Tag: Victor Wembanyama
NBA All-Star starters announced; Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James left out
The starters are set, and yes, people around the league noticed who was not on the list.
The NBA announced its All-Star starters, with Giannis...
NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Timberwolves
Trail Blazers
Portland is holding its breath after Deni Avdija exited Sunday’s game late in the fourth quarter with a lower-back injury.
Avdija went down with...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr., Magic
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards banked in a go-ahead runner from three feet with 16.8 seconds left, lifting Minnesota to a 104-103 comeback home win over the...
NBA Notes: Bill Kennedy, Monte Morris, draft notes, All-Star voting
Officials
Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy, known leaguewide for his animated and often entertaining replay explanations, exited Friday’s game between the 76ers and Magic after...
NBA Notes: Wizards, CJ McCollum, Lakers, LeBron James, Grizzlies
Wizards
The Wizards made things interesting. Nearly too interesting.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points and helped Washington steady itself late after a massive lead vanished, holding...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown on mission: ‘Y’all focus on the wrong stuff in the media’
Jaylen Brown picked his spot, picked his matchup, and picked his moment.
Brown’s already strong season took a sharp turn upward Saturday night, when he...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Mavericks
Spurs
The Spurs remain cautious with Victor Wembanyama, who missed his second straight game Saturday with a hyperextended left knee. Still, there’s optimism.
Coach Mitch Johnson...
Paul Pierce: Jaylen Brown not in NBA MVP conversation because everyone hates Celtics
Jaylen Brown keeps doing his job. Paul Pierce thinks that might be part of the problem.
Asked why Brown’s name hasn’t shown up more often...
Spurs get good news on Victor Wembanyama knee scare
The San Antonio Spurs received encouraging news on Victor Wembanyama.
An MRI showed no ligament damage in the left knee Wembanyama hyperextended Wednesday night against...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wmebanyama, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Lakers
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama offered reassurance after leaving Wednesday’s game with a hyperextended left knee, telling reporters he does not believe the injury is serious.
“It looked...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks
Rockets
After dropping five of seven, Houston has steadied itself again, writes ESPN's Michael C. Wright.
The Rockets have rattled off three straight wins, pushing their...
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he’s OK after knee scare
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama exited late in Wednesday night’s 134-132 win over the Knicks after his left knee buckled while he was battling for...
Cavs lean on defense, size to pick up needed road win over Spurs
The Cavaliers showed some pulse Monday night, picking up a 113–101 road win over the San Antonio Spurs that felt bigger than just one...
NBA Notes: All-Star Voting, Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Celtics, Anfernee Simons
All-Star Voting
The early fan returns are in, and the headliners are familiar.
Luka Doncic leads all players with 1,249,518 votes in the first All-Star fan...
