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Kuminga ruled out for Warriors-Magic due to knee tendinitis

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 18:18

Jonathan Kuminga will miss just his second game of the season as he deals with left knee tendinitis.

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Matas Buzelis Q&A: Growing up in Chicago, playing in the G-League, transitioning to the NBA

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 17:40

With the 2024 NBA Draft exactly three months away, Chicago native and G-League Ignite star, Matas Buzelis, is going through some of the final stages of his first year as a professional basketball player. He will play his final regular season game with the Ignite on Thursday before shifting his sights to the NBA Draft in late June. He is...

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Knicks Injury Tracker: Alec Burks out for Wednesday's game vs. Raptors

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:50

The latest injury news and possible return dates for New York Knicks players...

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PBT's Week 22 NBA Power Rankings: Denver, Boston, OKC continue to lock down top spots

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:18

There was little change at the top of the board as the best teams have found a playoff groove.

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Why the Celtics need more Jaylen Brown, less Jayson Tatum in the clutch

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:10

Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh dives into his one big number - and explains why Boston should lean more on its second option late in close games.

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Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:29

Virginia’s House speaker also confirmed he was told that Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the teams, is no longer considering a deal to relocate them from the District of Columbia.

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Which teams should you bet on in the Western Conference playoff race?

NBA Headlines - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:40
André Snellings looks at how to bet on the wild Western Conference playoff race.
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Jontay Porter gambling scandal rocks NBA | Good Word with Goodwill

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:56

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh discuss the NBA investigation of Raptors F Jontay Porter for his role in recent gambling irregularities. Is this the tip of the iceberg and how can the NBA future-proof itself from these scandals? Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

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Warriors' 2022 title oddly erased from history in broadcaster's slip-up

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:12

One Heat broadcaster mistakenly claimed the Celtics, not the Warriors, won the 2022 NBA championship.

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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reportedly expected to return from ankle injury Wednesday vs. Raptors

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:10

Robinson underwent ankle surgery on Dec. 11 and hasn't played since.

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Mikal Bridges could be ideal final piece as Knicks chase a championship

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:45

With the Knicks having championship aspirations, adding Mikal Bridges could be the ideal final piece for their roster.

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Kings' loss to Mavs presents ‘great opportunity' for bounce-back game

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:32

Kings coach Mike Brown unintentionally got what he asked for in Tuesday’s miserable 132-96 blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center

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Power Rankings: The playoff picture is getting clearer as we enter the final stretch

NBA Headlines - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:22
The 2023-24 regular season is close to concluding and the postseason picture is still up in the air. Here's where are 30 teams stack up this week.
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NBA playoff races, Lakers sink Bucks without LeBron & the league's gambling problem | Good Word with Goodwill

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:57

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Tom Haberstroh to talk about the NBA’s gambling problem, the Lakers beating the Bucks without LeBron James, all of the playoff races still yet to be determined and a lot more.

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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson expected to return and come off bench vs. Raptors

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:06

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has missed the team's last 50 games while recovering from ankle surgery, and is expected to return on Wednesday night in Toronto.

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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson upgraded to 'questionable' for Wednesday, expected to play

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:03

The Knicks defensive anchor has been out since Dec. 8 with a fractured ankle.

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D'Angelo Russell on free agency: 'I’d love to be here and continue' with Lakers

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:32

He has an $18.7 million player option for next season but would like the security of a new, longer deal.

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The sun could be setting on Phoenix's ambitious gamble

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:02

Phoenix went all-in to build a championship contender, but Kevin Durant and Co. are headed toward the play-in unless they finally find a rhythm.

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Tatum's take on Celtics' mindset is a great sign entering playoffs

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 08:40

Celtics star Jayson Tatum gave some encouraging comments Tuesday night about his team's mindset entering the playoffs as the clear title favorites.

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Draymond Green pulls Heat's Patty Mills down by the neck in latest questionable incident

Yahoo NBA - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 08:37

Officials ruled Green's actions only a common foul.

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