usatsi Although Ben Simmons was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets over six months ago, there were still some loose ends that needed to be tied up between the All-Star guard and his former franchise. Simmons filed a grievance against the Sixers back in April in an effort to recoup a portion of the nearly $20 million …

San Antonio Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan has not yet played for Poland in its preparations for the upcoming EuroBasket 2022, which is scheduled to run Sept. 1-18. Sochan, whose mother is Polish, was among 16 players named to Poland’s preliminary roster. However, he didn’t suit up in their two recent exhibition games against Ukraine and Turkey as he awaits clearance …

Ben Simmons is getting at least some of his money back from the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons, after a lengthy feud with the 76ers that resulted in him sitting out during the 2021-22 season, reached a settlement with the team on Monday after he filed a grievance against them, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to Wojnarowski, the two sides reached …

NBA free agency has become one of the most exciting aspects of being a basketball fan these days, with stars switching teams and forming super squads leading to more interest in the offseason than ever. Still, not every NBA team enjoys the same amount of success in free agency, with the larger markets and bigger brands tending to hog the …

The saga surrounding Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers ended on the court when the Sixers sent him to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that bright them James Harden at the deadline. However, off the floor, Simmons was still looking to recoup some of the money lost from not playing. Simmons did not report to the Sixers at the …

Why Andre firmly believes Durant should remain with Nets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea As the drama between Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets continues to leak late into the summer, Warriors forward Andre Iguodala shared his bold take on the situation. “I think he should stay in Brooklyn,” Iguodala said on Friday’s episode of the Point Forward podcast. …

The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team concluded its 10-day, four-game exhibition tour across France on Monday; finishing said tour with a 4-0 record. “It got really physical, which is good,” said Gard in a post-game video. “I think it exposed things that our younger guys maybe weren’t accustomed to with college basketball. It won’t be quite this physical, but …

Boston Celtics reserve big man Luke Kornet will see his bank account get just a little bit bigger today as his deal for the 2022-23 season will see one of several partial guarantees kick in if he is not waived by the team today according to Celtics Blog’s Keith Smith. With no hints that the Vanderbilt product will be cut …

Princeton coach Pete Carril speaks during a news conference in March 1996. Carril, who guided Princeton to 11 NCAA tournament berths and 13 Ivy League titles, died Monday at 92. (Al Behrman / Associated Press) Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled …

How Tatum’s trainer is preparing C’s star for 2022-23 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum earned the third All-Star nod of his young career last season. He averaged career-highs in points (26.9), rebounds (8.0), and assists (4.4) per game and was only two wins away from bringing Banner 18 to Boston. As great as Tatum was, the …

Notre Dame is eager to build on the success it had during the 2021-22 season. It won two NCAA Tournament games, and Blake Wesley became the program’s first one-and-done player after being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. For the 2022-23 season, the Irish are returning most of their players and have another freshman with high expectations in JJ Starling. …

Draymond Green says Taj Gibson has his number originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Draymond Green may be one of the most decorated defensive players in NBA history, but he doesn’t feel that way when he’s guarding Taj Gibson, the longtime NBA veteran who signed with the Wizards this offseason. Green was asked by a fan on his podcast ‘The …

Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday. He was 92. Princeton released a statement from Carril’s family, which said he died ”peacefully this morning. It did not give a cause of death. ”We kindly ask …

Milwaukee Bucks v Chicago Bulls – Game Four Credit Giannis Antetokounmpo for being honest. When asked about their future, most superstars say, “I want to retire with” whatever team they are on, even as they keep eyeing greener pastures elsewhere. For example, at different points in his career Kyrie Irving was going to stay with the Cavaliers and later the …

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Pete Carril, the legend who popularized and perfected the famous Princeton Offense with a nearly three decades long run at the Ivy League school, died Monday. He was 92 years old. “The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning,” the family said in a …

Lacob celebrates Stephen A. return with priceless wake-up call originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Warriors owner Joe Lacob was thrilled to see a familiar face on television Monday morning. Stephen A. Smith made his return to ESPN’s “First Take” after a month away, and Lacob greeted him with a hilarious video that aired on the show. In the video, …

Longtime Princeton coach Pete Carril, seen here in 1996, died on Monday at 92. (AP Photo/Tom Russo) Longtime Princeton men’s basketball coach and Hall of Famer Pete Carril died Monday morning, the university announced. He was 92. “The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning,” his family said in a statement. …

Entering the 2022-23 season the Milwaukee Bucks currently have the fifth-best odds to win the championship, with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo holding the third-best odds to win his third MVP award, per Caesars Sportsbook. None of that is surprising information given the Bucks were a Khris Middleton injury away from making a deeper run in the playoffs last season, and …

Kevin Durant reportedly gave team governor Joe Tsai an ultimatum last week, demanding that the Nets either find a trade or fire coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks. Tsai responded by publicly backing his staff, and no trade has occurred. Yet, according to one NBA exec, Durant may not want to stay in Brooklyn regardless of what Tsai …

The saga surrounding Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has been ongoing throughout the entire offseason and it has now taken a road to the Philadelphia 76ers with Durant viewing the Sixers as a desired landing spot for his trade request. Things have gone extremely sour in Brooklyn with Durant telling Nets governor Joe Tsai that it’s either him or GM …

The Boston Celtics and most if not all of the other teams in the NBA likely have some interest in trading for disgruntled Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant, but may be rethinking their level of interest while watching the mess unfold at Barclays Center regarding the scorched earth tactics KD’s camp has been using to try and force a …

Report: No ‘change in strategy’ by Nets in Kevin Durant trade talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Brooklyn Nets have shown no indication that they will cave to Kevin Durant’s demands, which could result in the franchise going into the season with the superstar forward on its roster. Durant requested a trade in late June, but no deal …

Kentucky’s men’s basketball team spent the last week in the Bahamas for four tuneup summer games and dominated its competition in paradise, scoring at least 98 points against each of its opponents and winning (albeit over inferior competition — but still!) on average by 50 (!!!) points per game. The blowouts and the competition level weren’t exactly what the ‘Cats …

The Kevin Durant trade saga is stalled out. Durant first asked to be dealt the day before the start of free agency — requesting to go to Phoenix or Miami — and through early July the Nets listened to offers from those two and a host of other teams. No offer met the Nets’ steep demands, so they waited. A …

While the Brooklyn Nets currently have to handle the big Kevin Durant trade request at the moment, they also have to hope that they can get some type of return on the big James Harden trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets sent Harden to the Sixers at the deadline with the big centerpiece of the return being 3-time All-Star …