The defending champions of the National Basketball League (NBA), the Denver Nuggets, held firm on their homecourt on ring night in front of their fans as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 on the opening night of the 2023–24 season on Tuesday. Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic got back to his mesmerizing ways with a triple-double performance at the Ball Arena. The towering Serb finished the...
Two-time MVP Stephen Curry and Congolese youngstar Jonathan Kuminga both stole the show as the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 116-115 at Chase Center on Wednesday night. Curry, who was back on the team after sitting out the first game of the double-header against the Kings, scored 30 points in 31 minutes, while Kuminga continued his impressive preseason run with 18 points and six...
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he is unfazed by the discussions around his contract situation despite entering into the last year of his agreement. While talking in a press conference on Monday, the soon-to-be 58-year-old revealed he wants to remain the Warriors’ head coach past the 2023–24 season and is confident that will be the case as the franchise’s hierarchy wants him to...
The Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns are reportedly close to finalizing a blockbuster deal that will see three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal move to the Suns. The deal, which was confirmed by Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, will see the Suns send veteran guard and 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, along with Landry Shamet, a package of future second-round picks and multiple pick swaps...
The two most successful franchises in NBA history, with seventeen championships apiece, rekindled an age-old rivalry earlier today at the Crypto Arena. The Boston Celtics bounced back from back-to-back losses to secure a 122-118 win in overtime over the Los Angeles Lakers, handing their eternal rivals their fourth loss in five games. Jason Tatum continued his MVP-esque performance this season with 44 points, nine rebounds, six...
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