NEW YORK – Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving has been fined $25,000 for using inappropriate language when responding to a fan, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred at halftime of the Celtics’ 102-92 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, Oct. 20 at Wells Fargo Center.
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Norman Powell is averaging a career-high 19.6 points this season. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired shooting guard Norman Powell in a trade with the Toronto Raptors, the teams announced on Thursday. In exchange, the Blazers have sent Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood to the Raptors. The person spoke to…
Bradley Beal is averaging 35.6 points on the second night of a back-to-back this season. Jazz (29-10) at Wizards (14-25) 7 p.m. ET, NBA TV • The Jazz remain the only team ranked in the top five in both offensive (116.6, 2nd) and defensive (108.5, 4th) rating. Their success on both ends largely comes from…
Gregg Popovich and the Spurs are set to continue their rebuild this season. San Antonio Spurs 2021-22 record: 34-48 Key additions: Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley (2022 draft) Key subtractions: Dejounte Murray (trade), Lonnie Walker IV (free agency) Last season: Gregg Popovich became the winningest coach in NBA history and that was pretty…
The season starts tonight. And Jamal Murray’s here to help us start things off right. Send this link to a friend to share the love. THE LINEUP October 24, 2023 | 7-min read West powers headline openers Opening night all-time records Preseason: What we learned Inside Jamal Murray’s new job Ultimate Preview: Get up quick…
In addition to Detroit’s Derrick Rose, here are six more early candidates for Kia Sixth Man of the Year, each valuable in his impact so far off the bench: 1. Lou Williams, LA Clippers: This elusive combo guard officially has been the NBA’s top Sixth Man the past two seasons, making it three wins in…
