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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...

NBA Hands Out 11 Suspensions Following Pistons-Magic Brawl

The NBA have today handed out 11 suspensions to players in connection to a brawl during the Pistons-Magic game on Wednesday night, with Moe Wagner and Killian Hayes at the centre of the drama. When Wagner and Hayes chased a loose ball off the court nobody was expecting the drama that was to follow, as Wagner shoved his opponent towards the Detroit bench with a brawl kicking off following the Magic star’s actions. Killian Hayes just KO’ed Mo Wagner pic.twitter.com/eyRLfMfDm2 — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 29, 2022 Hayes swung for Wagner and connected with the back of the players’ head, briefly knocking out the 25-year old and sending both players and staff from both sides into a heated scuffle. The NBA handed out suspensions today to not only Wagner and Hayes, but also to 9 ot...

2023 NBA Hall Of Fame Nominees Include Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade And More

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Streeter Lecka / Getty Some of our generation’s greatest ballers will get a chance to breathe rare air with Icons. The NBA has announced the nominees for the 2023 Hall Of Fame. As reported on Hype Beast The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2023, including several high-profile, first-time nominees including Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich and Dwyane Wade. A first look at the list of eligible nominees was provided by NBA Today on ESPN, hosted by Malika Andrews, Richard Jefferson, Chiney Ogwumike, Kendrick Perkins and Zach Lowe. The entire Class of 2023, including those selected by the direct-elect committees, will be unveiled during the NCAA Final Four in Houston...