Sixers center Joel Embiid missed a third consecutive game on Friday due to a sprained left foot, but head coach Nick Nurse said the team doesn’t believe the issue will be a long-term concern, suggesting the big man could be back in action as early as Sunday, per Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. Still, Embiid’s availability has been spotty all season. He has played in more … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Embiid, Butler, LaVine, Valanciunas
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Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
The fact that Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball has been able to play in 19 games so far this season is an achievement in itself, given that he missed the previous two-and-a-half years while dealing with ongoing knee problems. As Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps write for ESPN.com (Insider link), what’s even more impressive is how impactful Ball has been during his time on the … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
Breaking down the Wizards’ loss to the Bulls
Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler played another terrific game in the team’s blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls. | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary. I’m old enough to remember when the Wizards had a stretch of games where they were playing better. Their record during the span was 4-7, and I wrote about their improved defense. At the … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Wizards’ loss to the Bulls
Preview: Wizards host Thunder on Sunday
Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images The Wizards face off against a young team they want to emulate in the not-too-distant future. The Washington Wizards play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Here’s the preview. Game Info When: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC How to watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries: For the … [Read more...] about Preview: Wizards host Thunder on Sunday
Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings
A powerful winter storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across much of Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into Southern U.S. states Friday, making for dicey travel and a rare snow day for many students. … [Read more...] about Powerful winter storm dumps heavy snow, causing flight delays, slick roads and school closings