(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jaylen Brown (7), shoots as a defender of Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15), in NBA action between Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics, at Vivint …
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6:58 am ET Tim bontempsESPN It’s only been seven weeks since this NBA season began, with Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic installed as the betting favorite to win MVP honors. But, like …
Read More »Utah Jazz, Donovan Mitchell find their new level among the NBA’s elite
2:49 am ET Tim bontempsESPN When the Utah Jazz reunited for training camp in December, they had had three months to think about how the previous season had ended: with potential triple …
Read More »Golden State Warriors go crazy over Stephen Curry after miracle basket
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr saw Michael Jordan throw so many impossible shots over the years that he had to laugh when asked if the circus behind Stephen Curry’s head fired …
Read More »Mavs owner Cuban stops playing national anthem at home games
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Tuesday that he decided before this season began not to play the national anthem before the team’s home games. The Mavericks played their …
Read More »New York Knicks’ Derrick Rose says he has’ synergy ‘with coach Tom Thibodeau
11:52 pm ET Tim bontempsESPN Derrick Rose said that when he decided to leave the Detroit Pistons, the only option on his mind was to meet former coach Tom Thibodeau and executive …
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After the pitch clock expired Tuesday night, cementing another disappointing game for the Brooklyn Nets, coach Steve Nash implored his players to look inward and wonder “what kind of team do they …
Read More »The Charlotte Hornets Rocky Lamello Ball Leaves For Big Night Against Houston Rockets
Have a lamello ball on Monday night. The Charlotte Hornets ‘rookie point guard tied team records, made some surprise assists and buried a season-high, seven 3-pointers in the Hornets’ 119–94 victory at …
Read More »Luca Donsick wins over Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors over Larry Bird in Dallas Mavericks victory
Dallas – Luca Donsic has not had much reason to flash his infectious smile lately. He is a firm believer in the professional benefits of enjoying basketball, but it is difficult to …
Read More »Obi Toppin hints at the dunk contest as he searches for the Knicks role
A handful have been stirred for Nicky Forward Obi Toppin in his rookie season. But there have not been too many offenses or minutes to take the 2020 lottery. The Brooklyn product …
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