How worried should we be about recent flat games by Celtics’ Jayson Tatum? The Boston star has been playing heavy minutes, and has not looked so sharp of late. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023
On this day: Boston Celtic guards Isaiah Thomas, Milt Palacio born On this day in Celtics history: point guards Isaiah Thomas and Milt Palacio were born. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown on his awkward arrival and florescence in Boston Brown opened up about his early days with the Celtics, getting acclimated to Boston, and how his life has changed since. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023
Lakers targeting several players ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline After missing out on Kyrie Irving, the Lakers are doing their due diligence on a potential trade as the NBA's deadline approaches. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023
Player grades: Thunder can’t contain Klay Thompson in 141-114 loss to Warriors Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 141-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023
Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole shine in dominant Warriors’ win SAN FRANCISCO — There’s not one player who can fill the void left by Stephen Curry’s absence. Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023
Mavericks ‘steal one’ against Jazz without Luka Doncic, newly-acquired Kyrie Irving SALT LAKE CITY — The Mavericks played the Utah Jazz on Monday night without superstar Luka Doncic … and new trade focal point Kyrie Irving … and trade departees Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith … and injured forward Maxi Kleber. Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Andre Drummond shows out in a 4th-quarter surge that cements a 128-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs CHICAGO — In the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bulls’ 128-104 win Monday, the San Antonio Spurs couldn’t keep Andre Drummond off the rim. Chicago Tribune · Feb 7, 2023
Mark Cuban: Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic pairing will make Mavericks ‘incredibly potent’ As of Monday afternoon the blockbuster Kyrie Irving-to-Dallas trade had not officially been consummated, but with Irving landing in Dallas in one of Mark Cuban’s planes, the Mavericks’ governor felt comfortable enough to share a few thoughts about the trade with The News. Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023
‘Disappointed’ LeBron James is focused after not getting Kyrie Irving After the Lakers failed to land Kyrie Irving via trade, LeBron James says he has shifted his focus back on the team and on a strong finish. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023
Bulls win laugher against Spurs, but questions grow as deadline looms The Bulls have won three games in a row and four of their last five, but will any of that matter once the NBA trade deadline comes Thursday? Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023
In rookie battle, Keegan Murray shoots Kings past Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets In a battle of the No. 3 and No. 4 overall picks from the 2022 draft class, rookie forward Keegan Murray and the Kings clearly outshined Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023
Cam Thomas explodes for new career high 47 points in loss to Clippers NEW YORK — He did it again. Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023
First-place Celtics, Jayson Tatum too much to handle in Pistons' 111-99 loss DETROIT — The Pistons haven’t had much success against Boston over the last year, so they were hoping to snap a four-game losing streak to the Celtics on Monday night. Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023 Still no timetable for when energetic wing Javonte Green will return for Bulls Green had surgery on his right knee last month and as of Monday still was not running or cutting in his rehab.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023 Celtics at Pistons: Boston fends off Detroit on the road 111-99 Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' game No. 54 of their 2022-23 campaign.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023 Kahleah Copper will lead Sky’s new faces After the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Azura Stevens, Copper is the last remaining starter from the Sky’s championship run in 2021. She’s also their longest-tenured player.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023 Alperen Sengun feels indescribable pain after earthquake in Turkey “The pain we experience is indescribable," writes #Rockets center Alperen Sengun, a native of Turkey. “My prayers, my heart is with our citizens who were affected by the earthquake.”
Sports Illustrated · Feb 7, 2023 The Lakers Need an Aggressive Plan B Acquiring Kyrie Irving was Los Angeles’s preferred path forward. That didn’t work, but the Lakers can’t settle for moving on with what they have.
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023 Heat’s Jimmy Butler cites NBA ‘rut/funk’ and says it’s ‘not what we want to do’ The NBA doldrums tend to run from Christmas through the All-Star break, the league seemingly only awakening at the NBA trade deadline, which is Thursday, and in that case it most reinvigorates front offices.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023 Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta backs Texas sports betting bills #Rockets owner @TilmanJFertitta indicated his support for new proposals by Texas lawmakers to legalize online sports betting in the state.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023 NBA fans blasted LeBron James for weird interview about ‘disappointment’ in failed Kyrie Irving trade Why interview about a trade that DIDN'T happen?
Irish Mirror · Feb 6, 2023 LeBron James gives bold promise to Los Angeles Lakers over Kyrie Irving trade fail LeBron James has spoken out on the Los Angeles Lakers' failure to secure a trade for his former team-mate Kyrie Irving, who is set to join the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023 Boston Celtics trade rumble heat check: Renewed interest in Kevin Durant? Grant Williams inquiries? We're taking the temperature on the most recent rumbles on what we're hearing about Boston's trade plans.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 6, 2023 Lakers ticket prices skyrocket as LeBron James nears scoring record Want to be part of NBA history this week? It's going to cost you.