CAMDEN, N.J.–After three straight exits in Round 2 of the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers made their first change when they moved on from coach Doc Rivers. Despite the regular season success, none of it was translating to the postseason. In the same case as Rivers, President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey may be feeling his seat getting warm. Morey has …
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Lakers vs. Nuggets Game 2 picks, best bets: Denver keeps rolling in a high-scoring affair
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 | Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles …
Read More »What’s wrong with the Boston Celtics?
In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, star forward Jimmy Butler produced an exceptional outing, leading his team to an improbable win. With 35 points, 7 assists, and 6 steals in the victory, Butler showcased his incomparable skills and ability to step up in critical moments. The Celtics, on the other …
Read More »NBA Draft: Scoot Henderson says he can play with LaMelo Ball or Damian Lillard: ‘I’m not crazy ball-dominant’
At the draft combine in Chicago, Scoot Henderson said that he can play on the ball or off the ball, point guard or shooting guard, and that he’d fit in just fine with the Charlotte Hornets alongside LaMelo Ball or with the Portland Trail Blazers next to Damian Lillard. Henderson is widely expected to be selected either second or third …
Read More »Damian Lillard sends message to fans calling for him to be traded on social media: ‘start the petition’
Getty Images Damian Lillard is widely regarded as one of the most loyal stars in the NBA. However, talk of him being traded began on social media after the Portland Trail Blazers landed the No. 3 pick in next month’s NBA Draft. It doesn’t seem like the subject amused Lillard. “If the fans wana trade me … start the petition and …
Read More »Catching up with the Boston Celtics’ 2023 NBA draft workouts part III
Win or lose in the NBA’s 2023 Eastern Conference Finals series with the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics have plenty on their plate regarding their future as they continue to work out prospects projected to go in the second round of the ’23 NBA draft. With the Celtics likely to need cheap depth in the future, look for prospects who …
Read More »“ I love this atmosphere…this is what you play for…this is what you live for…” – Lonnie Walker IV
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Read More »Will this Anthony Davis trend continue in Game 2? Plus, other best bets for Thursday
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 Lakers at Nuggets, 8:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN Key Trend: Davis is averaging 39.1 PAR per …
Read More »ESPN analyst ranks Michael Jordan’s top 5 playoff moments with Bulls
As the NBA Playoffs roar on, the Chicago Bulls are watching from the sidelines. Their season ended in the Play-In Tournament at the hands of the Miami Heat, who are now in the Eastern Conference finals. They have some very tough decisions to make this summer if they hope to compete for a championship anytime soon. The last time the …
Read More »Warriors’ Stephen Curry wins 2023 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is the winner of the 2023 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association and the NBA announced on Thursday. The award, which is determined by a vote of PBWA members, recognizes Curry’s dedication to community service, and specifically “his work promoting youth literacy, fitness and nutrition, as well as his …
Read More »ESPN’s Alan Hahn wonders which star Sixers are committed to for future
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of picking up the pieces following another Round 2 exit which led to the firing of Doc Rivers after three seasons as the team’s coach. The move caught Joel Embiid off guard a bit as President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey admitted that the MVP of the league was a bit shocked when …
Read More »Lakers-Nuggets Game 2 picks, best bets: Denver keeps rolling in a high-scoring affair
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 | Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles …
Read More »Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla claims Boston played harder in Game 1’s first half, but they lost the game in the second
The Boston Celtics looked like a different team in the second half of their Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat in the East Finals on Wednesday, and the team that took the court for the final two quarters of the contest looked like a far cry from the focused and prepared ball club that took the floor in the …
Read More »Bucks coaching candidates: Milwaukee interested in Monty Williams, will interview Frank Vogel, per report
The Milwaukee Bucks are in “no rush” to name their next head coach, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, and the list of reported candidates to succeed Mike Budenholzer is growing longer by the day. On Thursday, Yahoo Sports reported that former Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel and Paris Basketball coach Will Weaver will interview with the Bucks. Yahoo Sports …
Read More »Did the Boston Celtics lose Game 1 vs. the Miami Heat because they did not call a timeout?
Fans of the Boston Celtics were understandably miffed by the lack of timeouts called by Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla during a massive second-half run by the Miami Heat in Miami’s Game 1 win over Boston, but is there any evidence such a move would have actually made a difference in the outcome of the game? The hosts of the …
Read More »The irony of Jimmy Butler’s greatness: ‘He’s actually a really soft player’
With just over a minute remaining and the Miami Heat up seven in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Jimmy Butler rose up and rattled home a dagger 3-pointer to officially bury the Boston Celtics. “Gooooooooood!” TNT’s Kevin Harlan belted out. “Jimmy Frickin’ Butler!” Jimmy. Fricken. Butler. It was one of the great calls by one of the great …
Read More »Phoenix Suns getting inquiries from college ranks for head coaching job, sources say
There have been a significant number of inquiries about the vacant Phoenix Suns coaching job including some from the college ranks, sources have informed The Arizona Republic. The Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday after losing Game 6 last Thursday to Denver, 125-100, in the Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center. Williams was 0-3 in elimination games in his four …
Read More »“Be tough with the rock” – Coach Darvin Ham Coaches Rui Up In Game 1 | #Shorts
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Read More »Lakers might start Rui Hachimura; worried they’d ‘lose’ D’Angelo Russell if they bench him, per reports
Get ready: The Los Angeles Lakers are changing their starting lineup. Maybe. Reportedly. After the Lakers cut a 21-point deficit to three in the second half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday, coach Darvin Ham is “considering” the idea of starting Rui Hachimura in Game 2 on Thursday, according to Turner Sports’ …
Read More »10 players Michigan basketball should target in the transfer portal
It’s scrambling mode for Michigan basketball. After Caleb Love de-committed from Michigan on Wednesday night — or forced out — after an admissions issue, the Wolverines are left with three open scholarships for the 2023-’24 season. Juwan Howard has two incoming transfers who are supposed to play next season in Nimari Burnett and Tray Jackson, but neither has officially signed …
Read More »Those arguing the NBA shouldn’t discipline Ja Morant are flat-out wrong
The argument that the NBA lacks the right to discipline Ja Morant for flashing a firearm in an Instagram Live video due to the Second Amendment and the fact Morant broke no law is so ridiculous that those making it must be acting with purposeful duplicity. “Those guys are just, they’re just freaking idiots,” Charles Barkley said Wednesday on TNT …
Read More »Wizards GM search: Clippers’ Michael Winger, Pelicans’ Trajan Langdon interview with Ted Leonsis, per reports
Getty Images The Washington Wizards have interviewed Los Angeles Clippers general manager Michael Winger for their vacant lead-executive position, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported late Wednesday night. This follows a report from The Athletic’s David Aldridge and Josh Robbins that the team has interviewed New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon. Both candidates met in person with owner Ted Leonsis, per …
Read More »Tigers to face Kansas State in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE – LSU men’s basketball will play a home and home over the next two seasons with Kansas State starting on Dec. 9 when the Wildcats travel to Baton Rouge to face the Tigers, according to documents obtained by The Advertiser. LSU faced Kansas State during nonconference play last season in the Cayman Islands Classic championship game. The Wildcats …
Read More »Suns seeking interview with Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez, per report
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Report: Suns seeking interview with Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The NBA coaching carousel is spinning, and one team reportedly is looking into a member of the Sacramento Kings’ staff for its top job. The Phoenix Suns have …
Read More »Nike app no longer listing Ja Morant’s upcoming ‘Hunger’ sneakers after Grizzlies star’s latest gun incident
Getty Images Ja Morant’s “Hunger” Ja 1 sneakers are no longer being listed on the Nike and Finish Line apps despite their scheduled release on May 25. The mismatched red and blue colorway was seen on both the Nike and Finish Line apps as recently as Tuesday. While the newest Ja 1 sneakers are no longer listed on the Nike …
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