Kevin Durant scored a season-high 49 points on Monday to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Orlando Magic, 116-110. It was the third straight win for the Warriors and the second consecutive 40-plus point game for Durant. Golden State trailed by as many as 18 points, but came all the way back thanks to [...]
November 27, 2018
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Blogs
Just eight days after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer for his new team, Jimmy Butler did it again, but he wasn’t eager to take all the credit for the win. The 76ers were down by one against the Nets when Butler stepped back for an above-the-break 3-pointer with just 2.3 seconds left on the clock. The [...]
November 26, 2018
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Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard spoke out Sunday and addressed critical comments from Spurs coach Gregg Popovich that Leonard was not a leader during his time in San Antonio. Popovich understands Leonard’s value, having coached him for seven seasons but he did comment that leadership wasn’t his forte. “Well, Kawhi [Leonard} was a great player, [...]
November 26, 2018
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It’s no secret that the Cavaliers just aren’t the same without LeBron and as he prepares his return to Cleveland his former teammates have hit rock bottom currently holding the leagues worst record. And according to JR Smith it’s no surprise. “I don’t think the goal is to win,” Smith said to The Athletic’s Jason [...]
November 20, 2018
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Blogs
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz will not participate in practices or games until he has been evaluated by a shoulder specialist. Coach Brett Brown said he made the adjustment of sitting Fultz and playing McConnell because he thought it would increase his team’s energy, but it now seems that there was more to it [...]
November 20, 2018
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To say the Washington Wizards are struggling this season would be an understatement. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Washington Wizards are open to trading John Wall or Bradley Beal. The Wizards had hoped to salvage the Wall-Beal backcourt by finding a third star to replace Otto Porter and/or Kelly Oubre, but neither player has [...]
November 19, 2018
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Rumors
Things have not been easy for the Golden State Warriors lately. The team has lost 4 out of their last 5 games, key players are on the injured and two of its best players were involved in a heated on-court argument. For head coach Steve Kerr it has not been easy. “I’ve had a dream [...]
November 19, 2018
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Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor says that Jimmy Butler had an agenda before he was traded, which created a “negative environment” around the team. Even though the players publicly said they wouldn’t let his situation affect their play, the team struggled on the court. Taylor told the Star Tribune that he had an agreement with [...]
November 16, 2018
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After having played only 10 games, Carmelo Anthony’s brief stop with the Houston Rockets is now over. “After much internal discussion, the Rockets will be parting ways with Carmelo Anthony and we are working toward a resolution,” general manager Daryl Morey announced in a statement from the team. “Carmelo had a tremendous approach during his [...]
November 16, 2018
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On Wednesday, upon his return to Toronto, Dwane Casey was greeted with a standing ovation and a tribute video. Raptor fans showed Casey that he still holds a special place in their hearts. Dwane Casey, the 2017-18 NBA Coach of the Year, led the Raptors to a 59-23 record and the top spot in the [...]
November 15, 2018
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