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Jan112025 by adminNo Comments

<aJa Morant Impresses NBA Fans in Return from Injury Despite Grizzlies Loss to Rockets

Zach BacharContributor IJanuary 10, 2025Grant Burke/NBAE through Getty Images2 of the leading 3 groups in the Western Conference took on Thursday night, with the Houston Rockets removing Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 at FedExForum.Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizzLast. > pic.twitter.com/MJW0q7vpNNThe Grizzlies removed a 12-point deficit in the 4th quarter to track by one point with simply over one minute staying, however a jumper from Fred VanVleet pressed the Rockets' result in 3 and eventually showed to be the distinction in the win.Houston Rockets @HoustonRocketsFVV. CLUTCH. > pic.twitter.com/vGKa2bieQjMorant made his return after missing out on 5 video games due to a shoulder injury, however the star point player didn't reveal lots of indications of rust.He scored a team-high ...

Jan92025 by adminNo Comments

3 Western Conference groups that will enhance throughout 2nd half of the season

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As the NBA season approaches its middle, a number of Western Conference groups like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies have actually currently gone beyond expectations. At the very same time, a couple of other companies are starting to reveal appealing indications of enhancement, placing themselves to make a push for among the leading playoff seeds in the 2nd half of the season.Let's dive into 3 Western Conference groups poised to make considerable enhancements.Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers just recently suffered back-to-back losses on their Texas journey, falling 119-115 in a tight contest versus the Rockets, followed by a 118-97 blowout loss to the Mavericks, a video game in which they appeared sidetracked, possibly due to the continuo...

Dec312024 by adminNo Comments

<aTyler Herro on Amen Thompson Fight: I 'd Seethe If Someone Was Scoring, Dishing Dimes

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Andrew PetersDecember 30, 2024Logan Riely/NBAE through Getty ImagesTyler Herro had a positive response when inquired about a scuffle in between him and Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson.The Miami Heat star stated Thompson was distressed that Herro was having such a great video game as the Rockets lost 104-100. Herro had 27 points and 9 helps in the win."Just 2 rivals going at it, playing basketball," Herro stated. "... Just a physical video game. Think that's what occurs when somebody's scoring, tossing pennies, doing the entire thing. I 'd get mad too."HEAT on FanDuel Sports Network @FanDuelSN_Heat"Guess that's what's occurs when somebody's scoring, tossing cents, doing the entire thing. I 'd get mad too." < br>> Tell 'em, Tyler < a href="https://t.co/kVGFiqjE91">> pic.twitter.com/kVGF...

Dec302024 by adminNo Comments

Lakers Swoop in to Outbid Another NBA Team in Dorian Finney-Smith Trade

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The Los Angeles Lakers landed Dorian Finney-Smith in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, however they needed to slip around another Western Conference group to get the offer done. The Lakers sent out D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and 3 second-round choices (2027, '30, '31) in exchange for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. They were not the only celebration thinking about Finney-Smith. According to NBA expert Marc Stein, the Lakers stroked in to beat the Memphis Grizzlies' deal for the veteran forward. Stein declares Memphis' deal focused around John Konchard and Luke Kennard plus a heavily-protected first-round choice. The Nets chosen LA's deal of 3 second-rounders. The Lakers have actually stroked in to leading Memphis' trade deal for Dorian Finney-Smith ... with the Nets selecting ...

Dec282024 by adminNo Comments

Having a hard time Sacramento Kings fire coach Mike Brown after 13-18 start to season

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The Sacramento Kings have actually fired coach Mike Brown less than midway through his 3rd season with the group stuck in a five-game losing streak, an individual acquainted with the choice informed The Associated Press.The individual spoke on condition of privacy Friday due to the fact that the shooting had not been revealed by the group. ESPN initially reported the shooting.Brown won NBA Coach of the Year in his very first season in 2022-23, when he assisted Sacramento end the longest playoff dry spell in NBA history at 16 seasons.Sacramento lost in the play-in competition last year and were off to a 13-18 start this season, leading to the relocation to fire Brown about 6 months after he concurred to an agreement extension through the 2026-27 season.The Kings have actually lost an NBA-wo...

Dec222024 by adminNo Comments

<aLakers' LeBron James Reflects on Becoming NBA's All-Time Minutes Leader in IG Photo

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Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIDecember 21, 2024Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire by means of Getty ImagesLos Angeles Lakers super star LeBron James reviewed ending up being the league's all-time leader in regular-season minutes had fun with an Instagram post and image that likewise admired NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain.NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBALeBron James published this after setting the NBA record for the most minutes played in the routine season < a href="https://t.co/qjwbo3UFyx">> pic.twitter.com/qjwbo3UFyxJames, obviously, was simulating Chamberlain after he scored 100 points in a single video game versus the New York Knicks in 1962.Bleacher Report @BleacherReportOn this day in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, the most ever in an NBA video game < br> < br>> 61 years later on, the re...