Fred VanVleet

Toronto Raptors’ Fred VanVleet is out for Game 5 with a strained hip flexor. He is not sure if he will return to series vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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11:53 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN PHILADELPHIA — Toronto RaptorsAll-Star point guard will not be available Fred VanVleetThey will be playing the opponent in Game 5 of their first-round series. Philadelphia 76ersYou may experience a left hip strain for many years. VanVleet smiled with a wry grin after sitting down in a Wells Fargo Center courtside … Read more

Joel Embiid promises to ‘keep playing’ after sustaining thumb sprain in Game 5 against Toronto Raptors

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7:42 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN TORONTO Philadelphia 76ersCenter Joel EmbiidHe believes that he can play through the right thumb sprain up to the playoffs. However, if there is any ligament damage he anticipates having to wait until the offseason to have any type of surgery. “I want to be a player, so obviously got have … Read more

Toronto Raptors-Indiana Pacers match temporarily halted. Arena evacuated because of speaker fire

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TORONTO — RaptorsThe victory of the PacersSaturday night’s game was delayed for 70 minutes. The arena had to be evacuated due to a fire in a speaker that was hanging above the stands. The second quarter was over and players were heading to their locker rooms. Toronto won 131-91. Raptors spokesperson, about half an hour … Read more

Joel Embiid among those who had memorable campaigns are Devin Booker and Stephen Curry

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This Venn diagram shows how the 2022 NBA All-Star Game would look. Kendall Jenner, K-pop and Kendall Jenner are just a few examples. NBA All-Star Weekend is here. Some of the league’s biggest stars will meet in Cleveland for the midseason showcase to compete for bragging and to be remembered. benefit multiple charities. 2 Similar … Read more

Kevin Durant doesn’t select James Harden from the All-Star draft. Happy Nets ‘have guys who want this’ in trade

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7:39 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Before becoming a captain for the NBA’s All-Star Game draft on Thursday night, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin DurantAccording to him, he was “happy that we have guys who want this” in blockbuster trades like the one that saw. James HardenVisit the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons. Durant made … Read more

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee Bucks teams up to challenge his brother for a revamped skill competition on NBA All-Star Sunday

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8:50 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN The NBA has announced the participants to the three events taking place on All-Star Saturday Night, Cleveland. These include the 3-point contest, the slam-dunk contest, and a revamped skill challenge. There will be three teams of three players participating in the three events. The new skills challenge format will be … Read more