Getty Images Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony officially announced his retirement from the league after 19 seasons on Monday. Anthony revealed that he was retiring in a video he released on social media. “I remember the days when I had nothing, just a ball on the court and a dream of something more,” Anthony said. “But basketball was my outlet, …
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What’s causing the rift in the Celtics locker room?
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Jared Greenberg of TNT & NBA TV to discuss Boston’s stunning 3-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals and why the decision to dismiss Ime Udoka before the season may still be causing tension in the Celtics locker room. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill”, and subscribe …
Read More »NBA DFS: Top Lakers vs. Nuggets DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Game 4 on May 22, 2023
Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves continues to step up in the 2023 NBA playoffs, scoring at least 22 points in four straight games. He had arguably his best postseason game on Saturday, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists as a key member of winning NBA DFS lineups. Reaves also played 40 minutes for the fourth time in …
Read More »Vanderbilt basketball lands transfer commitment from South Dakota forward Tasos Kamateros
Vanderbilt basketball landed a transfer commitment from South Dakota. Tasos Kamateros, announced on Instagram on Monday. In 2022-23, Kamateros appeared in 31 games with 30 starts for the Coyotes and shot 44.9% from the field, 40.1% from 3-point line and 83% from the free-throw line. He averaged 6.4 rebounds per game with a 52:54 assist to turnover ratio. South Dakota …
Read More »Carmelo Anthony was an NBA great, but his legacy will be defined by title-winning freshman year at Syracuse
What’s the first thing that jumps to mind when you hear the name Carmelo Anthony? For Nuggets fans, sure, it’s understandably Melo in a baby-blue Denver uni in the first part of his NBA career. (Given how lovely things currently are in the Rockies, those fans’ fondness of Anthony rejuvenating the franchise in the 2000s is probably greater on this …
Read More »Purdue basketball announces return of alumni game, European trip
WEST LAFAYETTE − A Purdue men’s basketball alumni game is returning in August. Additionally, the men’s basketball program has announced is will compete in an 11-day, four-game European trip in August. Saturday, Aug. 5 will mark the fifth men’s basketball alumni game, taking place at 11 a.m. in Mackey Arena. Tickets will go on sale June 20 and range from …
Read More »The rise of Bam Adebayo
Pay attention to Erik Spoelstra’s news conferences for long enough, and you’ll find yourself picking up on certain terms that tend to crop up over and over. “Spoisms” some have called them. “Skirmishes” and “multiple efforts,” “get to our game” and “ignitability,” a slew of others: They’re turns of phrase that one of the sport’s best head coaches and most …
Read More »Michigan State basketball set to host Butler as part of 2023 Gavitt Games
Every year, the Big Ten Conference gets to suit up in match-ups against Big East teams in the Gavitt Games. This year, Michigan State basketball will get to see a familiar face when they host Butler in East Lansing. A former Spartan, Pierre Brooks II, just transferred to Butler last month. Michigan State won last year’s Gavitt Games match-up at …
Read More »76ers have four viable roster-building paths if James Harden leaves, from another big trade to Process 2.0
James Harden has developed a nasty habit of leaving teams in ruins. He pushed for the Houston Rockets to trade Chris Paul and a mountain of draft picks for Russell Westbrook only to ditch them around 18 months later. The Brooklyn Nets gave up seven years worth of draft control to the Rockets to land Harden, but in just 13 …
Read More »Greg Gard listed in Top 50 of MBB head coaches
After what was arguably the most disappointing season for Greg Gard as a head coach, the College Basketball Report gave him a little love Monday, listing him as a top 50 MBB coach. Gard came in as the 38th best men’s basketball head coach in the country. In total, Greg has gone 164-93 (63.8%) over eight seasons as the head …
Read More »When Larry Met Stanley 🎥
A big one on Larry’s Bucket List, meeting Stanley – Ft. MLB & MLS! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMZbTZ71Pzk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Chicago Bulls duo of LaVine, DeRozan labeled one of ‘most awkward’
When the Chicago Bulls pushed their chips onto the table two years ago, a lot of people were excited. The Nikola Vucevic trade was gutsy, but the signings of DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso raised some eyebrows (in a good way). Then, everything seemed great when the Bulls got off to a hot start in 2021. But then …
Read More »Carmelo Anthony retires: Where the Syracuse legend’s performance ranks among best NCAA one-and-done seasons
Syracuse and NBA legend Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from basketball Monday after a 19-year NBA career. The former No. 3 overall pick from the 2003 NBA Draft shined during his one season with the Orange program and helped lead the school to the 2003 national championship. “I remember the days when I had nothing, just a ball on the …
Read More »Melo Hits Game-Sealing Three In Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals | NBA Classic Games
On May 9, 2009 the Nuggets earned a comeback road win over the Mavericks, capped off by a Carmelo Anthony (31 PTS) … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1nn453LSYE Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »LeBron James won’t allow the Lakers to get swept, plus other best bets for Monday
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 Nuggets at Lakers, 8:30 p.m. | TV: ESPN Latest Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -150 Key Trend: …
Read More »REPORT: Purdue to host Xavier in 2023 Gavitt Games
Another piece of Purdue’s non-conference slate is now in place. College basketball insider Jon Rothstein has reported that the Boilermakers will take on Xavier in the 2023 Gavitt Games next season. The Big Ten has had the upper hand in the conference matchup in recent memory, winning the challenge three out of the last four years it was held. Purdue …
Read More »Celtics’ locker room rift, Nuggets’ patience & Melo retires
Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Jared Greenberg from TNT and NBA TV joins Vincent Goodwill for a fun episode of Good Word with Goodwill where the guys discuss problems in the Celtics locker room, Jimmy Butler being different, how the Nuggets built their team and the retirement of Carmelo Anthony. After getting blown out by the Miami Heat last night, …
Read More »The matchups are reportedly set for the Big Ten/Big East 2023 Gavitt Games
The Gavitt Games are back again in 2023, and the Big Ten and Big East will battle it out early in the season to see which conference reigns supreme. The Big Ten has won three of the last four challenges, as they came out on top in 2018, 2019, and 2022. The challenge was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. …
Read More »Carmelo Anthony won everything there is to win in basketball except an NBA championship
Carmelo Anthony joined an illustrious group of players on Monday when he officially announced his retirement from the NBA. On first glance, you might assume I’m talking about the club populated by legends like Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, Elgin Baylor and Karl Malone. That’s the infamous “best players without a ring” crew, and it’s a list Anthony certainly has a …
Read More »Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic will forgo final season, pursue pro career
Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic announced his intentions to stay in the 2023 NBA draft and forgo his final season with the Vols. The 7-foot-1, 265-pound forward played in over 100 games with 45 starts over four seasons at Tennessee. Plavsic finished his career averaging 3.7 points, 0.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 47 percent from the field. …
Read More »Duncan Robinson passes LeBron James in Miami Heat record book
The career arc of former Michigan wing Duncan Robinson is something to behold, as the Miami Heat forward passes another NBA great in the franchise’s record books. During Sunday’s victory over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Robinson needed five triples to pass LeBron James’ record of 123 playoff three-pointers, He did that by going five-for-seven from beyond …
Read More »Indiana men’s basketball led Big Ten Conference in attendance for 2022-23 season
Indiana Hoosiers fans turned out in big numbers this past season for the men’s basketball program. According to a release from IU, the Hoosiers led the Big Ten Conference in attendance for the first time since 2013-14. The program was eighth in the country with 273,721 fans clicking the turnstiles at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in 17 home games. Indiana …
Read More »Carmelo Anthony retires: 10-time NBA All-Star announces retirement after 19 seasons with Knicks, Nuggets, more
Former No. 3 overall pick and 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony announced he is retiring from the game of basketball after 19 seasons on Monday. Anthony, 38, did not play in the NBA this season, and informed the world of his decision in a video released on social media. “I remember the days when I had nothing, just a ball …
Read More »Wisconsin men’s basketball to face Arizona in 2023 in Tucson and 2024 in Madison
MADISON – Wisconsin and Arizona have played several memorable games in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, including two epic battles in the regional finals. The programs are set to meet in each of the next two seasons. On Monday, UW announced the Badgers and Wildcats have a home-and-home agreement in place for 2023 and 2024. The Badgers are scheduled to …
Read More »Michael Jordan’s SI cover with Shaquille O’Neal
ON THIS DAY (1995)—If you gave time machines to every Chicago Bulls fan on the planet, most would set the date to the 1990s. Michael Jordan was running the show, Scottie Pippen was by his side, and the Bulls were on top of the world. There have been some fun, talented Bulls squads since then, but nothing will ever compare …
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