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Anfernee Simons out at least 1-to-2 weeks

Marc Stein: The Blazers say guard Anfernee Simons will miss at least 1-to-2 weeks after an MRI confirmed mild patellar tendinopathy in his left knee. More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2022

The Playmaker with Chris Herring: SI’s new NBA newsletter

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 11, 2022

Is LeBron James Heading To The Metaverse?

One of the top NBA players could be headed to the metaverse, according to a recently announced trademark filing. What Happened: LeBron James has filed for several trademarks involving the metaverse, as reported by trademark attorney Josh Gerben of Gerben Law.

Benzinga · Mar 11, 2022

Noise, Brouhaha and Boos: Ben Simmons’s Return to Philadelphia Was All Nets

If you tuned in expecting brilliant basketball from two NBA titans, you’d have been disappointed. But if you tuned in for the spectacle of it all, well, there was no shortage.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 11, 2022

NBA Twitter reacts to Brooklyn blowing out Philadelphia in Ben Simmons’ return

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the Brooklyn Nets blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers in Ben Simmons' return.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2022

Ben Simmons’ Philadelphia return was the NBA at its soap-operatic finest

Making his first appearance in Philly since demanding a trade last summer, Ben Simmons watched as the Nets dismantled the Sixers with shocking ease in a potential playoff preview

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2022

Greg Cote: Why is Brittney Griner lost in Russia? Start with low WNBA pay — and NBA failing to help.

MIAMI — American basketball star Brittney Griner, one of the most prominent players in the WNBA, finds herself detained in Russia on drug charges that may well have been concocted to make her the political pawn she has become.

Miami Herald · Mar 11, 2022

NBA Twitter reacts to Steph Curry’s 34 point performance in Warriors’ thrilling win vs. Nuggets

After Steph Curry dropped 34 points to lead the Warriors to a thrilling victory over the Nuggets, the NBA Twitter community chimed in with reactions.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2022

2022 NBA draft race: March 11 update for Rockets, Nets picks

With two straight wins, including an emphatic one on Thursday over former teammate James Harden and the 76ers, Brooklyn seems to have stopped its slide for the time being.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2022

Boston Celtics are the top team in this week’s CBS NBA power rankings

CBS Sports HQ's Colin Ward-Henninger explains why Boston is on top of the league in this clip.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2022