Basketball

Ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers-Toronto Raptors first-round series set to open on Saturday, Joel Embiid opened up with assembled media on what playing the Raptors is like, especially on the offensive side. Joel Embiid on Toronto: “The way they defend me has never changed. They just play recklessly, sending 3…

It’s an early Saturday morning in April, and the Memphis Grizzlies have a rare day off. The players have come to the arena to participate in a celebratory event for season ticket holders, which includes a game of Simon Says that quickly escalates and becomes competitive—when head coach Taylor Jenkins…

Photo: Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press Draymond Green is known for being blunt when it comes to expressing his thoughts. During a recent episode of his podcast the three-time NBA champion made an honest admission. He concurred with those who say that the Warriors stars could not do it without each other…

Luka Dončić will miss at least Game 1 against the Jazz due to a strained calf, according to Shams Charania. Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to miss Game 1 vs. Jazz on Saturday night due to strained calf, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The latest regarding Doncic: https://t.co/bEFYKs2gmk — Shams…

Editor’s Note: It has now been confirmed by ESPN’s Luka Dončić will miss Game 1 against the Utah Jazz due to the calf injury he suffered during the Mavericks’ regular-season finale against the San Antonio Spurs. Luka Doncic (calf strain) will be out for Game 1 vs. Utah on Saturday,…

Eric Demers, the NCAA’s leading scorer for the 2019-2020 season, is dripping sweat after a grueling pregame workout of corner threes, elbow sprints, and dribble handoffs before the Maine Celtics take on the Westchester Knicks.  One of just a couple dozen players in the G League and NBA to have…

Stephen Curry is reportedly set to return to the Warriors lineup as soon as Saturday for Game 1 of their playoff series against the Nuggets. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry (foot) is on track to make his return in Game 1 vs. Nuggets on Saturday as long as he…

Ten days after Steve Nash told reporters Ben Simmons would be sidelined for the Play-In Tournament, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports that Simmons is now targeting Game 4, 5, or 6 of the Nets’ first-round matchup against the Boston Celtics for his debut with the Brooklyn. Simmons has remained sidelined throughout…

Former Knicks Coach Mike D’Antoni told J.J. Redick that he didn’t see Jeremy Lin and the “Linsanity” phenomenon happening on the Old Man and the Three podcast. D’Antoni, Lin’s coach in 2012 during his ascendant streak, gave the initial comment based on the Harvard product’s previous play when he said…

The Atlanta Hawks are one step closer to ending the narratives about their disappointing season by dismissing the Charlotte Hornets 132-103 to set up a matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. The Cavs lost Tuesday night to the Brooklyn Nets 115-107 after Kyrie Irving’s epic shooting performance. The…