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How Warriors can close free-throw gap vs. Lakers in NBA playoff series
How Warriors can close free-throw gap in series vs. Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — The contrasting styles between the Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t have been more clear Tuesday night in Golden State’s 117-112 Game 1 loss to begin the Western Conference semifinals. The Warriors had a 45-point advantage behind the 3-point line, cashing …
Read More »Kansas men’s basketball guard Kyle Cuffe Jr. has entered the transfer portal
Kyle Cuffe Jr.’s stay with the Kansas men’s basketball program will last just two seasons. He has entered the transfer portal. LAWRENCE — Kyle Cuffe Jr.’s run with the Kansas men’s basketball program will end after two seasons. A KU official confirmed Wednesday that Cuffe, a redshirt freshman guard this past season, has entered the transfer portal. Cuffe’s decision comes …
Read More »"I'M HIM!" – Best Mic'd Up Moments from the 2023 #NBAPlayoffs First Round 🗣
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Read More »Sixers’ Joel Embiid reflects on journey from Cameroon to NBA MVP: ‘Improbable doesn’t mean impossible’
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is currently battling a knee injury that has kept him out of his team’s last two playoff games, but he got some terrific news to help ease the pain on Tuesday when he was officially named the 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player. Embiid, who did not start playing basketball until he was 15 years old, …
Read More »MVP Joel Embiid expected to return for Sixers vs. Celtics in Game 2
BOSTON–The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to take a 2-0 stranglehold in this series with the Boston Celtics before this series shifts to the Wells Fargo Center for Games 3 and 4 and they might have their MVP big man out on the floor for them. Fresh off winning his first MVP award, Joel Embiid is expected to return from an …
Read More »Steph Curry could replace LeBron on Stephen A. Smith’s NBA Mt. Rushmore
Fifth Steph title could push LeBron off Stephen A’s Mt. Rushmore originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea There is an outside chance that one day, Steph Curry could be talked about in the same breath as LeBron James. Both are considered to be two of the greatest NBA players of all time and have an extensive history playing against one …
Read More »Ex-New Mexico State players speak out after lawsuit, sexual assault and hazing allegations
Content warning: This story contains depictions of alleged sexual assault. Two former New Mexico State basketball players spoke out on Wednesday about the lawsuit they filed against the university over the alleged sexual assault and abuse they were subject to last season. The troubling allegations were among several incidents the program was faced with last season before the school fired …
Read More »Can the 76ers steal another road game vs. Celtics? Plus, other best bets for Wednesday
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 76ers at Celtics, 8 p.m. | TV: TNT Latest Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +8.5 The Pick: 76ers +7.5 …
Read More »Joel Embiid says he is ready for Game 2 vs. the Boston Celtics – are they ready?
After being officially crowned the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award, Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid made some waves by telling his teammates ‘I’m back’ at shootaround as the 76ers got set to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Embiid spoke with media on his return to the court and if he will …
Read More »Southern Miss basketball gives coach Jay Ladner contract extension
Southern Miss basketball coach Jay Ladner has been rewarded following the Golden Eagles (26-8, 14-4 Sun Belt) winning the conference regular season title last season. Ladner signed a contract extension to remain at Southern Miss through the 2026-27 season on Wednesday. “I’m very blessed and humbled to continue to be the head basketball coach at this incredible institution that has …
Read More »Solve for the X-factor: Why Jordan Poole is key to Warriors winning math game vs. Lakers
Jordan Poole has become a lightning rod for Warriors fans. Mention his name, and, well, let’s just say a lot of folks understand why Draymond Green lost his cool with him prior to the season and landed a haymaker. That’s not to say anyone condones Green smoking his teammate, but they understand how the frustration of dealing with Poole could …
Read More »Alabama basketball will face Purdue in Canada in 2023-24
Alabama basketball has scheduled a game against Purdue for the 2023-24 season, a source with direct knowledge of the schedule confirmed to The Tuscaloosa News. The game will be played in Toronto, meaning the game could be a Canada homecoming for Alabama center Charles Bediako and Purdue center Zach Edey. Bediako is from Brampton, Ontario, while Edey is from Toronto. …
Read More »Sixers GM Elton Brand gives his thoughts on Joel Embiid winning MVP
BOSTON–Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been through a lot in his NBA career. From having to battle back through devastating injuries and having to miss the first two full seasons of his career to have to deal with the passing of his brother to all of the other obstacles he’s had to overcome, he’s persevered through it all. …
Read More »Alabama men’s basketball schedules non-conference matchup with Purdue
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Read More »NBA picks, best bets for Celtics-76ers Game 2: James Harden scores less, creates more; Jaylen Brown steps up
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 | Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers …
Read More »Utah State is adding another scorer to its revamped roster
The transformation of the Utah State men’s basketball roster took another step toward completion on Wednesday. Former Coastal Carolina guard Josh Uduje announced his commitment to the Aggies program via social media, the sixth transfer to join the program since Danny Sprinkle took over as head coach. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound Uduje is expected to be another solid scoring option for …
Read More »Sixers’ James Harden surprises Joel Embiid with engraved Rolex watch as MVP gift
Harden surprises Embiid with engraved Rolex as MVP gift originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia BOSTON — James Harden is keenly attuned to luxury and fashion. As for Joel Embiid, Harden’s MVP gift to his star big man Wednesday was the 29-year-old’s first Rolex watch. “How do you wear watches?” Embiid asked. Harden surprised Embiid with the gift, which has “23 MVP” …
Read More »Western Kentucky Hilltopper Basketball-College of Charleston transfer F Babacar Faye signs with WKU
The Hilltoppers added another talented player to the roster on Wednesday afternoon as WKU head coach Steve Lutz announced that College of Charleston transfer forward Babacar Faye signed with Western Kentucky for the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward has played two seasons at the College of Charleston, making appearances in 31 games as during his freshman season and 34 …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce to challenge Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson in The Match 2023 golf event
Getty Images Champions from their respective sports will try their hand at golf in the eighth edition of The Match, set for June 29. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in the 12-hole exhibition under the lights at Wynn Las Vegas. This will …
Read More »BYU basketball signs high-scoring transfer guard Ques Glover
Ques Glover, who started his college career at Florida before starring at Samford the past two seasons, signed with BYU as a graduate transfer on Wednesday. | John Amis, Associated Press For the second time in three days, BYU’s guard line was bolstered by an addition from the NCAA transfer portal. The latest addition comes from Samford guard Ques Glover, …
Read More »Joel Embiid gives update on his right knee sprain ahead of Sixers-Celtics Game 2
For first time since hurting knee, Embiid gives update on his injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia BOSTON — Joel Embiid talked with reporters Wednesday morning for the first time since April 20. He had a great reason to do so; the newly minted MVP reflected on his path to the award following the Sixers’ shootaround at TD Garden. Still, …
Read More »Who’s headed where at the six sites
Getty Images The fields are set for the NCAA men’s regional tournaments, which will take place May 15-17. Thirteen teams and 10 individuals whose teams did not qualify will compete at three of the six regions. The other three will have 14 teams and five individuals. The top five teams and the low individual whose team is not among that …
Read More »WATCH: 76ers’ James Harden surprises Joel Embiid with engraved Rolex to celebrate MVP award
Getty Images On Tuesday, Joel Embiid won his first NBA MVP award, and few people were happier for him than his teammates. Prior to Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ second round series against the Boston Celtics, James Harden surprised Embiid with a Rolex fit for the league MVP. In the bowels of TD Garden, Harden presented the watch to …
Read More »Memphis basketball’s Johnathan Lawson will join high school teammate Brock Vice at Creighton
Former high school teammates Johnathan Lawson and Brock Vice will be teaming up again in college. Lawson, a former Memphis basketball player, and Vice, a former Saint Louis signee and current senior at Houston, announced Wednesday their commitment to Creighton basketball. The duo will be teaming up with former Houston teammate Mason Miller, who will be a redshirt sophomore next …
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