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These are the current and former NBA players who need their own podcast
A decade ago, who would have thought that current and former players would be the best analysts and commentators in the NBA? A novel idea, eh? Former players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s “All The Smoke” and Gilbert Arenas were early purveyors of player-run podcasts. It’s since evolved to includ...
Jalen Brunson is the best point guard in the NBA
At his introductory press conference on Sept. 22, 2022, Jalen Brunson sat at a podium, decked out in a crisp number 11 New York Knick jersey, and said the following, “I’m not a savior in any way, shape, or form. I just want to be able to contribute to the team.”...
Pelicans get quick home game against travel-weary Raptors
The New Orleans Pelicans are getting a brief break in the middle of their most road-heavy stretch of games this season....
Two of NBA's hottest face off as Hawks host Clippers
The Atlanta Hawks will be shooting for a season-high five-game winning streak on Monday when they wrap up a six-game homestand by hosting the Los Angeles Clippers....
NBA roundup: Thunder outlast Raptors in 2 OTs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 points and tied a career-high with 14 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder came back from a 23-point second-half deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 135-127 in double overtime Sunday in Oklahoma City....
Lakers look to close out trip in style at Charlotte
The Los Angeles Lakers could have a winning record on their six-game road trip, but that will be determined by how they end it....
Former NBA player Earl Cureton dies at 66
Former NBA player Earl Cureton died unexpectedly on Sunday, according to the Detroit Pistons. He was 66....
Late run lifts Nuggets past Blazers
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray had 21 points and 10 assists, and the host Denver Nuggets used a big surge in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 112-103 on Sunday night....
Big fourth-quarter rally lifts Jazz over Bucks
Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points to help the Utah Jazz snap a three-game losing skid and overcome a 19-point deficit in a 123-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night in Salt Lake City....
Timberwolves' Chris Finch to coach Western Conference in All-Star Game
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will lead the Western Conference All-Stars after clinching the honor Sunday night....
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Raptors in 2 OT
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 23 points and tied a career-high with 14 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder came back from a 23-point second-half deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 135-127 in double overtime Sunday in Oklahoma City....
Anthony Edwards propels Wolves past Rockets
Anthony Edwards scored 22 of his game-high 32 points in the third quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves seize control of a 111-90 win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Sunday....
Kawhi Leonard helps Clippers cool Heat
Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-95 win over the host Miami Heat on Sunday night....
Pacers stick Hornets with 7th straight loss
Pascal Siakam racked up 25 points and Aaron Nesmith scored 22 as the visiting Indiana Pacers beat the cold-shooting Charlotte Hornets 115-99 on Sunday night....
Sixers C Joel Embiid to undergo knee surgery
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will undergo surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in his left knee, the team announced Sunday night....
Celtics bounce back from home loss, trounce Grizzlies
Jayson Tatum collected a game-high 34 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in 31 minutes and the Boston Celtics led wire to wire en route to a 131-91 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday....
Suns' Bradley Beal lights up former team in win over Wizards
Bradley Beal scored a season-high 43 points in his return to Washington and the Phoenix Suns cruised past the Wizards 140-112 on Sunday....
Franz Wagner's 38 points lead Magic past Pistons
Franz Wagner poured in 38 points and the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the host Detroit Pistons 111-99 Sunday....
Celtics G Jaylen Brown (back) out vs. Grizzlies
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies due to low back tightness, the team announced....
Hawks’ Clint Capela (adductor strain) out 7-10 days
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela will miss at least a week after being diagnosed with a left adductor strain on Sunday....