The Golden State Warriors are set for the return of small forward and former No. 1 pick Andrew Wiggins after he missed 21 games due to a "personal matter." The reigning NBA champions are expected to have the 28-year-old back in their lineup this week, and he is likely to be courtside for their crucial clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. ESPN Sources:...
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been named the Eastern Conference player of the week for Week 22 by the National Basketball Association (NBA), his second straight award and his fourth this season. The Cameroonian center led the 76ers to a perfect week with a 3-0 record, securing vital road wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Indiana Pacers. He averaged 35 points...
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury during Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old will be sidelined for at least three weeks following an MRI scan on Tuesday. Pelicans announced that medical imaging taken earlier today confirmed forward Zion Williamson sustained a right hamstring strain during last night’s game against...
The Phoenix Suns have announced that star guard Devin Booker is suffering from a groin strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 26-year-old missed the Suns' previous three games before the Christmas Day special against the Denver Nuggets due to groin soreness. However, he returned to the locker room early in the first quarter after less than five minutes of action, and the Nuggets...
The Denver Nuggets secured their 17th win of the season with a 141–128 win over the Washington Wizards at the Ball Arena. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic led both teams in scoring with his first 40-point or more game this season, ending with a double-double of 43 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. Former Nuggets players Will Barton (22 points) and Monte Morris (20 points) started the...
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