Daily Archives: May 2, 2023

Sixers’ Joel Embiid named 2022-23 NBA MVP, first of career

[ad_1] Sixers’ Joel Embiid named 2022-23 NBA MVP originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston BOSTON — Suffice it to say that Joel Embiid has had a journey. Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Embiid first picked up basketball when he was a very tall teenage volleyball player. He got invited to Luc Mbah a Moute’s camp, flashed potential, moved to Florida for …

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2023 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule: Lakers-Warriors tips off Tuesday; Heat face Knicks without Jimmy Butler

[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports The second round is underway in the 2023 NBA playoffs, and the most star-studded matchup of the postseason tips off Tuesday night. Stephen Curry and the Warriors host LeBron James and the Lakers for Game 1 in San Francisco after both teams advanced as the lower seed. It’s the fifth playoff meeting between Curry and …

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Heat rule out Jimmy Butler for Game 2 vs. Knicks with ankle sprain

[ad_1] The Miami Heat will be without Jimmy Butler on Tuesday night. The Heat ruled Butler out for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the New York Knicks due to a sprained ankle. “At this point, yeah we’re having very reasonable conversations,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game. “I know where his heart is, I …

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Huskers pick up commitment of transfer Josiah Allick

[ad_1] Nebraska extended its transfer portal haul by one today when Josiah Allick committed to the Huskers via social media. The Lincoln North Star product makes the return to his home state for his final season of college basketball as a grad… [ad_2] Source link : https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/nebraska-picks-up-commitment-of-transfer-josiah-allick?yptr=yahoo?src=rss Author : Inside Nebraska Publish date : 2023-05-02 21:56:23 Copyright for syndicated content …

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Klay Thompson’s dad keeping Warriors-Lakers rooting interest neutral

[ad_1] Which team Klay’s dad is rooting for in Warriors-Lakers series originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Klay Thompson’s dad Mychal has some fond memories from his time as a Los Angeles Laker, including two NBA championship rings. And now, as the Lakers’ color analyst for KSPN-710, Mychal has to watch his son and the Warriors take on his old …

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Joel Embiid works out, expected to remain doubtful for Game 2 vs. Celtics

[ad_1] Joel Embiid worked out on Tuesday, a day after missing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Doc Rivers told reporters that despite the progress, he doesn’t expect Embiid’s status to change from doubtful ahead of Wednesday’s Game 2. “There’s no change in his status,” Rivers said. “I’m assuming it’s doubtful. … “But he’s working out today. He’s over …

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Domantas Sabonis’ brief response to Draymond Green handshake qualm

[ad_1] Domas offers brief response to Draymond’s handshake qualm originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Domantas Sabonis offered a short response to Draymond Green’s claim that he lost respect for the Kings center for not shaking hands after the Warriors’ win over Sacramento in Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series. Sabonis didn’t give it much thought in his …

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NBA picks, best bets: Why Lakers have advantage against Warriors; Heat role player can step up in Game 2

[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. Featured Game | New York Knicks vs. …

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What we got right in the 2022-2023 NBA season

[ad_1] As a fantasy basketball analyst, the end of the regular season presents an opportunity to evaluate preseason predictions. Attempting to predict what will happen throughout the long and arduous NBA season can be daunting, especially when it’s filled with so much variance. From the uncertainties around player injuries to the unexpected absences thanks to load management — and, can’t …

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