[ad_1] Sports fans have long associated South Florida teams with the glitz and glamour of South Beach. Think LeBron James promising “not one, not two, not three” championship rings during his Heat welcome party, or the hilariously over-the-top Marlins home run sculpture that was mercifully relocated six years after its construction.  Now, however, South Florida is the unlikely home of …

[ad_1] Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale came to Brooklyn this past offseason from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a first-round pick. While he provided the shooting and defense that he was known for along with an improved ability to handle the basketball, he almost ended up bringing that skill set to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Chris Fedor of …

[ad_1] For months, many NBA observers have wondered whether the constant reports of rumored interest between James Harden and a Houston Rockets reunion could be a means of exerting leverage over his current team, the Philadelphia 76ers, for a better contract. That doesn’t appear to be the case in Philadelphia, though, where the Sixers could be bracing for his departure …

[ad_1] This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Good morning to everyone but especially to… JAMAL MURRAY AND THE DENVER NUGGETS You find out how good a team is when things are going well …

[ad_1] While the past two seasons haven’t quite gone according to plan for the Chicago Bulls, there have still been some positives. Most notably, the Bulls snapped a four-year playoff drought, nabbing the sixth seed in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. They’ve also found a draft steal in Ayo Dosunmu. But best of all, they’ve helped DeMar DeRozan completely revive his …

[ad_1] Tomase: Celtics need a reminder that Heat roster is mostly mediocre originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Forget about Playoff Jimmy, the Heat’s culture, and Pat Riley glowering courtside like The Godfather. The Celtics must embrace a simple fact: they’re far more talented than their opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals. They apparently need a refresher, because in Game …

[ad_1] Led by Jamal Murray’s 37 points (23 in the 4th quarter), 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYvXPZkesP0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[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 | Boston Celtics vs. Miami …

[ad_1] The NBA draft combine kicked off a few days ago and both Kobe Bufkin and Jett Howard are participating to show the scouts what they are capable of in a game setting. Jett Howard left Michigan basketball after one season in which he averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, two assists, and shot 36.8% from 3. The other guard, Kobe …

[ad_1] Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference finals takes place on Friday with the Boston Celtics hosting the Miami Heat. The Celtics are looking to defend their home court and even the series. On Wednesday night, Miami rolled into TD Garden and beat the Celtics 123-116. Guards Victor Oladipo (knee) and Tyler Herro (hand) are out for the …

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[ad_1] As things stand, the Chicago Bulls don’t have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. If their first-round pick had jumped into the top four at the NBA Draft Lottery, they would have retained it, but instead, the pick stayed at 11th. In turn, it will now convey to the Orlando Magic. As for their second-rounder, the Bulls were …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat for Game 2 of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals on Friday. Miami won the series opener by a 123-116 margin on Wednesday at TD Garden. That victory flipped home-court advantage in the direction of the Heat, with the Celtics aiming to bounce back in the follow-up. Malcolm Brogdon (forearm) is listed as …

[ad_1] It’s a match made in analytical heaven. Jimmy Butler, 33, is a six-time NBA All-Star whose playoff performances have transcended traditional statistics while he’s led the eighth-seeded Miami Heat to the Eastern Conference finals. Michael Beuoy, 47, is a certified actuary who loves the NBA almost as much as he loves analyzing data − and the likes of Jimmy …

[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports The conference finals are underway in the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Denver Nuggets remained undefeated at home in the playoffs with a come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 37 points in the victory that gave Denver a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals. In …

[ad_1] The Portland Trail Blazers remain committed to a playoff pursuit despite their recent struggles. They’ve been in the lottery for two consecutive seasons and refuse to fully tear it down. The team reportedly plans to continue to maximize the roster around Damian Lillard and now has a major trade chip in the third overall selection. Is there a return …

[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers are n the process of looking to find a new head coach after moving from Doc Rivers after three seasons at the helm. The Sixers won a ton of games, but they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals three seasons in a row. The new coach is going to have to come in and now …

[ad_1] Once again in the 2022-23 season, the discourse around the officiating has become a topic of conversation apart from the action it is supposed to be refereeing on the court, this time in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. For the Boston Celtics to have to hear about how the Philadelphia 76ers were somehow slighted in the last round of the …

[ad_1] Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and Lakers forward Anthony Davis battle for the rebound during the first half of Game 2 in the NBA Western Conference finals at Ball Arena on Thursday in Denver. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) He vanished into thin air. He disappeared under an avalanche of pressure. He evaporated amid a mountain of …

[ad_1] Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and Lakers forward Anthony Davis battle for the rebound during the first half of the Lakers’ 108-103 loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Lakers saw their NBA title hopes take a big hit in a 108-103 loss …

[ad_1] With the 2023 NBA draft lottery finally having come and gone, the Boston Celtics know where it is that they will be selecting with their sole pick of the 2023 NBA draft, a second round pick that came to them by way of the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to a complicated set of pick protections related to moves made …

[ad_1] After a flowing, offense-forward Game 1, the first three quarters of Game 2 were a grinder’s game: defensive, physical, more scoring in the paint (and missed 3s), and plenty of whistles. Then Jamal Murray happened. He took over in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets as a team found their offensive flow for about seven minutes — including being +6 …

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[ad_1] The Boston Celtics used a unique approach to guarding 2023 Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid and former MVP James Harden in their East semis series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The radical approach, known in NBA circles as “peel switching,” is a defensive strategy that helps a ball club deal with a lost defensive assignment in a switching or switch-heavy …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans are disappointed after the team lost Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets, 108-103, on Tuesday and fell behind 2-0 in the series. Some may say self-inflicted wounds were a big reason for both losses, especially the Lakers’ Game 2 loss. There was a lack of energy and …