“I just wanted to take the shot,” Durant said. “It was a good time. There was 45 seconds to go. We were down two. If I miss, we could have got another stop.” It went in, of course, and it’s Durant’s signature moment, for now. That go-ahead shot helped close out a pivotal 118-113 victory at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday. NBA FINALS: Highlights from Golden State’s incredible comeback win...
NBA Finals Game 1: Current odds | Preview and picks Let’s start with LeBron James, who has an OVER/UNDER of 29.5 points for Game 1 posted at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. “That’s awfully high,” Kenny said. ”I don’t know if it should be that high. He’s averaged 27.6 in the playoffs, 25.3 in the regular season, but obviously we’ve seen him take over and take charge. The number might be a little over-inflated because we don’t know how many minutes Kyrie Irving is going to play....
For months he has been linked with the New York Knicks. He has been touted as the guy to reinvigorate the biggest market in the country. The Knicks also did a great job in creating cap space to sign two free agents. It was rumored that both Kyrie Irving and Durant were planning to join forces in New York. But Durant’s Achilles injury has changed things and he is expected to miss the entirety of 2019-20 season....
— LeBron James may meet with Heat president Pat Riley as soon as Tuesday in Las Vegas, according to ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard. MORE: Get to know LeBron’s agent | Free-agent tracker Whenever they meet, they’ll be talking after Riley reached agreements with free agents Danny Granger and Josh McRoberts. Those moves were seen as a Riley’s way of assuring James his supporting cast will be satisfactory. — The Cavaliers, James’ former team, are making it clear that they want the King back....
While it might seem like a foregone conclusion that the biggest names will stay put, you can never rule out a trade or a last-minute change. MORE: 7 players most likely to be traded this offseason? The Sporting News is here to provide you with positional breakdowns for all the best players available in free agency. Each list is crafted off of Stephen Noh’s 25 best players in free agency, with our writers filling in the blanks by position beyond the players he listed....
Let’s take a look at the NBA Games on 6th February: Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets - Barclays Center - 7:30 PM ET New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls - United Center - 8:00 PM ET Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks - Fiserv Forum - 8:00 PM ET Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks - American Airlines Center - 8:30 PM ET Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz - Vivint Smart Home Arena - 9:00 PM ET...
The more recent Hall of Fame players have also been an integral part in making this franchise a global one, but here’s a look at the five greatest Los Angeles Lakers players since the turn of the century. LeBron James and their latest acquisition Anthony Davis have not been taken into consideration for this list. #5 Derek Fisher Derek Fisher is five-time NBA champion with the Lakers and has won it all alongside Kobe Bryant....
Jordan and Resendez were at the restaurant Saturday night in Toronto when Griffin punched assistant equipment manager Matias Testi. MORE: All-Star worthy players who won’t make it | Griffin’s apology NBA officials were trying to find out what Jordan and Resendez knew about the altercation during the dinner that all four attended, the Times reported, citing several unidentified league officials who weren’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter....
Basketball fans will have a variety of viewing options available as their teams begin their 2021-22 campaigns. There will be the usual national TV broadcasts, of course, but cord-cutters won’t be left in the dark when it comes to catching NBA action. MORE: NBA League Pass blackout restrictions, explained What are the best ways to stream NBA games? Can you watch your favorite squad without racking up a bunch of unwanted fees?...
It’s far too early to make any definitive statements about the battle for MVP. There are plenty of worthy candidates as we approach the halfway point in the 2018-19 season, so consider this more of a snapshot than a ballot being sent to the league office. TRADE TARGETS: 12 players to watch ahead of deadline A few of the honorable mentions below have cases to jump into the top five....
NBA News Roundup: LA Lakers won’t play LeBron James and Anthony Davis in preseason opener Frank Vogel, in his first season as the LA Lakers head coach, led the franchise to a record-equalling 17th NBA Championship as they steam-rolled through the playoffs. During the offseason, the Lakers have bolstered their roster as one of the most active teams in the market. Talking to the league’s media on Tuesday, Vogel was questioned on whether All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will feature in preseason and how his starting line-up will look come the NBA’s tip-off....
Teams such as the Lakers, Thunder, and Rockets are also attempting to make big moves as they look to build a roster that can compete during the 2019/20 season. So, here are all the latest NBA rumours and news you need to know for June 17th: Fred VanVleet hopes Kawhi Leonard will remain with the Raptors The Toronto Raptors are still celebrating winning their first ever Championship, although Kawhi Leonard’s future continues to hang over the team....
Horford thought, “Don’t screw this up.” He collected the ball just beyond the 3-point line, took one dribble and swept in for a dunk ahead of Butler’s pursuit. The locals erupted and momentum, which had been trickling toward Boston, rapidly swung the Celtics’ way. Horford’s dunk was part of a six-minute, 20-4 run that transformed a one-point deficit into a 15-point lead, which the Celtics were able to carry to a 108-97 win and a 3-2 series advantage Wednesday night....
Durant was called for a technical in Thursday’s 132-105 win over the Clippers when he and JaMychal Green were caught jawing after a play. The call drew controversy on Twitter and in the media as many pundits questioned whether a technical should have been called at all. Durant lamented the call after the game. “Me and JaMychal Green, we were conversing about the play that happened before, just like you and I,” Durant said, via ESPN....
Point spreads and totals are current as of Sunday evening. Check our odds page for updated Las Vegas lines. No. 1 Atlanta Hawks at No. 8 Brooklyn Nets (7 p.m. ET, NBA-TV)Game 4 spread, total: Atlanta -4, 195.5Series lead: Atlanta 2-1 The Nets may be trailing in the series, but they’re paying off at the bet window by covering the spread in all three games. Brooklyn’s latest cash was a 91-83 home win on Saturday as 3....
The race to the NBA Finals began April 13, and it’s been a wild ride ever since. The Warriors made their way through the West side of the bracket, and the Raptors knocked off the top-seeded Bucks in the East. MORE: Watch the NBA playoffs live & on demand with fuboTV (7-day trial) The 2019 NBA Finals will begin May 30 and end no later than June 16. Below you’ll find everything to know about watching the 2019 NBA playoffs, including postseason matchups and series-by-series TV schedules....
In this article, we’ll look at the trade assets that the Warriors have and how that can help them bring a talent like John Collins to the Bay Area. NBA Rumors: John Collins can be an excellent fit for the Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Although there are some exciting prospects in this year’s draft, the Golden State Warriors would prefer a player who can contribute immediately and help them win next year....
Despite these positive signs, the Rockets suffered a disastrous start to the season, and after playing just 10 times for his new team, Anthony was told that he no longer featured in the Rockets’ future plans. Anthony was traded away by the Rockets ahead of the February trade deadline, although the veteran was quickly waived by the Chicago Bulls, and Melo is once again on the lookout for a new home....
Monta Ellis made his name in the league with the Golden State Warriors as their starting point guard. Ellis was part of the ‘We Believe’ side that upset number 1 seed Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. He was selected with the 40th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, and stayed with them for seven seasons before moving to the Milwaukee Bucks....
