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Spurs fans turned up big for their anniversary celebration. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) The San Antonio Spurs might be 13-29, but they’ve got the entire NBA beat in one area of the record book. With a crowd of 68,323 fans, the Spurs broke the NBA single-game attendance record on Friday against the Golden State … Read more

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES — In the background of a postgame locker room, live television interview with the Lakers’ Troy Brown Thursday night — an interview where he dodges a question (and a fine from the league) about whether he was fouled on the final shot of regulation — LeBron James … Read more

The Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching and now is the time for teams to begin figuring out how they can upgrade their rosters for the stretch run of the season. The Philadelphia 76ers, led by president Daryl Morey, will likely be in the running for upgrades to their roster, but they don’t … Read more

Klay’s perfect ‘Hoosiers’ quip for massive road crowd originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Klay Thompson is preparing to play in front of a record-breaking crowd of nearly 64,000 NBA fans when the Warriors tip off against the San Antonio Spurs at the Alamodome on Friday night. When asked if the Splash Bro was concerned … Read more

The Chicago Bulls have found themselves in a bit of limbo so far this season. Currently sitting as the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 19-23 record, the Bulls have yet to meet their expectations entering this season nor match their play from last season. One crucial part to last season’s early … Read more

Blue Coats’ McClung reportedly accepts NBA Slam Dunk Contest invitation originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers organization is set to have an unconventional entrant in the Slam Dunk Contest. Delaware Blue Coats guard Mac McClung has accepted an invitation to participate in this year’s contest, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Friday. McClung acknowledged … Read more

The 2022-23 basketball season is in full swing as the next wave of prospects across the college level and the professional ranks look ahead to the 2023 NBA draft on June 22. Of course, the likes of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson remain at the top of draft boards at the start of the new … Read more

Which NBA teams should be sellers at the 2022-23 trade deadline? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Time is ticking for certain NBA franchises. The Feb. 9 trade deadline is less than a month away, and teams now need to decide, based on their position in the standings, if they will attempt a playoff push … Read more

Why Dubs’ Alamodome game will be special for Donte, JP, others originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN ANTONIO — Donte DiVincenzo had a plan for the Warriors’ practice Thursday night at the Alamodome. He knew Jordan Poole wouldn’t be too fond of it, too. “I actually already knew the answer,” DiVincenzo said. “I was … Read more

2021 NBA Playoffs – LA Clippers v Phoenix Suns LOS ANGELES — The Lakers are looking for more size. Anthony Davis has been one of the three best centers in the NBA this season, but he remains sidelined with a foot injury. With AD out, Thomas Bryant has found a comfort level as a floor-stretching … Read more