USATSI Paolo Banchero began his Duke career with a 22-point, seven-rebound outing vs. then-No. 10 Kentucky that thrust him into frontrunner status to be the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He finished his Duke career with 20 points and 10 boards vs. North Carolina in the Final Four and retained his standing as a legitimate contender to …

Celtics vs. Heat Game 6 injury report: Here’s who’s in, who’s out originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One more win is all that separates the Boston Celtics from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. Two of Boston’s starters, Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III, are both still game-time decisions, coach Ime Udoka announced at his media availability less …

USATSI Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren is one of the most talented and most enigmatic prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft class. He’s tall (7-foot), skinny as a beanpole (approximately 200 pounds), but a dynamic defender coming off an incredibly efficient one-and-done freshman season. Is he worth the risk? There’s not many big men with his body shape in the …

BOSTON — Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is not expected to play Friday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics with a groin injury, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The offensive-struggling Heat are one loss away from being eliminated, making matters even more problematic in a pivotal Game 6 on the road without the Sixth …

The Dallas Mavericks’ impressive season came to an end on Thursday, when they bowed out of the Western Conference finals with a 120-110 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5. Now, the team must turn its attention to a pivotal offseason as it tries to maintain its place among the Western Conference hierarchy.  On Friday, general manager Nico …

Sources nonetheless maintain that one option already being weighed by team brass is the prospect of joining the sign-and-trade bidding for the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine, amid a growing belief around the league that LaVine, as he heads into free agency, has more interest in leaving Chicago than initially presumed. Atlanta, Portland and San Antonio — all of whom possess …

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Just four days after being hired, Rutgers coach Coquese Washington has received two much-needed transfer commitments. The Scarlet Knights announced Friday that guards Kai Carter from UNC Ashville and Abby Streeter from Hartford will be joining the Big Ten Conference program next season. Carter will have two years of eligibility remaining following three seasons at UNC Asheville, …

Dallas’ search for a No. 2 next to Luka Doncic — which included trying to fit Kristaps Porzingis into that mold — finally settled this postseason on a guy the Mavericks drafted in the second round in 2018. Jalen Brunson may not be a classic Robin to Doncic’s Batman — and may not play that exact role in the future …

Getty Images With the 2021-22 NBA regular season now in the books, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals. All lines courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. Featured Game | Boston Celtics vs. …

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Bazemore jokes he’s ‘sick’ Warriors in Finals after he left team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea As Kent Bazemore watched his former teammates celebrate with confetti and streamers falling from the rafters at Chase Center on Thursday night, a little bit of regret might have crept in. After Golden State beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-110 in Game 5 of …

Brad Townsend: Nico Harrison says re-signing Jalen Brunson is “absolutely” the top priority this off-season, Source: Twitter @townbrad What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto Mavericks GM Nico Harrison on Jalen Brunson’s free agency: “It’s the top priority. We’ve got to figure that out. Obviously, we’re not in control of it, but he’s definitely a priority. We want to …

Alabama senior Keon Ellis will be among the prospects to participate in a pre-draft workout with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, the team announced. Ellis, who was named to the SEC All-Defensive team, averaged 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.8 assists on 43.9% shooting from the field in 33 games. He led the Crimson Tide in rebounding, …

The NBA Draft is less than a month away and we’ve got as compelling of a three-man debate for the No. 1 pick as there has been in a long time.  By the time the calendar moves to within a month of the NBA Draft, the discussion surrounding who’s expected be the first pick is normally almost always about one …

USATSI Betting markets have Jabari Smith Jr. as the frontrunner to be the No. 1 pick in June’s draft. It’s hard to argue he should not be considered anything but the worthy favorite. Smith Jr. was a dynamic freshman at Auburn last season as he led the Tigers in scoring and hit 42% of his 3-pointers for a team that …

Gus Yalden is ready to return home for college basketball. Less than two weeks ago, the Badger State native fulfilled his childhood dream of committing to Wisconsin basketball. The consensus four-star prospect’s high school journey has taken him around the nation, and he spent this past season with Asheville School in North Carolina. His roots, however, were always leading him …

Gary Payton II has been in street clothes and a cast since Game 2 of the second round, when he fractured his elbow on a flagrant foul from Dillon Brooks. Payton was missed as a defensive presence against the Mavericks, but the Warriors were able to hold Luka Doncic and friends in relative check without him. They could use a …

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 …

Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat aim to keep their season alive on Friday evening in the 2022 NBA playoffs. The Heat trail the Boston Celtics by a 3-2 margin in the 2022 Eastern Conference finals after losing Game 5 at home on Wednesday. Miami must win to force a Game 7, with Boston seeking a victory that would clinch …

USATSI Texas and second-year coach Chris Beard pulled a big name out of the transfer portal in a major recruiting coup on Friday, securing a commitment from star Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter. Hunter, who won Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors with the Cyclones last season, entered the portal last month and considered several high-major programs before landing …

Steph’s warning to Dubs, NBA was precursor to Finals return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry sat at the Chase Center podium just over one year ago straight-faced but appreciative of the season the Warriors had with another year full of adversity. Then in the most Curry way possible, he sent a message to the …

In December 2018, the Houston Rockets’ pulled up to a hotel in Memphis at about the same time as the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team arrived. This serendipitous scheduling meant that P.J. Tucker could catch up with Rick Barnes, his college coach. It also meant that Grant Williams, then a junior, could meet the guy his coach was always talking …

Kent Bazemore: Congrats to my homies……. But I’m sick bruh Source: Twitter @24Bazemore What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kent Bazemore @24Bazemore I’m mad I even gave y’all the time. That’s on me. Gotta be better. These med ball slams are going to hit different today 😤 pic.twitter.com/hdrw78TJc3 – 1:25 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk Bazemore owns free agent decision to choose …

The recent shake-up in the Denver Nuggets’ front office hasn’t swayed two-time reigning NBA MVP Nikola’s Jokic’s stance when it comes to his long-term future with the franchise. Even though the guy who drafted him — team president Tim Connelly — is now heading to Minnesota, Jokic still plans to sign a supermax contract extension with the Nuggets if when …

The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Miami Heat back on May 12 and it has left a disappointing taste in their mouths. The Sixers have a ton of talent led by Joel Embiid and James Harden and Philadelphia will want to take advantage of it. Another rising star on this roster is young Tyrese …