When Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was ejected three minutes into Game 2 with a flagrant 2 foul, the daunting task of guarding the best shooter in the NBA, Steph Curry, partly fell on 20-year-old rookie Ziaire Williams. This was Williams’ first game back after suffering a minor knee injury during Game 5 against Minnesota in the first-round series, and …

Getty Images Before the Los Angeles Lakers can even attempt to get back into the NBA contender conversation, they’re going to have to find a replacement for former head coach Frank Vogel, whom they fired practically right after the buzzer sounded on their final regular-season game. The Lakers’ coaching search is expected to be a far-reaching one, with everyone from …

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Mike Balado announced Wednesday that Florida State transfer Alaaeddine Boutayeb has joined the Red Wolves for the 2022-23 season. “We’re excited to add Alaaeddine to our program,” said Balado. “He’s a 7-foot-2 transfer from Florida State that brings a high level of skill and intelligence to our team. He plays with good pace and …

Jaylen Brown has perfect mindset for 2022 NBA playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jaylen Brown has no lack of focus right now — he is squarely concentrated on helping the Boston Celtics make a deep run in the 2022 NBA playoffs. The Celtics star started dealing with a hamstring injury late in Game 4 of Boston’s first-round series …

Through the first three games of the 2022 NBA playoffs, Spencer Dinwiddie proved his worth as the former Wizard averaged 19.7 points, 6.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds while Luka Doncic was sidelined. But since Doncic has returned, Dinwiddie has become an afterthought in Dallas’ lineup and in NBA DFS lineups. He’s averaged just 10.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds …

After Game 1 — a Warriors win on the road — cameras caught Stephen Curry telling Ja Morant: We’re going to have some fun this series. After Morant scored 47, took over at the end of Game 2 and evened the series, he returned the favor to Curry. “I was able to return that message … saying the same thing,” …

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Wichita State fired athletic director Darron Boatright on Wednesday amid growing criticism over the university’s inability to compete in the new market of name, image and likeness payments to athletes. University President Rick Muma said in a news release that Boatright had achievements and successes during his tenure, but ”there were significant, ongoing concerns that became acute …

NBA: Refs missed crucial palming violation on Ja late in Game 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Another day, another time the NBA admits that referees missed a key call that could have swung the outcome of a Warriors playoff game. The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Warriors and …

I want to start by putting this on the record where everybody can see it: I will not mentor Malik Willis. It is not my job to mentor Malik Willis. If Malik has any questions for me, I will be happy to answer them just like I would any of my teammates here at CBSSports.com, but nowhere in my contract …

It’s time for another edition of our Trade Rumor Rankings series where we rank the five players who have appeared most often on our Trade page over the past week. This week, the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers, both teams already no longer in contention for the 2021-22 NBA championship, are prominently featured. Without further ado, let’s jump right …

The NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Committee announced Wednesday the fields for each of the six regionals, which will be played May 16-18. Thirteen teams and 10 individuals not on those teams will compete at each of three regionals, while the other three sites will include 14 teams and five separate individuals. The top five teams and the low individual …

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been named the 2021-22 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year for his contributions in a reserve role. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU7JxTnOOsw Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is taking another kick at soccer ownership after investing in the MLS’ Philadelphia Union in 2020. The 12-time NBA All-Star and his longtime business partner Rich Kleiman became minority investors in NJ/NY Gotham FC, the NWSL team announced Wednesday.  With its investment, Thirty Five Ventures — the company Durant and Kleiman co-founded — will help …

On May 9, 2009 the Nuggets earned a comeback road win over the Mavericks, capped off by a Carmelo Anthony 3-pointer to lead … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN7DlJj6teI Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Patrick Beverley: 47 piece 🤦🏾‍♂️ didn’t happen in our series. Just sayin #FactsSource: Twitter @patbev21 What’s the buzz on Twitter? Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWireSee what fans and analysts weres saying on NBA Twitter after Ja Morant dropped 47 points in Game 2 to lead the Grizzlies past the Warriors. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 4:00 PM Patrick Beverley @patbev2147 piece 🤦🏾‍♂️ didn’t happen in …

Clemson basketball has dipped its toes into the transfer portal multiple times this offseason, and the program could be adding Wichita State transfer guard Dexter Dennis, who put the Tigers in his final six on Wednesday. Along with Clemson, the 6-foot-5 guard has Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kansas State, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt as his potential new school. Dennis has seen …

USATSI Not even two games into the series, things are already getting chippy between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. Less than three minutes into Thursday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals in Memphis, Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks was ejected after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul. As Warriors guard Gary Payton II leaked out for a fast …

Showtime! Netflix With a turn of the calendar page to May, it means one important thing: There’s a brand new Netflix lineup now hitting the small screen. Below is a full listing of everything coming to Netflix in May 2022: May 1 (Andrew Matthews/PA Wire) 42 3 Ninjas: Kick Back 40-Love (Netflix) A River Runs Through It Are You the …

The top-seeded Phoenix Suns look to post their 11th consecutive victory over the Dallas Mavericks when they host Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday. Phoenix, which hasn’t lost to Dallas since Nov. 29, 2019, drew first blood with a 121-114 triumph on Monday. The Suns and Mavericks are meeting in the postseason for the third time, …

Draymond Green: “I could’ve had a concussion or anything. If they’re gonna be that nasty, I can be nasty, too. I’m assuming the cheers were because they know I’ll get fined. Great. I make $25 million a year. I’ll be just fine.”Source: Jimmy Traina @ Sports Illustrated What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @basketballtalkDraymond Green says “it felt really …

Getty Images Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant put on an extremely impressive performance in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Morant put up a career playoff-high 47 points — including the last 15 points for Memphis in the fourth — to go along with eight rebounds and eight assists. His production propelled the Grizzlies to a …

Wizards’ need for shooting highlighted by inefficient guard play originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The Wizards have three glaring needs this offseason and technically they could check off all of those boxes with one player. That would just require finding a starting-caliber point guard who can make threes and defend, which may be easier said than done. For as …

The Philadelphia 76ers came into their second-round opener against the Miami Heat on Monday with one realistic avenue to victory: James Harden had to be the best player on the floor. Perhaps he didn’t need to score 30 or 40 points, but he needed to be the best player on the floor, creating offense for himself and teammates at a …

The Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks will look to avoid falling into 0-2 holes tonight in their respective series against the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns. Here are four player props I’m targeting on BetMGM for these two games: Vincent will once again draw the start at point guard tonight with Kyle Lowry missing his fourth consecutive game due to …

Wisconsin basketball is among a long list of schools that reached out to Georgetown transfer Donald Carey. According to Stockrisers, the Maryland native has heard from schools such as Texas, Clemson, Pittsburgh, Virginia, Arkansas, Maryland, and others including the Badgers. Last season, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game in the Big East. Carey …