Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen broke his finger last week and faced the always-nerve-wracking indefinite timeline. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: Cleveland Cavaliers star Jarrett Allen will not have surgery on his fractured left middle finger, and there is optimism he could return before the end of the regular season, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Allen, 23, was deliberating if he …

USATSI After last season’s NIT was reduced to just 16 teams and played entirely in two arenas in Texas due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 version of the event is returning to its normal format. A full 32-team field was announced Sunday night, and play will begin Tuesday on campus sites around the country. While an NIT appearance can …

Led by LeBron James’ 50 PTS (18-25 FG, 6-9 3PM), 7 REB and 6 AST, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards, … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3G53B30I1Q Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

NBA stars simply cannot stop scoring. Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, was the latest to light up the scoreboard, is currently in the midst of a ridiculous hot streak that has seen him score 93 points in the last 24 hours. After putting up 47 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, Young poured in 46 …

USATSI After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the 2021 edition of March Madness held in and around Indianapolis, the triumphant return of a “normal” NCAA Tournament a has arrived in a big way. This year’s edition of March Madness starts Tuesday and Wednesday with the First Four.  College basketball fans are closely monitoring their brackets …

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Forsberg: C’s need to make teams pay for Jayson Tatum attention originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Celtics-Mavericks matchup on Sunday essentially boiled down to how two young superstars and two very similar teams handled double teams. Jayson Tatum did this: …and Luka Doncic did this: Mavericks 95, Celtics 92. OK, that’s oversimplifying things a little too much — …

Time to overthink almost every game and use the stats, nuggets and goodies I’ve compiled below to help you gleefully fill out your bracket(s). Behold, a heaping helpful of facts, stats, trends, did-you-knows and more that can expand your mind and induce plenty of self-doubt over the veracity of your picks. An annual rite of March! Let’s uncover the best …

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INJURY: Mid-foot sprain | STATUS: No timetable There is still no firm timetable when it comes to Anthony Davis’ return to game action for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the All-Star forward recently said he’s “very optimistic” that he’ll be able to get back out there this season. Davis suffered a foot sprain in a game against the Utah Jazz on Feb. 16, and he …

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) With his team on the verge accomplishing something that had never been done in Providence basketball history last month, Ed Cooley allowed himself to get lost in the moment. The Friars were comfortably in front of Creighton, and there was about a minute to play before they could officially celebrate the school’s first regular-season Big East Conference …

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The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor’s “Seven NBA Observations” article that was released on Monday featured some Aleksej Pokusevski praise. Since February 1, the 20-year-old has turned his season around and has played like a legit NBA player. In 16 games, Pokusevski has averaged 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and has shot 47.1 percent from the field and 35 percent from …

There are so many expert brackets and picks available to help you with your 2022 NCAA Tournament bracket game entry that sometimes we lose sight of the entire field of 68 and how they stack up against each other heading into the Big Dance.  Sure, the NCAA Tournament committee does release an official seed list, but after years of calling …

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Cleveland Cavaliers star Jarrett Allen will not have surgery on his fractured left middle finger, and there is optimism he could return before the end of the regular season, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Allen, 23, was deliberating if he would undergo a surgical procedure or allow the finger to heal organically, sources said. Due to swelling remaining present, a …

The term “X-factor” is tough to define. In a single-elimination tournament, everyone who plays meaningful minutes is an X-factor to an extent. A player can be an X-factor for different reasons, too. Maybe he’s the offensive spark plug or the defensive stopper. Maybe he’s the glue guy whose modest stats belie his massive impact. Maybe he’s the versatile player who …

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In similar remarks to his past commentary, U.S. Senator and longtime Houston sports fan Ted Cruz is again urging part-time Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving to join the Houston Rockets. A perennial All-Star when fully available, Irving has yet to play in any home games this season due to New York City’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for private sector employment. Houston …

Getty Images Yeshiva University men’s basketball star Ryan Turell is looking to be the first Orthodox Jewish player in the NBA. The Division III guard is entering in the 2022 NBA Draft and forgoing his last year of college eligibility. Turell discussed his decision with ESPN this week: “Being the first Orthodox Jew in the NBA would mean the world …

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The Milwaukee Bucks got their first win in Utah since 2001 on Monday. Combined with the Sixers’ loss to Denver, Milwaukee moves back in front of Philly for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, but at this point we have to start wondering whether either of those teams will start maneuvering for the No. 3 seed.  At present, …

One of the biggest surprises of the college basketball regular season was Auburn’s ascent to the top of the AP Poll. Bruce Pearl had the Tigers ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history, but the team faltered down the stretch, losing four of its last nine games. That led to Auburn going from No. 1 to a …

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 132-111. Ja Morant recorded 24 PTS, 8 REB and 8 AST for the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSzgryImnvo Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ben Simmons is running out of time. The Brooklyn Nets’ newest player still isn’t ready to make his debut with the team while dealing with a lingering back injury, and he hasn’t started practicing, either. With just 14 regular season games left on their schedule, starting with Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic, it’s still unclear if Simmons will be …