Joel Embiid out for Game 1 vs. Boston

Photo: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images YouTube prankster Dawson Gurley has received a lifetime ban from Golden State Warriors home games after conning his way onto the court for a 10-minute shootaround prior to Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night in San Francisco. ‘Fake Klay’ tweeted hours…

Photo: abcnews.go.com The Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown (26 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists) was interviewed following the team’s 126-122 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The Celtics trailed as many as 15 points late in the third quarter and surged back in their first double-digit…

Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero thought the New York Knicks’ defensive pressure and physicality caused problems during Friday’s 98-74 road loss (34.2% FG as a team). (via Orlando Magic): “I think they did a good job speeding us up, pressuring, being physical, blowing up some of our actions, ball…

Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown praised Richaun Holmes for stepping up last night without Domantas Sabonis in their 116-111 road win vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (16 points/11 rebounds/1 assist/7-7 FG/2-2 FT). (via Sacramento Kings): “It was a good win by our guys. We’ve been…

Seattle Reign FC’s Megan Rapinoe, left, and Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird look on during an NCAA college basketball game between Washington and Oregon Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) On Friday evening, WNBA Legend Sue Bird was in attendance at Lumen Field in Seattle as the OL Reign…

Photo: basketballforever.com The Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu talks after Tuesday’s practice about the lessons learned in the 0-3 start to the season, the adjustments needed from his team, and Sacramento’s defensive struggles following the loss to the Golden State Warriors: Check out our Latest News and Follow us at…