The 2022-23 season was an interesting one for the Brooklyn Nets. In a season that started with championship expectations, the Nets’ season ended with just trying to hold on to a playoff spot after trading away Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to end the superstar experiment once and for all. At one point, Brooklyn was regarded as one of the main …
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Why the Lakers’ signature three-point celebration isn’t what you think
Lakers guard Dennis Schroder strikes the “freeze” pose in front of the Timberwolves bench after making a go-ahead three-point shot. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Dennis Schroder Jr., the 4-year-old son of the Lakers’ guard, entered the team’s locker room in Los Angeles not long after his father’s team defeated the defending champion Golden State Warriors. “Junior,” LeBron James …
Read More »How Kevin Huerter compares Giannis’ ‘failure’ response to Kings’ season
How Huerter compares Giannis’ ‘failure’ reply to Kings’ season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea After the Eastern Conference top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks were upset by the No. 8 seed Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if he viewed the team’s 2022-23 NBA season as a failure. His lengthy and emotionally-driven response, which was …
Read More »LeBron James pays tribute to Cleveland legend Jim Brown
Cleveland Cavaliers Victory Parade and Rally There was a great mutual admiration between Jim Brown and LeBron James — probably the two greatest athletes in Cleveland history, and two men who worked hard to give back to the community. It was evident when LeBron gave a salutatory bow to Brown, sitting courtside, before an NBA Finals game in Cleveland. Brown, …
Read More »Unlikely Boston Celtics playoff comebacks from 0-1 deficits
Looking back at the history of the Boston Celtics in the postseason, how worried should we be about a 0-1 series start to the Miami Heat? Perhaps less than you might think. Join us as we delve into the annals of NBA history and witness the Celtics’ unforgettable playoff triumphs, showcasing their determination, spirit, and unwavering commitment to excellence. From …
Read More »What changes should the Boston Celtics make ahead of Game 2 vs. the Miami Heat?
What happened in Game 1 of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat? Can the Celtics get their play back to where it should be in time to stave off a 0-2 hole to start the series? And how can Boston change their approach on both ends of the court to tie the series …
Read More »1 HOUR OF PLAYOFF JIMMY 🔥
Butler has five 30-point efforts this postseason and is averaging 31.5 points in 11 games. The Heat take on Celtics for Game 2 of … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tWsDhnx7dk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »2023 NBA Draft Combine winners, losers: Amari Bailey impresses, Pistons and Rockets fall in the lottery
CHICAGO — The annual NBA Draft Combine, a nearly week-long spectacle where some of the top prospects can showcase themselves in front of NBA teams and talent evaluators, has officially come and gone, ticking off one of the most important and consequential pre-draft boxes of the cycle. Now we sit back, marinate, reflect and digest. Today we’ll do that with …
Read More »St. Mary’s point guard transfer set to visit Florida
Todd Golden and his recruiting staff are still looking at what options are left in the transfer portal, and one option standing out is former Saint Peter’s point guard Jaylen Murray, who is also known as Juju. Murray averaged 12.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his second year with the Peacocks. He entered the portal on May 3 …
Read More »Sixers star James Harden ranked 7th-best player over the age of 30
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has a big decision to make in the summer as he decides on his basketball future. He will likely opt out of his current deal and enter free agency and, at that point, he and the Sixers will have to decide the best move forward. Harden is coming off one of his more efficient seasons. …
Read More »Expect another big performance from Marcus Smart in Game 2, 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 Heat at Celtics, 8:30 p.m. | TV: TNT Key Trend: Smart has gone over this total …
Read More »6 standouts who helped their draft stock the most
CHICAGO — There were 78 college, overseas and professional (Overtime Elite, G League Ignite) players invited to the NBA Draft Combine this past week, and six players were called up from the G League Camp that took place last weekend. NBA Draft prospects and their agents choose which parts of the combine they participate in with 37 players opting out …
Read More »ESPN analysts on Pacers considering options at No. 7 in NBA Draft, Jackson-Davis, Edey
ESPN held a Zoom media conference with draft analyst Johnathan Givony and front office insider Bobby Marks on Friday, allowing reporters to ask about the draft after this week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. I was one of about a dozen reporters on the call and asked about the Pacers’ state of affairs, as they hold the Nos. 7, 26, …
Read More »Bulls’ Andre Drummond explains homage to Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill
With how the last two seasons have gone, the Chicago Bulls could look to make roster changes this summer. Arturas Karnisoavs has made it clear that they have no plans to rebuild, but that doesn’t mean everyone on the roster is safe. But for now, Chicago’s roster remains intact, and there are some characters on board. One of whom, Andre …
Read More »Arkansas players Jordan Walsh, Anthony Black, Nick Smith Jr., Ricky Council in post NBA Draft Combine mock drafts
Four Arkansas players have wrapped up their participation at the 2023 NBA Draft Combine, which took place Monday-Thursday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Freshmen Anthony Black, Jordan Walsh and Nick Smith Jr. were joined by Ricky Council IV to represent the Razorback brand. While Black and Smith did not participate in the team scrimmages, Walsh and Council did and …
Read More »Jamal Murray: The Return | Feature Documentary
Go behind the scenes with Jamal Murray as he tours Australia and talks about his upbringing, his career, playing along Nikola … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nlfjS7AizY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »The case for and against Nick Nurse as Sixers head coach
The case for and against Nick Nurse as Sixers head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Three seasons after hiring Doc Rivers, the Sixers are searching again for a head coach. To begin our series on Sixers coaching candidates, we’ll look at the case for and against hiring Nick Nurse to replace Rivers: The case for Nurse A natural …
Read More »Kendrick Perkins say Joel Embiid should want James Harden to leave Sixers
James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers will have to decide what to do in the future as The Beard is likely to opt out and head into free agency. While having him return to the Sixers makes the most sense it does appear that a return to the Houston Rockets is imminent. With the Sixers moving on from Doc Rivers …
Read More »Warriors losing to Lakers in 2023 NBA playoffs allows rare reflections
Early exit lets Kerr, Warriors have rare self-reflection originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — Joe Lacob and the rest of the Warriors ownership group proudly celebrated their dream, their vision, with a championship parade down Market Street almost exactly one year ago. Lacob boisterously promised championships to a franchise that hadn’t seen one since 1975, and then …
Read More »Spurs icon Gregg Popovich has another shot at the limelight, thanks to Victor Wembanyama
It’s been fair to wonder what exactly Gregg Popovich was hanging onto. The man has won five NBA titles in San Antonio. His 1,366 career regular-season coaching victories is most in league history. He’s widely considered one of the top five NBA coaches ever. He led the United States to gold in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. He has plenty …
Read More »James Harden rumors: Sixers star likely to reunite with Rockets in free agency, per report
One of the oft-reported stories around the NBA this season has been James Harden’s reported interest in returning to the Houston Rockets this summer. The Rockets are planning to pursue the former league MVP, and while that doesn’t mean he’ll automatically sign there, the connection between Harden and Houston is one that makes these rumors have some substance behind them. …
Read More »Grant Williams of Boston Celtics is guest speaker at Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame
Former Tennessee basketball star Grant Williams of the Boston Celtics will be the guest speaker at the 42nd annual Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event is scheduled for Aug. 31 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Reception starts at 5 p.m. and program starts at 6:30. Williams was picked with the No. 22 overall selection by the …
Read More »NBA Draft 2023: How college basketball’s NIL rules give a viable option for pro prospects to return to school
Over the past year, North Carolina big man Armando Bacot has emerged as the poster child for college basketball players spurning the professional ranks in favor of staying in school to capitalize on their name, image and likeness potential while building a college legacy. His NIL portfolio reportedly exceeds $500,000, which is competitive to an NBA two-way contract of $508,891 …
Read More »NBA DFS: Top Celtics vs. Heat DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Game 2 on May 19, 2023
The Miami Heat will try to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals when they face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 on Friday night. Miami sprung an upset in the series opener when small forward Jimmy Butler scored 35 points and dished out seven assists. Butler has scored at least 24 points in four of his …
Read More »History not on LeBron James’ side when he’s down 2-0 in NBA playoffs
In 42 playoff series – not including the NBA Finals – LeBron James has never trailed 3-0. NBA Finals, yes. But during the conference playoffs, never. That could happen Saturday when the Denver Nuggets take on James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Denver is up 2-0 after beating the Lakers 108-103 Thursday in Denver. “We have an …
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