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Philadelphia 76ers fans brought the noise as the Brooklyn Nets took the court at Wells Fargo Center, raining down boos on Ben Simmons throughout warm-ups. Their vocal cries didn't last too long, however, as Nets star Kevin Parris Campbell Men Jersey Durant sucked the air out of the arena with a sizzling performance, lighting up the 76ers in the 129-100 win. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Durant poured in 25 D'Onta Foreman Women Jersey points, 14 rebounds, seven a sists and two steals, relishing in the hostile environment, that for stretches felt like a playoff game. He already knew we had his back, but it just felt good to quiet all them down midway through the game," Durant said of the 76ers crowd. MORE: " Rishard Matthews Jersey It was very quiet towards the end. We aint hear no more Ben Simmons chants from the Sixers fans. There was more Nets fans here than anything, so it was good. "It's hard for you to chant at Ben Simmons when you're losing by that much" - Kevin Durant Nets Videos (@SNYNets) With Simmons Taylor Lewan Men Jersey unavailable to play in the game, Durant took the fight to the 76ers on the Au sie's behalf, telling reporters postgame of his added motivation, going out there to make a statement. Most definitely, all of us were. We look at Ben as our brother, we knew this was a hostile environment and he didnt have the opportunity to play. We wanted to come out there and have them focus on the court moreso than just always focusing on him. They focused on the court tonight and its hard for you to chant at Ben Benardrick McKinney Men Jersey Simmons when youre losing by that much. Sixers fans have had enough. Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) Midway through the fourth quarter, with the 76ers trailing by 32 points, the Philadelphia fans had seen enough, leaving the arena in droves. From booing Ben Simmons to booing their own team, it wasn't exactly the night Kevin King Women Jersey they had hoped for.

Klay Thompson thinks DeMarcus Cousins will thrive with the Lakers. Cousins was teammates with Thompson on the Warriors last season before he signed a one-year contract with Los Angeles this summer. Thompson praised Cousins during a recent interview Aaron Judge Jersey . DeMarcus is a great teammate and I developed such a great chemistry with him, coming off screens and cutting off from posts, Thompson said. Ill mi s him. I know hes going to be a huge a set for the Lakers. When they slow it down, hes so good on the block and such a great decision maker. People dont realize what a great decision maker he is. Masahiro Tanaka Jersey Above all, I love his will to compete. Cousins mi sed the Warriors' first 45 games in 2018-19 as he continued to recover from a torn Achilles. He finished the regular season averaging 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per appearance. The 28-year-old center also tore his left quadriceps muscle and was out for most of the playoffs, although he returned for the NBA Finals, where the Warriors fell to Phil Rizzuto Jersey the Raptors in six games. (Cousins) was very hurt last year during our finals run but he was still out there making a huge impact and getting double-doubles and he won us a couple games, honestly, Thompson said. Hes just such a gamer and Im going to mi s competing with him. L.A. got a very good player, whos very hungry. I know hes eager to get out there and show everybody hes still one of the best players in the world because he has all the talent. Thompson, meanwhile, tore his ACL in Game 6 of the finals Jacoby Ellsbury Jersey against Toronto and is expected to mi s a large portion of 2019-20. I doubt Ill be back before the All-Star break, Thompson said. "But I want to be back this season. The Warriors also lost Kevin Durant to the Nets in free agency and traded Andre Iguodala to the Grizzlies this offseason. The West is so stacked, not just with the Lakers and Clippers but the Jazz made great moves, the Nuggets are young and upcoming, the Blazers have an amazing backcourt, the Rockets have a two-headed monster in the backcourt with two MVPs still in their prime, Lou Gehrig Jersey Thompson said. So its going to be tough for us, but I a sume Im going to be on the court at some point and hopefully Ill hit the ground running and well be in playoff contention. Thats all we need is just a shot. Golden State managed to offset the lo s of Durant, Adam Lind Jersey somewhat, by acquiring guard D'Angelo Ru sell in a sign-and-trade. Hell likely slot into the Warriors backcourt next to star Stephen Curry with Thompson sidelined. Related Articles

The 76ers are bringing together a pair of players known for disliking one another. On Tuesday, it was reported Philadelphia had signed center Andre Drummond to a one-year deal, uniting him with rival Joel Embiid Kyle Juszczyk Jersey . This feud between the two talented big men dates back , when Embiid said that Drummond doesn't play any defense, a remark Drummond responded to on Twitter. The two continued a back-and-forth for a while, with Drummond saying that Embiid couldn't play back-to-back games and Embiid saying that he owns "a lot of real estate in Andre Drummond's head" Deebo Samuel Jersey and that he was "on my way to build more." MORE: While neither has commented publicly yet about how the rivalry between the two players will Jordan Matthews Jersey look since Drummond reportedly joined the 76ers, Twitter users were quick to jump on the pairing. Check out what they had to say: Lowest FT% by an active player:1. Andre Drummond (47.0%)8. Ben Simmons (59.7%)Joel Embiid is gonna be able to build more real estate with those bricks. StatMuse (@statmuse) Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond together NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) The Sixers: We made a move!Joel Nick Bosa Jersey Embiid: Ah, you finally traded Ben. Nice!The Sixers: No, we signed Andre Drummond.Joel Embiid: #RingerNBA (@ringernba) Can I just be in Steve Young Jersey the room when Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond meet for the first time? Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) Wow. Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond beat LeBron and Bronny to the distinction of being the first father and son to play together. Marvin Graye (@johnwintertweet) embiid terrorizing drummond in practice like: buckets (@buckets) Embiid and Drummond when they meet in the locker room Benito (@Balliiin_) Using this every time Embiid comes back into the game after Drummond is a -12 in 8 minutes Mike (@mhc Richard Sherman Jersey _76) Doc Rivers when its time to run Embiid-Drummond lineups in the playoffs. Jordan Christmas (@Jordan_Xmas)

The two best words in sports Game Seven. The Heat have forced a Game 7 after defeating the Celtics in Boston with their backs against the wall. in Game 6, going for 47 points to keep his team's season alive, Darren Daulton Jersey sending the series back to Miami for a win-or-go-home contest. Butler poured in 17 of his 47 points in the fourth quarter, looking as sharp as he's been all series when the Heat needed him most. 47 POINTS for career-high 9 boards, 8 dimes, 4 steals W to force Game 7A performance for the ages NBA (@NBA) The Celtics got 30 points from Jayson Tatum and 20 points from Jaylen Brown, but the two stars Greg Luzinski Jersey only took one shot each in the fourth quarter. If the Celtics are going to win, they'll need much more from their dynamic duo when the game reaches crunch time. Will the Heat make the most of homecourt advantage and advance to the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons or will the Celtics snap an 11-year drought Larry Bowa Jersey and get back to the league's biggest stage? What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?Date:Sunday, May 29TV channel:ESPNLive streaming: Watch ESPN | Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream Game 7 on Watch ESPN and Sling TV. Viewers in the U.S. can stream every NBA Playoff game live on SLING TV. With the SLING Orange Sports Extra package, get $10 off your first month now with Sean Rodriguez Jersey acce s to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT and NBATV. NBA Playoff games on ABC are Drew Hutchison Jersey simulcast on ESPN3, which is included with SLING Orange, available for $35 per month including $25 the first month for new subscribers. MORE: Celtics vs. Heat start timeDate: Sunday, May 29Time:8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 29. The game will be played at FTX Arena in Miami. Celtics vs. Heat schedule, TV channels Here is the full schedule for the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals. DateGameTime (ET Zack Wheeler Jersey ) / ResultTV channelMay 17Game 1Heat 118, Celtics 107ESPNMay 19Game 2Celtics 127, Heat 102ESPNMay 21Game 3Heat 109, Celtics 103ABCMay 23Game 4Celtics 102, Heat 82ABCMay 25Game 5Celtics 93, Heat 80ESPNMay 27Game 6Heat 111, Celtics 103ESPNMay 29Game 78:30 p.m.ESPN

Warriors guard Stephen Curry reached another milestone in his career in the game vs. Denver on Thursday night when pa sed the career 20,000 point mark. In true Curry fashion, he did it by hitting a trademark triple from near the halfcourt logo. Dustin May Jersey NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Entering the game Curry needed just 28 points to reach the milestone and he finished with a game-high 34 points including three 3-pointers, shooting 11-of-21 overall from the field. Hescored Yasmani Grandal Jersey 18 of his points during a 30-12 run that wiped out a 14-point deficit, giving the Warriors Hyun-Jin Ryu Jersey consecutive wins for the first time since Feb. 7. 20,000. Golden State Warriors (@warriors) In the proce s, Curry became just the 49th player in NBA history to reach the 20,000 point plateau. Joe Kelly Jersey The last player to do it was LaMarcus Aldridge in October 2021. MORE: Curry spoke about the significance of the milestone postgame. "Any accomplishment that you do, whether individually or as a team, is special," he said. "You work every day to keep getting better. The longer you stay at this level good things will continue to happen. " Blank Jersey I've been ble sed to play this game and do it with some amazing people with hopefully a lot more to come. It's pretty special for sure." With 28 points tonight, Stephen Curry has become the 49th player in NBA history to reach the 20,000-point mark for his career. Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) Curry is Matt Beaty Jersey just the eighth active player to reach the mark behind LeBron James,Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Ru sell Westbrook, Chris Paul and Aldridge.

It's been Leonys Martin Jersey quite the calendar year for Stephen Curry. Over the last 365 days, Curry has been named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, become the NBA's all-time 3-point leader, won 2022 NBA All-Star Game MVP, graduated from college, won the first-ever Western Conference Finals MVP award and took home his first-ever NBA Finals MVP while winning his fourth NBA title. Up next? Hosting the 2022 ESPYS at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 20. Jack Morris Jersey July 20 we live!! Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) Curry is unquestionably the greatest shooter to play the game of basketball, but is he a good award-show host? His history with game shows could give an idea of what to expect. How Stephen Curry's game show prepared him for 2022 ESPY Awards Sparky Anderson Jersey Similar to most superstar profe sional athletes, Curry is no stranger to the spotlight. Curry, however, is far from the typical superstar athlete. The son of an NBA player, Curry's first known on-camera appearances came in a with his dad in the early 1990s. Since becoming an NBA player, Curry has made his foray into the entertainment industry, producing a number of titles, portraying himself a number Michael Fulmer Jersey of times and, more recently, serving as the host of "5 Minutes From Home" on his YouTube channel and co-host of "About Last Night" on HBO Max alongside his wife, Ayesha. MORE: To promote the show, the Currys even in Cleveland. While hosting isn't new to Curry, that he's"nervous and excited. I dont really know what to expect." Curry added that he Christin Stewart Jersey 's talked to previous hosts Drake and Peyton Manning with hopes of getting a greater idea of what to expect. Athletes to host the ESPYS While the ESPYS are one of the biggest nights in sports, previous hosts have ranged from actors to comedians and musicians. Curry is just the ninth athlete to Victor Martinez Jersey host the award show. Here is a full list of athletes to host the ESPY Awards: YearHost(s)2022Stephen Curry2020Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe, Ru sell Wilson2018Danica Patrick2017Peyton Manning2016John Cena2007LeBron James2006Lance Armstrong

Don't worry, Jazz fans. Your favorite All-Star guard is in Pedro Avila Jersey good spirits. In the final seconds of Utah's 117-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, Donovan Mitchell ran toward Joe Ingles looking to take control of the ball. Before he reached Ingles, however, Mitchell collided with Paul George and quicklyreached down toward his right leg. MORE: Mitchell's teammates helped him up off the court, but Mitchell didn't appear comfortable immediately putting weight on that leg. that Mitchell later had a "visible limp" as he walked to Luis Torrens Jersey the locker room. Donovan Mitchell went down after a collision with Paul George toward the end of Game 2. SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) As ESPN analyst Doris Burke noted on the broadcast, the obvious concern was that Jake Cronenworth Jersey Mitchell had somehow reinjured his right ankle. The 24-year-old mi sed the Jazz's final 16 regular-season games and Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Grizzlies while recovering from a right ankle sprain. During his postgame media availability, Mitchell attempted to quell any Rickey Henderson Jersey concerns about his health status. "I got hit, and it hurt. But I'm fine now," Mitchell said."I walked in here. If you want me to sprint for you, I can. I'm good. I think the biggest thing is just, you know, s happens. I'm thankful it wasn't bad. Move on and get ready for Game 3." That's Tyson Ross Jersey good news for the Jazz because they can't afford to lose Mitchell. They are now 6-0 in the postseason when Mitchell is available; their lone playoff lo s came in that first-round series opener he mi sed. He scored 37 points in Game 2, making him the first Utah player with at least 35 points in back-to-back playoff games since Karl Malone did it in 1988, . | 37p | 6 3pm | 4a | 3r utahjazz ( David Bednar Jersey @utahjazz) If Mitchell is still feeling any pain from the hit, he won't have a ton of recovery time. Utah will head to Los Angeles for a pivotal Game 3 on Saturday.

With just over a month remaining in Mike Moustakas Jersey the 2021-22 NBA season, the 2021 draft cla s is staking its claim to be one of the best in recent memory. The array of talent among this year's rookies was on full display at All-Star Weekend, where Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Josh Giddey, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Green were among the players to make their marks in more than one way on the All-Star stage. As the season winds down and the race to win Rookie of the Year intensifies, Barnes and Mobley are gearing up to play postseason basketball, often an anomaly for top-five picks. With multiple end-of-season races heating up, we take stock in our latest Rookie of the Year ladder. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) NBA Rookie Ladder 1. Evan Mobley, Cavaliers Mobley has emerged as the ROY frontrunner thanks in large part to his Trevor Cahill Jersey consistency, efficiency and impact that goes well beyond the stat sheet. And that's not to say his numbers aren't impre sive, either. Mobley's 14.7 points per game rank fifth among all rookies while his 8.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks lead the rookie cla s. The 20-year-old has also displayed the ability to handle the ball, create for himself and others, and have an impact on winning. With Cleveland on the path towards a top-six seed in the East, Mobley will soon showcase his game on the playoffs stage. 2. Scottie Barnes, Raptors He might be a 20-year-old rookie, but more often than not, Barnes looks like a veteran on the floor. Despite the fact that much has been asked of Burch Smith Jersey Barnes this season, he's answered the call on many occasions. Offensively, his game is blo soming on a nightly basis and defensively, he won't back down from any challenge. Just when it seemed Mobley might be running away with the award, Barnes reminded us just how special he is with back-to-back impre sive showings in two must-win games for the Raptors. 3. Josh Giddey, Thunder A hip injury will likely threaten his ability to make a late push for ROY, but Giddey has been breaking records and taking names. The 19-year-old has an impeccable feel for the game, evidenced by his three consecutive triple-doubles leading into the All-Star break, including a 28-point, 12-a sist, 11-rebound showing at Madison Square Garden. Giddey plays at his own pace and makes winning plays as a scorer, pa serandrebounder. That's special. 4. Raul Mondesi Jersey Cade Cunningham, Pistons That Cunningham lands at fourth says more about this draft cla s than it does about him. The MVP of this year's Rising Stars Challenge, Cunningham's 16.1 points per game lead all rookies, and he's doing so while averaging 5.6 rebounds and 5.1 points per game. Like with most rookie guards, the efficiency isn't quite there yet, but it's obvious why he was taken first overall last year. It won't be long until he's a perennial All-Star in the NBA. 5. Franz Wagner, Magic Wagner has a case to be the most consistently impre sive rookie this season, as he's been a mainstay in our rookie ladders throughout the year. The 20-year-old is second among all rookies with 15.7 points per game, and he's also averaging 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 a sists while shooting 36.6 percent from 3-point range. Orlando got it right with Wagner and its future is taking shape with the amount of young talent in tow. Ryan O Hearn Jersey NBA Getty Honorable mentions Ayo Dosunmu, Bulls Injuries to Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso thrust Dosunmu into a bigger role and he's been ready for the spotlight, averaging 11.6 points, 6.4 a sists and 4.2 rebounds since becoming a starter in mid-January. Chris Duarte, Pacers An injury held Duarte out of All-Star Weekend festivities but his 13.3 points per game make him one of the top scorers of this year's rookie cla s. Herb Jones, Pelicans One simple phrase sums up Jones' impact this season: #NotOnHerb. New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) Jones has become a fan favorite in New Orleans with his prowe s on the defensive end and he'll play a key role in the team's postseason push. Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors The rich have apparently gotten richer as Kuminga looks to be the next star in The Bay. Since the beginning of February, Jason Hammel Jersey Kuminga is averaging 14.6 points and 4.5 rebounds on 55.8 percent shooting. Jalen Suggs, Magic While a thumb injury in December temporarily derailed the course of Suggs' rookie campaign, he's bounced back by showing why he was rated so highly as a prospect. Stats leadersPlayerTeamAveragePointsCade CunninghamPistons16.1ReboundsEvan MobleyCavaliers8.1A sistsJosh GiddeyThunder6.4StealsHerb JonesPelicans1.5BlocksEvan MobleyCavaliers1.6

NormanPowell rescued the Toronto Raptors' Jimmie Foxx Jersey season with his performance inthe double overtime win over the Boston Celtics, according to Fred VanVleet. The reigning champions forced a Game 7 with a 125-122 triumph on Wednesday, having been 2-0 and 3-2 down in theEastern Conference semi-finals. While Kyle Lowry scored a game-high 33 points, it was Powell's display that Raptors guard VanVleet was most thankful for. Powell put up 10 of his 23 points in the second overtime period and nailed a crucial three-pointer to level the scores late on, throwing in a key block on Daniel Theis for good measure. Tonight's Winning Numbers presented by . Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) " Chris Sale Jersey He saved us. He saved our season," VanVleet said. "That is his trademark now. You never know when it is going to happen, but it always happens at some point in the playoffs. He was huge for us. "Obviously, Kyle was steady the whole night, but Norm really gave us a boost there." The series will now be decided on Friday, with Fred Lynn Jersey momentum firmly on the side of the Raptors, who VanVleet concedes were slow to get off the mark. "I think everyone came into this series expecting a long series," he said. "I don't think we lived up to that in the first couple of games Alex Verdugo Jersey . We were able to work ourselves back into position to give ourselves a chance. Game 7 to go to the Eastern Conference finals, all you can ask for is a chance. " It was a pretty long game, longer than we all would have asked for, but time to get some rest and go back at it again. Ted Williams Jersey " Man of the hour Powell felt the contestunderlined the Raptors' need to piece together a more complete display to make sure of their spot in the finals. "I think the games that Joe Kelly Jersey we've won in this series have shown we have to put together a full 48-minute effort," Powell said. "Have no lulls, offensively or defensively. Whatever happens through mistakes and moments where we do me s up whatever the game plan is, we continue to fight through it and figure it out and help one another."

The Bucks upgraded their Tony Perez Jersey perimeter game Saturday, signing free agent sharpshooter Kyle Korver to a one-year deal worth $2.6 million, according to . The 6-7 Korver is 38 now and his days as a regular starter are behind Tom Seaver Jersey him, but he can still knock down the 3. A career 42.9% shooter from long range, he had a down year by his standards last season, Alex Wood Jersey shooting 38.4%, but that's still above the league average. According to the ESPN report, Korver had a "tough decision" choosing between the 76ers and the Bucks, but his relationship with Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer played a factor.Budenholzer coached Korver in Atlanta Luis Castillo Jersey from 2013 through 2016when he made an All-Star team and had some of the best years of his career Nick Senzel Jersey . In honor of the Bucks getting Kyle Korver, let's throw it back to the time Korver dropped 11 points in 1 minute against the Bucks. Dante (@ Brandon Finnegan Jersey GrindfatherSZN) Korver split time between the Cavaliers and Jazz last season, averaging 8.6points per game. Related Articles

The 2020-21 NBA season Tommy Pham Jersey iscomplete, and that means free agency is right around the corner. After signing with the Clippers just two years ago, Kawhi Leonardcould once again become an unrestricted free agent and send NBA Twitterinto a frenzy. He has a player option for the 2021-22 season, but he could decline that option in order to sign a new contract. The most likely scenario is Leonard reaching somesort of agreement with Los Angeles as he continues to recover from an ACL injury he suffered during the 2021 playoffs, though no one truly knows what he will do. Beyond Leonard, this year's cla s of free agents is filled with talented point guards who should earn big paydays, including Chris Paul, Kyle Anthony Banda Jersey Lowry and Mike Conley.There are a few general managers with cap space that will be trying to pry those guys away from their current teams and elevate their franchises. And don't forget thattrade rumors will be lingering in the background. Will the 76ers move Ben Simmons? Will Bradley Beal or Damian Lillard request a trade? As Kevin Garnett once said, Joey Wendle Jersey "Anything is po sible." Here's everything you need to know ahead of NBA free agency, including the top available players and teams with the most cap space. NBA DRAFT: | When does NBA free agency start? NBA free agency will kick offon Aug. 2at 6 p.m. ET. Teams can begin negotiating with free agents at that time, though thereality is many of those conversations have already happened. Most contracts can't officially Denard Span Jersey be signed until Aug. 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET.However, many players will agree to the terms of a contract verbally before putting pen to paper. Key dates for the 2021-22 NBA season NBA Communications (@NBAPR) NBA free agency 2021: Player rankingsFree agentCurrent teamContract status1. Kawhi LeonardClippersPlayer option2 Tyler Glasnow Jersey . Chris PaulSunsPlayer option3. Kyle LowryRaptorsUnrestricted4. John CollinsHawksRestricted5. Mike ConleyJazzUnrestricted6. DeMar DeRozanSpursUnrestricted7. Lonzo BallPelicansRestricted8. Jarrett AllenCavaliersRestricted9. Dennis SchroderLakersUnrestricted10. Duncan RobinsonHeatRestrictedNBA free agency 2021: Teams with most projectedcap space The salary cap for the 2021-22 season is expected to jump up by only three percent, which would put thecap at approximately $112.4 million. If that number holds, the luxury tax would be around $136.6 million. Wilson Ramos Jersey There are pathways to creating significant cap space for a few teams this offseason, but keep in mind they would have to let their own free agents walk in order to maximize flexibility. (Estimatescourtesy of ) TeamPo sible cap space1. Spurs$50 million2. Knicks$47 million3. Pelicans$36 million4. Thunder$36 million5. Bulls$32 million6. Heat$21.5 million7. Hornets$20.5 million8. Mavericks$19 millionNBA free agency 2021: Latest news, rumors, updates

Clippers forward Marcus Morris earned an ejection Sunday with a Flagrant 2 foul on Mavericks forward Luka Doncic. Officials ruled Morris made exce sive contact above Robinson Chirinos Jersey the shoulders and did not makea play on the ball when Ian Gibaut Jersey he swung his arm and hit Doncic about the head. Doncic tried to charge at Morris after being sent to the floor but was restrained by center Boban Marjanovic. Marcus Morris Sr. has been ejected following exce s contact on Luka Doncic. FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) LA coach Doc Rivers toldESPN he thought Morris' play Shawn Kelley Jersey was clean. Doc Rivers doesnt agree with Marcus Morris ejection"I thought he made a play on the ball." NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) The first-quarter foul added to the bad blood between the Alex Claudio Jersey teams in this first-round NBA playoff series, again with Doncic in the middle.LA's Montrezl Ryan Rua Jersey Harrell made what was considered a racist comment toward Doncic in Game 3 of the series. Harrell apologized to Doncic in person prior to Game 4. Morris scuffled with Doncic inGame 5 but denied trying to injure him by Brock Burke Jersey stepping on hisfoot. Doncic played most of the series on a sprained ankle. Los Angeles went on to eliminate Dallas from the first round, winning 111-97.

ESPN's documentary series "The Last Dance" provided plenty of viral moments, especially when director Jason Hehir gave Michael Jordan an iPad. Instead of asking Jordan about what a teammate or rival had said, Hehir occasionallyhanded Jordan a tablet with video footage froma previous interview. It was an ingenious move because it allowed viewers to see all of the emotions on Jordan's Cameron Maybin Jersey face in real time. MORE: In Episode Kyle Barraclough Jersey 8, former SuperSonics guard Gary Payton, who battled against Jordan and the Bulls in the 1996 NBA Finals, described his defensive strategy against the six-time NBA champion. Payton said he kept trying to tire Jordan out, and "The Glove"felt his physicality "took a toll" on Jordan. After hearing Payton's comments, . A new meme was born. "I had no problem with 'The Glove.' I had no problem with Gary Payton," Jordan said. Gary Payton thought he found a way to get to MJ ... Mike wasn't sweating the Glove ESPN (@espn) Payton didn't appreciate that response, but he understood it. On "The Opinionated 7-footers" podcast, the Hall of Famer toldRyanHollinsand Brendan Haywood that he wouldn't expect anything le s from MJ. "Oh, you know I JT Riddle Jersey was hot," Payton said."I was thinking about calling him at the time. ...But you know what, that's what I expect out of Mike because I would've said the same thing. I would Curtis Granderson Jersey 've said the same thing. You know me, B. I'm not gonna admit to nothing, man. I'm not gonna admit to somebody that D'd me up or did nothing. "I'll always tell youany time in my career, nobody gave me Starlin Castro Jersey problems but one person, and that's John Stockton to me. That is just the way the game goes. I'm not mad at Mike because Mike didn't have too many games that nobody D'd him up. He always was dominant. But I think me and former Pistons guard Joe Dumars was a thorn in his side. I really do think that." showPaytonimpacted Jordan's performance, but Chicago still won that series in six games. An intense competitor like Jordan would never give credit to an opponent after walking away with the Larry O'Brien trophy. It's unfortunate that Payton didn't follow through and reach out toJordan, though. That conversation would have been highly entertaining. Lewis Brinson Jersey Could someone get these guys on a Zoom call and record the whole thing?

NBA coaches can guide their teams throughcrunch-timepo se sions withplay designs and lineup adjustments, but they are typically limited in how much they are able to directly impact games. Then there's Raptors coachNick Nurse, who may have caused a turnover in his team's Game 6 win over the Celtics on Wednesday night. With le s than a minute to Trevor Williams Jersey go in regulation and the game tied at 98, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drove past Pascal Siakam and encountered OG Anunoby helping off his man. That opened a clear pa sing lane to Daniel Theis. MORE: Unfortunately for Boston, Tatum's pa s flew right byTheis. How could Tatum, who finished Game Lonnie Chisenhall Jersey 6 with nine a sists, mi s so badly on a basic kickout? Well, it's po sible Tatum saw Nurse standing next to Theis along the sideline. Did Nick Nurse just bait Tatum into that pa s lol Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) While it's clear Nurse shouldn't have been standing that close to the action during a live play, Tatum took the high road and refused to blame anyone but himself. "That was my fault," Tatum said."Can't blame Nick Nurse. He's not playing. It was my fault." Didn't realize until after the game the reason Tatum pa Chad Kuhl Jersey sed to Nurse wasn't just because Nurse was standing out of the coach box, but he was literally standing in bounds in the corner." Jose Osuna Jersey That was my fault. Cant blame Nick Nurse. Hes not playing. It was my fault," Tatum said. Jared Wei s (@JaredWei sNBA) One of Tatum's teammates didn't seem to share that view. When asked about the incident, Jaylen Brown didn't call out Nurse by name, but he also wasn't exactly subtle with his comments. "You know, like I said before, I think it'sa lot of emotions. It's very intense and things like that," Brown said."And sometimes things seem to go overboard at times. Let's keep it in check. Let's keep it respectable. And let's keep playing basketball. Grown men should be able to control themselves, especiallythe coaching staff. "So, let's continue to do what we got to do,play basketball. Let's continue to fight." " Pittsburgh Pirates Jersey Grown men should be able to control themselves. Especially coaching staff." - Jaylen Brown Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) Would an accurate pa s have guaranteed a Theis 3-pointer? No, of course not. But in a highly competitive game that went to double overtime, every opportunity mattered, and the Celtics lost a critical chance to take the lead and close out their second-round series. Blank Jersey Now Boston will look to recover for Friday's Game 7. Celtics fans are hoping Nurse will stay in the coaching box for that matchup.

Kyrie Irving left Brooklyn's 114-111 preseason victory Tim Beckham Jersey over Los AngelesearlyThursday after aggravatinga facial fracture he suffered over the offseason, and the team Friday he won't play against the Lakers at all Saturday. The Nets point guard suffered the injury just one minute into Thursday's contest after being bumped by Lakers guard Rajon Rondo. He didn't record a point, rebound Mychal Givens Jersey or a sist. This isn't Irving's first run-in with this kind of injury. The 27-year-old suffered a minor facial fracture playing for the Celtics in November 2017 after taking Trey Mancini Jersey an inadvertent elbow to the face during a game. He also broke his jaw in December 2012 while playing Brooks Robinson Jersey for the Cavaliers. Whether this problem will affect his succe s in his first season with the Nets remains to be seen. Irving signed a four-year, $141 million deal in the offseason alongside Kevin Durant, who also signed a max contract but will likely Brad Brach Jersey mi s all of 2019-20 recovering from an Achilles injury. The six-time All-Star has averaged 22.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 5.7 a sists Heston Kjerstad Jersey in his career. His teams have reached at least the Eastern Conference finals in four of the last five seasons. Related Articles

LeBron James got away with Ryan McMahon Jersey one of the worst travels in NBA history, and he knows it. During the first quarter of the Lakers' Wednesday night win against the Jazz, James was dribbling the ball up court before he started just walking with the ball in his hands. Jazz defender Bojan Bogdanovic was covering James on the play and Chris Iannetta Jersey couldn't believe his eyes. He immediately looked directly at the referee wondering why there was no call. NBA POWER RANKINGS: LMAO LeBron House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) James said he saw a replay at halftime after a coach showed him, and responded to a heckler Wade Davis Jersey joking,Thats one of the worst travels Ive ever done in my life. LeBron talking to a fan about the no call travel??That was f*cked up... Dime (@DimeUPROXX) After the game, the Lakers star explained why he suddenly picked the ball up after Tyler Anderson Jersey cro sing halfcourt. I think at the same time, I was watching the underneath play, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Donovan Mitchell got into it. KCP started to run, and Donovan bumped into him, he fell on the ground, James said. I think I was ready to pa s the ball, and my brain just kind of just, I had a malfunction. I really had a malfunction. James added,"It was the worst thing, probably one of the worst things Carlos Gonzalez Jersey I've ever done in my career." He also said he feels bad for whoever mi sed the traveling call, because they're going to hear about it. "I feel bad for the Blank Jersey refs on that one because they'll probably get a write-up on that or something," James said. "That was pretty bad."

Let's put one myth to bed right from the jump: not every record is made to be broken. Case in point? The NBA. When I say "Wilt", you say "100," to which I reply "that's not even his most absurd record." Wilt Chamberlain once averaged 48.5 minutes per game... in a league with 48-minute games.Walt Bellamy once played 88 regular season games... in an 82-game season.A.C. Green once played in Austen Williams Jersey 1,192 consecutive games... in a league not yet privy to load management.Rasheed Wallace once got T'd up 41 times in a season... in a league where players are now suspended after receiving 16. As Stephen Curry pa ses Ray Allen for the most 3s in NBA history with absolutely zero sign of slowing down anytime soon, it's fair to wonder if his final tally will forever be etched in the record books. Let's break it down by taking stock of where he's at, projecting his career moving forward and then figuring out exactly what it would take to catch him. CURRY MAKES HISTORY: "STEPHEN CURRY...THE ALL-TIME THREE-POINT KING IN THE NBA."History. NBA (@NBA) Projecting Stephen Curry's career 3-pointers There is no perfect science to projecting the future and Idon Daniel Murphy Jersey 't have a fancy algorithm that projects health, league-wide evolution or future rule changes. All we can do is move forward on the information readily available right now and hold ourselves to somewhat reasonable expectations. That means not venturing too high nor too low. When I say "best-case scenario", that doesn't equate to Currysetting a new record every year and playing until he's 44. Could it happen? Look at Tom Brady.But we're tempering expectations to stay within reason, if not overly optimistic. Similarly,"worst-case scenario"gets pretty dark so we're going to cast aside any serious injuries or personal incidents that can derail a career. Could it happen? Look at Tiger Woods. But again, we're charting a path forward within reason and without any relative doomsday pe simism. Here are three plausible scenarios to consider. Scenario 1: The absolute best-case ceiling At his current pace, Curry will finish this season with 3,242 3-pointers. This is also the fourth season the two-time MVP has averaged at least five made 3-pointers per game. No other player in NBA history has done it even once. So let's start there. Imagine that for the next five seasons after this, he continues to hit 5.0 per game. Given he's only played 80 games twice in 13 years, let's allow for five mi sed games each year during that stretch. That's exactly 400 a year, which brings us to 5,242 by the end of the 2026-27 season when he would be 38 years old. While the greatest shooter in NBA history should age just fine, even Father Time will eventually check in at the scorer's table. Could he play until he's 43? Vince Carter did it. Even if Curry is still out there in 2032, he's far more likely to camp out in corners for 25 minutes a night than dance around Michael A. Taylor Jersey defenders with the ball on a string. Let's bump him down to 3.0 triples a night with 65-game seasons which adds on another 975. 5,242 + 975 = 6,217. Math.Isn't it fun! NBALeaguePa s: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Scenario 2: The realistic worst-case floor Again, we're completely removing career-ending injuries or events. However, it's prudent to keep in mind that Curry isn't exactly an A.C.Green-level ironman, either. Though he famously overcame some brittle ankles early on in his career, it's fair to wonder just how Curry will hold up given his history and slight frame. With that said, it's almost unfathomable to expect Curry to suddenly decline from a superstar level. All things being equal, let's give him another two seasons beyond this one averaging 4.2 makes per game (the same amount he hit in 2017-18) and playing 65 games. That brings us to 3,788 through his 15th season. Curry has four more years on his current deal after this one which would take him to 17 seasons, one fewer than both Ray Allen and Reggie Miller. For argument's sake, let's a sume that over the final two years of his deal during which time the Warriors will pay him an astounding $55.7M and $59.6M Curry falls off to 3.0 per game while mi sing 30 games each season. Yan Gomes Jersey If he calls it a career after his 17th season under this scenario, Curry would still finish with 4,100. Scenario 3: The plausible best gue s Naturally, the best gue s is somewhere in the middle. Let's play out the back end of Curry's career in three stages beyond 2021-22. Once again, we'll a sume that Curry maintains his current pace for the remainder of this season and use that as our opening benchmark. All-Star: Four more seasons.4.5 makes per game. 72 games.4,538 through 17 seasonsGood starter: Two more seasons. 3.2 makes per game. 60 games.4,922 through 19 seasonsDirk and D-Wade torch pa ser:Two more seasons. 1.7 makes per game. 50 games.5,092 through 21 seasons This trajectory allows for Curry's career arc to naturally unwind while respecting the Adrian Sanchez Jersey likelihood that his game ages gracefully. It's not hard to imagine Curry embracing a role similar to Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas or Dwyane Wade in Miami, two legends who stuck around to properly usher in the next era for franchises they defined over the course of two decades. MORE: Under this scenario, Curry cracks 5,000 career treys, an unfathomable amount and over 2,000 more than Allen's previous mark. Who could challenge Stephen James Bourque Jersey Curry? When Miller retired, Allen was the obvious succe sor. When Allen retired, Curry was earmarked as the next man up. Who will challenge the potential Mr. 5,000 whenever he decides to hang it up for good? There isn't an obvious answer. Just take a look at the active leaders. Nobody from that list is touching Curry,who continues to leave everyone in his dust. Active LeadersPlayerTotalAge2021-22 Per Game1. Stephen Curry2,972335.42. James Harden2,509322.53. Damian Lillard2,109312.84. LeBron James2,023362.85. Kyle Lowry1,880352.16. Paul George1,825312.77. Klay Thompson1,79831--8. Wesley Matthews1,731350.59. Kevin Durant1,701331.810. Eric Gordon1,673322.3 Any potential challenger is either just getting started, not yet in the NBA, or not born yet. Here's a very quick run through the top challengers: Luka Doncicis the fastest ever to 500 made 3s both in terms of age and games. Still just 22, he could hover around 30 points per game for the next 15 years. That said... he has yet to average 3.0 per game in four seasons and is actually making fewer now than he did in his seco

Marc Gasol hopesKawhi Leonard succeeds in Los Angeles. Leonard led the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history before signing with his hometown Clippers this summer.Gasol was asked aboutLeonard's decision to leave Toronto during a recent interview with the New York Times' Marc Stein, which was Nolan Ryan Jersey published earlier this week. "I havent talked to him," Gasol said. "Just a little through group text that was it Noah Syndergaard Jersey . You cant blame the guy for wanting to go home. You cant. If you tell me I can go back to Barcelona and make an absurd amount of money and play in the NBA I understand completely the decision and respect it and wish him the best." Freshly dispatched to inboxes worldwide: My latest NBA newsletter and an expanded conversation with star as he Juan Lagares Jersey prepares to lead into the ... Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) Leonard, 28, entered free agency coming off one of the best postseason runs ever with the Raptors. He averaged 30.5 points in the playoffs, was named the Finals MVP and helped the team avoid elimination by knocking down a crazy bouncing buzzer beater in the fourth quarter of Game 7 against the 76ers in the second round. Javier Báez Jersey KAWHI CALLED SERIES! Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) Leonard said last month Clippers coach Doc Rivers played a major role in his decision. "I grew up a Clippers fan," Leonard said during his."I loved the Clippers as a kid. With Doc (Rivers) being a championship head coach, that is something I wanted, an experienced coach. And the front office is very transparent with me. They want to win. It's an opportunity for us to build our own (thing) and make history. The Raptors, meanwhile, acquiredGasol from the Grizzlies before the trade deadline. He averaged 9.4 points and 6.4 Robinson Cano Jersey rebounds in 24 playoff appearances during Toronto's title run. "You get a little more attention, for sure," Gasol said about winning a championship. "You get recognized a lot. Jason Vargas Jersey Ive been surprised how many people are genuinely happy about it. Back home, in the States, everywhere people are telling me, 'Were so happy for you.' Gasol will be staying with the Raptors in 2019-20 after he exercised his $25.6 million player option last month. Related Articles

Wednesday night's game against the Thunder was Ru sell Westbrook's sixth regular-season game and the third in Oklahoma City since being traded in the 2019 offseason. While he did enjoy a 3-2 record as a visitor, his first game back in Oklahoma City as Edwin Encarnacion Jersey a Lakerwas a forgettable outing not just for him but for the team, whichwas capped off by his ejection. Jake Fraley Jersey With only 1.5 seconds remaining on the game clock, the former MVP expre sed his displeasure after Darius Bazley finished off a steal with a dunk to put a bow on the 123-115 victory. He was a se sed a technical, which was his second of the game, which lead to his ejection. When ejected, Westbrook had a triple-double to his name with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 a sists - his first as a Laker and the 185th of his career. NBALeaguePa s: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) However, along with those numbers, he was also responsible for 10 of Hisashi Iwakuma Jersey the team's 17 turnovers, helping him extend hisunenvious quadruple-double record. Most quadruple-hobbles (triple-double with 10 turnovers) since 1985:6 Ru sell Westbrook3 James Harden1 6 players tied StatMuse (@statmuse) "I got to look at the tape," Lakers Kyle Seager Jersey head coach Frank Vogel said of Westbrook's 10 turnovers postgame. Meanwhile, the former Thunder superstar kept it simple -"I got to take care of the ball." Westbrook recorded a game-high plus-minus of -12 in a game where the Lakers squandered a 26-point Randy Johnson Jersey second-quarter lead against a young and inexperienced 0-4 Oklahoma City Thunder. It's a small sample size but through five games, the Lakers have a net rating ofnegative 9.3 points per 100 po se sionwith Westbrook on the floor whereas while he's on the bench, the net rating jumps to +12.7 points per 100 po se sion. That's a 21 point differential! Despite the jarring numbers, Vogel always knew this was coming as he cited after the team's opening lo s that Westbrook would find it the hardest and longest to adjust to his new teammates Alex Colome Jersey . So, maybe everybody knew this rough period was coming but it would be difficult to forget this game especially since it came at his old stomping ground.