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Dieter Kurtenbach: Warriors ‘desperately’ need Draymond Green, but his magic might not fix this broken defense

The Warriors cannot win a championship without Draymond Green.

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022

Kenny Smith argues that Anthony Davis would lift Rockets to playoffs

NBA Twitter had some fun at the expense of TNT analyst Kenny Smith after his statement that adding Anthony Davis (hypothetically) would put the Rockets into the 2022 playoffs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2022

Dirk Nowitzki On Players Forcing Trades: 'It's Not the Way to Go'

The NBA legend joins The Crossover podcast to discuss superstar power, his rivalry with Dwyane Wade and his relationship with Luka Dončić.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4, 2022

Kristian Winfield: Short-handed Heat spoil Kevin Durant’s return from injury

NEW YORK — Two-time NBA championship-winning head coach Erik Spoelstra still believes the Nets have enough time to build the chemistry needed to win a championship this season. And in the first half of Kevin Durant’s return to the rotation after a month-and-a-half nursing a sprained MCL, you could see…

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022

Kevin Durant Notches 31 Points in Return From Injury Against Limited Heat

The 12-time NBA All-Star didn't disappoint in his return to the court on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4, 2022

2022 NBA mock draft: Ranking the first-round board for Rockets by tiers

Here’s a fresh look at 2022 NBA draft prospects from a tiers perspective, including a potentially large dropoff after pick No. 5 in the first round.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2022

Is Ayo Dosunmu hitting the rookie wall? ‘I’m prepared to take care of my body,’ the guard says before the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

As rookies enter the final turn of the NBA season, their progress typically is accompanied by bated breath as fans await their crash into an invisible phenomenon: the rookie wall.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 4, 2022

Rockets at Nuggets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Jalen Green and Christian Wood continue their momentum after a strong game versus Utah? Houston’s next opportunity is Friday in Denver versus reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2022

Pistons vs. Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Detroit Pistons (15-47) play against the Toronto Raptors (27-27) at Scotiabank Arena Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday March 3, 2022 Detroit Pistons 13, Toronto Raptors 14 (Q1 06:00) What's the buzz on Twitter? Vivek Jacob @ vivekmjacob Scottie ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2022

Mike Bianchi: Phil Mickelson’s biggest crime? He told the truth about Saudi Arabia

The truth hurts.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 3, 2022