THE Phoenix Suns have lofty aspirations and a desire to be compared to the best teams in the league.It didn’t go well when the Suns stopped in Boston during Phoenix’s current four-game road trip.Phoenix (38-28) has a chance to bounce back in the second straight game against the Charlotte Frelons (17-49) Friday evening.The Suns fell for the second time in three games with a 127-112 loss to the NBA’s top-ranked Celtics on Thursday night. Devin Booker had 23 points for Phoenix, which saw four of its players score at least 20 points.“We’re just not there yet,” Suns coach Frank Vogel…
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It happened again. Another reminder OG Anunoby’s the surgically repaired elbow remains fragile just two games back on the ground after an operation in early February. 3:35 left in the second quarter Knicks eventually win 105-93 against Portland Trail Blazers late Thursday night, Anunoby slid downfield while Portland center Deandre Ayton made a move in the low post. The play resulted in a steal for Anunoby – and an immediate strain on a right elbow just six weeks removed from a game. procedure to remove a loose bone fragment. Anunoby immediately grabbed the elbow. It was the second time in…
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Joel Embiid and Zach LaVineTim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia 76ers could look a lot different next season. Currently, the only players under contract for 2024-25 are Joel Embiid ($51.4 million) and Paul Reed, whose $7.7 million salary is only fully guaranteed if the Sixers win a playoff series).We can safely assume that Tyrese Maxey will re-sign with the Sixers this summer or that the offer sheet he signs will match. But Philly could still use more firepower to support those two, especially since Embiid has averaged just 42.8 appearances per season since the Sixers drafted him in 2014.Every time Maxey plays…
Winning in the NBA requires sacrifice. Even more for the Cleveland Cavaliers – who leads a Frankenstein starting lineup of overlapping talents such as Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. The two backcourt teammates have found success together, but getting to the next level requires individual sacrifices that both players have slowly made. In Mitchell’s case, it was necessary to abandon his hero mentality and become a playmaker. He couldn’t just be a high-volume gunslinger alongside Garland. Mitchell had to find a way to open the floor with his passing and a career high in assists this season showed that progression…
After receiving some good news regarding Luka Doncic’s hamstring pain, THE Dallas Mavericks have another injury to watch out for.Josh Green was He was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sprained right ankle. Green went down with 4:12 left in the first quarter after stepping on teammate Derek Lively II’s foot, rolling his ankle.AdvertisementHe remained on the ground for a few short seconds before limping back to the locker room.AdvertisementAfter the game, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd told reporters that X-rays of Green’s ankle were negative. It’s unclear how long the guard…
Nikola Jokic and his Denver Nuggets teammates take on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday.Watch the NBA, other sports live and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.Jokic, in his last game (March 13 victory against the Heat), produced 12 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.In this article, we take a look at Jokic’s available prop bets, providing statistics to help you determine the best bets to make.Rep your team with officially licensed NBA gear! Head to the Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts and more.Nikola Jokic Prop Bets Against SpursBet…
HOUSTON — — Jalen Green scored a season-high 37 points as the Houston Rockets jumped out to a big early lead and cruised to a 135-119 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Fred VanVleet added 27 points for the Rockets, who won their fourth straight game. All of Houston’s starters scored in double figures in the second game since Alperen Sengun injured his knee and ankle on Sunday. The Rockets cruised past Washington 46-32 despite missing the star big man. “We played really well,” Green said. “Defense has been our main priority because we are very talented offensively.…
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 32 points to lead Bucks to 114-105 win over 76ers— Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 on Thursday night.March 15, 2024, 4:01 a.m. – AP
Pick #7 2021, Jonathan Kuminga, wants people to know that he never wanted to leave the Golden State Warriors. He prefers to imitate his idol, the legend of the Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant, remaining with one franchise for his entire career. However, he needed the Warriors to know where he stood. “I have not lost confidence in my presence here; that’s not what I said,” Kuminga said, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. “It was definitely at a point where I felt like I needed to be [on the court]. I felt like I could help.…