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Jokic outduels Wemby as Nuggets down Spurs in overtime
LOS ANGELES, United States — Nikola Jokic scored 40 points to propel the Denver Nuggets to a 136-134 overtime victory over Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), halting the Spurs' 11-game winning streak. Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic added eight rebounds, 13 assists and three blocked shots for Denver, who won their eighth straight game and inched closer to the Los Angeles Lakers for third seed in the Western Conference.
NBA DFS Preview: DraftKings DFS Picks & Lineups for Monday, 3/17
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NBA Best Bets Today, 12/2: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Monday
An absolutely terrible day yesterday, as Fantasy Alarm lost all three NBA best bets, but all three were close. Close doesn't cut it in the world of betting though. We will get back on track with great NBA picks and predictions to close out the betting week. NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 12/2 Today is a new day and there are four NBA games in action. The column for NBA Best Bets today has action on every game too. Four bets that include three player props, and one game prop.
NBA DFS Preview: DraftKings DFS Picks & Lineups for Monday, 12/2
On Monday, December 2nd, we have a four-game NBA DFS main slate. It's a solid four-gamer with plenty of star power such as Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, and Trae Young. Five of the eight teams on today's slate are on back-to-backs. In the latest episode, Jon Impemba and James Grande break down each position to share the best NBA DFS lineups, picks, bargains, and players to avoid for Monday's games. They finish off by creating a sample lineup.
NHL Injury Report & Waiver Wire Ahead Of Week 8 Games: Nikita Kucherov, Jaxson Stauber
The Fantasy Hockey season is in full swing and the injuries are starting to ramp up. Some players will be out for an extended period, but that opens the door for others to step up and seize their chance. There are a couple of players on the waiver wire that should be on your roster moving forward. Let’s take a look at those names and continue to build momentum throughout the week.
Hustling To The Top Of ESPN And The Football World With Adam Schefter on Apple Podcasts
In this episode, Aaron Gordon delves into the the talent, sustained drive, and dedication of professional success with Senior ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Adam, one of the top sports reporters in the country and known as an archetype of the hustler in journalism, shares the intrinsic motivation that fuels his relentless work ethic. Likening his compulsion to an athlete's willpower to overcome physical challenges, Schefter attributes his drive to professional pride and a competitive spirit.
Confederations Cup TV schedule and streaming links
If you’re looking for the Confederations Cup TV schedule on US TV and streaming, you’ve come to the right place. The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup featured several teams in action from around the world in an international tournament, which also acts as a dry run for the FIFA 2018 World Cup that will be hosted in Russia.
NBA Daily Fantasy Picks & Playbook January 20
Seven games for Saturday's NBA DFS main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. This slate sees the return of Victor Wembanyama who sat out the Spurs game on Friday and reports have since come out that his minutes cap could soon be lifted. This slate is also notable due to Joel Embiid, Trae Young and LaMelo Ball all being listed as questionable to play this evening. Trae Young missed the Hawks matchup on Friday due to illness while both Embiid and Ball suited up.
Spanoulis becomes Ataman's assistant coach in Greek League All-Star
The Greek League All-Star brought together some big names in European basketball, including a mix of coaches Ergin Ataman and Vassilis Spanoulis.
Will Cummings returns to the EuroCup with Hapoel Tel Aviv
Will Cummings makes his return to the EuroCup after signing a deal with Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv until the end of the 2023-24 season. Points made: 18,6 Accuracy: 74,7% Place in standings: 2 Record max: 25 Record min: 11 Most made FTs: Jaylen Hoard The seasoned guard was previously playing for South East Melbourne Phoenix of the National Basketball League in Australia. Before that, he was with the Zheijang Lions in the 2022-23 season.
Uros Trifunovic to make his return soon
Uros Trifunovic, the young Serbian who enjoys increased minutes this year in Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, will reportedly return to the court soon. Team: Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade Position: SF Age: 23 Height: 200 cm Weight: 88 kg Birth place: Belgrade, Serbia According to Meridian Sport, the forward may be back in two weeks or immediately after the dawn of 2024. The Serbian has been out since the Round 9 game against ALBA Berlin. He suffered a rupture of his thigh muscle at that very game.
Thomas Walkup names biggest Olympiacos' change from last season
Thomas Walkup appeared reassuring after Olympiacos' home loss to Valencia. The American-born guard doesn't think his team's offensive woes are a permanent issue and attributes the low productivity to several players being out of game rhythm. Credit: Tolga Adanali/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images If a casual EuroLeague fan watched any given Olympiacos Piraeus game this season, it wouldn't take them too long to understand that they are struggling on the front end of the court.
Steph Curry milestone: NBA's 3-point king hits his 3,500th trey
Stephen Curry achieves a historic milestone with his 3,500th career 3-pointer, leading his team to victory alongside Klay Thompson, who surpasses Jason Terry on the NBA's 3-point leaderboard. Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con - Scanpix On Saturday night, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, already the NBA's all-time leader in made 3-pointers, elevated his record by sinking his 3,500th triple.
Aaron Gordon on Jokic: 'He's the president, mayor and senator of Serbia'
After securing their first championship, the Denver Nuggets celebrated with a lively parade through the city streets. After that, Nikola Jokic, wasting no time, promptly boarded a plane heading back to his cherished heaven -- Serbia. Team: Denver Nuggets Position: C, PF Age: 28 Height: 208 cm Weight: 111 kg Birth place: Sombor, Serbia This past summer, his special guest was none other than teammate Aaron Gordon, who, for the second consecutive offseason, found himself in Europe.
NBA: Bruce Brown joins Pacers on 2-year, $45 million deal
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers tried to acquire a veteran wing before last week’s NBA draft. When that didn’t work, they shifted to Plan B — free agency. Less than 30 minutes after teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents Friday, the Pacers and Bruce Brown Jr. agreed on a two-year contract worth $45 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.
Denver Nuggets win first NBA title, close out Miami Heat in Game 5
The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets won the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1 to bring the Mile High City an NBA crown as a sellout crowd roared in delight while delivering Miami’s third finals loss in 10 seasons. RELATED STORIES NBA Finals: Nuggets must defy human nature to close out series, says Michael Malone Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
NBA Finals: Nuggets must defy human nature to close out series, says Michael Malone
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows the mind can play tricks on players when it comes to crunch time in the NBA Finals, so he’s trying out some mental games himself. His team needs one more win against the Miami Heat to secure their first NBA championship title, after Friday’s victory in South Florida gave them a 3-1 lead in the series. Back on home court Monday, the odds favor the Nuggets who in the last two games have had the measure of Miami in every department of the game.
Denver Nuggets Aaron Gordon contract extension
6h ago The Canadian Press Aaron Gordon , The Canadian Press DENVER (AP) — Forward Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets have agreed on a four-year, $92 million contract extension. His agent, Calvin Andrews, confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The deal contains a player option for Gordon for the ’25-26 season.
Norm Powell matches career playoff high as Portland Blazers take Game 4 from Denver Nuggets
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Norman Powell matched his career playoff high with 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Saturday in Game 4 to even the first-round series. Powell made four 3-points and was 11 of 15 from the floor, and CJ McCollum added 21 points for the sixth-seeded Trail Blazers. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Denver. Nikola Jokic finished with 16 points and nine rebounds for third-seeded Denver before sitting out the final quarter.
Who Really Won The NBA Trade Deadline? — Tru1HundredRadio
Written By Rick Niedermayer Jr Thursday, March 25th was one of the most entertaining and exciting days when it comes to being an NBA fan. The NBA’s trade deadline was at 3 pm EST (12 pm PST) Thursday and teams became extremely active in trying to improve their teams, whether it would be right now, trying to make their team stronger for the playoffs, or the future by trading for draft picks for future drafts.
Aaron Gordon's 24 points lead Denver Nuggets past Orlando Magic
DENVER — Aaron Gordon scored 24 points against his former team, rallying the Denver Nuggets past the Orlando Magic 119-109 Sunday night. “Those are my brothers, man,” Gordon said, “but business is business.” Gordon said he was proud of his team’s resilience, evidenced by its 72-44 recovery in the second half. “A lot of teams that get down by 18 in the first half, they would just let go of the rope, they would just give up,” Gordon argued. Not these guys.
Aaron Gordon trolled Dwyane Wade when DWade asked about his number change
BarDown Staff Aaron Gordon , Twitter/NBAonTNT Aaron Gordon has scored more 50’s in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest than any other player in NBA history, but he’s never actually won the competition. Now with the Denver Nuggets, Gordon wears No. 50 as a special nod to all the perfect scores he’s received in the Slam Dunk Contest, and couldn’t help but troll Dwyane Wade after D-Wade asked Gordon about his new number.
NBA trade deadline: So, what are the Orlando Magic now?
Nikola Vucevic didn't ask for a trade. He said a few weeks ago that he loves it in Orlando, that he "knew we weren't going to turn into a championship team right away" when he re-signed in 2019. At 30 years old, he is squarely in the prime of his career and has been playing the best basketball of his life for a team that depends on him to an absurd degree, is overmatched on most nights and receives little national attention, but hey, he made the All-Star team this year.
Aaron Gordon's 38 points lift Orlando Magic past Brooklyn Nets - TSN.ca
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic shook off a tough loss on the road by coming home with their best shooting performance of the season to end a nine-game losing streak. Aaron Gordon scored a season-best 38 points, Evan Fournier added 31 and the Magic held off a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-113 on Friday night. The Magic lost 94-93 a night earlier to the Knicks in New York.
Yudi Fernandez Honored Among the South Florida Business Journal's 40 Under 40
Three minute read Schwartz Media’s very own Yudi Fernández was honored by the South Florida Business Journal in their Class of 2020 40 Under 40 See her feature below Yudi Fernández Partner, Schwartz Media Strategies Education: B.A., journalism and business, University of Florida, 2008; MBA, Nova Southeastern University, 2012 Birthplace: Cuba Residence: Miami Beach First job: Reporter Ultimate career goal: To build a resilient business Hot topic in my field: Diversity and inclusion Greatest...
Aaron Gordon drops Dwyane Wade diss song ‘9 OUT OF 10’ over his dunk contest score
This year’s dunk contest was one of the best in recent memory, although many people still have their issues with the final result. In many eyes, Aaron Gordon was robbed — for the second time potentially, depending on your perspective of the 2016 dunk contest as well.
Orlando Magic rally to beat Brooklyn Nets, move closer to seventh place
NEW YORK — The Orlando Magic were way down and in danger of falling further behind in the race for seventh place in the Eastern Conference. They turned things around with their biggest comeback of the season and hope it shows they have plenty of fight left for the final stretch. Aaron Gordon had 27 points, 10 rebounds and a big blocked shot in the final seconds, helping the Magic rally for a 115-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
The internet can’t believe that Aaron Gordon didn’t win the 2020 Dunk Contest
BarDown Staff Aaron Gordon , (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) Aaron Gordon has already established himself as one of the best dunkers of all-time. In 2016 he had an absolutely incredible performance that saw him dunk over the Magic mascot. The one problem was that he didn’t win that year, even though many believe that he should have. This year, Derrick Jones Jr. and Aaron Gordon were in the finals of the dunk contest and both guys put up some absolutely incredible dunks.
Aaron Gordon, Markelle Fultz lead Orlando Magic to OT win over Detroit Pistons
38m ago The Canadian Press Aaron Gordon , The Canadian Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Gordon scored 25 points and Markelle Fultz added 21 as the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-112 in overtime on Wednesday night. Gordon, who also had nine rebounds and nine assists, hit consecutive 3-point shots late in he fourth quarter to help Orlando erase a seven-point deficit.
New York Knicks edge Orlando Magic for third straight win
NEW YORK — Julius Randle scored 22 points, Taj Gibson had 19 and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 105-103 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Despite trading leading scorer Marcus Morris to the Clippers earlier in the day, the Knicks rallied from 10 down in the fourth quarter to match their longest winning streak of the season.
Aaron Gordon's late magic lifts Orlando Magic past Sacramento Kings
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 3m ago The Canadian Press Aaron Gordon , The Canadian Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Aaron Gordon made a three-point play with 1.1 seconds remaining, and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 114-112 on Monday night. Gordon finished with 19 points and nine rebounds in his return to Orlando’s lineup after missing one game with calf tightness. Nikola Vucevic had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and Evan Fournier scored 25 points.
Orlando Magic hand New Orleans Pelicans franchise-record 12th straight loss
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 24m ago The Canadian Press Aaron Gordon , The Canadian Press NEW ORLEANS — Jonathan Isaac had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat New Orleans 130-119 on Sunday, sending the Pelicans to their franchise-record 12th straight loss. Orlando centre Nikola Vucevic retured from a sprained ankle to score 20 points. He played 29 minutes in his first game since Nov. 20. The Magic snapped a three-game losing streak.
Aaron Gordon scores season-high 32 points, Orlando Magic beat Phoenix Suns
ORLANDO, Fla. — After spending most of the season struggling to find ways to win despite an inconsistent offence, scoring suddenly seems to come easily for the Orlando Magic. On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns witnessed that shift firsthand. Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 32 points, Terrence Ross had 22 and the Magic beat the Suns 128-114 at Amway Center. Evan Fournier added 21 points, and Markelle Fultz had 13 points, five assists and four rebounds for the Magic.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks roll past Orlando Magic - TSN.ca
Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 28m ago The Canadian Press Aaron Gordon, Giannis Antetokounmpo , The Canadian Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Orlando Magic 123-91 on Friday night. Eric Bledsoe added 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for Milwaukee, which was coming off a 116-105 loss at Boston on Wednesday night. Khris Middleton added 16 points and six rebounds, and Donte DiVincenzo finished with 14 points.
Fournier, Gordon lead Magic to rout over Pelicans
17m ago The Canadian Press Aaron Gordon , The Canadian Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Evan Fournier scored 22 points and Aaron Gordon added 20 and the Orlando Magic routed the New Orleans Pelicans 119-96 on Wednesday night. Terrence Ross had 19 points and Nikola Vucevic added 15 points and 17 rebounds for Orlando, which won its third straight. New Orleans played without All-Star centre Anthony Davis, who flew home Wednesday morning. The team said Davis was excused to attend a family matter.
Gordon leads the way, Magic rally past Warriors - TSN.ca
ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Gordon had 22 points and 15 rebounds, Terrence Ross added 16 points and the Orlando Magic rallied in the final three minutes to beat the Golden State Warriors 103-96 on Thursday night. A night after they were stunned in Miami by Dwyane Wade's buzzer-beater, the Warriors blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost for the fourth time in six games.
Magic hold on to beat Celtics for second time
​ Read more NBA tweets from TSN! 1h ago The Canadian Press Aaron Gordon , The Canadian Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Gordon had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off a late rally to beat the Boston Celtics 105-103 on Saturday night. Jayson Tatum missed a jumper at the buzzer that would have tied it for the Celtics, who charged back from a nine-point deficit in the final 1:43 before losing to the Magic for the second time this season.
Magic hand Knicks their fifth straight loss
ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Gordon scored 20 of his 31 points in the first quarter and the Orlando Magic held off two New York rallies to beat the skidding Knicks 131-117 on Sunday night. Nikola Vucevic had 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for Orlando, which has won seven of nine. Jonathan Isaac added 16 points. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 32 for the Knicks, who lost their fifth straight. Trey Burke added 31 and Enes Kanter finished with 21 points and 19 rebounds.
Magic defeat Lakers; spoil four-game win streak
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nikola Vucevic had 36 points and 13 rebounds, D.J. Augustin added 22 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Lakers 130-117 on Saturday night. Vucevic scored 24 points in the second half as Orlando led by as many as 21 and ended the Lakers' four-game winning streak. Evan Fournier had 15 points and Terrence Ross scored 13 for the Magic, who have won four of five.
Bamba, Gordon lead Magic over Heat - TSN.ca
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rookie Mohamed Bamba dunked twice and blocked a shot during Orlando's 9-0 run in the fourth quarter and the Magic held on for a 104-101 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA season opener for both teams Wednesday night. Aaron Gordon had 26 points and 16 rebounds for the Magic, who went without a field goal over the final 4 1/2 minutes.
Gordon helps Magic hold off Suns
ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 11 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic hold off the free-falling Phoenix Suns 105-99 on Saturday night. Nikola Vucevic added 24 points and nine rebounds, and D.J. Augustin nearly had his first triple-double of the season with 15 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. The Magic had lost three in a row. Phoenix has lost 11 straight and 26 of 28.
Magic stop 7-game skid, beat Pistons in OT
ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Gordon had 27 points and 13 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic stop a seven-game losing streak with a 115-106 victory against the Detroit Pistons in overtime Friday night. Nikola Vucevic added 22 points and 12 rebounds, and D.J. Augustin had 20 points and nine assists for the Magic. Evan Fournier scored 17, including seven in the extra period. James Ennis and Reggie Bullock led Detroit with 21 points apiece.
Lowly Magic hand Celtics third straight loss
BOSTON — After a near-miss in their last game, the Orlando Magic were rewarded for another solid effort. Elfrid Payton had 22 points and the Magic won for just the third time in their last 20 games, overcoming Kyrie Irving's 40 points to beat the Boston Celtics 103-95 on Sunday. "It feels good to get a win, especially after playing well," Payton said. "We felt we played well against the Cavs and didn't come out with the victory.
Giannis, Bucks wear down lowly Magic in win
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, Khris Middleton added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks turned up their defensive intensity after a porous first quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 110-103 on Wednesday night. John Henson picked up his fifth double-double of the year with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, who handed the Magic their sixth straight loss and 15th in their last 16. Antetokounmpo was a matchup problem all night around the rim because of his length and athleticism.
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