Gary Washburn: Huge blow for #Celtics. Al Horford (health and safety protocols) and Marcus Smart (foot) both ruled OUT for Game 1 vs. #Heat.Source: Twitter @GwashburnGlobe What’s the buzz on Twitter? Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzzNEW: Celtics without starters Marcus Smart, Al Horford for Game 1 of East finals vs. Heat. And Celtics say they’re unsure if Horford exposed the whole team …

After a pair of Game 7s on Sunday, the NBA’s conference final matchups are set. In the West, it’ll be the No. 3 Warriors against the No. 4 Dallas Mavericks. In the East, it’s the No. 1 Miami Heat vs. the No. 2 Boston Celtics. Boston-Miami begins on Tuesday. Golden State-Dallas starts on Wednesday. We’ve said all season that this …

Report: Time Lord should be able to play “significant minutes” in Game 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics will be without two regular starters in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but it sounds like they could get another one back. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that center Robert Williams III, who didn’t played in any …

The Boston Celtics will start the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat without two starters after announcing that Marcus Smart and Al Horford will be out for Game 1 on Tuesday night. Smart was already listed as questionable after suffering a mid-foot sprain in Sunday’s Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the previous round, so there was always …

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Smart, Horford ruled out for Celtics-Heat Game 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics will be without two of their starters for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart (right mid-foot sprain) and Al …

Luka Doncic leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first Western Conference Finals appearance in 11 years at the age of 23 is impressive on a variety of levels. However, the Atlas-like way Doncic has carried the Mavericks on his shoulders to the NBA Final Four is historic stylistically in that it’s only been replicated two other times in league history …

Barkley’s interesting reason for picking Mavs over Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The question of who will win the Western Conference finals between the Warriors and Dallas Mavericks has a different answer depending on who you ask. Charles Barkley made his pick during “Inside the NBA” on Sunday after watching the Mavericks’ shocking Game 7 upset over the …

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. See locked-in Steph unfazed by JTA’s lip-syncing antics at practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Not a game. We talking about practice. All jokes aside, unlike Allen Iverson, Steph Curry has always put in the work off the court, and the Warriors …

David Hardisty: Chet Holmgren says he thinks he can be a “50-40-90 player” in the NBA. He believes his ability to create his own shot and score on his own will be on display.Source: Twitter @clutchfans What’s the buzz on Twitter? Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpearsLearn more about @ChetHolmgren off the court before the #NBADraftLottery in @andscape. bit.ly/3qfQ0FL – 4:32 PM …

Getty Images Over the weekend, Mike D’Antoni seemingly emerged as a favorite to land the Charlotte Hornets’ head-coaching job previously held by James Borrego. The offensive innovator would be a strong fit with All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball, but as the process has continued, more and more candidates are surfacing as threats to D’Antoni’s status.  Last week, Bleacher Report reported that …

Jeff Capel landed another piece for the 2022-23 roster on Tuesday when Marquette guard Greg Elliot announced that he will be transferring to Pitt. Elliott’s decision came in the wake of his official visit to Pitt last weekend. “The visit was really cool,” Elliot told Panther-Lair.com after the visit. “I spent a lot of time with Coach Capel and I …

Mark Berman: NBA source: Assistant coaches Jeff Hornacek and Will Weaver will not return to the Rockets staff for 2022-23 seasonSource: Twitter @MarkBermanFox26 More on this storyline Mike Brown’s cellphone was filled with congratulatory text messages from family, friends and NBA colleagues when he was recently named the new head coach of the Sacramento Kings. But of all the well-wishes, …

After a sloppy, sped-up showing to start their second-round series, Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka said that their opponent’s physicality “caught us off guard.” Having won a seven-game slugfest against Milwaukee Bucks a couple of weeks later, Udoka said Monday that they are “very conscious” of what happened at the outset.  “Every series is different,” Udoka said. “That initial moment …

Celtics-Heat predictions: Roundup of expert picks for Eastern Conference Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are in the Eastern Conference Finals for the fourth time in the last six seasons, and for the second time the Miami Heat are standing in their way on the path toward the NBA Finals. The Celtics won two of the …

One of them is pacing to being a top-three scorer in the history of college basketball.  Another, the tallest athlete in college sports and the reigning shot-block king of men’s college hoops. The third is a high-level combo guard coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance, helping guide his school to its first Big Dance in 24 years.  Detroit Mercy’s Antoine …

After playing just eight games during the regular season, Victor Oladipo has already matched that total during the 2022 NBA playoffs. The former All-Star has been a revelation for the Miami Heat and for NBA DFS players, especially with Kyle Lowry (hamstring) injured. Lowry is out for Game 1 on Tuesday versus the Boston Celtics, so Oladipo will get another …

The Philadelphia 76ers have some issues that they need to address as they head into the 2022 offseason. After another second round exit from the playoffs, there are still some questions about the roster that must be addressed as they move forward. One of them is the bench. The bench unit continues to be up and down for Philadelphia and …

Barkley compares San Francisco to ‘hell’ in strange rant originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Charles Barkley is known for his outlandish takes about pretty much everything. But this one won’t sit well with most Warriors fans. After the Dallas Mavericks’ stunning upset over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday — meaning the Warriors would host Game 1 of the Western …

The Dallas Mavericks made a bold statement in Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns, as Luka Doncic and his teammates seized … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERS25Mm0pG4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Getty Images Tom Brady and LeBron James are two of the best athletes of all-time, both future Hall of Famers, both with multiple championships and that’s not to mention their impressive longevity. It is undeniable that they are among the top players in their respective game, but what if they were to compete against each other in a different sport? …

1 N. Carolina The Tar Heels’ ranking is based on North Carolina returning every rotation player except for Brady Manek – among them All-American Armando Bacot, NCAA Tournament star Caleb Love and defensive specialist Leaky Black. UNC has the best and most-accomplished returning core in the sport. — 29-10 2 Houston The Cougars’ ranking is based on Houston returning a …

Take a look back at some more of the top moments in the Conference Finals! Stay up-to-date on news, live scores & stats with the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY8B8ce9JHw Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Charlotte Hornets continue to add candidates to their coaching search. Reported by Shams Charania on Tuesday, the Hornets are scheduled to interview former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts for their head coaching vacancy this week. Stotts, who has already interviewed for the Lakers’ vacancy, joins a long list of candidates for the Hornets’ job, that includes Bucks assistant …

The roster for Arkansas basketball next year will be an unfamiliar one. The Razorbacks are bringing in the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation, complete with six new players. They also have five players incoming from the transfer portal after losing four through the same. Throw in the loss of JD Notae to the NBA draft and the exhausted …

Flashing back to the last Game 1 between the Heat and Celtics, the teams traded buckets down the stretch before Bam Adebayo … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYjzl_WNMvY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.