The Boston Celtics will be without Marcus Smart on Monday night. Smart was officially ruled out of their matchup with the Miami Heat due to an ankle sprain, the team announced about an hour before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum and Robert Williams, however, were cleared to play. Smart went down with what looked like a …

Getty Images Boston Celtics starting center Robert Williams III is likely to play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat on Monday night, according to The Athletic. Williams missed Game 3 as he’s dealing with persistent soreness in his left knee. At this time Williams’ return is considered more likely than Celtics guard Marcus Smart, per ESPN, …

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama has signed former St. Bonaventure shooting guard Dominick Welch. The Crimson Tide announced the signing Monday of the program’s second transfer this offseason, joining former Ohio point guard Mark Sears. Welch started 105 games in his four-year career at St. Bonaventure and finished third in program history with 257 career 3-pointers. He averaged 12.3 points and …

Report doesn’t bode well for Marcus Smart playing in Game 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — Marcus Smart gutted out a painful right ankle injury in Saturday’s Game 3, but he may not be able to do the same Monday night. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski suggested Monday that the Celtics aren’t banking on Smart’s availability for Game 4 …

Many of this year’s top prospects either decided against playing in scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine last week or opted entirely against participating — including measurements and media — but there was still much to be gleaned from the annual scouting extravaganza with dozens of this year’s top prospects all gathered together in front of scouts, executives and NBA …

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Report: Time Lord expected to return for Celtics in Game 4 vs. Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are reportedly getting a much, much needed boost to their lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic reported that starting center Robert Williams III is likely to return to for …

Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers have taken their time in replacing Frank Vogel as their head coach. It has been more than a month since Vogel was fired, but the Lakers still haven’t settled on a coach. Recent reports have suggested that three finalists (Darvin Ham, Terry Stotts and Kenny Atkinson) have emerged for the job, but according to …

Erik Spoelstra is not happy with Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard. The Miami Heat coach didn’t go as far to say that Pritchard was responsible for Jimmy Butler’s knee injury on Monday, but he didn’t rule it out. Pritchard’s play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, where he was seen grabbing Butler’s knee and ripping him to the …

Arkansas State head men’s basketball coach Mike Balado has announced the dates for summer basketball camp. The camp is scheduled for June 20-23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the final day (June 23) wrapping up at noon. Camp instruction will take place in the Health Physical Education Sports Science (HPESS) building. Campers grades K-12 are invited to the …

Getty Images The Minnesota Timberwolves are hiring Denver Nuggets executive Tim Connelly as their new president of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will make Connelly one of the most well-paid executives in basketball. In addition to a five-year, $40 million contract, Connelly will receive ownership equity in the team, according to Wojnarowski.  Connelly will replace Sachin …

Steph gives Luka high grade for shimmy, but has one critique originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry was asked about Luka Dončić’s shimmy after hitting a buzzer-beater 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter of the Warriors’ 109-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center. After the game, …

Shams Charania: Minnesota has an agreement with Denver Nuggets President Tim Connelly to become the Timberwolves’ new President of Basketball Operations on a five-year, $40 million deal with a kicker for ownership equity, sources tell me and @ Jon Krawczynski. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Dan Favale @danfavale josh kroenke finding out what the timberwolves offered tim …

Steph sarcastically thanks ref after Wiggins dunk call overturned originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Andrew Wiggins’ dunk heard ‘round the world almost was negated. Referee Marc Davis initially called Wiggins for an offensive foul when he posterized Mavericks star Luka Dončić in the Warriors’ 109-100 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. But Warriors coach Steve Kerr challenged …

The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday evening. The Heat defeated the Celtics 109-103 in the last contest in this 2022 NBA playoff series to build a 2-1 lead. Boston looks to avoid a 3-1 deficit and pick up a much-needed win in front of its home crowd. Both teams …

What Porter being doubtful for Warriors-Mavs Game 4 means originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea DALLAS — The Warriors are one win away from a return to the NBA Finals, but they likely will be without a key piece Tuesday night against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center. Steve Kerr on …

Getty Images The Miami Heat survived Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals agains the Boston Celtics, but just barely. Miami managed to build a 26-point lead, but it evaporated over the course of the second half in part because the Heat were playing at less than full strength. Star forward Jimmy Butler had to sit out the final two …

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Marcus Smart becomes first two-time winner of NBA’s Hustle Award originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart made NBA history Monday by becoming the first player to win the league’s Hustle Award multiple times. The Hustle Award was …

Jaylen Brown normally takes a backseat to Jayson Tatum in the Celtics’ pecking order, but it’s been the former Cal star who has taken center stage in the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals. After dropping 40 points in Game 3, Brown is now averaging 29.3 points and nine rebounds this series as he leads all players in both stats. With players …

Stephen A. Smith reveals why he still thinks Celtics beat Heat, reach NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are trailing 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, but ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is still sticking to his prediction that the C’s will win the series and reach the 2022 NBA Finals. “I …

Getty Images Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics due to a groin injury suffered in Game 3, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Monday. Jimmy Butler, who missed the second half of Game 3 due to knee inflammation, will warm up with the intent to play. The same is …

BOSTON — The Miami Heat are unhappy with Boston Celtics reserve guard Payton Pritchard over a defensive play Pritchard made against Heat star Jimmy Butler during the second quarter of Miami’s victory in Game 3 on Saturday. Butler missed the second half of the game with right knee inflammation and is listed as questionable for Monday’s Game 4 though Heat …

USATSI The Miami Heat have listed Jimmy Butler as questionable for Game 4 on Monday. Butler left the Heat’s Game 3 win in the Eastern Conference finals over the Boston Celtics with knee inflammation on Saturday night. Butler played 19 minutes in the first half but did not come out of the locker room after halftime. It’s not clear if there was …

Here’s why Heat star Tyler Herro won’t play in Game 4 vs. Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Miami Heat will be without Tyler Herro in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Heat released an updated injury report Monday morning and Herro was ruled out with a groin injury …

The men’s college basketball transfer portal has reached a new level of frenzy this offseason, with the NCAA’s adjusted rules coming right as NIL opportunities are flashing in abundance for Division I players searching for new schools. The start of May is when players could provide their written request to enter the portal to be eligible for the 2022-23 season, …