Basketball

Bulls rebound from dismal start to clinch homecourt in lower play-in originally appeared on NBC Sports ChicagoPresented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff VukovichDETROIT — The Chicago Bulls clinched homecourt advantage for next week’s play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks, and coach Billy Donovan said conversations will be had with players and the medical staff on… Continue reading Bulls rebound from dismal start to clinch homecourt in lower play-in

Celtics-Knicks takeaways: No answers for Brunson in lopsided loss originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics fell to the New York Knicks at TD Garden on Thursday night for their second consecutive loss.It was a tightly contested matchup until the midway point of the second quarter when the Knicks went on a 25-5 run.… Continue reading Celtics-Knicks takeaways: No answers for Brunson in lopsided loss

C’s break franchise record, move to 3rd all-time for 3s made in a season originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Boston Celtics will be able to celebrate one accomplishment after Thursday night’s 118-109 loss to the New York Knicks, breaking the franchise record for 3-pointers made in a season. The 1,316th 3-pointer also moves them… Continue reading C’s break franchise record, move to 3rd all-time for 3s made in a season

Podziemski declares he, Jackson-Davis are NBA’s ‘best rookie duo’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors struck gold when they selected Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis at Nos. 19 and 57, respectively, in the 2023 NBA Draft.The Golden State rookies have made names for themselves this season, bringing a new dimension to the Warriors… Continue reading Podziemski declares he, Jackson-Davis are NBA’s ‘best rookie duo’

The Knicks dominated the Eastern Conference leading Boston Celtics, 118-109, on Thursday night at TD Garden.After clinching a playoff spot following Miami’s blowout loss to Luca Doncic and the Mavericks on Wednesday night, the Knicks responded with a dominant effort to hand the top-seeded and fully-healthy Celtics their first home loss in just over two… Continue reading Jalen Brunson delivers another dominant effort in Knicks’ 118-109 win over Celtics

Three thoughts after Celtics splurge to extend Jrue Holiday originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonA handful of immediate thoughts after the Boston Celtics and Jrue Holiday agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension:1. Security for both sidesAfter paying a hefty price to acquire Holiday on the eve of training camp for the 2023-24 season, all… Continue reading Three thoughts after Celtics splurge to extend Jrue Holiday

Report: C’s signing Holiday to four-year contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonJrue Holiday isn’t leaving Boston any time soon.The Celtics and the veteran point guard have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $135 million, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday night.BREAKING: After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday… Continue reading Report: C’s signing Holiday to four-year contract extension

Toronto Raptors v Portland Trail BlazersIf an ongoing investigation finds Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was involved in a series of unusual prop bets on himself, he could be permanently banned from the NBA, league Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.Silver discussed it in terms of the integrity of the game, speaking after this week’s Board… Continue reading Silver says Toronto’s Jontay Porter could be banned from NBA if gambling probe ties him to bets on games

Former Bulls star doesn’t ‘have long to live’ without kidney transplant originally appeared on NBC Sports ChicagoFormer Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson says he “doesn’t have long to live” if he doesn’t receive a kidney transplant.”I know that I don’t have long if I can’t get a kidney,” Robinson told Jake Nisse of Daily Mail.… Continue reading Former Bulls star doesn’t ‘have long to live’ without kidney transplant

Watch GP2’s wholesome moment with Ferrell, young fan after Dubs’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaGary Payton II left quite a positive mark on Hollywood.At the Warriors’ 134-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, in which Payton II finished with nine points, one assist and one rebound, the… Continue reading Watch GP2’s wholesome moment with Ferrell, young fan after Dubs’ win