There is no debate that the Timberwolves have been far better this season when D’Angelo Russell is on the floor versus when he’s not. That bears out through the stats, eye test and Minnesota’s record with and without its starting point guard. 860 more words
Jace Frederick: D’Angelo Russell is a tough, important evaluation for Timberwolves — Twin Cities
Injured Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday as the team picked up preparations for its high-stakes matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. 348 more words
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses another practice with ankle injury as team prepares for high-stakes matchup with Bengals — Boston Herald
Will the Nets be able to dress eight healthy players for their Christmas Day game against the Lakers?
NBA postpones Nets at Trail Blazers Thursday; Brooklyn roster still short due to COVID — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Toronto could not dress eight healthy players due to health and safety protocols.
COVID hits NBA schedule again: League postpones tonight’s Raptors at Bulls game — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
He will be out for the Mavericks’ Christmas Day game against the Jazz.
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic out, enters health and safety protocols — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Cavaliers are climbing the ladder fast.
NBA Power Rankings: Top teams Suns, Warriors set for Christmas showdown — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles might have to face the Giants on Sunday without their head coach. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday after he woke up not feeling well. He now plans to attend all team meetings virtually from a hotel. “I’m feeling a little bit better now, which is good,” he…
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni positive for COVID-19 ahead of Giants matchup — Orange County Register
The Ravens placed five more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, further destabilizing their defense ahead of Sunday’s crucial game against the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals. Safety Geno Stone, defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, inside linebackers Chris Board and Kristian Welch and practice squad offensive tackle David Sharpe, all of whom played significant snaps in at…
Ravens place 5 more players on reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving defense even more short-handed — Twin Cities
LOS ANGELES — In the third quarter, LeBron James attempted to muscle a layup over Jae Crowder when he stumbled from the contact and twisted his left ankle on Crowder’s foot. 880 more words
LeBron James can’t do it alone as Lakers fall to Suns — Press Enterprise
The view from left field 