Pistons' rally falls short in 119-118 loss to Raptors TORONTO — The Pistons were one of four NBA teams in action on Super Bowl Sunday. Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2023
‘Defense is a lost art’: has the NBA’s offensive explosion gone too far? Has defense fallen by the wayside in today’s NBA? According to some of the most influential players and coaches in the league, the answer is a resounding yes The Guardian - US · Feb 3, 2023
Sixers are cheering for Eagles and hoping they become next Philly team to reach finals The Phillies advanced to the World Series in October, the Union reached the MLS Cup in November, and Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 30, 2023
Around the NBA: Warriors are league’s biggest disappointment midway through season NEW YORK — It’s hard to imagine the Warriors missing out on the postseason. Just seven months ago, they hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals. Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023
NBA Trade Talk: Which Team Will Make a Big Move? It's the unofficial opening of NBA trade season. Which teams will look to make a deal? Who will be on the move? Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022
Nets beat Raptors for fourth win in a row NEW YORK — Make it four in a row and seven of their last nine. Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022
Kyrie Irving leads second-half surge as Nets defeat Raptors TORONTO — The Raptors weren’t coy about the script they planned to follow Wednesday evening — not that having only 10 available players is conducive to maintaining a sense of mystery, anyway. So, after seeing a depleted 76ers team beat the Nets behind offensive rebounding and second-chance points the day… Newsday · Nov 24, 2022
Four Anthony Davis Trades for the Lakers to Ponder AD for KD? What about a swap with the defending champs? Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2022
Ira Winderman: Victor Wembanyama won’t be a Heat game-changer ... or will he? MIAMI — There is no defense played in the NBA draft lottery. And yet with the generational talent of Victor Wembanyama available in the May 16 drawing, the outcome of the random-but-weighted process for non-playoff teams could impact the Miami Heat’s playoff or championship outlooks for years to come. Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022
PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 132-113 win over the Raptors The best photos from the Thunder's blowout win against the Raptors. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 12, 2022
NBA Challenge Guys: ‘All You’re Thinking Is, I Better Get This Right.’ Sure, NBA players receive scrutiny, but if you want to know where the real heat is, look down the bench to the coaches tasked with deciding to contest questionable calls. Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2022
Raptors’ Pascal Siakam Out Two Weeks With Groin Injury The Toronto forward left Friday’s game in Dallas after slipping on the court. Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022
Though Raptors tried, Luka Doncic’s early-season heroics for Mavericks can’t be corralled DALLAS — Luka Doncic dribbled behind his back and through his legs once. Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022
Tyrese Maxey’s career-high 44 points propels Sixers to 112-90 victory over Toronto Raptors TORONTO — Tyrese Maxey let it fly from the corners and the wings. He drove to the right side of the basket, then the left. He launched from deep, then tilted his head back to scream as he headed back to the bench for a timeout. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 29, 2022
Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022 ‘No baggage or remnants’ from offseason drama, says Net's head coach Steve Nash Nets head coach Steve Nash said “there is no baggage or remnants” from a chaotic offseason that included star forward Kevin Durant calling for his job.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2022 NBA Entertainment Rankings: The Most Fun Teams to Watch Pelicans, Warriors and Nuggets are among the most entertaining teams to watch this upcoming season. See where other squads land.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 15, 2022 NBA, Celtics Twitter react to Boston’s 137-134 overtime loss to the Raptors Wet floors, controversial techs, and poor rebounding made for a rough night for Celtics fans.
Tribune News Service · Oct 5, 2022 Erik Spoelstra voted top coach by NBA GMs, but Heat picked to fall to fifth in East Even with Erik Spoelstra voted the top coach in the NBA in the annual survey of league general managers, respect for the Miami Heat continues to wane despite last season’s top seed in the Eastern Conference.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2022 NBA Top 100 Rankings: LaMelo Ball Leaps Into Top 50, Kyrie Irving Falls Our countdown of the best players for the upcoming season enters the top 50.
Miami Herald · Aug 9, 2022 ‘Every year, I find ways to motivate myself.’ What’s pushing Heat’s Kyle Lowry this summer? With plenty of trade noise surrounding the Miami Heat this offseason, veteran point guard Kyle Lowry has stayed relatively quiet.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2022 Kyrie Irving expects to play overseas at the end of his career Here's what Irving wrote on Twitter in response to a tweet saying that he's "gassing up" ahead of the new season: "I don't ever have to Gas myself up. I am going on my 12th year in the best league in the world and I am only getting better. When…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2022 Kyrie Irving set on playing in Brooklyn this coming season? "Kyrie Irving opted in with the full intent of playing out next season as a Brooklyn Net," Charania said on the Pat McAfee Show. "In his mind, he's playing next year in Brooklyn with or without Kevin Durant." Source: Fox Basketball @ FOXSports.com ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022 Jakob Poeltl on the move? A Spurs insider tells me that starting center Jakob Poeltl is likely to be traded by the start of the season. Now that Ayton is back with the Suns, the market for Poeltl should begin to heat up. Josh Richardson is also actively being shopped by the ...
Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2022 NBA Free Agency: Grading Under-the-Radar Signings Here are some of the deals you might have missed this offseason.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2022 Jazz inquired about possibility of trading for OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr Michael Scotto: Sources: Before eventually trading Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves, the Jazz inquired about the possibility of trading for Raptors starters OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. Plus, what the Gobert trade means for the Kevin Durant trade ...