moranelkarifnews : Imane Khelif receives 4 votes for AP’s Female Athlete of the Year
Caitlin Clark was named AP’s Female Athlete of the Year without much competition, but one person who received votes was the cause for much controversy over the summer. A group of 74 sports journalists from The Associated Press and its members voted on the award. Clark received 35 votes, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was second […]
moranelkarifnews : Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Larry Nance Jr. deserves attention
Larry Nance Jr., De’Andre Hunter and Malik Beasley are among Monday’s top standouts worth a pickup in fantasy basketball leagues. Monday marked the final day of games before Christmas, as the entire NBA will take Tuesday night off. With 14 games on the schedule, there was much information to sift through. While there may […]
moranelkarifnews : Pelicans star Zion Williamson nearing return from lengthy hamstring injury
Zion Williamson is now considered “week-to-week” after going down with a hamstring injury in early November. Zion Williamson is almost ready to return. The New Orleans Pelicans said that Williamson has “begun the return to play” phase of his recovery from a hamstring strain on Tuesday. He’s going to be considered “week-to-week” moving forward, […]
moranelkarifnews : Most memorable Christmas moments in NBA history
From rivalries to reunions, the NBA has a rich Christmas history. Here are 10 of the best holiday hoops moments. Most memorable Christmas moments in NBA history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Holiday hoops are here. The NBA has been playing on Christmas Day since 1947, and this year will be no […]
moranelkarifnews : LeBron cherishing matchup with Steph, Warriors on Christmas Day
LeBron James is looking forward to another big matchup against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. LeBron cherishing matchup with Steph, Warriors on Christmas Day originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have their Christmas Day matchup with the Warriors at Chase Center […]
moranelkarifnews : Heat guard Dru Smith out for season with torn Achilles tendon after return from ACL injury
Dru Smith had just returned from an ACL injury he sustained early last season. Just games after he made his return to the court, Dru Smith’s season is over. Smith sustained a torn left Achilles tendon in Monday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Smith was dribbling up the court […]
moranelkarifnews : Wizards’ Marvin Bagley leaves loss to Thunder early after gruesome knee injury
Isaiah Hartenstein crashed directly into Marvin Bagley’s knee under the hoop on Monday night. Washington Wizards big man Marvin Bagley went down with a gruesome knee injury on Monday night in Oklahoma City. Bagley, in the fourth quarter of their 123-105 loss to the Thunder at the Paycom Center, went crashing down to the […]
moranelkarifnews : Fantasy Basketball: Christmas Day slate breakdown
Mike Barner analyzes the NBA’s Christmas Day slate, walking through each matchup and what to watch for. The NBA’s marquee Christmas slate is a great one this season. There will be five total games, with the first tipping off at 12 p.m. E.T. Let’s dig into the matchups and highlight some things that fantasy […]
moranelkarifnews : Joe Dumars remembers what it was like to play on Christmas Day, says it remains a privilege
“We highlight some of the best teams in the NBA on Christmas Day… when you’re playing on that day, it’s an honor.” Joe Dumars remembers his first Christmas Day game well. He was an integral part of the fast-rising Bad Boy Pistons, a team that had reached the Eastern Conference Finals the season before […]
moranelkarifnews : Alien takes Manhattan! The 5 most interesting players to watch on NBA Christmas Day
The league’s annual holiday extravaganza is overflowing with enticing talent. Reasonable people can disagree over whether this year’s NBA Christmas Day showcase features all of the “correct” teams. (We hear, see and honor the lived experiences of fans of the Thunder, Bucks, Cavaliers, and Anyone Else Who Might Be Mad About This.) It’s tougher […]