Portland Trail Blazers’ defensive regression continues: ‘We’ve had some slippage’
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Trail Blazers’ Nassir Little out 6 weeks with hip fracture: Little injured his hip during Tuesday's loss to the LA Clippers.
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Trail Blazers’ Nassir Little out 6 weeks with hip fracture: Little injured his hip during Tuesday's loss to the LA Clippers.
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Luka Doncic Is Evolving: We know the Dallas Mavericks superstar can score, but it’s his growth in other areas that carried the Mavs in Game 2 against the Los ...
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Quick Glance: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Set to Return from Knee Injury for Game 2 vs. Mavericks
- Kawhi Leonard is returning from a knee injury to play in Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks after missing the last eight regular-season games and Game 1.
- The Clippers secured a Game 1 victory without Leonard, establishing a 1-0 lead in the series. Leonard's anticipated comeback follows thorough preparation for his return.
- Despite prior knee concerns, the team's medical staff has confirmed the structural integrity of Leonard's knee, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding his health.
- Leonard will experience his first playoff game at home with a full-capacity crowd since joining the Clippers, marking a significant milestone for both him and the team.
Can James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers Save Each Other?: Harden might not be capable of carrying an offense the way he once was, but he just may be the ...
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Stephen Curry named NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the second recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award ...
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Quick Glance: Warriors: Stephen Curry Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, receiving the award on Thursday on TNT.
- Curry received 45 of 99 possible first-place votes and a total of 298 points, surpassing DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Curry led the NBA this season with 189 points in 143 clutch minutes, showcasing impressive shooting percentages from the field, 3-point range, and free-throw line.
- Despite missing the playoffs, Curry is analyzing the game and planning to come back stronger next season with the Warriors.
Watch: 5 years ago today Damian Lillard hit one of the most iconic shots in Trail Blazers history
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Report: Multiple NBA sources expect Paul George to re-sign with Clippers: While the offseason is likely the last thing on the mind of Los Angeles Clippers star ...
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Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 1 Against Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 1 Against Mavericks
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Clippers vs. Mavericks is a familiar matchup, but these teams are anything but: Will Kawhi Leonard suit up for Game 1? How will Luka Dončić fare against Ivica ...
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Can James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers Save Each Other?: Harden might not be capable of carrying an offense the way he once was, but he just may be the ...
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How Russell Westbrook's bench role helped the LA Clippers - ESPN: The Clippers had trouble figuring out their star-studded lineup. It took Russell Westbrook ...
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Ten-Year NBA Net Rating Rankings (Infographics For All 30 Teams): The Celtics finished in the top spot in Net Rating for the second straight season ...
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2024 NBA Playoffs: Biggest Questions of the First Round: Do the new Lakers have a shot against the Nuggets? Can the Pacers beat the Giannis-less Bucks? And how ...
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Kyrie Irving is the playoff partner Luka Dončić has been craving: There's a lot different about this Mavs team since they played the Clippers in 2021 ...
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Sixers mailbag: ‘Will the Sixers look to keep Tobias Harris on the bench?’ : The Inquirer's Keith Pompey answers questions about Eastern Conference sixth seed ...
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Boban Marjanović intentionally misses free throw to give Clippers fans free chicken
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Quick Glance: Boban Marjanovic's Impact on Fans and Game Outcome
- Boban Marjanovic, the Houston Rockets' center, ensured fans in Los Angeles left happy and well-fed.
- During the late fourth quarter of the Rockets' season finale versus the Los Angeles Clippers, Marjanovic stepped up to the free-throw line and missed the initial shot of a pair. An opposing player missing two consecutive free throws in a Clippers promotion grants fans free chicken.
- Displaying a keen understanding of the situation, Marjanovic personally took charge to secure some chicken for the fan base. Gesturing towards himself, the 7'4" center attempted the second free throw, resulting in another miss as the ball clanged off the rim.
- Having spent two seasons with the Clippers, the 35-year-old reciprocated the affection shown by fans during his time in Los Angeles. The gesture was highly valued by fans in the home arena. Fortunately, Marjanovic's actions at the free-throw line did not significantly impact the game, with the Rockets emerging victorious at 116-105.
Blake Griffin retires after a high-flying 14-year NBA career: Blake Griffin has announced his retirement after a 14-year career that included six All-Star ...
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With Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard injuries, start of NBA playoffs wasn’t great for Team USA
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Why the Clippers can’t afford to let Russell Westbrook get lost in the mix: Russell Westbrook's two-way impact was always going to be important ...
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'Growing Belief' Hawks Prefer To Trade Trae Young Over Dejounte Murray
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2024 NBA Playoff Capsules (First Round): Previewing Knicks/Sixers, Bucks/Pacers, Cavs/Magic, Celtics/Heat, Nuggets/Lakers, Wolves/Suns and Clippers/Mavericks.
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Kawhi Leonard had injection in knee, aiming to play in Clippers’ Game 1 vs. Mavericks: Sources
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Trail Blazers’ draft lottery chances receive a boost: The Blazers have a 13.3% chance to receive the No. 1 pick after finishing the season with the worst record ...
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Quick Glance: Rudy Gobert Fined $100K for Inappropriate Gestures Toward Refs
- Following Rudy Gobert's money gesture towards the referees in the fourth quarter and his public criticism of the officiating, the NBA imposed a $100,000 fine on the Minnesota Timberwolves center.
- Gobert's actions on the court may have had more significant consequences than just the monetary penalty. His technical foul allowed Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to sink a crucial free throw, tying the score and leading the game into overtime.
Jontay Porter banned from NBA after gambling probe: The NBA has banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad: USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will ...
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Don’t expect Trail Blazers to make major roster moves following 21-61 season: ‘Development will continue to b
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Trail Blazers’ Dalano Banton on breakthrough after trade from Celtics: ‘I learned a lot’
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Caleb Williams’ NFL readiness under scrutiny, plus Luka Dončić’s big night: The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter ...
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Assistant coach Steve Hetzel leaves Trail Blazers to join Brooklyn Nets coaching staff
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Trail Blazers fail to play spoiler in loss to Golden State Warriors: The Blazers looked like they had a chance to upset the Warriors for much of the game.
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Former NBA player Ben McLemore arraigned on 4 sex charges, including first-degree rape
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Paid articlePaid Trail Blazers’ Dalano Banton grateful for opportunity, but future with franchise uncertain: ‘I got to show wh
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Trail Blazers’ young forwards a ‘convoluted’ group without a clear future starter
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Paid articlePaid Minnesota star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to return from injury in one of the Timberwolves' fina
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Boban Marjanovic misses free throw to give Clippers fans free chicken: Rockets center Boban Marjanovic intentionally missed a free throw so Clippers fans at ...
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Bill Oram: 3 imperative questions the Portland Trail Blazers must answer this offseason
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Paid articlePaid Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson eager to attack offseason, improve: The rookie point guard said he learned a lot as a player and about himself during a trying ...
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Why Blazers fans should prepare for more losing — and be OK with it: Oregonian Sports Podcast
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Report: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard to Get Final USA Roster Spot for 2024 Paris Olympics
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Trail Blazers’ Toumani Camara receives Maurice Lucas Award: The forward made his presence felt in the community during his rookie season.
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NBA Playoffs picks, odds for Tuesday: Timberwolves-Suns, Bucks-Pacers, Clippers-Mavericks
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NBA playoffs 2024 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners
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Portland Trail Blazers learn official NBA lottery odds following tiebreaker drawing
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Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play: The Clippers are hoping Kawhi Leonard (knee injury) will be in the lineup to open the playoffs ...
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Clippers complete their largest comeback of NBA season as Paul George carries LA late vs. Cavaliers
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Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard reportedly gets final roster spot on U.S. Olympic team: Health permitting, Leonard will team up with LeBron James, Anthony Davis ...
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Guard Ashton Hagans’ future with team in doubt: Trail Blazers season review, look ahead
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Damian Lillard returns to playoffs with Milwaukee Bucks as No. 3 seed in Eastern Conference
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Malcolm Brogdon’s future with Trail Blazers remains unclear: The Blazers guard, one of the team's best players this season, could bring value on the trade ...
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NBA Playoff Odds: Who Should You Back Now To Win The Championship?: At the beginning of the 2023-24 NBA Season, the list of championship contenders included (in ...
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Suns rally in 4th to beat Clippers 124-108 to split home-and-home set after blowout loss
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Clippers vs. Mavericks: First-round scouting report, prediction: Each franchise has added additional star power since their previous postseason tussles ...
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Trail Blazers return home, lose to motivated CJ McCollum and New Orleans Pelicans
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Clippers, Cavaliers tuning up for playoffs: The Los Angeles Clippers are seeking more consistency on the offensive end, but the team's defense appears ready for ...
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NBA playoffs opening weekend winners and losers: Thunder persevere, Mavericks embarrassed
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Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups reaching ‘Basketball Heaven’ much-needed bright spot during rough season
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Trail Blazers close out trip with solid showing in loss at Boston Celtics: The Blazers were led with 28 points and nine assists off the bench from Dalano Banton.
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Trail Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe’s status for remainder of season updated: The Blazers second-year guard has been out of action since Jan. 12.
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Breaking down NBA’s wild West playoff race as Kings enter final week with four games to go
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Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson once again flashes signs of his potential: Scoot Check 8.0
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The Triple Team: Kenneth Lofton Jr. lifts the Utah Jazz to victory again: Kenneth Lofton Jr. impressed again in the Utah Jazz's win over the Clippers.
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2024 NBA playoffs: First-round schedule, times, TV info, key stats, who to watch: Will one of the upstarts get to the NBA Finals or will the two teams (Celtics ...
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Jrue Holiday, Celtics reportedly reach agreement on 4-year, $135 million extension
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Quick Glance: Celtics Extend Contract with Jrue Holiday for $135 Million over 4 Years: Sources
- The Celtics reached an agreement on Wednesday with guard Jrue Holiday for a four-year, $135 million contract extension, as confirmed by league sources. The news of the deal was initially reported by ESPN. Holiday was part of the trade last offseason where the Bucks traded him to the Celtics in exchange for players and two first-round picks. Prior to that, the Blazers acquired Holiday in a three-team deal involving player exchanges. Holiday, aged 33, boasts a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team accolades. He clinched an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021. Throughout the 2023-24 season, Holiday is averaging 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
- Once again, the Celtics successfully negotiated a significant offseason addition into accepting a reduction in salary for an extension. Al Horford agreed to a two-year, $60 million extension following his trade to Boston in the summer, and now Holiday will forego his $37.4 million player option to kickstart an extension beginning at approximately $30 million annually. This extension provides Holiday with security well into his late 30s, while also retaining a player option post the potential salary spike from the next TV deal. Holiday promptly assumed the role of the team's defensive leader upon arriving in Boston. His adaptability and leadership in coordinating the team's defensive schemes contributed to Boston achieving the league's second-best defensive rating.
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