Warriors Andre Iguodala to undergo surgery for fractured left wrist

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This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. The depth concerns with the Golden State Warriors just got worse. Andre Iguodala — who has been back in the Warriors rotation for five games and averages about 14 minutes a night in that stretch — will have … Read more

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Celtics guard Marcus Smart calls his defense ‘mediocre’ this season

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The Boston Celtics are marred in a rough patch since the All-Star break going 5-5 and struggling at times to close games defensively. The team was thriving only a season ago at this time on their way to the NBA Finals, led defensively by Marcus Smart. The reigning defensive player of the year continues to … Read more

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Potential stash candidates include a pair of Hornets, Grizzlies

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Special to Yahoo Sports The end of the NBA regular season is rapidly approaching. The fantasy playoffs have already started in most leagues, and things have been difficult with so many players across the league dealing with injuries. As we focus on the final few weeks, here are some players to consider adding now who … Read more

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Robert Williams III to return in 5-7 days

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We now have a better idea of when we will see Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III back on the court again for the Celtics after the Louisiana native began sitting out games due to a strained hamstring. The information came to light thanks to a recent appearance by head coach Joe Mazzulla on … Read more

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Joel Embiid, Sixers move up to No. 2 in latest edition of power rankings

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The Philadelphia 76ers have been on one terrific run as they continue to move up in the Eastern Conference standings. Ever since a disappointing 12-12 start, Philadelphia is 33-10 and is sitting as the No. 3 seed in the East behind only the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks. After one helluva week that saw … Read more

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Detroit Pistons’ Jaden Ivey remains in NBA health and safety protocols: What it means

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Jaden Ivey has had a strong rookie season for the Detroit Pistons. That’s despite it being almost a week since he last played. Ivey entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols on Friday and has been listed on the injury report since. He has since missed three consecutive games, and it’s unclear when he’ll … Read more

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant suspended eight games following nightclub incident

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The NBA suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant for eight games without pay for detrimental conduct, the league announced Wednesday. Morant is eligible to return March 20, a game against the Dallas Mavericks. Morant was recently in a counseling program in Florida and met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver in New York on Wednesday with Joe Dumars, the NBA’s Executive … Read more

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How to watch, broadcast, lineups (3/15)

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The 47-22 Boston Celtics make the trip to Minneapolis’ Target Center to take on the 35-34 Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night as they hope to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to the Houston Rockets. Can they avoid playing down to their foe yet again? The Rockets look to go win streaking after a solid victory … Read more

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Klay Thompson believes Warriors’ road issues will soon be over

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The Golden State Warriors have been downright bad on the road this season, currently sitting at 7-26. That is only ahead of the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets, all of which are trying their best to lose games. None of which are the defending NBA champions. Klay Thompson, who erupted for 38 … Read more

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Nets’ Jacque Vaughn says team paid for mistakes in loss to Thunder

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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn has been consistent in his messaging about how he approaches games, such as making no excuses for poor play because that can always be corrected. However, Vaughn has also been consistent about how he approaches the area of turnovers/mistakes because of how that facet of the game can affect … Read more

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