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Silver Screen and Roll
2 months ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James 'expected' to play for Lakers vs. Spurs

LeBron James expected to play after resting post-All-Star break
Strategic rest plan in place for LeBron [ more ]
Defector
2 months ago
LA Clippers

NBA Dead Period Filled By JJ Redick Reacting To Himself Blasting Doc Rivers | Defector

Rivers praised Bucks for Harden trade
Redick criticizes Rivers for making excuses [ more ]
Newsday
2 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks' Jalen Brunson must again carry weight of team after All-Star Game

Jalen Brunson's All-Star break provided a well-deserved break from the pressure of carrying the Knicks' success.
Brunson embraces high expectations for the Knicks' potential and emphasizes the importance of focusing on daily improvement. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

What Dennis Schroder needs to learn about the Nets - and what they can learn from him

Schröder faces a significant adjustment to the Nets' systems and sets.
His adaptation could impact his tenure with the team, either as a rental or a permanent member. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks Bulletin: Quotes before Cancun, All-Star Brunson, Randle update

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau discusses the team's four-game losing streak and plans for the All-Star break.
Josh Hart discusses the Knicks' loss at Orlando and the need for rest during the break. [ more ]
Troy Record
3 months ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics head into All-Star break on high note with lopsided victory over Nets

Jaylen Brown wanted the Celtics to stay dialed in for the mentally tough stretch of games leading into the All-Star break.
Despite some complacency and unimpressive victories, the Celtics went 11-3 in the 14-game stretch before the break. [ more ]
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Posting and Toasting
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks Bulletin: Thibodeau and Brunson on ASW, Gibson on large workload...

The New York Knicks will go on vacation with a four-game losing streak following their loss to Orlando.
The team has been plagued by injuries and losses in the past week. [ more ]
Newsday
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Knicks limp into All-Star break hoping to get healthy soon

The New York Knicks ended the pre-All-Star break segment of the schedule with a season-high four consecutive losses.
The Knicks are missing six of their top eight rotation players and are using the break to heal up and prepare for the second half of the season. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Banchero scores 36 points, Magic beat injury-riddled Knicks 118-100 | amNewYork

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and Franz Wagner added 21 as the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 118-100.
The Knicks, playing with only nine players and dealing with injuries, suffered their fourth straight loss before the All-Star break. [ more ]
Newsday
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Shorthanded Knicks fall to Magic, crawl into NBA All-Star break with four straight losses

The Knicks suffered a one-sided defeat to the Orlando Magic, extending their longest losing streak of the season to four games.
The team was severely depleted, with six of their top eight players out due to injuries, leaving them with just nine players available for the game. [ more ]
Newsday
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Tom Thibodeau sees All-Star break as Knicks' chance to recharge for stretch run

The New York Knicks are facing a string of injuries as they head into the All-Star break.
The team only had nine players available for their game against the Orlando Magic. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Game Thread: New York Knicks at Houston Rockets, February 12, 2024

The New York Knicks will be shorthanded in their game against the Houston Rockets, with Isaiah Hartenstein ruled out.
Jericho Sims will be back in action for the Knicks after missing multiple games due to illness.
The game is the first of a two-game road trip for the Knicks before the All-Star break. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets destroyed by Celtics in embarrassing dud before All-Star break

The Nets suffered a major loss to the Boston Celtics, with a final score of 136-86.
The Nets' lackluster performance may have been due to their focus being on the upcoming All-Star break. [ more ]
Newsday
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets must figure out how to play well when Ben Simmons sits

Ben Simmons is focused on resting and strengthening his body during the All-Star break
The Brooklyn Nets have struggled to find consistency without Simmons on the court [ more ]
Newsday
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Cam Johnson on track to return Wednesday vs. Celtics

Cam Johnson is set to return for the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday after missing four games with a left hip strain.
The Nets will enter the All-Star break with a nearly full-strength roster, which is a positive development for the team. [ more ]
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Newsday
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Shorthanded Knicks need break to rest and get players back healthy

The New York Knicks have filed a protest with the league over the ending of their game against the Houston Rockets.
The Knicks have been dealing with multiple injuries and could use the upcoming All-Star break to heal. [ more ]
Silver Screen and Roll
3 months ago
LA Lakers

Cam Reddish cleared for on-court work, aiming for return after All-Star break

Cam Reddish has been cleared for on-court progression and hopes to return after the All-Star break.
The Lakers could use Reddish's return due to their shortage of guards and lack of disruptive defenders. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Clippers

Bones Hyland and PJ Tucker to miss Clippers game at Golden State

Clippers guards Bones Hyland and forward P.J. Tucker are skipping a game but will return after the All-Star break.
Tucker has been frustrated with his lack of playing time but the Clippers want to give him an opportunity. [ more ]
sportslens.com
3 months ago
LA Clippers

NBA: Just A Half-Game Separates The Top 4 Teams In The West

Tight race near the top of the standings in both the Western and Eastern Conferences
Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder leading the Western Conference [ more ]
Blueshirt Banter
3 months ago
New York Rangers

Bantering Points: 2/14/24

Rangers make lineup decisions
All-Star break rejuvenates Rangers [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Hawks' Okongwu out at least a week due to toe

Onyeka Okongwu will be sidelined 7-10 days with a sprained toe.
Clint Capela remains sidelined with a left adductor strain. [ more ]
Litter Box Cats
3 months ago
National Hockey League

Gameday 50: Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers

The Florida Panthers return from the All-Star Break with a four-game winning streak and the second-best record in the Eastern Conference.
The Philadelphia Flyers limp into the break on a five-game losing streak but remain in a playoff spot. [ more ]
Deadspin
3 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Sharks slowly improving with Kraken coming to town

The San Jose Sharks have had a rough start to the season, going 0-10-1 in their first 11 games.
Despite their slow start, the Sharks have shown signs of progress recently and have won three games in a row. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Boston Bruins

David Pastrnak leads Bruins to a 6-2 rout of the Flyers

The Boston Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 in the final game before the NHL All-Star break.
David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist, continuing his dominance over the Flyers with 11 goals and six assists in a seven-game point streak. [ more ]
Lighthouse Hockey
3 months ago
New York Islanders

Islanders Gameday News: Last game before the break, learning from Roy

The New York Islanders have one more game before the bye week and All-Star break, and they are facing one of the top teams in the league.
All 32 teams now get a bye week before and after the All-Star break, with no practices or team activities allowed during these breaks. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Boston Celtics

NBA midseason grades: From the overachievers to ... the Pistons

The NBA recently passed its midway point of the regular season, with every team having played at least 41 of their 82 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers are the three teams exceeding expectations -- earning a straight A grade.
The Detroit Pistons' record 28-game losing streak earned them the only F. [ more ]
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