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Minnesota and New Orleans meet for conference showdown
New Orleans Pelicans (19-51, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (40-31, eighth in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Friday, 8 ...
Detroit Pistons put out Miami Heat on last-second 3, 116-113
How has Ausar Thompson exceeded expectations for Detroit Pistons?Bryce and Omari break down Ausar Thompson's level of play and how ...
NBA mock draft 2025: Cooper Flagg and the March Madness stars who could boost their stock
March Madness is underway, which means it’s time to update The Athletic’s 2025 NBA Mock Draft. Scouts and executives have ...
NBA Misery Index: Suns, Mavericks, 76ers fans have had it bad. But who’s had it worse?
The Misery Index: It’s not just for people reading my work. (Ha! You thought you were going to hit me ...
Kawhi Leonard hits buzzer-beater to lift Clippers past Kings in OT as coach Ty Lue misses contest with back pain
It took a Kawhi Leonard game-winner, but the Los Angeles Clippers survived on Sunday night at the Intuit Dome.Leonard hit ...
Amen Thompson finishes just short of triple-double, exits arena in walking boot after late injury in blowout win
With less than six minutes left in the fourth quarter Saturday, the Houston Rockets were up by more than 30 ...
Grizzlies snap 4-game losing streak, Ja Morant scores 31 in 122-111 win over Mavericks
Ja Morant returned after missing two games with a shoulder injury to score 31 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies ...
Grizzlies snap 4-game losing streak, Ja Morant scores 31 in 112-111 win over Mavericks
Ja Morant returned after missing two games with a shoulder injury to score 31 points and lead the Memphis Grizzlies ...
Fantasy Basketball: 3 players to trade for, 3 to say goodbye to before Yahoo’s default deadline
The Yahoo Fantasy Basketball trade deadline is nearly here — it’s your last opportunity to fine-tune your roster for that ...
Hawks’ Dyson Daniels sets up game-winner with a perfect steal to lift Atlanta past Memphis at the buzzer
Dyson Daniels is at it again.Daniels, the NBA’s steals leader, pulled off the perfect steal in the final seconds Monday ...
The Playlist: Week 18 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice
Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes ...
Lakers dodge bullet with Austin Reaves, who is day-to-day after leaving game with calf injury
The Los Angeles Lakers might not get Austin Reaves back immediately, but they appear to have avoided a significant problem.Reaves ...
Steph drops 56, LeBron dominates, and Father Time calls timeout | The Kevin O’Connor Show
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowAfter yet another night of Stephortless Brongevity, Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh are wondering if ...
2025 NBA Draft Big Board: Derik Queen, V.J. Edgecombe rise among top 100 prospects
With March Madness quickly approaching, it’s worth updating The Athletic’s 2025 NBA Draft Big Board. And there is still a lot ...
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Celtics take over No. 1, while Lakers vault up into top five
As teams start to get focused and make a push during the home stretch of the NBA season, it's becoming ...
The Playlist: Week 17 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice
Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes ...
Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings
Stephen Curry is the 21st player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games Stephen Curry became the first ...
Trey Murphy on his ABSURD ascent & his must-hear hot take on ZION WILLIAMSON | Kevin O’Connor Show
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowFrom role player to STUD, Trey Murphy's individual ascent this season surprised even himself. The ...
NBA All-Star Sunday was slightly better than last year, but biggest issues remain
SAN FRANCISCO – This is the NBA’s problem. But it is not the NBA’s fault.Well, it is, but not entirely.Well, ...
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