What’s behind the NBA’s new concentrate on touring, and the way gamers and groups are adjusting

8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN NEW YORK — Earlier than the New York Knicks hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday afternoon, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau was requested in regards to the NBA’s emphasis on enforcing traveling this season. “I am all for it,” Thibodeau stated. Over the following 36 hours, the Knicks had been hit … Read more

Blazers are encouraged by Damian Lillard’s recovery from an injury

PORTLAND, Ore. — Jerami Grant Scored 28 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers Beat the Indiana Pacers Sunday Night: 116 to 100 Blazers star Damian Lillard He scored 21 points and had six assists in his debut game after a calf strain that he sustained on Nov. 19. Anfernee Simons On the night, he had … Read more

Jose Alvarado’s eruption for 38 points keeps the Pelicans rolling

8:36 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN NEW ORLEANS — Sunday afternoon saw the clock tick down. The Smoothie King Center was buzzing with the sound of Jose, Jose, Jose. The New Orleans Pelicans Faithful were showing their love to their cult hero Jose Alvarado. He was just minutes away from his former undrafted opponent, when his … Read more

Anthony Davis scores 55 points and grabs seventeen rebounds in Lakers win

WASHINGTON D.C. — Sunday’s fourth quarter saw the ball fall through the hoop. Anthony Davis’20th field goal — accounting for his 49th & 50th points of night — Capital One Arena crowd let him visit Los Angeles Lakers Big men are grateful. “M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!” Davis had 55 points, 17 rebound and three blocked shots … Read more

Khris Middleton marks Bucks Return with 17 Points: ‘Good To Be Back’

12:52 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE Bucks Forward Khris Middleton In his season debut, Friday night, he scored 17 points and received seven assists 133-129 loss The Los Angeles Lakers This was Middleton’s first action since April last year’s NBA playoffs. Middleton played 27 minute and took 6 of 11 shots (including 3 of 4 … Read more

Warriors’ DraymondGreen said he appreciated fans’ promise to match fine

3:20 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN SAN FRANCISCO — These are the results Draymond GreenA fan cursed at Green earlier this week and was fined $25,000, but Green defended him and even offered to match the fine. On Thursday, Green was penalized by the NBA for using obscenities toward a fan in the Warriors’ 116-113 loss … Read more

Magic Johnson is 6th in assists, passing LeBron Jam (6th overall).

MILWAUKEE LeBron James While wearing a hat, Magic Johnson was able to move past him on the NBA’s all time assists list. Los Angeles Lakers Uniform Friday, but he is aware of his place in the pecking line when it comes Laker lore. “To know that my place in the conversation is nearing a point … Read more

Heat’s Jimmy Butler is back after a 7-game absence against the Celtics

7:51 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BOSTON Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler Friday night’s victory against the Boston Celtics After suffering from soreness in the right knee, he had to miss seven of his previous games. Erik Spoelstra, Heat coach said that they would “just figure it out as the go,” when asked by reporters if … Read more