The NBA Cup is in full swing with six games taking place on Tuesday night, including a marquee matchup between the unbeaten Cavaliers and reigning champions Celtics. This year's in-season tournament features all 30 teams participating in round robin group play, with the winners advancing to a single-elimination knockout stage. The Lakers were the inaugural event's winners last year, while new superstar Tyrese Haliburton shined for the Pacers. See the full schedule for the 2024 NBA Cup, including the knockout round and title game in Las Vegas.
After leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv due to the war situation in Israel and reported interest from Serbian EuroLeague club Crvena Zvezda, former center Johnathan Motley was expected to make a move to the European basketball scene. However, he is now signing with a G League team and attracting interest from NBA clubs instead. Hapoel's owner claimed that Motley's decision to leave was due to the offer from Zvezda, which was denied by the club's sports director. While there were reports about FIBA denying issuing the letter of clearance for Motley's new team, nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
The Phoenix Suns are looking for payback as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team that ended their championship dreams in the previous playoffs. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since the Suns' heartbreaking defeat, highlighted by a memorable dunk from Timberwolves' rookie Anthony Edwards that sealed the series. The Suns will also be missing their star player Kevin Durant, who is still recovering from a calf injury. However, the Suns have a tough schedule ahead, including games against the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks, before their highly anticipated rematch against the Los Angeles Lakers.
In an episode of "The Warner House" podcast with NFL player Fred Warner, Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green shared that LeBron James played a significant role in his decision to stay with his team. Despite receiving a more lucrative contract offer from the Memphis Grizzlies, Green chose to remain loyal to the Warriors, a decision partially influenced by James' advice. This insight into the NBA superstar's influence sheds light on the close relationship between Green and James.
The Golden State Warriors have started the 2021-2022 season strong, winning seven of their first eight games. In a surprising turn of events, new addition Buddy Hield has been a key contributor, possibly even an upgrade, over long-time Warriors star Klay Thompson who now plays for the Dallas Mavericks. With top rankings in offensive and defensive categories, the revamped Warriors are proving themselves to be a serious contender this season. Here's a closer look at four reasons why the Warriors' hot start is no fluke and why they could continue this momentum moving forward.
In a recent game against his former team, the LA Clippers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder showed why he has become one of the top MVP candidates in the league. As he reflected on the trade that brought him to OKC in 2019, SGA gave a brilliant answer, admitting that it was the best decision for both teams and how it has led to his rapid growth as a player. Despite being a complimentary piece in the trade that also brought in Paul George, SGA has become the face of the Thunder and believes it has all worked out in his favor.
The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the defending champions Boston Celtics in a highly-anticipated rematch on Sunday afternoon. After star player Giannis Antetokounmpo called out the team's lack of competitive fire, the Bucks are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Knicks and improve their 2-7 record. With guard Payton Pritchard leading the Celtics with 17 points in their last meeting, the Bucks will need their regulars to step up and contain Boston's potent three-point shooting. Despite being listed as probable to play, all eyes will be on Antetokounmpo's performance after playing through an injury. The game will not be nationally televised but can be watched locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin.
There was chaos at the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony as Real Madrid boycotted the event over Vinicius Jr not being named the winner. However, final tallies show that Rodri beat out Vinicius Jr by just 41 votes. Despite his injury, Rodri was ecstatic to receive the award and stated the importance of knowing how to win and lose. Meanwhile, the NBA saw injury drama of its own as Memphis Grizzlies' star suffered a strained hip.
Despite missing star player Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks were able to secure a 108-106 victory against the Golden State Warriors thanks to PJ Washington's clutch performance with 4.5 seconds left in the game. The Warriors, who had been on a six-game win streak, made a late push but ultimately fell short. In other NBA news, LeBron James' son Bronny is set to enter the draft and women's basketball is becoming a hot ticket.
Tonight's NBA game between the Timberwolves and Nuggets features two young and talented teams with a 2-2 record. Both teams are coming off strong performances, including a 37-point game by Anthony Edwards and a 29-point, 16-assist game by Nikola Jokic. Fans can watch the game for free through various online streaming services, and using our site may also offer compensation. Don't miss out on this exciting potential matchup of rising stars in the NBA.