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Tom Thibodeau black pullover wearing mask arms crossed looks displeased If there was any team that needed the All-Star break to come, it was the Knicks. Three straight games they saw healthy fourth-quarter leads go down the dump, resulting in crushing loss after crushing loss. A reset was needed and head coach Tom Thibodeau said … Read more

The San Antonio Spurs look to pick up where they left off before the NBA All-Star break and continue a final push for the postseason when they travel to play the new-look Washington Wizards on Friday in the nation’s capital. The Spurs restart play after the All-Star break on one of their best runs of … Read more

Where smoke surrounds LeBron James, there is always fire, and the Los Angeles Lakers are burning. Whenever James has been dissatisfied in his career, whether he tells us directly or lets anonymous sources do the informing, whispers become louder right before a momentous change reverberates around the NBA. We have seen James spin this cycle … Read more

Klay Thompson loves to play basketball. It’s obvious when you see him back on the court, dropping 33 in a recent Warriors win over the Lakers. It was evident throughout his rehab from a torn ACL then torn Achilles, as he posted videos of his shooting progress. The NBA is better with him in it. … Read more

Smart reveals Celtics’ mindset exiting NBA All-Star break originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics finally resume their regular season schedule Thursday night with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on the road. The Celtics entered the All-Star break with nine wins in their last 10 games, including a 3-1 record after acquiring … Read more

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) When Rick Carlisle started job hunting last summer, Indiana quickly emerged as a favored destination. The Pacers had an experienced roster, playoff aspirations and a hungry group eager to fulfill its full potential. Eight months later, a rash of injuries, COVID-19 absences, and a flurry of trade-deadline moves changed the plan. Expectations were … Read more

NBA’s Act II Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports On Thursday, the NBA season resumes following the annual All-Star break. The second half of the season is gearing up to be an exciting one. Here are nine teams to watch heading toward the postseason: Philadelphia 76ers 76ers guard James Harden (1) and head coach Doc Rivers (R) … Read more

Despite his passive-aggressive moves clearly intended to put pressure on the Lakers’ front office heading into next offseason, few around the league think LeBron is leaving the Lakers. He set up his post-playing life in the city, it’s where his kids go to high school, where his movie/television production company is located, and he’s said … Read more

Here’s the Celtics’ biggest remaining roster need, per Brad Stevens originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Brad Stevens seems pleased with the Boston Celtics’ roster at the moment, and with good reason. The Celtics won nine of their last 10 games entering the NBA All-Star break and have won 17 of their last 21 games … Read more

Should Celtics retire Ray Allen’s number? Perk makes his case originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When the Celtics raise Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 to the TD Garden rafters on March 13, Ray Allen will be the only member of the “Big Three” whose number isn’t retired in Boston. Kendrick Perkins believes that should change. … Read more