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Daily Archives: April 19, 2023

Stephen A. Smith says he’s ‘disgusted with the NBA’ over Draymond Green’s suspension

[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors will be short-handed at the Chase Center on Wednesday night for Game 3 against the Sacramento Kings, as Draymond Green will be serving a one-game suspension following an incident in Game 2 involving Domantas Sabonis. Green was ejected in the fourth quarter after appearing to stomp on the chest of Sabonis, who had wrapped his …

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2023 NBA Draft class offers plenty of options for Wizards’ biggest needs

[ad_1] Why 2023 NBA Draft class could work in Wizards’ favor originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The NBA Draft is often about picking the best player available rather than short-term needs, as players selected are usually years away from entering their prime. The Wizards, though, are likely to be able to accomplish both goals this year, as just about all …

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Why Draymond Green suspended for Warriors-Kings Game 3, per NBA exec

[ad_1] NBA exec explains why Draymond was suspended for Game 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The NBA’s Tuesday night announcement that Warriors forward Draymond Green will be suspended for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Kings left many seeking an explanation. Joe Dumars now has provided that explanation. The NBA’s executive vice president and head …

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Alabama basketball introduces new assistant, Austin Claunch

[ad_1] After losing all three of his assistants to head coaching opportunities this spring, the biggest challenge Nate Oats faces this offseason is filling out his coaching staff again. The Crimson Tide had one of the best staff in the country in 2022-2023, especially on the recruiting trail, so filling these jobs has been no easy task. Alabama officially announced …

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NBA playoff picks, best bets: Lakers keep rolling vs. Grizzlies; low-scoring affair in Bucks-Heat

[ad_1] Getty Images Now that we’re in the thick of the NBA playoffs, 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. Latest Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -1 Obviously, …

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NBA’s Joe Dumars explains why Draymond Green was suspended

[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors will be without Draymond Green on Wednesday night as they try to come back from an 0-2 series deficit against the Kings. Green was ejected from Game 2 in the fourth quarter following an altercation with Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis. Sabonis, who had hit the floor, appeared to wrap his arms around Green’s leg to prevent …

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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, line: 2023 NBA playoff picks, Game 2 bets from model on 71-37 run

[ad_1] The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets square off in Game 2 of their first-round affair on Wednesday night. Denver looks to take a commanding 2-0 lead over Minnesota, after logging a 109-80 blowout victory in Sunday’s NBA playoff 2023 opener. Nikola Jokic (wrist) is questionable for Denver. Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable for Minnesota, while Jaden McDaniels (hand) is …

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4 teams to consider taking to win it all

[ad_1] The NBA playoffs are in full swing as the home court shifts for Games 3 and 4. While higher seeds like Denver and Boston are in full control, the rest of the field remains up in the air. We all questioned the stability of the Western Conference, and the first few games haven’t disappointed for those who thirst for …

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North Texas transfer portal target trims top schools down to 4

[ad_1] Florida basketball made the latest cut for former North Texas Mean Green guard Tylor Perry, who is currently in search of greener pastures through the transfer portal. The 5-foot-11-inch, 182-pound ballhandler released his list of top-four preferred schools on his personal Twitter account Monday night and Todd Golden’s team earned a mention. Along with the Gators, the Ole Miss …

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Chris Paul breaks infamous losing streak vs. referee Scott Foster as Suns top Clippers in Game 2

[ad_1] USATSI Chris Paul has beaten pretty much everybody in the NBA postseason, but his toughest opponent historically hasn’t even been a player. No, if you look at the numbers, Paul has struggled most against referee Scott Foster. The future Hall of Famer lost his previous 13 playoff games officiated by Foster prior to Tuesday night (though his Suns managed …

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Will No. 1 seed Bucks fall into an 0-2 hole if Giannis is out?

[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks entered the NBA playoffs as the favorite to win the championship. Their outlook changed a few minutes into their first playoff game. Giannis Antetokounmpo landed hard on his back, had to leave Game 1 and the Bucks lost to the No. 8 seed Miami Heat. Then Antetokounmpo was listed as doubtful to play in Wednesday’s Game …

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Draymond Green suspended for Warriors-Kings Game 3, NBA cites ‘history of unsportsmanlike acts’

[ad_1] USATSI Draymond Green has been suspended for Game 3 of the first-round series between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, the NBA announced Tuesday night. The league’s statement added that the suspension was “based in part on Green’s history of unsportsmanlike acts.” The Athletic’s Shams Charania initially reported that Green was unlikely to be suspended, but that Green was expected …

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Can the Boston Celtics get back to the NBA Finals?

[ad_1] Between the chaos caused early in their 2022-23 campaign by injury to big man Robert Williams III and the suspension and eventual firing of head coach Ime Udoka and the nagging inability to show up against lesser teams consistently, one would be forgiven if one were skeptical about the Boston Celtics‘ ability to make it back to the NBA …

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Celtics go for a floor general in new 2023 NBA draft mock

[ad_1] While it might seem an odd time to think about the 2023 NBA draft with the Boston Celtics currently in the thick of the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs in a series against the Atlanta Hawks, with the big event just a few months away, there are members of the Celtics organization working furiously to be prepared …

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Nets’ Ben Simmons unlikely to have second back surgery

[ad_1] Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is unlikely to have a second back surgery, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Simmons was ruled out for the rest of this season on March 24 after he was diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back. The impingement was causing Simmons enough discomfort that he was unable to get …

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Are the Warriors actually in trouble? Plus Jalen Hurts, Eagles change the NFL QB market

[ad_1] Good morning to everyone but especially to… THE SACRAMENTO KINGS Light the beam and go crazy, Sacramento. These young Kings are showing poise well beyond their years against one of the all-time great championship cores. The Kings beat the Warriors, 114-106, to grab a 2-0 series lead last night. For the second straight game, De’Aaron Fox took over late. He …

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Warriors’ Draymond Green ejected for stomping on Domantas Sabonis’ chest during Kings’ Game 2 win

[ad_1] Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from the team’s 114-106 loss to the Sacramento Kings in Game 2 of their first-round series for stomping on Domantas Sabonis’ chest after the Kings forward fell to the floor and grabbed Green’s leg.   “My leg got grabbed, second time in two nights,” Green said. “Refrees just watch it. I …

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