The debate about who is the best point guard in the NBA can go on for hours, but not if you ask Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers star was recently asked the “This Is It” podcast if Warriors superstar Steph Curry is better than him. His answer was straightforward. “I don’t think anybody’s better… Continue reading Damian Lillard claims himself, not Steph Curry, as NBA’s best point guard – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Khris Middleton says Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments are ‘business as usual’
Tim BontempsESPNSeptember 21, 2023, 12:34 PM ET5 Minute Reading Surprised that Giannis doubled down on his stance on his future? Michael Wilbon and Frank Isola reacted to Giannis Antetokounmpo doubling down on his stance that he might leave Milwaukee for a better chance to win an NBA title. Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton has heard… Continue reading Khris Middleton says Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments are ‘business as usual’
Pacers, Buddy Hield begin talks to explore potential trade: Sources
After contract extension negotiations stalled, Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers have begun dialogue to work on finding a potential trade with another team, according to league sources. Hield is open to a trade elsewhere, according to opposing team sources, but no deal is imminent and there are no current significant talks with any other… Continue reading Pacers, Buddy Hield begin talks to explore potential trade: Sources
Latest trade report gives Knicks more ways to overcome shooting woes
The NBA isn’t completely off, even if it’s the middle of September. Shams Charania further confirmed that point through his report on Wednesday afternoon, which caught the attention of New York Knicks fans. New York got a lot wrong in the second round of the playoffs against Miami, but none was more terrifying than watching… Continue reading Latest trade report gives Knicks more ways to overcome shooting woes
Serge Ibaka is an NBA pioneer, on and off the court
Will Serge Ibaka be remembered for basketball, scarves or getting Kawhi Leonard to eat beef penis pizza? Only time will tell. By means of Louis Zatzman on September 20, 2023 1:00 pm Napoleon Bonaparte carved Europe into one of the largest empires the world has ever seen. He ended the horrors of the French Revolution.… Continue reading Serge Ibaka is an NBA pioneer, on and off the court
The Liberty survived a scare over the Mystics for an OT win to advance to the WNBA playoffs
NBA By means of Brian Lewis PUBLISHED September 19, 2023, 9:38 pm ET The Liberty said it would take a 40-minute effort to get past the Mystics. It takes 45. In a back-and-forth game, the Liberty made the final count in a 90-85 overtime victory. The chippy, frenetic first-round Game 2 win clinched the series… Continue reading The Liberty survived a scare over the Mystics for an OT win to advance to the WNBA playoffs
Load management has frustrated the NBA, fans and TV partners, but will the new rules help?
Over the past few years it has been unclear whether the NBA fully understood the damage being done to the league and players by the load management that was becoming more fashionable. Teams and players “follow the science.” Anyone who complains that it’s too loud for the fans is dismissed as a curvy dinosaur who… Continue reading Load management has frustrated the NBA, fans and TV partners, but will the new rules help?
Sixers coach Nick Nurse talked about the new resting policy in the NBA, the management of Joel Embiid
New rules approved by the NBA next week will limit the amount of rest stars such as Joel Embiid and James Harden can take throughout the season. By means of Erin Grugan on September 19, 2023 10:26 am Last week, the NBA approved new rules to crack down on teams resting star players. To summarize… Continue reading Sixers coach Nick Nurse talked about the new resting policy in the NBA, the management of Joel Embiid
Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-24 depth chart: Starters and backups
Cleveland Cavaliers fans are lucky to have an elite backcourt duo in the Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. However, that tandem may be very similar in their skill sets, both dynamic scoring guards who lack size and pick-and-roll defensemen, both with a penchant for taking tough shots often, so it’s unclear how high is the… Continue reading Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-24 depth chart: Starters and backups
Watch Warriors’ Draymond Green, Chris Paul team up for incredible offseason workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
It will take time to adjust to seeing former rivals Draymond Green and Chris Paul play for the Warriors. But the first look at these new teammates won’t have to wait until Golden State opens training camp on Oct. 3 in San Francisco. The two players were seen working out together Monday in a video… Continue reading Watch Warriors’ Draymond Green, Chris Paul team up for incredible offseason workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California