Subscribe to Posted Up with Chris Haynes Surprising no one, after months of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers finally parted ways with coach Frank Vogel on Monday. After GM Rob Pelinka hosted a press conference and deflected questions about responsibility and the future of the team, Chris Haynes is joined by Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill to talk about what is …

Though Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone did not rule out recent speculation related to a John Wall contract buyout, he said Monday that he remains optimistic about an eventual trade. Wall has not played since the 2020-21 season, with Houston choosing in 2021-22 to make Kevin Porter Jr. the full-time starter at point guard. Wall, a five-time All-Star, was …

Steve Nash yelling in black zip-up Before the season began, no one would’ve called the Nets to be in the Play-In Tournament. They were expected to be a top five team in the East, but injuries to players like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving not allowed to be a full-time player among other things led to this moment. Now Brooklyn …

USATSI After winning AAC Player of the Year and taking home all-conference honors for a third straight season, SMU’s Kendric Davis has entered the transfer portal, the star guard told Jon Rothstein. Davis, who instantly becomes one of the top players in the portal, has also entered his name into the NBA Draft process after averaging 19.4 points for the …

Of all the teams in the Eastern Conference you could have picked for the play-in games, the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers were probably at the bottom of the list. The Nets were expected to compete for the No. 1 seed as the preseason title favorite, but an injury to Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving’s vaccination status and an unexpected trade …

The transfer portal has been buzzing for Oklahoma basketball, but it hadn’t been a lot of good news until Monday afternoon. Former George Washington guard Joe Bamisile confirmed via text message he has committed to the Sooners, becoming the first scholarship addition via the portal for this cycle. “It’s a good fit and a good situation,” Bamisile texted SoonerScoop.com. “Coach …

Frank Vogel is out. Now, less than 24 hours since their season ended in sputtering disappointment, the Los Angeles Lakers offseason starts in overdrive. Up next on the docket: Figuring out what to do with Russell Westbrook and finding a new head coach — not necessarily in the order. The Lakers job is one of the biggest and most scrutinized …

West Virginia has taken another step toward rebuilding the 2022 basketball roster with a commitment from Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Harcum College center Mohamed Wague. Wague, 6-foot-10, 210-pounds, has been on the Mountaineers radar for quite some time but things picked up in recent weeks including a scholarship offer. The junior college big man is coming off a season where he …

Frank Vogel has coached his final game for the Los Angeles Lakers. Vogel was fired by the Lakers on Monday, the team announced. The Lakers, winners of the 2020 NBA championship under Vogel, entered the season as Western Conference favorites. They failed to live up to that mantle due to a combination of injuries, age, a poorly-built roster and mismanagement of …

1 IN — Thad Matta | OUT — LaVall Jordan Only because this happened amid the Final Four did the situation at Butler not receive more attention in the press. AD Barry Collier kept Jordan and his staff twisting in the wind for weeks, ultimately firing him on April 1, when his buyout dropped to the $1.5 million range, sources …

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Getty Images You want a tough task? Try picking this year’s First Team All-NBA squad with a completely clear conscience. We’ve never had this many First Team talents in the league at once, and the battle over positioning makes it that much more difficult.  Sure, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are eligible at center and forward because everyone knows they’re …

Kristian Winfield: Goran Dragic has cleared health and safety protocols and is available tomorrow for the Nets’.Play-In Tournament game against the Cavaliers.Source: Twitter @Krisplashed What’s the buzz on Twitter? Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJUpdate from the #Nets: Goran Dragic has cleared health and safety protocols and is available for tomorrow night’s game vs. Cleveland. – 4:51 PM Chris Fedor @ChrisFedorNets guard Goran …

The turnover from Arkansas basketball’s 2021-22 season officially continued Monday. Former Arkansas forward Chance Moore, who entered the transfer portal in late March, announced his destination as Missouri State. As of Monday afternoon, the Razorbacks would return only three players next year off this season’s Elite Eight squad. The 6-foot-5 guard was a four-star recruit coming out of the Georgia …

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the pleasant surprises of the 2021-22 NBA season, going from the sixth-worst record in the league a year ago to being on the cusp of making the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Although the Wolves are the higher seed in Tuesday’s 7 vs. 8 Western Conference play-in game against the Los …

NBA playoffs injury tracker: Which players are out? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Postseason basketball is about to get underway, but not every team will be at full strength. Marquee players across the NBA dealt with injuries to end the regular season. Some have already been ruled out for their teams’ playoff runs, while others are in line to …

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Getty Images Alvin Gentry’s run as head coach of the Sacramento Kings has come to an end, according to ESPN. Gentry might not be leaving the organization entirely, though, as he is reportedly discussing a move into the team’s front office. Gentry was named Sacramento’s interim head coach following the dismissal of Luke Walton in November, and led the team …

Georgetown landed a commitment from one of college basketball’s top transfers of the 2022 offseason on Monday when former LSU shooting guard Brandon Murray picked the Hoyas over Tennessee, Illinois and others. Murray averaged 10 points per game for the Tigers as a freshman this past season while also standing out as a defensive weapon for an NCAA Tournament team. …

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When the odds were posted for the 2021-22 NBA Finals winner, two teams were the clear favorites at BetMGM. The Brooklyn Nets had the shortest odds at +225 and the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t far behind at +450. Hopefully, you didn’t follow that mindset throughout the season. You’d have lost a lot of money. When you look at the end-of-season …

On Sunday, Jon Rothstein of CollegeHoopsToday reported several schools that have shown interest in Louisiana Tech transfer Kenneth Lofton Jr. while he is training for the 2022 NBA Draft. One of the schools listed was Auburn and several other programs included were Houston, LSU, Texas A&M, USC, Gonzaga, and Kentucky. The Texas native spent two seasons with the Bulldogs. Over …

Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly parted ways with Frank Vogel after three seasons, and are now in the market for a new head coach. One name to keep an eye on in their search is Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, according to The Athletic. Nurse is in the midst of his fourth season as Toronto’s coach, and he …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida big man Colin Castleton is returning for a fifth season, a huge boost for new coach Todd Golden. Castleton, a 6-foot-11 forward from nearby DeLand who transferred to Florida after two years at Michigan, led the Gators in scoring and rebounding last season. He averaged 16.2 points and 9.0 rebounds despite playing nearly the final dozen …