“It’s important for Steph and Andrew to get to know each other and to play together,” coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday night after practice at Chase Center. “It’s important for Steph to play without all of the guys we’ve lost who are not going to be back next year: Kevin (Durant) and Andre (Iguodala) and Shaun (Livingston). Steph in many ways has depended on those guys as sort of a giant security blanket. … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry will play this season once healthy
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Target score ending likely returns to All-Star Game next year
It is a “good assumption” the NBA will use a target score to end next season’s All-Star Game after experimenting with the concept for the first time Sunday, Byron Spruell, the NBA’s president of league operations, told ESPN on Wednesday in New York… … [Read more...] about Target score ending likely returns to All-Star Game next year
FORE-1-1 podcast: ‘Miracle on Ice’ 40th anniversary with Jim Craig
The Miracle on Ice – 40th Anniversary, featuring Al Michaels, who called men’s hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics, and Mike Tirico, will premiere tonight at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, following Wednesday Night Hockey coverage of Rangers-Blackhawks. … [Read more...] about FORE-1-1 podcast: ‘Miracle on Ice’ 40th anniversary with Jim Craig
Ross Chastain will replace Ryan Newman in the No. 6 at Las Vegas
Chastain has enjoyed success at Las Vegas, earning his first career victory in the Xfinity Series at the 1.5-mile track on Sept. 15, 2018. He is slated to drive a full-time season in Xfinity this year with Kaulig Racing’s No. 10 Chevrolet and will be pulling double-duty in Cup and Xfinity at Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Ross Chastain will replace Ryan Newman in the No. 6 at Las Vegas
Kevin Garnett says first choice for 2007 trade was Kobe Bryant and Lakers
Kobe and I had a different connect. When Kobe-Shaq went on their little thing, a lot of people went with Shaq. A lot of people didn’t even f— with Kob. You know, Kob, whatever. One of the very few to just stay with him. I was a neutral guy, anyway. I show everybody love. … [Read more...] about Kevin Garnett says first choice for 2007 trade was Kobe Bryant and Lakers
Knicks’ former player, G-League GM Allan Houston could get promotion
Nobody knows exactly what the Knicks front office will look like after Rose officially takes the reins (he is still finishing up commitments to his CAA clients before coming over). We know William “World Wide Wes” Wesley will not have a role with the team, staying with CAA, but he will likely still have Rose’s ear. There will be a host of changes. … [Read more...] about Knicks’ former player, G-League GM Allan Houston could get promotion
Report: John Paxson to remain in power with Bulls
The Bulls need an honest assessment of where they are. They’re not good and probably not that close to being good. They have a few interesting young players – Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, Coby White and Wendell Carter Jr. But even with a high pick in this year’s draft, Chicago’s young core isn’t strong enough to assume it will rise into a quality team. … [Read more...] about Report: John Paxson to remain in power with Bulls
Adam Silver on Dirk Nowitzki: ‘I saw him painfully running up and down the court, and I think it was clear that this was going to be his last season’
The NBA should use adding Wade and Nowitzki as a springboard to keeping All-Star rosters at 13 players. Going forward, the extra spot should go to someone deserving based on their current play, not used as a lifetime achievement award. Two players snubbed annually now usually deserve All-Star status based on historical standards. … [Read more...] about Adam Silver on Dirk Nowitzki: ‘I saw him painfully running up and down the court, and I think it was clear that this was going to be his last season’
Complete 2019 NBA All-Star starter voting, from LeBron James to Eric Moreland
Player Team Fans Players Media Score Kyrie Irving BOS 1 (3,881,766) 1 (190) 1 (100) 1.00 Kemba Walker CHA 3 (1,395,330) 2 (98) 2 (48) 2.50 Dwyane Wade MIA 2 (2,208,598) 6 (41) 6 (5) 4.00 Ben Simmons PHI 4 (1,184,221) 5 (43) 3 (25) 4.00 Victor Oladipo IND 5 (948,260) 4 (58) 4 (11) 4.50 Kyle Lowry TOR 6 (931,460) 7 (38) 7 (4) 6.50 Bradley Beal WAS 10 (346,027) 3 (62) 5 (7) 7.00 Zach LaVine CHI 7 (519,746) 8 (17) 8 (0) 7.50 D'Angelo Russell BRK 11 (222,499) 10 (15) 8 (0) 10.00 Eric Bledsoe MIL 16 (164,441) 8 (17) 8 (0) 12.00 Jaylen Brown BOS 13 (213,401) 19 (4) 8 (0) 13.25 Malcolm Brogdon MIL 17 (142,966) 12 (14) 8 (0) 13.50 JJ Redick PHI 18 (122,738) 12 (14) 8 (0) 14.00 Spencer Dinwiddie BRK 20 (115,054) 10 (15) 8 (0) 14.50 John Wall WAS 15 (169,032) 26 (2) 8 (0) 16.00 Marcus Smart BOS 19 (122,200) 26 (2) 8 (0) 18.00 Trae Young ATL 21 (106,790) 26 (2) 8 (0) 19.00 Tony Parker CHA 24 (77,056) 22 (3) 8 (0) 19.50 Jordan Clarkson CLE 14 (191,853) 43 (1) 8 … [Read more...] about Complete 2019 NBA All-Star starter voting, from LeBron James to Eric Moreland
Chris Paul says he wants to play at least 20 seasons
CHICAGO – Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta was bellyaching about Chris Paul‘s contract (three years, $124,076,442 remaining). Houston traded two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps just to go from Paul to Russell Westbrook. The Thunder appeared to prioritize the picks far more than Paul, whom they were reportedly willing to flip to his preferred destination. … [Read more...] about Chris Paul says he wants to play at least 20 seasons
