moranelkarifnews : Luka ends 12-year Steph, LeBron top NBA jersey sales streak
Luka ends 12-year Steph, LeBron top NBA jersey sales streak originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Luka Dončić’s trade from Dallas and arrival in Los Angeles changed the NBA landscape in more ways than one this year — catapulting the Lakers up the Western Conference standings and sending Luka’s No. 77 purple and gold jersey […]
moranelkarifnews : Tatum joins Larry Bird as only Celtics to accomplish this rare feat
Tatum joins Larry Bird as only Celtics to accomplish this rare feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum played arguably the best basketball of his career this season, and he made some team history in the process. Tatum led the C’s in total points (1932), rebounds (623), assists (431) and […]
moranelkarifnews : How this year's Celtics compared to 2024 championship squad
How this year’s Celtics compared to 2024 championship squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 2023-24 Boston Celtics steamrolled their opponents en route to Banner 18, cruising to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and posting a 16-3 record in the playoffs. While they’ve remained one of the NBA’s top teams during […]
moranelkarifnews : Bronny James got A+ rookie grade from JJ Redick before first Lakers start. Then LeBron's son struggled
Bronny James had four points, three rebounds, six assists and four steals in his first start for the Lakers on Sunday against the Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore. (Howard Lao / Associated Press) Bronny James saw his share of highs and lows during his rookie season with the Lakers organization. Before the team’s regular-season finale Sunday […]
moranelkarifnews : Is Clippers-Nuggets the best matchup of the 1st round?
(This article was written with the assistance of Castmagic, an AI tool, and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy. Please reach out to us if you notice any mistakes.) In the most recent episode of “The Kevin O’Connor Show,” guest Andrew Sharp and Kevin O’Connor delve into the dynamics of the No. 5 […]
moranelkarifnews : Pelicans expected to hire Joe Dumars to run basketball operations after firing David Griffin
The New Orleans Pelicans fired head of basketball operations David Griffin on Monday, the team confirmed. Team governor Gayle Benson announced the news in a statement, saying it was time for a “fresh approach” in New Orleans. “After considerable thought and evaluation, I have decided to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice […]
moranelkarifnews : How do the Lakers match up against the Timberwolves entering their playoff series?
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards works toward the basket as Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the teams’ first meeting of the season. (Eric Thayer / Associated Press) Four games and no information? A season series that offers little roadmap for the postseason meetings to come? It’s a bit of a weird situation as the Lakers […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA rookie report: Some 1st-year players finished the season strong. Are they signs for future success?
The NBA regular season is done, and as tradition would have it, the end of the year — before things begin to get serious — has been outright wacky in terms of individual rookie performances. Let’s take a look at some of the more impressive rookie stat lines and see if there’s something to them […]
moranelkarifnews : Fans outside Michigan area barred from buying Knicks-Pistons playoff tickets at Little Caesars Arena
If you’re a Knicks fan looking to purchase tickets to any games during New York’s first-round playoff matchup against the Pistons that are taking place in Detroit, you’re going to need a credit card billing address in the Michigan area — or help from someone who has one. The Pistons have restricted purchases for all […]
moranelkarifnews : Suns will reportedly listen to trade offers for Kevin Durant in offseason, work with him to find next team
The Phoenix Suns are preparing to make some big changes this offseason. The team signaled as much Monday, firing head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season on the job. An even bigger name could be on the way out next. The Suns are expected to listen to trade offers for superstar Kevin Durant, per […]