The Golden State Warriors are sticking with what’s been working. Since being suspended for Game 3 of the first round series against the Sacramento Kings, Steve Kerr has opted to bring former All-Star forward Draymond Green off the bench for the first time this season in Game 4. After winning games 4 and 5 with Green coming off the bench, …
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Sixers’ Tobias Harris takes pride in locking up opposition’s best scorer
CAMDEN, N.J.–Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris is known mostly for his offensive ability. He has the size and strength to be able to score over smaller opponents and he has a high basketball IQ to understand how to find open spots on the floor for easy baskets. One aspect of his game that continues to improve is his work on …
Read More »Texas transfer Arterio Morris announces he has committed to Kansas men’s basketball
LAWRENCE — Arterio Morris announced his commitment to Kansas men’s basketball Friday, and is set to become the latest addition to the Jayhawks’ roster. Morris entered the transfer portal after spending the 2022-23 season as a freshman at Texas, another Big 12 Conference program. The 6-foot-3 and 190-pound the guard averaged 4.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game in 38 …
Read More »If the Warriors win tonight, Draymond Green will be a big reason why, plus other best bets for Friday
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ PM Newsletter, the ultimate daily sports gambling guide. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday afternoon here. All times Eastern, and all odds via Caesars Sportsbook 🔥 The Hot Ticket Kings at Warriors, 8 p.m. | TV: ESPN Key Trend: Draymond Green is averaging 25.5 PAR …
Read More »Sixers vs. Celtics playoff series storylines and thoughts
11 thoughts and tidbits on Sixers-Celtics series in Round 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Sure enough, the Sixers will have to beat the defending Eastern Conference champions in order to take that title. With Game 1 of the team’s second-round playoff series against the Celtics set for Monday night, here are 11 thoughts and tidbits on the matchup: …
Read More »‘I don’t know my purpose here’
Jae Crowder wasn’t happy with how his season ended with the Milwaukee Bucks. His anger, however, isn’t based on the fact that the top-seeded Bucks were upset by the Miami Heat in just five games in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. It’s the fact he was barely used in the series. Crowder, who was traded to the Bucks …
Read More »College basketball rankings: Adding transfer Max Abmas has Texas in Top 25 And 1 even after losing top recruit
1 UConn This ranking is based on the Huskies returning four of the top six scorers from a team that won the 2023 NCAA Tournament – specifically everybody except Jordan Hawkins and Adama Sanogo, both of whom are expected to remain in the 2023 NBA Draft. That core combined with a top-five recruiting class should have UConn as a real …
Read More »NBA predictions: Expert picks for second round of NBA playoffs as pickers torn on matchups in East and West
After the Celtics’ Game 6 clincher over the Hawks on Thursday, three of the four matchups in the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs are set. Bad news in the East: Joel Embiid may not be ready to play in the No. 3 76ers’ series opener vs. the No. 2 Celtics due to a sprained knee, and Julius Randle …
Read More »Kentucky All-American Oscar Tshiebwe to work out for Bucks, Celtics
Kentucky senior Oscar Tshiebwe will reportedly work out with several teams in the immediate future, including the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings, according to Adam Zagoria on Twitter. Tshiebwe announced on April 7 that he would declare for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining the right to return to school next season. He has one year of eligibility …
Read More »Jae Crowder questions why Bucks traded for him after loss to Heat: ‘I don’t know my purpose here’
Given how little he played during the postseason, veteran forward Jae Crowder isn’t sure why the Milwaukee Bucks traded for him. The Bucks acquired Crowder prior to the trade deadline in February, and he appeared in 18 games for the team during the regular season and played nearly 19 minutes per performance. In the playoffs, though, Crowder’s role diminished. He …
Read More »Ron Holland, the No. 6 recruit in Class of 2023, decommits from Texas in latest change to Longhorns roster
Getty Images Five-star prospect Ron Holland announced Friday that he is decommitting from Texas and reopening his recruitment after ranking as the No. 6 overall prospect in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports. The news comes as a blow to Texas’ 2023-24 roster outlook less than 24 hours after the Longhorns landed a commitment from the No. 2 ranked …
Read More »Celtics @ Hawks Game 6| #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel Live Scoreboard
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Read More »Sixers’ James Harden ranked as 5th-best shooting guard in NBA history
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has accomplished a ton in his decorated NBA career. He has won three scoring titles and two assist titles while also winning an MVP award and countless All-Star and All-NBA appearances. The only thing missing from his Hall of Fame resume is a title. He is looking to finally accomplish that during this current 2023 …
Read More »EMAW Radio 4/28: Anudike-Uzomah goes to KC, basketball recruiting & draft
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Read More »Steph Curry’s playoff minutes plan proving tough for Warriors to maintain
Plan for Steph’s playoff minutes proving hard to maintain originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steve Kerr went into Game 5 with a plan. It seemed achievable to him, seemed reasonable for the Warriors and prudent for Stephen Curry. Fully aware that the first-round NBA playoff series against the Kings was destined for a Game 6 on Friday and possibly …
Read More »Julius Randle injury update: Knicks star progressing but still in doubt for Game 1 vs. Heat with ankle injury
Julius Randle’s status is still up in the air for Game 1 of the New York Knicks’ second-round series against the Miami Heat, which will begin on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Randle is dealing with a sprained ankle, which he re-injured in Game 5 of the Knicks’ first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. “He didn’t do much today, …
Read More »NBA’s Top Plays of the Night In 60 Seconds! | April 27, 2023
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Read More »Should the Celtics be on upset alert against Sixers in Round 2?
A Philly perspective on how Sixers stack up with Celtics in Round 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics enter yet another NBA playoff series with expectations to advance. The No. 2 seed Celtics are heavily favored in their second-round playoff matchup with the No. 3 seed Philadelphia 76ers — despite needing six games to finish off …
Read More »Is Nets wing Mikal Bridges truly untouchable?
Brooklyn Nets wing Mikal Bridges has shown a lot during his short stint in Brooklyn after being sent there in the Kevin Durant trade. Bridges has shown his ability to handle being the main scoring option on a playoff team and even though the end of his season was not the best that anyone has seen from him, he has …
Read More »Tom Thibodeau previews Knicks – Heat matchup, how to contain Jimmy Butler, old rivalry
Tom Thibodeau / Tom Horak – USA TODAY Sports The Knicks and Miami Heat get set to face off in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting on Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at Madison Square Garden and there is no shortage of narratives and storylines that will take center stage. Want to start with the rivalry that started more than …
Read More »NBA star Kevin Durant signs lifetime deal with shoe and apparel company
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has worn Nike basketball shoes his entire career. He will wear them well beyond his days as a professional basketball player, too. On Friday, Durant announced he agreed to a lifetime deal with Nike. “When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have dreamed of how far we’d go in this partnership,” Durant said in …
Read More »Ex-Celtics big man Guerschon Yabusele apologizes for Dante Exum bodyslam in Partizan-Real Madrid fight
Former Boston Celtics big man Guerschon Yabusele has apologized for an incident in which he bodyslammed fellow former NBAer Dante Exum in the middle of an on-court fight between EuroLeague teams Partizan and Real Madrid on Thursday that resulted in a ruptured tendon and chipped tooth for the latter, per USA TODAY’s Tom Schad. “Euroleague Basketball strongly condemns the events …
Read More »Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson emphasize impact of Knicks fans at MSG ahead of Heat playoff series
After finishing off the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, the Knicks earned the benefits of home court advantage in the second round when the eighth-seeded Miami Heat upset the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. As a result, New York would host a potential game seven in a renewed playoff rivalry. Throughout this season, the Knicks have thrived in their home environment inside …
Read More »Former Miami F Danilo Jovanovich picks Cards
A goal for Louisville men’s basketball coach Kenny Payne during a pivotal offseason at the helm of his alma mater was to determine who “deserves” to don a Cardinals uniform after the worst season in modern program history. “If you don’t deserve to be in that jersey, as much as I love you, I can’t have you in that jersey,” …
Read More »WATCH: Dante Exum, former Jazz guard, body-slammed during brawl in EuroLeague playoffs
Getty Images A EuroLeague quarterfinal playoffs game got called off after a brawl erupted between Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade on Thursday. Dante Exum, who spent some time with the Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers, was injured in the commotion. The incident took place during Game 2 of the series at Madrid’s WiZink Center. As Partizan held a 95-80 lead …
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