MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves flourished in their first full season under coach Chris Finch, leading the NBA in scoring, improving on defense and reviving their long-frustrated fan base while reaching the playoffs for the first time in four years. They pushed the Memphis Grizzlies hard once they got there, too, outplaying the No. 2 seed in the majority of …

Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid is out indefinitely with an injury, and the Sixers’ MVP finalist had no business sustaining the injury in the first place. Embiid should not have been on the court late in the fourth quarter with the Sixers up 29 against Toronto and about to eliminate the Raptors in Game 6 on Thursday. But Embiid was in the …

With dramatic wins on the road in game 6, Memphis, Dallas and Phoenix brought the first round to a close by punching their ticket … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pENNCTfzLUI Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Sacramento Kings are narrowing down their coaching search. Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown, Brooklyn Nets consultant Steve Clifford and former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson are among the finalists for Sacramento’s head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. A final decision will likely come in the coming weeks.  The Kings parted ways with Alvin Gentry earlier this month. Gentry …

The transfer portal giveth, the transfer portal taketh away. One day after Michigan basketball got a key piece in the NCAA transfer portal in Princeton guard Jaelin Llewellyn, the Wolverines are set to lose an already established key piece. Rumors had been circling over the past 48 hours or so of some possible attrition for the maize and blue, and …

The Best Postgame Presser Sounds & Moments Of Round 1! DOWNLOAD THE NBA APP HERE: https://app.link.nba.com/App22 … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coi_Gtd3G3U Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Forsberg: These Celtics have a swagger, but the Bucks present a tough test originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Celtics first-year coach Ime Udoka might have delivered the line of the season earlier this week. “We’re a basketball team not a track team,” Udoka said after this team huddled to start preparations for the Milwaukee Bucks. “We’re not running from …

The transfer portal giveth and taketh away. One day after Michigan basketball secured a commitment from transfer Jaelin Llewellyn, a coveted guard from Princeton, the Wolverines lost point guard Frankie Collins in an eyebrow-raising move indicative of the sport’s modern landscape. Collins, a rising sophomore, shared his decision to enter the portal on social media. “I want to give a …

Warriors-Grizzlies playoff series could jump-start rivalry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Can a team really get revenge from the NBA play-in tournament? That’s the case starting Sunday when the Warriors begin their series against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum in the Western Conference semifinals. This series of course is about much more than the Grizzlies ending the Warriors’ …

Shams Charania: The Phoenix Suns have been fined $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules by failing to disclose Devin Booker’s status in an accurate and timely manner prior to Game 6.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_LopezNBA fines Suns $25k for failing to disclose Devin Booker’s status.Booker was listed as OUT on Wednesday and wasn’t …

The Golden State Warriors are looking to re-create their postseason magic, which included five consecutive NBA Finals appearances from 2015 to 2019. The Memphis Grizzlies are new to the scene, coming off their first playoff series win in seven years. The second-seeded Grizzlies and third-seeded Warriors will showcase youthful energy versus veteran experience when the teams tip off in Game …

Ira Winderman: Jimmy Butler on Joel Embiid, “I feel bad for my guy.” Says he hopes Embiid can get back for the series.Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat What’s the buzz on Twitter? Noah Levick @NoahLevickDoc Rivers says Sixers will play “center by committee” w/o Joel Embiid, that they “may need all four” backup center options.He expects Tobias Harris to spend time on …

On Saturday, Morehead State transfer Johni Broome announced that he was transferring to Auburn in an Instagram live with On3’s Joe Tipton. This comes just a day after he released his top two schools, the two programs being Auburn and Florida. Broome played a key role in what the Morehead State program has been able to do over the past …

Dane Moore: D’Angelo Russell made it very clear in his end of season exit interview that he didn’t want to make it a big deal that he didn’t close the game in Game 6. But he did say he was upset about not having the opportunity to be on the floor in the final minutes of the game.Source: Twitter @DaneMooreNBA …

One of the best big men available in college basketball’s 2022 transfer cycle picked Auburn on Saturday, when Johni Broome announced his commitment to the Tigers over Florida. Broome averaged 16.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.9 blocks for Morehead State as a sophomore in the 2021-22 season and ranks as the No. 12 player on the CBS Sports list of …

NBA Central: Doc Rivers defends his decision to have Joel Embiid in late during a blowout “The other team had all their guys in” (🎥 @Tom Moore ) pic.twitter.com/Y2Cluo0eeJSource: Twitter @TheNBACentral What’s the buzz on Twitter? Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosenDoc Rivers on the @Philadelphia 76ers’ path forward:“This team has a great belief system. We’ve had a lot of stuff thrown at …

Duke’s frontcourt picked up some valuable size and experience with the addition of Northwestern transfer Ryan Young. Young told Duke’s staff of his commitment Saturday morning, per Rivals’ publisher Kelly Quinlan. Young will be a graduate transfer and hasn’t transferred before, so he’ll be immediately eligible, and because one of his three seasons on the court at Northwestern was the …

Anthony Edwards & Jaden McDaniels Talk Game 6 vs Grizzlies. DOWNLOAD THE NBA APP HERE: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dQ6cMjWrc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Boston vs. Milwaukee was the most anticipated second-round series in the NBA — the defending champions against the hottest team over the season’s final months. A showdown that could determine who came out of the East — and maybe the next NBA champion. Then the Bucks’ injury report came out. This 2/3 series in the East still has fascinating storylines, …

For Michigan State basketball fans who are concerned about the center position following Julius Marble’s transfer, you may want to hold off on that anxiety. Jaxon Kohler, a 4-star center and power forward hybrid, will be joining Michigan State basketball this year, and he showed that he is a force this week at the Iverson Classic when he dunked all …

CAMDEN, N.J.–The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot as they prepare for the Miami Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern semifinals without their superstar big man in Joel Embiid. The big fella suffered an orbital fracture and a concussion in the team’s Game 6 win over the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers will now have a huge challenge as …

Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer announced her retirement after 50 years in college basketball. She finished with 1,055 wins – fourth all-time among Division I women’s basketball coaches. Stringer made four Final Four appearances and reached the NCAA Tournament 28 times while leading Cheyney State, Iowa and Rutgers. Stringer was emotional when she talked to her team Friday …

The Milwaukee Bucks are the defending NBA champions but the Boston Celtics are healthier, more rested and have home-court advantage heading into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday. This series appears to be about as even as it could be, with both teams posting the same record in the regular season (51-31). The Celtics and Bucks …

The NBA is one of the most powerful institutions in all of sports. There are some things, however, that even Adam Silver can’t prevent, like injuries or Tim Donaghy selling his betting picks for $40 on Cameo. The reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks’ chances of repeating were dealt a significant blow when All-Star Khris Middleton sprained his left MCL in the …

Ira Winderman: Tyler Herro (illness) back at practice today.Source: Twitter @IraHeatBeat What’s the buzz on Twitter? Shandel Richardson @ShandelRichKyle Lowry’s status still unknown but Herro and Butler are set to return for Game 1 vs Sixers #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 1:05 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatTyler Herro (illness) back at practice today. – 12:02 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_CarlinIn 3 games against Philly …