NBA Rumors: Kyle Lowry Considering Free-Agent Move To Western Conference

Share this: Kyle Lowry could be moving on from the Toronto Raptors. The veteran point guard confirmed to reporters Monday that he’d be opting out of his contract with Toronto to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. And while we’re still months away from finding out where Lowry will be playing next season, he reportedly is thinking about making a jump to the Western Conference. Late-season rumbles that Kyle Lowry will give legit thought to a free-agent switch to the West are sure to rise in volume after this series — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) May 7, 2017 At 31-years-old, it wouldn’t be shocking to see Lowry join a contending team with legitimate postseason aspirations. The San Antonio Spurs, in particular, could be a good fit for Lowry

3-Point Contest Live Stream: Watch NBA All-Star Saturday Online

Share this: NBA All-Star Saturday is upon us, which is good news if you’re a fan of 3-pointers. That’s because defending champion Klay Thompson and seven other experts from beyond the arc will take the court at New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center for the JBL 3-Point Contest. Joining Thompson are Kyle Lowry, Kyrie Irving, Eric Gordon, C.J. McCollum, Kemba Walker, Wesley Matthews and Nick Young. You can read full rules for the event at NBA.com here. Here’s how you can watch the JBL 3-Point Contest online. When: Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. ETLive Stream: TNT Drama Thumbnail photo via Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Celtics Wrap: ‘King In The Fourth’ Isaiah Thomas Leads Boston To Comeback Win

Celtics Wrap: ‘King In The Fourth’ Isaiah Thomas Leads Boston To Comeback Win

The Boston Celtics looked like they were going to lose once again to the Toronto Raptors, even without an injured DeMar DeRozan playing. Then the fourth quarter happened. The C’s came storming back from a double-digit deficit Wednesday night at TD Garden to top the Raptors 109-104 and take a 1.5 game lead in the Atlantic Division and for the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed. Isaiah Thomas, aka “The King in the Fourth,” had 44 points, including 19 fourth-quarter points. Jae Crowder (12 points, eight rebounds), Marcus Smart (10 points) and Al Horford (11 points) were the other C’s in double-figures. Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 32 po... NESN.com

Celtics Wrap: Kyle Lowry’s 34-Point Night Powers Raptors To 101-94 Win

Celtics Wrap: Kyle Lowry’s 34-Point Night Powers Raptors To 101-94 Win

The Boston Celtics made a season-high 17 three-pointers in Friday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, but the team’s poor second-half offensive performance proved to be costly. After a hot start, the Celtics shot only 28 percent in the second half en route to a 101-94 loss. Kyle Lowry provided the game-high with 34 points, while DeMar DeRozan scored 24 of his own. Isaiah Thomas’ absence proved to be costly for Boston, as no Celtic player eclipsed the 20-point threshold. With the loss, the Celtics dropped to 13-10 on the season, while Toronto improved to 16-7 and are currently just one game behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot ... NESN.com