Beverley focused on impacting winning, not credit originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LOS ANGELES — In the last eight days alone, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said it’s hard to overstate the impact that Patrick Beverley had on the franchise. And Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said while Beverley may not be the quintessential point guard, his high basketball …
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Warriors decide not to pursue grievance against Blazers over Gary Payton II injury
Getty Images The Golden State Warriors will not pursue a grievance against the Portland Trail Blazers in regards to the Gary Payton II trade, the Blazers announced in a statement Saturday. Payton, who is recovering from an abdominal injury, played just 15 games for the Blazers due to an abdominal injury before getting traded to Golden State at the deadline. …
Read More »HOW DID PEI PEI MAKE THIS SHOT?…VERY IMPRESSIVE 😯😯| #Shorts
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Read More »Hawks star Trae Young ejected after throwing ball at official vs. Pacers
Trae Young threw the ball at an official during a timeout on Saturday afternoon, and was quickly ejected. (David Berding/Getty Images) Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was ejected from their game against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday afternoon after he threw the ball at an official. Midway through the third quarter at State Farm Arena, Young was called for an …
Read More »THE GRIZZLIES ARE SHOWING OUT IN MEMPHIS! 😳😳| #Shorts
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Read More »Draymond Green calls Joel Embiid ‘the hardest guy to guard in the league’ after 46-point outburst
USATSI Joel Embiid couldn’t quite get the Philadelphia 76ers over the finish line on Friday against the Golden State Warriors, but he did everything in his power to secure an unlikely victory. With James Harden sidelined due to an injury, Embiid scored 46 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field and 19-of-22 shooting from the line. The 76ers came into …
Read More »With No. 1 seeds gone, the picks for Saturday’s Elite Eight
When the NCAA tournament started, there were no strong favorites. Everyone knew it could be a wide-open March Madness. But no No. 1 seeds in the Elite Eight? Losses by Alabama and Houston on Friday knocked out the remaining two No. 1 seeds. This is the first time since the NCAA tournament expanded in 1985 that no No. 1 seed …
Read More »Sam Cassell wants Tyrese Maxey to check the Camera on this Half-court Shot! 😂👀| #Shorts
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Read More »‘I’m starting to feel like myself’
Gary Payton II is ready to make his latest debut with the Golden State Warriors. Payton is considered probable for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after dealing with an adductor injury, the team said on Saturday. Payton was re-evaluated on Wednesday, and has “intensified his on-court workouts” in recent days. Payton scrimmaged on Friday with the team, and was …
Read More »NCAA Tournament 2023: March Madness chaos shreds CBS Sports brackets before Elite Eight
Getty Images March Madness is always unpredictable, but that is especially the case this year if the CBS Sports brackets are any indication. With the Elite Eight matchups now set, every CBS Sports men’s bracket has been busted, but the chaos of this tournament goes well beyond nixing perfect brackets after the first weekend. Of the eight teams remaining in …
Read More »Healthy Gary Payton II says re-joining Warriors will be ‘like riding a bike’
Healthy GP2 says re-joining Dubs will be ‘like riding a bike’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — Write it in pencil, not pen, but Gary Payton II is expected to make his highly anticipated return to the court for the Warriors on Sunday at Chase Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Payton scrimmaged with the Warriors on Friday …
Read More »Women’s NCAA Tournament – In a huge Elite 8 matchup between Miami and LSU, who will Lil Wayne cheer for?
Rapper Lil Wayne shouted out Miami’s Cavinder sisters and LSU’s Angel Reese after their respective Sweet 16 wins. With both teams facing each other in the Elite 8, Miami and LSU players and LSU coach Kim Mulkey weigh in on who he’ll ultimately root for. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] – Yesterday, you guys got a FaceTime call from Lil Wayne. …
Read More »Austin Reaves wants to stay on Lakers, but ‘anybody that says we don’t play the game for money to me is lying’
Austin Reaves has emerged as one of the NBA’s breakout players since the All-Star break, averaging 17.1 points and 5.7 assists per game for a Los Angeles Lakers team that has needed every bit of that production to remain in the play-in race. Reaves is in just his second season in the NBA after going undrafted in 2021, but now, …
Read More »Gonzaga vs. UConn live stream, prediction, pick, odds, TV channel, how to watch Elite Eight online
Getty Images The first tickets for the 2023 Final Four will be punched on Saturday as the Elite Eight portion of the NCAA Tournament commences. Following the opener of the evening that will see Kansas State take on FAU in the East Regional final, the attention will turn to the final in the West Region featuring two of the biggest …
Read More »Jaden Ivey joins exclusive company in Pistons history with latest effort
Detroit Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey crossed a major career milestone on Friday and joined some exclusive company in franchise history following his latest effort. Ivey produced 20 points, eight assists, three rebounds and one steal in a 118-97 loss to the Toronto Raptors on the road. He went 7-of-13 from the field, including 2-of-6 from 3-point range, in 41 minutes …
Read More »Kansas State vs. FAU live stream, prediction, pick, odds, TV channel, how to watch Elite Eight online
The first game in the Elite Eight in the 2023 NCAA Tournament looks to be a good one as No. 3 seed Kansas State and No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic meet inside Madison Square Garden in the East Regional final with a berth to the Final Four on the line. Regardless of outcome, we’re guaranteed a first-time ticket-puncher to the …
Read More »Nets vs. Heat odds, line, start time: 2023 NBA picks, March 25 predictions from proven computer model
The Miami Heat will try to build on their strong form when they face the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Miami has won four of its last five games, beating Detroit and New York in its last two games. Brooklyn is riding a five-game losing streak, dropping all four of its games during its homestand that concluded with a 116-114 …
Read More »March Madness men’s Final Four spots on the line
March Madness, indeed! The men’s NCAA Tournament has included all the mayhem expected during this time of year – with bracket-busting commonplace. “The No. 1 overall seed doesn’t guarantee you’re going to win,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said on the TBS broadcast after his team was upset. After Friday’s action, the Elite Eight is officially set, and it won’t feature …
Read More »B/R ranks the Brooklyn Nets as the 15th-best team in the NBA
The Brooklyn Nets rank as the 15th-best team in the NBA, according to Bleacher Report‘s latest edition of its power rankings. This represents a slide down the rankings for the Nets as they ranked as the 13th-best team in the league last week. Brooklyn’s slide down the list makes sense given that they are currently on their worst losing streak …
Read More »No. 3 Kansas State vs. No. 9 Florida Atlantic
Markquis Nowell’s record-breaking performance led Kansas State to a dramatic win in the Sweet 16. What does he have for an encore? (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) It’s safe to say this is a regional final almost no one expected to see. Third-seeded Kansas State meets No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic in the East regional final at Madison Square Garden on …
Read More »Gary Payton II probable to make needed Warriors return vs. Timberwolves
GP2 probable to play vs. Wolves in highly anticipated return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — Gary Payton II was a full participant in Warriors practice for the first time Saturday since being re-acquired at the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. The wait very well could be over. The Warriors are listing Payton as probable for Sunday’s …
Read More »Jalen Brunson reportedly would’ve signed for $55M with Mavericks, who are paying royally for their mistake
The pain of the Dallas Mavericks allowing Jalen Brunson to leave for the Knicks seems to get worse every day. As Brunson and the Knicks are thriving, the Mavericks, after a desperate play to trade for Kyrie Irving, are spiraling way out of contention and perhaps into the lottery. Now Brunson is twisting the knife even deeper. In an interview …
Read More »Each college basketball head coach that has a chance to win national championship for first time
We’ve been treated to a historic NCAA Tournament thus far. For the first time in history, there will not be a No. 1 seed participating in the Elite Eight. No. 1 Purdue was upset in the first round, No. 1 Kansas was defeated in the Round of 32, and No. 1 seeds Houston and Alabama suffered losses in the Sweet …
Read More »‘Strong optimism’ Anthony Edwards could return to Timberwolves Sunday
Houston Rockets v Minnesota Timberwolves What looked so bad when it happened may only cost Anthony Edwards three games. Edwards rolled his ankle last week but could be back Sunday when the Timberwolves travel to Golden State, reports Chris Haynes at Yahoo Sports. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. …
Read More »San Diego State stifles Alabama, Brandon Miller to stun NCAA tournament’s No. 1 seed in Sweet 16
No. 1 seed Alabama is done. San Diego State’s defense swarmed the Crimson Tide on Friday while an offensive outburst from senior guard Darrion Trammell sealed the deal as the Aztecs upended the Crimson Tide, 71-64, in the Sweet 16 round of the men’s NCAA tournament. The Aztecs’ win eliminates the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed and likely ends the …
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