Daily Archives: May 29, 2022

It’s all hands on deck

Tim Reynolds: Spo on Herro playing: “Right now, it’s all hands on deck.” Says he went through both shootaround and subsequent tests with trainers to be available. Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat Tyler Herro back in Heat mix for Game 7 after missing three games with groin strain. https://t.co/OTnEPL2laU pic.twitter.com/AdtLhjnsp3 – 6:57 PM Chris …

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Tyler Herro returning for Miami after missing last three games

Anthony Chiang: Tyler Herro will warm up with the intention of playing. Entire Heat roster expected to be available. Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro has passed all tests with training staff and has made significant improvement with his strained groin. pic.twitter.com/pyJvrWl7uj – 6:48 PM Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP …

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Al Horford played Game 6 following death of grandfather

Al Horford played Game 6 vs. Heat with heavy heart originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals was played under difficult circumstances for Al Horford. ESPN Deportes first reported that the grandfather of the Boston Celtics big man, José Reynoso Núñez, passed away at 81 on Thursday, a day before the Heat forced a seventh …

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Three Warriors make progress toward NBA Finals returns

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Gary Payton II is expected to return for the Golden State Warriors at some point during the NBA Finals from a broken left elbow that he injured when Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks committed a hard foul across Payton’s head on a layup attempt during the playoffs’ second round. Game 1 of the finals is Thursday night at …

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Serge Ibaka to play with Spanish national team this summer

Marc Mundet: Marc Mundet: Serge Ibaka is fully available to play with the Spanish national team this summer. He informed both head coach Sergio Scariolo and Spanish Basketball Federation manager Carlos Jimenez. Source: Twitter @MarcMundet78 What’s the buzz on Twitter? Serge Ibaka @sergeibaka #amfar pic.twitter.com/0HoSM4Ppaf – 3:10 PM More on this storyline Adrian Wojnarowski: On the Lakers hiring of Bucks …

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Tennis phenom Coco Gauff backs the Heat after win at Roland Garros

Associated Press Nadal edges Auger-Aliassime at French Open; Djokovic next With every sprint-slide-and-stretch to reach a seemingly unreachable shot off the yellow racket of his opponent, Felix Auger-Aliassime; with every right-to-a-corner winner; with every well-struck volley, Nadal would hop or throw an uppercut or scream “Vamos!” — and, often, all of the above. Nadal got through his first serious test …

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ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen to miss Celtics vs. Heat Game 7

ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen to miss Celtics vs. Heat Game 7 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston ESPN’s broadcast of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at FTX Arena is going to sound a little different. Hall of Fame play-by-play announcer Mike Breen, who has worked every game in this series …

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Celtics alumnus Paul Pierce reportedly being sued for involvement in cryptocurrency kerfuffle

Cryptocurrency and NFTs are increasingly being endorsed by athletes in recent months. At the same time, a rising tide of lawsuits and accusations of fraud surrounding these innovative (and lightly regulated) financial instruments have begun to percolate into the media covering those endorsing athletes. Boston Celtics alumnus Paul Pierce, according to a new report by New York Times’ David Yaffe-Bellany, …

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Scott Foster among referees assigned to pivotal matchup

Scott Foster among referees assigned for Celtics vs. Heat Game 7 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA has revealed the referee assignments for the pivotal Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at FTX Arena on Sunday night. Scott Foster, James Capers and David Guthrie are the officials. James Williams is …

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Harrison Ingram to withdraw from 2022 NBA draft, return to Stanford

Stanford forward Harrison Ingram on Saturday announced that he will withdraw from the 2022 NBA draft and return to school for his sophomore season. Ingram, who was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, averaged 10.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and three assists in 32 games. He was one of two true freshmen in the country (Paolo Banchero, Duke) to average …

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