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Embiid suspended, Nuggets lose Aaron Gordon & 2019 NBA Draft class spotlight | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young discuss Joel Embiid's suspension and how the Nuggets can survive without Aaron Gordon before combing through the 2019 NBA Draft class.
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Want some NBA moves already? Here are 4 teams that should try out these new lineups now
We’re only two weeks into this young NBA season, but here are four lineups and rotations that need some changes.
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Joel Embiid suspended 3 games by NBA for shoving reporter
The altercation took place after Saturday's 76ers loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Spurs F Jeremy Sochan out indefinitely with fractured thumb, set to undergo surgery
Jeremy Sochan left Monday's loss to the Clippers early after injuring his left thumb.
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Hornets center Nick Richards out indefinitely with fractured rib after leaving loss to Celtics early
Nick Richards has averaged a career-high 11 points and 10 rebounds per game this season in Charlotte.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon out 'multiple weeks' with calf injury after leaving early in win over Raptors
Aaron Gordon will now be sidelined for the foreseeable future in Denver.
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Why it is so difficult to build around Zion Williamson
There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.
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Are the Warriors for real? Plus Haliburton’s struggles, NBA Soap Opera teams & is Gradey Dick making a leap? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NBA season. They break down the reason for the Golden State Warriors' hot start this year and what has held back Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Monday's loss to Cavaliers due to adductor injury
It's unclear how long Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined with the injury.
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Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich out indefinitely after weekend health issue
Popovich, 75, wasn't able to coach the Spurs on Saturday when they took on the Timberwolves.
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Joel Embiid shoves reporter, Popovich out indefinitely & the red-hot Cavaliers | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill is joined by Amin Elhassan for a conversation about Joel Embiid shoving a reporter, where the Spurs go after Gregg Popovich and what has gotten into the red got Cavaliers.
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2024 NBA season: How to watch every game, plus the full schedule and more
Here's how to watch every NBA game this season.
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Hawks guard Dyson Daniels denies making gun gesture toward Pelicans after hitting 3-pointer in win
Dyson Daniels spent his first two seasons with the Pelicans, though he was traded to Atlanta earlier this year.
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Bulls are showing positive signs, but what exactly is their plan?
The Bulls are taking a step in the right direction, but they aren't a title contender and a 2025 first-round pick is not guaranteed.
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The Playlist: Week 3 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice
Dan Titus shares his favorite hoops adds for the week, including two Wizards with their fantasy value on the rise.
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Bucks forward Bobby Portis said his home was burglarized during loss to Cavaliers
Bobby Portis said many of his prized possessions were stolen from his house on Saturday.
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Report: Paul George to make debut with 76ers against Suns on Monday after left knee injury
Paul George has been recovering from a bone bruise in his left knee after he went down in the preseason.
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NBA reopens investigation into Jaxson Hayes after video surfaces of him and ex-girlfriend in 2021
The release of a new video has prompted the NBA to reopen its investigation into Hayes.
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DeMar DeRozan laughs off swipe from Drake, who apparently hasn't forgiven 'Not Like Us' appearance
DeRozan appeared in both the 'Not Like Us' music video and at Kendick Lamar's 'Pop Out' concert.
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Joel Embiid under NBA investigation after reported shove of columnist after Sixers game
Embiid reportedly took issue with a column referencing his son and late brother.
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Donovan Mitchell sinks game-winner to keep Cavaliers undefeated, send Bucks to 1-5 start
The Bucks can't have nice things this season.
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Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch tonight's 2024 NBA Mexico City game
The Miami Heat face the Washington Wizards tonight for the 2024 NBA Mexico City game.
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Nuggets G Christian Braun dunked on Rudy Gobert so hard it nearly started a fight
Both players ended up getting technicals in Nuggets-Timberwolves.
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Hornets' Grant Williams ejected after tackling former teammate Jayson Tatum in Celtics' 124-109 win
Grant Williams ran into Jayson Tatum like he was making a tackle on a football field.
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Bucks panic button, Wembanyama's 5x5 & a slow start for rookies | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Kevin O'Connor, along with Tom Haberstroh, wonders if it's time for the Bucks to trade away Giannis and Damian Lillard, how many 5x5 games Wembanyama will have and why aren't rookies playing more?
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Sixers' Joel Embiid balks at notion that he doesn't want to play through knee injury
Joel Embiid has yet to play as the Sixers are off to a 1-3 start for the 2024-25 season. Fans and media are grumbling about the star center's availability.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum to miss at least 2 weeks with injuries
Herb Jones and CJ McCollum join an already stocked roster of injured players for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Fact or Fiction: Under the rise of Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are contenders again post-LeBron
Let's take a deeper dive into Cleveland's undefeated start to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.
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From Deep: Did anyone see these 3 early-season fantasy basketball trends coming?
Fantasy hoops analyst Dan Titus analyzes three eye-opening storylines he's noticed across the NBA.
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Victor Wembanyama follows up career-worst night with 2nd 5x5 game
The Spurs star is only the third player in NBA history to post multiple 5x5 games.
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Magic star Paolo Banchero out indefinitely with torn oblique
Banchero posted his first 50-point game on Monday.
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87.5: Why it's time to panic for the Denver Nuggets | The Big Number
The Big Number this week is about Russell Westbrook, but it says much more about the Denver Nuggets' offense and championship window. Join Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine as they go through all the stats and make bold predictions.
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LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris for president: ‘The choice is clear’
LeBron James and Donald Trump have clashed repeatedly over the past decade.
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NBA Week 2 QTNA: Should the league allow fighting? Will the Warriors make a move?
We ponder Stephen Curry’s injury impact, Joe Mazzulla's take on fighting, Zach LaVine's "untradable" contract and early panic for a couple of recent champions.
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Has the NBA title window closed for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks?
For a team with championship aspirations, it's been an uneasy start to the season for Milwaukee.
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LeBron and Bronny James return home, both take the court in Lakers game in Cleveland
Bronny James entered the game to a massive ovation from Cavaliers fans on Wednesday night.
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9 best players under 28 years old & what happened to NBA fights? | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young list off the best NBA players under 28 years old and then address why fights in the NBA are not as frequent, or as violent, as they used to be.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes out for at least 3 weeks with orbital fracture after being hit by Nikola Jokić
Nikola Jokić's elbow hit Scottie Barnes in the eye on Monday night while they were fighting for a rebound.
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Lonzo Ball sidelined with wrist injury 3 games into his return from 2-plus season absence
Three games into his NBA comeback, Lonzo Ball is injured again. Thankfully, the injury's not to his problematic left knee that required three operations and forced him to miss two-plus seasons.
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The NBA rookie class is off to the worst start in league history
If you thought this was the worst class in recent NBA history, there’s a group of experts who seem to agree with you: NBA coaches.
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Jayson Tatum is making an early MVP case. Is this the season he gains entry into exclusive club?
Boston's best player looks ready to ascend to the sport’s most rarefied air.
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Anthony Edwards is shooting it from deep like never before. Is the 3-ball evolution good or bad?
The Timberwolves have undergone one of the most dramatic shifts this season with 50.5% of their shots coming from 3, second behind only Boston.
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Yahoo Sports AM: Hometown hero
In today's edition: Volpe's big night, every NFL starting QB this century, NBA power rankings, exploring the Tour de France route, and more.
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NBA fines 76ers $100,000 over statements about Joel Embiid's injury; team has no timetable for his or Paul George's return
It’s still unclear when either Joel Embiid or Paul George will be ready to play for the 76ers this season.
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Jazz’s Taylor Hendricks stretchered off with gruesome leg injury vs. Mavericks, expected to miss rest of season
Taylor Hendricks' right leg gave out on Monday night in an awful scene in Dallas.
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Rudy Gay announces retirement after 17 seasons in the NBA
Gay is one of four players — along with Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Chris Paul — to average 10 or more points between 2006-07 and 2020-21.
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The truth about Paolo Banchero and his 50-point night: Orlando has a superstar in the making
The Magic forward scored a career-high 50 points on Monday night — the first 50-ball of the 2024-25 NBA season.
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NBA Power Rankings: Celtics or Thunder at No. 1? Early vibes on all 30 teams to start the season
Welcome to the definitive NBA Power Rankings. Let us get to evaluating the vibes.
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Could the Timberwolves move on from Naz Reid? Why a CBA wrinkle makes the Sixth Man of the Year’s Minnesota future murky
Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, they're left stranded due to CBA regulations that limit veteran extensions to 140% of the last salaried year — a percentage Reid is extremely unlikely to agree to.
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KD beats LeBron, Nuggets & Bucks panic meter, Banchero drops 50 & Wolves deep dive | Kevin O'Connor Show
On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin kicks things off with help from Daman Rangoola as the duo give their instant takeaways from Monday night's games, including the Los Angeles Lakers looking promising even in defeat, the Denver Nuggets looking concerning even in victory, Paolo Banchero dropping 50, hype for the Boston Celtics and some early concern over the Milwaukee Bucks and Daman's favorite nicknames for Victor Wembanyama. Later, Kevin is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves podc
