The Houston Rockets entered the 2023-24 season with hopes of reaching the play-in tournament. The Rockets went as far as doubling up in phase two of the rebuild, meaning the rebuild was complete.However, after almost 60 games, those hopes are all but dead. The Rockets are 25-34, 12th in the Western Conference and 6.5 games out of the 10th and final play-in spot.In other words, they don’t grab the 10th seed.That being said, the final 23 games of the season are important because they could give Rockets coach Ime Udoka some insight into what he will be working with next…
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Johnny Nunez/WireImageThe Philadelphia 76ers plan to honor legend Allen Iverson with a sculpture outside the Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex, the team announced Friday.The sculpture’s unveiling will take place on Friday, April 12, the 10th anniversary of Philadelphia’s retirement of Iverson’s jersey.Iverson’s statue will be the 10th to be installed outside the 76ers facility, joining legends Charles Barkley, Wilt Chamberlain, Maurice Cheeks, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, Hall Greer, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone and Dolph Schayes.“Allen Iverson is one of the greatest 76ers players of all time and one of the most iconic players in NBA history, and we are…
Eric Gordon (groin) questionable for Suns’ Saturday game Phoenix Suns shooting guard Eric Gordon (groin) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets. What this means: After missing two games due to a groin injury, Gordon remains doubtful about playing against his former team. Expect Josh Okogie and Royce O’Neale to see more minutes if Gordon is sidelined. In 797 minutes with the current rotation on Saturday, Gordon is averaging 0.70 FanDuel points per minute and a usage rate of 14.8%. written by Matthew Lo Friday March 1, 2024 at 3:50 p.m. EDT
Who’s playingPortland Trail Blazers @ Memphis GrizzliesCurrent records: Portland 15-42, Memphis 20-39How to watchWhen: Friday March 1, 2024 at 8 p.m. ETOr: FedExForum – Memphis, TennesseeTV: Bally Sports Southeast MemphisFollow: CBS Sports appOnline broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket cost: $1.87What there is to know The Trail Blazers have played seven home games but will have to dust off their road jerseys soon. They will face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at 8 p.m. ET at FedExForum. Since both teams suffered a loss in their last match, they both have a little more motivation heading into this…
The Boston Celtics embark on an intriguing five-game stretch with Friday night’s visit from the Dallas Mavericks. Riding a nine-game winning streak and owning an eight-game lead atop the Eastern Conference, the Celtics don’t necessarily have to worry about racking up wins in that streak. But here’s our question: Is there a game in this next batch where a win would be a little better than the others? There will be a lot of eyes on the Celtics over these next five games. Let’s detail the road ahead and what additional motivation Boston could find in each of these matches…
Marking a significant moment in sports and social history, Michael McCullough, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Miami Heat, recently led a presentation to honor Miami’s 162 Black founders. This event coincides with the NBA’s ongoing commitment to diversity, demonstrating the league’s success in integrating cultural and racial inclusion within it. McCullough, known for his creative branding strategies, including the iconic “White Hot” playoff campaigns and “Vice” uniforms, has once again positioned the team at the forefront of societal engagement and of fan interaction, highlighting the NBA’s unique approach to diversity without the need for policies like…
The Milwaukee Bucks will look to extend their four-game winning streak with a victory against Chicago. The Bulls are 4-8 against the rest of their division. Chicago is 1-6 in games decided by fewer than 4 points. The Bucks are 9-7 against the rest of their division. Milwaukee is second in the NBA in scoring at 121.6 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting. The Bulls are shooting 46.4% from the field this season, which is 0.6 percentage points lower than the 47.0% the Bucks are allowing their opponents. The Bucks are shooting 49.4% from the field, which is 2.4%…
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert are listed as questionable heading into the Cavs’ game against the Pistons tonight in Detroit. Mitchell is dealing with left knee soreness according to the NBA injury report, while LeVert has a sprained right elbow. Mitchell lack the first two games after the All-Star break due to illness. Mitchell is averaging 28 points (4th) and 6.2 assists (21st) per game this season. LeVert hasn’t missed a game since January 22, so if he’s out, Sam Merrill and Isaac Okoro could see increased playing time.Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Little…
Kevin Huerter, acquired by the Sacramento Kings via trade during the 2022 offseason, joined The Point Forward podcast with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner earlier this week to discuss his NBA journey. Huerter shared some of his background early in the interview, including playing baseball and basketball in high school, where he was teammates with now-MLB players and twins Ian and Ben Anderson. As their conversation continued, his trade from the Atlanta Hawks to the Kings came up. It was his time to learn that the NBA was a business. “It’s good to move from Sacramento to Atlanta,” Kevin Huerter…