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Daily Archives: May 19, 2023

Nikola Jokic wears ‘Peaky Blinders’ look to Nuggets-Lakers Game 2

[ad_1] Nikola Jokic draws ‘Peaky Blinders’ comparisons with pregame outfit originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Is that Nikola Jokic or Tommy Shelby? The Denver Nuggets center showed up to Thursday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals in an outfit that had social media buzzing. Jokic went with an all-business look, rocking a gray suit and a black newsboy …

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Could a Zach LaVine trade make sense?

[ad_1] SNY’s Ian Begley will be responding to and breaking down answers to Knicks questions from readers. Here’s the latest… @Shiz86: Zach LaVine solves a lot of problems offensively for the Knicks, fits the age window, and potentially allows them to keep their core (Brunson, Randle, RJ). Shouldn’t this be the no-brainer move? One of the big questions of the offseason, Shiz. One …

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Sixers to meet with Nick Nurse about current coaching vacancy

[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers are currently on a coaching search following their decision to move on from Doc Rivers after three seasons. Rivers was 154-82 across three seasons, but the Sixers were eliminated in the second round of the postseason in all three years under Rivers. There is no shortage of candidates to replace Rivers as the Sixers are one …

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Weber State’s Dillon Jones makes his name known at NBA combine

[ad_1] Weber State’s Dillon Jones is among the prospects working out this week in Chicago at the NBA draft combine. | Weber State Athletics CHICAGO — Dillon Jones wasn’t even supposed to be here. The Weber State men’s basketball standout was in New Jersey, training with three other NBA draft hopefuls — Kevin McCullar (Kansas), DaRon Holmes II (Dayton) and …

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Leonard Miller plans to meet with the Thunder in a pre-draft visit

[ad_1] The 2023 NBA draft lottery is officially over, as it confirmed the Oklahoma City Thunder will pick No. 12 in the first round of the draft. It’s also draft combine week, which means all of the top prospects are gathered in Chicago, Ill. This means that most players will likely be asked who they’ve worked out and met with so …

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Gregg Popovich expected to return to Spurs in 2023-24, but doesn’t have new contract yet, per report

[ad_1] Getty Images Gregg Popovich has been coaching the San Antonio Spurs for nearly three decades, but eventually, his time leading the franchise will come to an end. Popovich, 74, recently became the NBA’s all-time leader in coaching wins. He has won five championships in San Antonio and will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this offseason. Popovich has …

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USC, Pac-12, NCAA subject of complaint by labor board wanting athletes classified as employees

[ad_1] In the most significant step toward college athlete unionization to date, the National Labor Relations Board on Thursday filed an unfair labor practice complaint against USC, the Pac-12 and the NCAA asking that athletes at the school be classified as employees. A November hearing has been set before an administrative law judge in a case that could take years …

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Patrick McCaw shares hilarious Warriors hazing story from rookie season

[ad_1] McCaw shares hilarious Warriors hazing story from rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Patrick McCaw’s pair of championship rings with the Warriors didn’t come without a full plate of rookie duties. McCaw, who played two seasons alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and company in the Bay Area, recently reflected on his time with the Warriors …

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Three top-10 draft picks that may be available in a trade

[ad_1] Don’t even pretend the No. 1 pick is available. It’s not. As in, even if you offer the current or one of the most recent MVPs for the chance to select Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs will hang up on the call. Fans may not grasp how high teams are on the young French star, but it is ridiculously high. …

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