericks improved to 1-1. Tyrese Maxey racked up 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and four steals for Philadelphia, which has won seven straight games. Rockets 104, Pelicans 101Fred VanVleet drilled two late 3-pointers as Houston rallied from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat visiting New Orleans in an NBA in-season tournament game. Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who were playing in their first in-season tournament game. Anthony Edwards added 28 points for the Timberwolves, with Rudy Gobert racking up 11 points and 10 rebounds, Mike Conley scoring 11 points and Jaden McDaniels hitting for 10.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Dwight Powell, Kevin Jairaj, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Derrick Jones Jr, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Killian Hayes, Duren, Fred VanVleet, VanVleet, Brandon Ingram, Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Keyonte George, Desmond Bane, Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Jrue Holiday, Lonnie Walker IV, Trendon, Dennis Smith Jr, Karl, Anthony Towns, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Jaden McDaniels, LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Mark Williams, Charlotte, Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Murray, Malik Monk, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, American Airlines Center, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Dallas, The Mavericks, Clippers, Mavericks, West Group B, 76ers, Pistons, Philadelphia, Detroit, Rockets, Pelicans, Houston, New, Jazz, Grizzlies, Memphis, Celtics, Nets, Boston, Brooklyn, Trendon Watford, Timberwolves, Spurs, Minnesota, Lakers, Suns, Phoenix, Wizards, Washington, Hornets, Charlotte, East Group, Thunder, Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Kings, Group, Thomson Locations: Dallas , Texas, USA, Detroit, New Orleans, Utah, Minnesota, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Washington

☆ NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum makes Boston history in defeating Nets
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Tatum made 10 of 20 shots, hit six of Boston's 15 3-pointers and collected 11 rebounds. Washington scored 15 points, Brandon Miller and Nick Richards each had 10 and LaMelo Ball recorded 11 points and 11 assists. 76ers 112, Suns 100Joel Embiid supplied 26 points and 11 rebounds as host Philadelphia beat short-handed Phoenix. Brooks added nine rebounds and almost joined Smith (21 points, 11 rebounds) and VanVleet (21 points, 12 assists) with a double-double. Chicago trailed by as much as 23 in the fourth quarter after leading 53-51 at the break.

Persons: Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Wendell Cruz, Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Cam Thomas, Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Mark Williams, Charlotte, Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, P.J . Washington, Brandon Miller, Nick Richards, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Banchero, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr, Tyrese Maxey, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Booker, Beal, Young, Jalen Johnson, New Orleans . Young, Johnson, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith, Fred VanVleet, Brooks, Smith, Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Edwards, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Talen Horton, Tucker, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr, Reggie Jackson, Jamal Murray, Nikola Vucevic, DeRozan Organizations: Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, Celtics, Nets, Hornets, Pacers, Indiana, Ball, Lakers, Orlando, Los Angeles, Clippers, NBA, 76ers, Suns, Philadelphia, Sixers, Phoenix, Hawks, Pelicans, Atlanta, New, New Orleans ., Rockets, Houston, Sacramento, Timberwolves, Jazz, Minneapolis . Towns, Wolves, Utah, Nuggets, Bulls, Denver, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Brooklyn , New York, USA, New York, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, P.J ., Haliburton, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Sacramento, Minnesota, Utah, Minneapolis .

☆ NBA roundup: Stephen Curry (42) guides Warriors past Pelicans
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Mandatory Credit: Matthew Dobbins-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 31 - Stephen Curry scored 42 points and the visiting Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 130-102 on Monday night. Curry made 3 of 5 shots from beyond the arc and scored 16 points in the first quarter. Murray shot 17-for-24 from the field and made his first 11 field-goal attempts of the second half. Atlanta's Trae Young added a season-high 24 points with eight assists, De'Andre Hunter scored 16 points and Clint Capela blocked five shots. Minnesota also got 16 points and 10 rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns, plus 14 points and 13 rebounds from Rudy Gobert.

Persons: Stephen Curry, Herbert Jones, Matthew Dobbins, Chris Paul, State reserve.Trayce Jackson, Davis, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Jordan Hawkins, Matt Ryan, Jonas Valanciunas, Kira Lewis Jr, Curry, Dejounte Murray, Murray, Atlanta's Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter, Clint Capela, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, D'Angelo Russell, Angeles, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, Wagner, Suggs, Luka Doncic, Doncic, Derrick Jones Jr, Tim Hardaway Jr, Jaren Jackson Jr, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, Myles Turner, Tyrese, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, Cam Thomas, Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Lonnie Walker IV, Dorian Finney, Smith, Terry Rozier, Brandon Miller, Jerami Grant, Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton, Scottie Barnes, Brogdon, Grant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, Cameron Payne, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jaden Ivey, Nikola Jokic, Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler Organizations: Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Pelicans, Smoothie King Center, USA, State, Warriors, Pelicans, Timberwolves, Atlanta, Minnesota, Hawks, Lakers, Orlando, Sacramento, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Dallas, Memphis, Bulls, Pacers, Chicago, Indiana, Celtics, Washington, Wizards, Boston, Nets, Charlotte, Brooklyn, Hornets, Trail Blazers, Raptors, Portland, Toronto, Bucks, Milwaukee, Miami's, Heat, Pistons, Oklahoma City, Denver Nuggets, Thunder, Nuggets, Jazz, Denver, Utah, Thomson Locations: New Orleans , Louisiana, USA, Smoothie, Memphis, Indianapolis, Boston, Brooklyn, Miami, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Detroit, Utah

☆ Steph Curry pours in 42 as Warriors roll over Pelicans
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/14] Oct 30, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts to a foul call in the first quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Dobbins-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 31 - Steph Curry scored 42 points and the visiting Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 130-102 on Monday night. The Warriors played without Klay Thompson (knee soreness) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee contusion) and the Pelicans played without Brandon Ingram (knee soreness). Curry made two 3-pointers and Andrew Wiggins made one as Golden State began the third quarter with a 13-4 run that produced an 11-point lead. The Warriors led by eight on three more occasions before consecutive 3-pointers by McCollum and Hawkins helped the Pelicans get within 59-57 at halftime.

Persons: Matthew Dobbins, Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Trayce Jackson, Davis, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Jordan Hawkins, Matt Ryan, Jonas Valanciunas, Kira Lewis Jr, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandon Ingram, Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Moody, Lewis, Paul, Williamson, Ryan, Looney, McCollum, Hawkins Organizations: Golden State Warriors, Smoothie King Center, USA, New Orleans Pelicans, Warriors, Pelicans, The Warriors, Golden State, Houston, State, Thomson Locations: New Orleans , Louisiana, USA, Smoothie, Moody . New Orleans, Golden, New Orleans

☆ NBA roundup: Despite 51 from Zach LaVine, Pistons top Bulls
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

LaVine scored 51 points as he knocked down 19 of 33 field-goal attempts and 6 of 8 free throws. Jalen Duren supplied 23 points, 15 rebounds and five assists as Detroit snapped its 15-game losing streak against the Bulls. Joel Embiid also scored 34 points to go with nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocked shots. Anthony Edwards added 19 points and seven assists and Gobert contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds. Grayson Allen scored 14 of his 17 points in the third quarter for Phoenix, which has won two of its first three games.

Persons: Cade Cunningham, Rick Osentoski, Zach LaVine, LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Jalen Duren, Alec Burks, DeRozan, Tyrese Maxey, Nick Nurse's, Joel Embiid, Nurse, Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr, Gradey Dick, Naz Reid, Reid, Anthony Edwards, Gobert, Jimmy Butler, Jimmy, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Herro, Bam Adebayo, Aaron Nesmith, Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, outlasting Donovan Mitchell, Turner, Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Caris, Mobley dunked, Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, Desmond Bane, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, Kevin Durant, Phoenix trounce, Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen, Lauri Markkanen Organizations: Detroit Pistons, Jalen, Chicago Bulls, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Bulls, LaVine, Pistons, 76ers, Raptors, Philadelphia, NBA, Timberwolves, Miami, Pacers, Cavaliers, Indiana, Haliburton, Wizards, Grizzlies, Washington, The Grizzlies, Knicks, New Orleans, New York, Atlanta, Pelicans, Suns, Jazz, Phoenix, Utah, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, USA, Jalen Duren, Toronto, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Cleveland's, Haliburton, Memphis, Washington, New, Utah

☆ Victor Wembanyama struggles with foul trouble in NBA debut as San Antonio Spurs lose to Dallas Mavericks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —After months of anticipation, Victor Wembanyama finally made his official NBA debut on Wednesday night in the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The top pick in this year’s draft, Wembanyama only played 23 minutes after struggling with foul trouble throughout. “One of the toughest things for a player is to get into foul trouble,” Popovich said, per ESPN. I thought he had a wonderful outing considering that.”ReturningAs Wembanyama made his full NBA debut, another generational talent also made headlines on Wednesday. “No matter how much I train, workout, play pickup, it’s nothing like a real NBA game.”

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, Frenchman, Wembanyama, ” Wembanyama, ”, Luka Dončić, Dončić, Jeremy Sochan, Andrew D, Bernstein, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Grant Williams, Dereck Lively, Devin Vassell, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Yao Ming, Yao, he’s, “, Irving, Gregg Popovich, ” Popovich, didn’t, Zion Williamson, Williamson, ” Williamson Organizations: CNN, NBA, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Spurs, ESPN, Mavericks, Texas, Houston Rockets, Reuters, “, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, Grizzlies Locations: Slovenian, Antonio, Wembanyama

☆ NBA roundup: Mavs spoil Victor Wembanyama's debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Julius Randle had 14 points and 11 rebounds for New York, while Jalen Brunson scored 15 points but shot just 6-for-21 from the field. Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks scored 14 points apiece in their Houston debuts. Jalen Duren (17 points, game-high-tying 14 rebounds) and Isaiah Stewart (14 points, game-high-tying 14 rebounds) recorded double-doubles for the Pistons. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 13 rebounds. Former Celtic Marcus Smart scored 17 points in his Memphis debut, and Xavier Tillman added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Daniel Dunn, Victor Wembanyama's, Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis, Jayson Tatum, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Russell Westbrook, Malcolm Brogdon, Anfernee Simons, Damian Lillard, Lillard, Washington, Brandon Miller, Terry Rozier's, LaMelo, Mark Williams, Miller, Gordon Hayward, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Saddiq Bey, Clint Capela, Bruce Brown, Brown, Tyrese Haliburton, Kyle Kuzma, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus inbounded, Darius Garland, Garland, Mitchell, Brooklyn's Cameron Johnson, Strus, Isaac Okoro, Cam Thomas, Johnson, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Joe, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Harrison Barnes, Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Anthony, Harris, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun, Bam Adebayo, Cade Cunningham, Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Cunningham, Jalen, Isaiah Stewart, Dennis Schroder, Schroder, Darko Rajakovic, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, CJ McCollum, McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Desmond Bane, Ja Morant, Celtic Marcus Smart, Xavier Tillman Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Frost Bank Center, Victor Wembanyama's NBA, Celtics, Knicks, Boston, New, Clippers, Trail Blazers, Portland, Milwaukee Bucks, Hornets, Hawks, Charlotte, Atlanta, Pacers, Wizards, Indiana, Cavaliers, Nets, Cleveland, Brooklyn, Thunder, Bulls, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Jazz, Utah, Rockets, Orlando, Houston, Pistons, Miami, Raptors, Timberwolves, Toronto, Minnesota, Pelicans, Grizzlies, New Orleans, Memphis, Celtic, Thomson Locations: San Antonio , Texas, USA, France, New York, Los Angeles, Portland, Atlanta . Washington, Atlanta, Washington, Indianapolis, Brooklyn, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Kings, Houston, Jalen Duren, Toronto

☆ Pelicans get offense going in win over Grizzlies
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/85] Oct 25, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots warm ups prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Desmond Bane scored a game-high 31 points to lead the Grizzlies, who played without Ja Morant as he began a 25-game suspension. New Orleans took control by outscoring the Grizzlies 32-19 in the second quarter to grab a 10-point halftime lead. Smart's basket ended the run and Ziaire Williams added a basket before the Pelicans expanded the lead to 52-37. Memphis scored 10 straight points before New Orleans scored the final five points of the second quarter to take 57-47 halftime lead.

Persons: CJ McCollum, Petre Thomas, McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones, Jonas Valanciunas, Desmond Bane, Ja Morant, Celtic Marcus Smart, Xavier Tillman, Ingram, Jake LaRavia, David Roddy's, Matt Ryan, Ziaire Williams Organizations: New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, FedExForum, New Orleans, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Celtic, Memphis, New, The Grizzlies, Thomson Locations: Memphis , Tennessee, USA, New Orleans, Memphis

☆ NBA 2023-24 season: How to watch and everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

So before tip-off, here is everything you need to know ahead of the new NBA season. How to watchThe 78th NBA regular season will begin on Tuesday, October 24, running until Sunday, April 14, 2024. Games will be broadcast across TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and ESPN Radio in the US over the season, while NBA TV and NBA League Pass will broadcast games internationally. The dominant talking point of the NBA offseason was what color jersey Damian Lillard would be putting on this season. Holiday dribbles during the second half of the Celtics' preseason game against the New York Knicks.

Persons: There’s, Damian Lillard, Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Adam Pantozzi, “ I’ve, I’ve, ’, Giannis, “, Sarah Phipps, ”, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Porziņģis, Joe Mazzulla, Maddie Meyer, –, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Durant’s, didn’t, Beal, Frank Vogel, who’s, Larry O’Brien, Ja Morant, – Kawhi Leonard, Paul George –, Zion Williamson, Victor Wembanyama, Frenchman, Wembanyama, Gregg Popovich, LeBron James, Garrett Ellwood, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Scoot Henderson –, Thompson, Ausar Organizations: CNN, National Basketball Association, NBA, TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV, ESPN Radio, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee, Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Lakers, Bucks, Milwaukee’s, Los Angeles Lakers, “, Oklahoma City Thunder, Eastern Conference, Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Denver, Jokić, Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Suns, Grizzlies, Clippers, Pelicans, Warriors, Timberwolves, Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Spurs ’, Heat, Oklahoma City, Thunder, Summer League, Spurs, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons Locations: Las Vegas, Oregon, Boston, East, Sacramento Kings, Alamo City

“I will play in the Olympics next year,” Durant adamantly said at Phoenix’s media day. Hopefully this will help remind him.”Durant could join six women, all of them Americans, with four Olympic basketball golds. It’s been reasonable to think that USA Basketball will have plenty of experienced options to choose from next year. That pushes the list of realistic candidates for USA Basketball to choose from to about 40 names, at minimum. “I think anytime you’re asked to play for USA Basketball, it’s really hard to say no,” Miami forward and Olympic gold medalist Kevin Love said.

Persons: Kevin Durant, Durant —, —, Durant, ” Durant, Bam Adebayo, he’s, DeMar DeRozan, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Jaylen Brown, Donovan Mitchell, Khris Middleton, Julius Randle, Zach LaVine, Aaron Gordon, Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez, Irving, Draymond Green, ”, LeBron James, he's, Joel Embiid, ” Embiid, “, I’m, that’s, Zion Williamson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Kuzma, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, ” Brown, Grant Hill, Sean Ford, Steve Kerr, I’ve, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Teresa Edwards, Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, Sylvia Fowles, Stephen Curry, Atlanta’s Trae Young, you’re, ” Young, It’s, — Durant, Chris Paul, Green, James, it’s, Kevin Love, Brian Mahoney, Dan Gelston, Greg Beacham, Andrew Seligman, Kristie Rieken, Teresa M, Walker, Noah Trister, Brett Martel, Steve Megargee, Kyle Hightower, Beth Harris, Tom Withers, Charles Odum, David Brandt, Pat Graham, ___ Organizations: Olympics, U.S, Dallas, Los Angeles Lakers, Paris Games, USA Basketball, FIBA, World, Team, USA, Paris, men’s, Golden State, Olympic, NBA, AP Sports Locations: France, Cameroon, Paris, Milwaukee, Miami

☆ NBA roundup: Nets stun Celts with NBA's biggest comeback of season
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Cam Johnson added 20 points for the Nets, who also received 17 points apiece from Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith. Jayson Tatum, who turned 25 on Friday, finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds, but he missed all eight of his 3-point attempts. Terry Rozier posted 22 points, Gordon Hayward 17 and Mark Williams 13 points for Charlotte, which was hurt by 21 turnovers. Kings 128, Clippers 127De'Aaron Fox recorded 33 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and Sacramento won its fifth straight game by prevailing over visiting Los Angeles. Jonathan Kuminga, coming off the Golden State bench, chipped in with 19 points, seven rebounds and four steals.

The 2023 NBA All-Star game will air live on TNT at 8:30 p.m. ET TNT NBA All-Star Game February 19, 8:30 p.m. ET TNTHow to watch the 2023 NBA All-Star GameYou can watch the 2023 NBA All-Star game on TNT; the draft begins at 7:30 p.m. Of those options, Sling TV is the most affordable service that lets you stream the NBA All-Star Game. The teams for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game will be decided by a draft before the game.

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