NBA News
Brunson, Wemby lead trending dog names of 2024; Bronny, Messi among others
NBA names were common among dog owners last year, but the WNBA's Caitlin Clark and Team USA gymnast Simone Biles were represented, too.
(Dec 3 -- ESPN)
2024 NBA Cup predictions, picks: Best bets for Tuesday as Bucks, Knicks, Thunder, more try to clinch spots
Group play concludes in the 2024 NBA Cup on Tuesday night with five knockout stage spots on the line
(Dec 3 -- CBS Sports)
Pistons vs. Bucks odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NBA Cup picks, Dec. 3 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its 2024 NBA Cup picks for Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons in Tuesday's in-season tournament game
(Dec 3 -- CBS Sports)
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Tuesday that Andrew Nembhard (left patellofemoral inflammation) will be active against the Raptors.
Nembhard didn't return to Sunday's game against the Grizzlies after scoring 14 points in 15 minutes in his first game back from a lengthy injury spell. However, it appears like he won't miss any time. Indiana might be cautious with his workload given that he was only able to play in one half his last time out.
(Dec 3 -- NBC Sports)
Pritchard drops great quote about chirping Heat's Erik Spoelstra
Payton Pritchard had some choice words for Erik Spoelstra and the Heat while giving them 25 points in the Celtics' blowout win Monday.
(Dec 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
LeBron James 82-game goal in peril amid worst shooting slump since 2004
LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump especially from long distance. James missed all four of his three-point attempts for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 109-80 loss at Minnesota on Monday night, stretching his skid to 0 for 19 from deep over the last four games. After going 4 for 16 from the floor overall with six of his team s 20 turnovers for a season-low 10 points against the Timberwolves, James was asked to reflect on the Lakers reaching the quarter mark of their 2024-25 schedule under rookie coach JJ Redick at 12-9.
(Dec 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
LeBron James, Lakers rethinking 82-game goal: 'Don't know that's in the best interest of him and us'
James, who is just weeks away from his 40th birthday, has not missed a game yet this season
(Dec 3 -- CBS Sports)
Who can clinch, what's at stake
With the NBA Cup group phase wrapping up Tuesday, numerous teams are still fighting for a quarterfinal spot.
(Dec 3 -- ESPN)
Warriors vs. Nuggets odds, score prediction, start time: 2024 NBA Cup picks, Dec. 3 bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors in Tuesday's 2024 NBA Cup matchup
(Dec 3 -- CBS Sports)
Mavericks vs. Grizzlies odds, line, prediction, time: 2024 NBA Cup picks, Dec. 3 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model has simulated the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks 10,000 times and revealed its 2024 NBA Cup picks for Tuesday
(Dec 3 -- CBS Sports)
Lakers cooked? Wild Western conference, surging Bucks, Magic & more Kevin O'Connor Show
In this week s episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Dan Titus dive into the latest NBA trends.
(Dec 3 -- Yahoo Sports)
LeBron James, mired in shooting slump, is finally showing real signs of decline as he nears his 40th birthday
LeBron James has missed all 19 of his 3-point attempts over his last four games
(Dec 3 -- CBS Sports)
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.
(Dec 3 -- ESPN)
Anthony Edwards struggled on Monday and finished with just eight points (3-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one triple against the Lakers.
Entering this game, Edwards had scored at least 20 points in all 19 of his appearances. However, that streak came to a screeching hault in this game as he failed to score in double figures at all. They took control of the game with Edwards on the bench, which isn't a bad thing for the team, even if it isn't great for fantasy managers. This won't be the case often, and Edwards should have no issues getting back on track against the other Los Angeles team on Wednesday.
(Dec 2 -- NBC Sports)
Jeremy Sochan: Likely to suit up Tuesday
Sochan (thumb) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
(Dec 2 -- Rotowire)