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Stephen A. Smith believes Jayson Tatum should start over Kevin Durant in All-Star game
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum should get the nod and start over Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant in the All-Star game. Tatum and Durant are two of the top vote getters in the Eastern Conference frontcourt alongside Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. There are only three starting spots available between those four players and the current share of the vote has Durant ranked as number one, Antetokounmpo second, Embiid third and Tatum fourth. Tatum is fourth in the league in scoring (30.8 points per game) compared to Durant in seventh (29.7) and averages more rebounds whilst producing similar assist numbers. In an appearance on Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s podcast, Stephen A. Smith ma...
Brook Lopez Targets Defensive Player Of The Year and New Bucks Contract
Brook Lopez has solidified himself as a DPOY candidate with his performances for the Bucks so far this season and has said he is also targeting a new contract with Milwaukee this year. Lopez has been a consistent immovable object for the Bucks so far this season and in doing so has positioned himself for a new contract, which he hopes Milwaukee will provide him with this year. The 34-year old spoke after the Bucks win against the Knicks on Monday, describing how much he loves playing for the Bucks. “I love it here. Another 3 block night for Brook!! 17 PTS | 7 REB | 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/85h1ZMqAue — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 10, 2023 “I’m so thankful for the opportunity the Bucks gave me five years ago to come here and be a part of something special. We’ve had a great time. I can’t ...
Celtics’ Marcus Smart and Robert Williams questionable vs Pelicans
Boston Celtics duo Marcus Smart and Robert Williams are both questionable to face the New Orleans Pelicans tonight as Joe Mazzulla’s side aim to make it four wins in a row. According to the team, Marcus Smart is questionable with a left knee contusion that was suffered last week against the San Antonio Spurs and forced him to sit out of Monday’s win against the Chicago Bulls. Robert Williams is questionable due to left knee injury rehabilitation, which he has undergone surgery for twice within the last 12 months and missed the first 29 games of the season. Danilo Gallinari remains out as he continues his recovery from an ACL tear whilst playing for his country Italy this summer, but is expected to return in time for the playoffs in April. RELATED: 2023 NBA MVP Odds And Prediction | Jayson ...
2023 NBA MVP Odds and Prediction | Jayson Tatum tipped for glory
The race for the 2023 NBA MVP award is anticipated to be one of the closest in years, with six candidates almost neck-and-neck at the halfway mark of the season. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has won the award for the last two consecutive seasons and is once again in a strong position to pick up a third, however he is not the current favorite. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic leads the way as it stands, with Jokic in second followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant as the main frontrunners. Durant was recently diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his left knee and is expected to miss a month of action, putting a dent in his already historic campaign so far this year in Brooklyn. Best NBA Betting Sites 2023 NBA MVP Odds Below we have listed the latest o...
Lakers star Anthony Davis targeting return in 2 weeks
Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is ramping up rehab ahead of a targeted return in two weeks after suffering a foot injury before Christmas. Davis is averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in 25 appearances this season, marking one of his best statistical seasons to date under Darvin Ham. The 29-year-old continues to struggle with his health and has missed extended periods of time over the last few seasons, but is expected to return to the Lakers lineup this month. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the pain in Davis’ foot is beginning to subside and he will start the process of working towards a return to California this week. New story: Lakers star big man Anthony Davis will begin the ramp-up process this week to work towards a return, league sources ...
Warriors star Steph Curry questionable to return vs Suns tonight
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has been listed as questionable to make his return against the Phoenix Suns tonight after suffering a shoulder injury in December. Curry was forced to leave the Warriors’ loss against the Indiana Pacers on December 14 after suffering a shoulder injury, putting a halt to what could’ve been a historic performance. When he left the game, the 34-year-old had 38 points, seven rebounds and seven assists on 11/19 shooting from the field and 11 free throws in just 30 minutes of play. The 2022 NBA Finals MVP is one of six players posting 30+ points per game in the NBA this season, averaging 43% shooting from outside the arc, 50% from the field and 92% at the free throw line. Steph Cur...
Nets star Kevin Durant diagnosed with MCL sprain, re-evaulated in 2 weeks
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and will be re-evaulated in two weeks, according to the team. Durant was forced to leave Brooklyn’s win against the Miami Heat during the third quarter last night after colliding with Jimmy Butler at the rim. Brooklyn have since announced that the 34-year-old has an MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, but there is optimism within the Nets that he will miss less time than he did last season (six weeks). There’s optimism Durant will miss less time than he did with a six-week absence last season; a significant sigh of relief around the Nets and their MVP candidate. https://t.co/MrfAPtU90W — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 9, 2023 The two-time Finals MVP had 17 points in 30 mi...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum says signature Jordan shoes to release ‘in a month’
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says his signature shoe with Jordan Brand will release in ‘a month or a month and a half’ following Thursday’s victory in Dallas. Tatum, 24, agreed to a multi-year shoe contract in 2019 with Michael Jordan’s ‘Jordan Brand,’ leaving the parent Nike company to team up with the likes of Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony at Jordan. Jordan Brand has since added young stars Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic who have both released their own signature editions and the St Louis-born phenomenon is next up. Jayson Tatum said he only has a “a month or a month and a half” until his own shoe comes out. — Jay King (@ByJayKing) January 6, 2023 RELATED: Rob Williams’ Dunk Blamed For Long Delay In Celtics/Nuggets Game The forward has been releasing player editi...
Two Unlikely Players Reach The Top 10 In All-Star Voting
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Golden State Warriors Kevon Looney and Los Angeles Lakers Austin Reeves are both top 10 in All-Star voting at their respected positions. The first All-Star voting results pic.twitter.com/faDfABQR2y — NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) January 5, 2023 Both players are having really good seasons. Looney has been one of the main pieces of the Golden State Warriors championship runs over the years. He does not have those flashy numbers in the box score, but he does all the little things to make a team great. Looney is currently 10th in All-Star voting for the Western Conference front-court. This is Looney’s eighth season in the NBA as he was drafted by the Warriors in the 2015 NBA Draft. He played his college ball at the ill...
Indiana Pacers Looking To Trade Myles Turner If Extension Is Not Reached
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Indiana Pacers are looking to trade center Myles Turner close to the Trade Deadline if extension talks fall short before then. Report: Pacers expected to trade Myles Turner at the deadline if no extension is reached https://t.co/BiMvlei6Oy — NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) January 5, 2023 Turner was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 11th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of the University of Texas. Coming into his 8th season, Turner is having one of the best seasons of his career. Turner’s contract will be expiring at the end of the season, and the Pacers could capitalize on trading him before it runs out. These reports have been going on ever since the Pacers have not competed in the past couple of ye...
Sacramento Kings Kevin Huerter Faces His Former Team
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is set to face his former team in the Atlanta Hawks tonight in Sacramento. Second night of a back-to-back for the Kings. First of 5-straight at Golden 1 Center. Sacramento is looking to improve to 5 games over the .500 mark for the first time since 2006. Bogdan Boganovic is in the house. Kevin Huerter revenge game? SAC vs ATL. 7PM. pic.twitter.com/jzCroyHyFT — Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) January 5, 2023 Huerter was traded from the Hawks to the Kings this past off-season. Kind of a surprising move from the Hawks perspective as Huerter was very good for the Hawks and well liked by the fan base. He first became a fan favorite after he took over Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers in 2020. He was drafted by t...
Rob Williams’ Dunk Blamed For Long Delay In Celtics/Nuggets Game
It was Robert Williams’ slam dunk that seemed to cause a near-40 minute delay in the Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets game, and in the end it was one of the main talking points of the game. With 8:06 left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Williams hung onto the rim after slamming home a powerful dunk after an assist from Jalen Brown. The game between the Celtics and the Nuggets has been delayed for over 20 minutes now because the rim is uneven. The rim got messed up on this alley-oop dunk by Robert Williams 🤣pic.twitter.com/28kVleChU0 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) January 2, 2023 In a battle between both the NBA’s Eastern and Western conference leaders, the Nuggets of the West got the better of the Eastern Celtics. Denver led for nearly the entire way and were 110-97 up...
