[ad_1] The Shelby County (Tennessee) Sheriff’s Office confirmed to USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday that they had performed a wellness check on Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant after a series of cryptic social media posts from Morant worried many. “Deputies checked on Ja Morant at his residence this morning and he is fine,” said Shelby County public information officer John …
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ACC amends revenue distribution model, incentivizing postseason success for money-making sports
[ad_1] The ACC has announced an amended revenue model that will reward high-achieving programs with additional monetary gains in an attempt to catch ballooning conference distributions in the Big Ten and SEC in coming years. Plans for the new model, which is set to start during the 2024-25 academic year, haven’t been finalized, but the “success incentives” are expected to …
Read More »Suns coaching search: Doc Rivers, Nick Nurse among four finalists for Phoenix job, per report
[ad_1] Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are among a handful of teams looking to fill a hole at head coach after parting ways with Monty Williams following the team’s second-round playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. With a nucleus of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, the Suns are perhaps the most attractive head coaching vacancy, and already …
Read More »Former Georgia star Kentavious Caldwell-Pope returns to NBA Finals
[ad_1] Former Georgia Bulldog Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is returning the NBA Finals for the second time in his career. Caldwell-Pope previously won an NBA championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Caldwell-Pope and the Denver Nuggets swept the Lakers in the Western Conference finals. No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets will face the winner of the Eastern Conference finals (Boston or …
Read More »‘I’m one of the best all-around players in the draft’
[ad_1] After five years in college, Illinois State forward Seneca Knight is focused on beginning the next chapter of his basketball career and proving himself during the pre-draft process. The journey for Knight began at San Jose State. He produced his best season with the Spartans as a sophomore, in which he was named to the All-Mountain West third-team after …
Read More »NBA and college basketball analysts weigh in on LeBron’s plans for Bronny James
[ad_1] Everyone in the basketball world is wondering what LeBron James will do next. It’s a very significant question on a lot of levels, as you can appreciate. Bronny James and his USC career represent one notable part of a much larger picture. There is a lot to sort out and unpack here, so let’s go piece by piece in …
Read More »FSU coach Leonard Hamilton wants NCAA Tournaments to double in size
[ad_1] Leonard Hamilton knows some people might think his idea is ridiculous. But with parity as high as it has ever been in the extensive history of college basketball, the Florida State men’s basketball head coach thinks it is time to once again consider NCAA Tournament expansion. And in Hamilton’s opinion, the NCAA Tournament should be doubled from 68 to …
Read More »EVERY BUCKET From Jamal Murray's Historic #NBAConferenceFinals presented by @madebygoogle
[ad_1] Jamal Murray became the 1st player in NBA History to average 30 ppg on 50-40-90 in the Conference Finals. Never miss a … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLDMczQ9TK0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Suns moving forward in coaching search with Nurse, Rivers atop list
[ad_1] Toronto Raptors v Boston Celtics We can surmise this much, the Phoenix Suns coaching search is moving forward and a couple of big names — Nick Nurse and Doc Rivers — are near the top of the list. Beyond that, reports of the Suns coaching search that leaned out late Tuesday were a bit murky. That’s because three reports …
Read More »Breaking down K-State adding Minnesota transfer QB Jacob Knuth
[ad_1] On Wednesday, K-State came a step closer to using up all of their scholarships for the 2023 season by adding Minnesota transfer quarterback Jacob Knuth. Knuth is a player that the Wildcats had an interest in coming out of high school before he committed to PJ Fleck and Minnesota, but entered the portal after redshirting and not seeing any …
Read More »2023 NBA Draft Big Board: Risers and fallers in top 75 prospect rankings after combine workouts
[ad_1] More than six dozen draft-eligible prospects in the 2023 class flocked to Chicago last week for the annual NBA Draft Combine where players could test, measure and compete in front of NBA personnel. The Combine as usual left us with little movement at the top – top prospect Victor Wembanyama did not show as his season plays out in …
Read More »How did exiting West Virginia basketball transfers perform?
[ad_1] Looking at how the exiting West Virginia basketball transfers performed at their new schools. West Virginia had several players elect to move onto a new school after the 2021-22 season and WVSports.com takes a look at how those players performed. This is a player-by-player look at each of those exiting transfers. Statistics: 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 …
Read More »Celtics history? Odds are a lot better after Boston won Game 4
[ad_1] Much like the Boston Red Sox 19 years ago, the Boston Celtics brought a seemingly unwarranted confidence into Game 4 against the Miami Heat. Down 3-0 in the series, the Celtics told the world to watch out if they got one win to stay alive. The Celtics got that Game 4 win. And their odds to win the series, …
Read More »Kevin McCullar Jr. returning to Kansas: Star guard back for 2023-24 season heightens expectations for Jayhawks
[ad_1] Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. announced Wednesday that he is returning to the Jayhawks for the 2023-24 season to use his final year of eligibility after going through the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last week. McCullar started 33 games for the Jayhawks last season after transferring in following three seasons at Texas Tech. He immediately emerged as Kansas’ …
Read More »Charles Barkley makes bold Celtics prediction for Game 5 vs. Heat
[ad_1] Barkley makes bold Celtics prediction for Game 5 vs. Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics staved off elimination with an impressive Game 4 victory over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. With the series returning to Boston for Game 5 on Thursday night, one NBA legend thinks the Celtics’ momentum …
Read More »Kevin McCullar Jr. is returning to Kansas for another season of college basketball
[ad_1] LAWRENCE — Bill Self had said that he wanted Kevin McCullar Jr. back. This was during the team’s end of season banquet in April. This was as Self, Kansas men’s basketball’s head coach, heaped praise on the redshirt senior guard. And while McCullar would later say he was keeping his options open, when it came to returning for one …
Read More »Dalen Terry ‘should be ready’ for bigger role on Chicago Bulls
[ad_1] As the Chicago Bulls prepare to balance out their roster this summer, they will have some tough decisions to make. Among them will be whether or not to re-sign Nikola Vucevic, whether or not to trade Zach LaVine and/or DeMar DeRozan, and how much to offer Coby White. However, they have some rotational decisions to make, too. Dalen Terry …
Read More »The Celtics are still alive (for now), plus what the Lakers would look like without LeBron James
[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… JAYSON TATUM AND THE BOSTON CELTICS They’re not dead yet. The Boston Celtics took some inspiration from the Bee Gees …
Read More »Lakers reporter’s possible timeline for LeBron James’ retirement
[ad_1] LeBron James has created somewhat of a stir after his comments on Monday night that suggested he’s considering retirement this offseason. He made the comment after his Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets. Not that many fans or pundits think he will actually retire, but some think it’s a slight …
Read More »Michigan basketball’s Gavitt Games opponent is revealed
[ad_1] What the Michigan basketball roster will look like in 2023-24 is still a blur and who the Wolverines will face is still unkown other than the home and away Big Ten slate. But we do know who the Wolverines will face in the annual Gavitt Games. The Big Ten and Big East pair up for the Gavitt Games which …
Read More »Broncos, Russell Wilson react to Carmelo Anthony’s retirement from the NBA
[ad_1] Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement on Monday after 19 years in the NBA. “Melo” started his career with the Denver Nuggets, where he played from 2003-2011. Although he never won an NBA title, Anthony did win three gold medals with Team USA at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. A 10-time NBA All-Star and a member of the NBA’s …
Read More »Gabe Vincent labeled ‘logical’ Chicago Bulls free agency target
[ad_1] The Chicago Bulls have a very intriguing offseason ahead of them. There are a few different paths they could take, including a potential rebuild. However, President of Basketball Operations Atruras Karnisovas has made his thoughts clear on that idea, and he wants to keep the current core intact. If that’s the plan, Chicago should look to sign quality depth …
Read More »HTTP: The latest on Michigan Basketball’s transfer portal pursuits
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Read More »Celtics vs. Heat: Boston finds key to unlock 3-point shooting in season-saving Game 4 win
[ad_1] If it seems like all anyone talks about these days is 3-point shooting, it’s for good reason. We’ve seen games, playoff series and championships swing on which team catches fire from behind the arc, and that will only be more true moving forward now that the shot is more prevalent than ever. The 2023 Eastern Conference finals between the …
Read More »Former Vols’ May 23 results
[ad_1] No. 2 seed Boston defeated Miami, 116-99, Tuesday in game No. 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Former Vol Grant Williams did not start for the Celtics and played 29 minutes. He totaled 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Williams made 4-for-7 field goal attempts and 4-of-6 …
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