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After another defeat in Game 5, Hoiberg wanted no part of the topic. MORE: Dwyane Wade forgot to play defense against the Celtics in the playoffs At least he answered the question! Hoiberg’s initial criticism, in which he said Thomas is “impossible to guard” when refs allow him to get away with carries, was received with some raised eyebrows, as it seems like the NBA hasn’t called a carry in approximately 60 years....

Instead, Popovich was unexpectedly open, honest and expansive in a postgame setting. His comments, televised live on ESPN, largely lacked snark and condescension. He was mostly uninterested in playing those games. GAME CENTER: Spurs-Warriors Game 2 stats Maybe that’s a product of sitting through two-plus quarters of garbage time. Maybe he had flushed the defeat, which put his team down 2-0 in the best-of-seven, out of his system long before he sat down for questions....

The Spurs guard proved this Tuesday night against the Rockets when he sent in a slam over Houston’s Ryan Anderson in the second quarter. GATTO: Manu saves Spurs on Throwback Tuesday Ginobili is no stranger to reminding people of his athleticism during the playoffs; his most notable example was in Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Heat. What is especially impressive about Tuesday’s dunk, though, is that the left-handed Ginobili threw it down with his right hand....

He wants to make sure he helps the Warriors keep their offensive flow despite the constant double-teams and help situations he keeps facing on the offensive end. “They playing a gimmick defense which has been working,” Durant told reporters Wednesday, via The Athletic. “Top blocking everything on the perimeter, so guys aren’t even looking at the 3-point line, they’re just forcing guys inside the 3-point line, so for us, when I get the ball in my spot I got a pest, Patrick Beverley, who was up underneath me....

Harden is in the running for a second consecutive NBA MVP award after another stunning season in which he averaged 36.1 points per game. Each new opponent has sought a way to contain Harden and the Jazz were no different in Game 1 of their playoff series, with Rubio’s bizarre approach allowing the Rockets guard to move past him before attempting to block from behind. But Houston ran out 122-90 winners, with Harden putting up 29 points and making four shots from beyond the arc....

Many thought it would be tough to win without their star point guard, but the Clippers flexed their muscles anyway in a 117-101 win over the Rockets. MORE: Cavs need answers | Curry wins MVP with class PHOTOS: Must-see first round pictures Blake Griffin led the charge with a monster triple-double, scoring 26 points to go with 14 rebounds and 13 assists to pick up some of the slack in Paul’s absence....

NBA officials said Thursday that Dwyane Wade wasn’t fouled late in the Heat’s 90-88 loss to the Hornets in Game 5 of their playoff series. MORE: Gabrielle Union goes on Twitter rant after no-call With 2.6 seconds remaining in regulation, Wade tried to tie the game while being defended by the Hornets’ Cody Zeller and Courtney Lee. A call didn’t come, and the Hornets held on for the win and a 3-2 series lead....

With the NBA back on a normal calendar after multiple COVID-impacted campaigns and last year’s Olympic Games, there was an expectation that the 2022-23 season schedule would be released in early-to-mid August. Is the league still operating on that timeline? Here’s what we know about the 2022-23 schedule release based on recent reports and rumors. MORE: Wood, DiVincenzo among players ready to shine in new roles When will NBA release 2022-23 schedule?...

Steve “Homer” True, voice of the Marquette Golden Eagles and an afternoon host on ESPN radio in Milwaukee, came up with one that is entirely new. With time running out on my draft-day appearance on his show, True asked a simple yes-or-no question: Will Zion end his career by being elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame? MORE: How Williamson will fit with Pelicans And you think putting together a mock draft is tough?...

Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero indeed were the top three picks as expected, but there was a bit of a curveball in the order with the Magic picking Banchero at No. 1. The draft moves fast, and it can be hard to digest each pick and understand how the prospects selected fit with their new team. That’s where we come in. MORE: Watch the 2022 NBA Draft live with Sling in U....

Duke star Zion Williamson is essentially a lock for the top spot at the 2019 NBA Draft, as he is arguably the best college prospect since Anthony Davis. Fellow Blue Devil RJ Barrett and Murray State stud Ja Morant are terrific options and should land somewhere in the top five, but this tanking war is all about Zion. NBA MOCK DRAFT: Full first-round breakdown Being the biggest loser is different this time around, though....

Before we break down all of our selections, here are the most notable scoring rules for FanDuel contests: Made three-point shot (+1 point), rebound (+1.2 points), assists (+1.5 points), steals and blocks (+3 points), field goal made (+2 points) and free throw made (+1 point). MORE NBA DFS: Friday DraftKings lineup Friday night’s FanDuel Picks: NBA DFS lineup for GPP tournaments Friday main late swap slate, $60,000 budget PG Jrue Holiday, Bucks @ Pacers ($8,300)....

The salary cap has continued to climb in recent seasons and is projected at a record $109 million for the 19-20 season. But, player salaries have followed an upward trend, and while NBA teams have a combined $500 million available in cap space, the majority of this figure is dominated by a handful of teams. So, ahead of free agency, here are the five teams with the most projected cap space....

However, with the playoffs over and the draft done and dusted, it is now time for the NBA to move on to the next major event – free agency. At 6 p.m. ET Sunday, the negotiating can officially begin. Those out of contract get the chance to hold meetings with prospective new employers, and this year’s list of available players includes some of the biggest names in the league....

The Nuggets and Mavericks are hoping to “swoop in and lure” the 26-year-old forward away from the 76ers, according to a report from Bleacher Report, which cites unidentified league sources. The Nets, Grizzlies, Jazz, Clippers and Pelicans have all also been linked to Harris while Philadelphia is hoping to re-sign him, as well. Philadelphia acquired Harris in a deadline deal with the Clippers. He averaged 18.2 points and 7.9 rebounds in 27 regular-season games with the 76ers....

This year, there are 10 games and 20 teams on display, headlined by some marquee matchups like Suns-Celtics, Hawks-Cavaliers and Trail Blazers-Lakers. Looking to sit back and gamble on all the action? We have you covered with the odds, lines and spreads for each contest below. All odds are courtesy of FanDuel sportsbook. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) NBA New Year’s Eve 2021 odds, lines, point spreads Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics Game time: 1:00 p....

Two of the NBA’s top young point guards are in the news for different reasons, with Young making a huge announcement on ESPN. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Young’s deal includes an apparel series. NBA News Roundup: Trae Young announces signature series deal Trae Young broke the news on ESPN’s “The Jump” along with host Rachel Nichols. Young told Nichols that having a signature shoe has been a dream for him since he was a kid....

NBA News Update: Klay Thompson returns to action after one year Klay Thompson missed the entire season this year because of an ACL tear he suffered during the 2018-19 NBA Finals. His return provides a major morale boost to the Golden State Warriors as they look to get back in playoff contention this year. According to the latest NBA news update, Klay successfully finished quarantine and has begun practicing with the team today....

NBA News Update: Snoop Dogg explains how LA Lakers can repeat a championship run next year With several LA Lakers players becoming free agents this year, Snoop Dogg knows that preserving the core is necessary. He believes that a few returning veterans can help the Purple and Gold mount another title run. He explained: Rajon Rondo is expected to decline his player option to test the market. With crosstown rivals LA Clippers reportedly interested, the LA Lakers would want to sort his contract out quickly....

Here’s a look at how players, coaches and team owners around the league reacted to the season being suspended. CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Sporting events affected as COVID-19 spreads Prior to the NBA’s decision, Clippers guard Lou Williams urged the league to not take a halfhearted approach. During the Hawks’ game against the Knicks, Vince Carter checked in for Atlanta after the league had announced play would be suspended and knocked down a 3-pointer in the final seconds....