[ad_1] Many things can be true about the Los Angeles Lakers’ ensuing offseason and their various outcomes. They can bring back Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, and the Lakers, by all accounts, plan to match any rival offer sheet for the two playoff standouts. They can bring back D’Angelo Russell. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka hinted as much during his …
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NBA DFS: Top Celtics vs. Heat DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Game 5 on May 25, 2023
[ad_1] The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will continue the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference finals with Game 5 on Thursday night at TD Garden in Boston with tipoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics extended the series with a 116-99 win in Game 4 and will look to finally apply some pressure on the Heat in front of their …
Read More »The case for and against hiring Mike D’Antoni to replace Doc Rivers
[ad_1] The case for and against hiring Mike D’Antoni to replace Rivers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Three seasons after hiring Doc Rivers, the Sixers are searching again for a head coach. Thus far in our series on Sixers coaching candidates, we’ve looked at Nick Nurse and Monty Williams. We’ll next examine the case for and against hiring Mike …
Read More »Celtics vs. Heat picks, best bets, odds for Game 5: Miami is still a big road underdog
[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 …
Read More »Eric Gordon sees former teammate James Harden as good 2023 fit in Houston
[ad_1] After spending nearly seven seasons with the Houston Rockets, veteran guard Eric Gordon left town in February as part of a deadline trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. But the 34-year-old made it clear upon exiting that he wants only the best for his longtime home. This offseason, that could involve a reunion with former franchise icon James Harden, …
Read More »Shaq Joins TNT's Inside the NBA with a BIG Entrance
[ad_1] Big Things Are Coming to the NBA on TNT set as Shaq joins Ernie, Kenny, and Charles this season. [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCJAoezA7uM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Lakers trade rumors: Why a Trae Young deal is highly unlikely for L.A. this summer
[ad_1] Trae Young may be the latest star guard to be targeted by the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s far from the first unobtainable difference-maker they’ve considered. Just about every star guard that has changed teams over the past half-decade has been credibly linked to the Lakers. It’s not just the obvious ones, like Kyrie Irving, DeMar DeRozan and Kyle …
Read More »Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered arm injury vs. Heat
[ad_1] Report: Brogdon suffered partial tendon tear in right arm during ECF opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Malcolm Brogdon was a huge part of the Boston Celtics’ success during the regular season, but he has not looked like his normal self during the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Now we know why. The Athletic’s Jared …
Read More »Malcolm Brogdon injury: Celtics guard playing through partially torn tendon in right arm vs. Heat, per report
[ad_1] Getty Images Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon has been playing through a partially torn tendon in his right arm in the Eastern Conference Finals, according to The Athletic’s Jared Weiss. The tendon comes out of his right elbow and leads into his forearm in his right shooting arm, and he suffered the injury during Game 1 of Boston’s series …
Read More »10 forwards the Chicago Bulls could target in free agency
[ad_1] If the Chicago Bulls hope to make a playoff push next season, they need to make some serious roster adjustments this offseason. Their current Big Three of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic is fine, but the Bulls need more depth. They have a few positions of need, but one of the most urgent is at the forward …
Read More »Panthers, Heat have made South Florida the center of the sports world
[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… MATTHEW TKACHUK AND THE FLORIDA PANTHERS Matthew Tkachuk did it again. Seriously. With Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final …
Read More »Max Christie says he plans on playing for the Lakers in the summer league
[ad_1] This season was a triumphant one for Austin Reaves, who went from a talent-laden undrafted rookie last year to an established difference-maker this year. He is set to get paid handsomely as a free agent this summer, and fans of the Los Angeles Lakers hope his next contract will be with the Purple and Gold. They’re also hoping that …
Read More »2023 NBA Eastern Conference finals odds, Game 5 start time: Heat vs. Celtics picks, predictions by top expert
[ad_1] The 2023 Eastern Conference finals shift back to the TD Garden as the Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in Game 5 on Thursday night. The Celtics had their backs against the wall after falling down 0-3 in the series. On Tuesday, Boston topped Miami 116-99 to keep the series alive. The Celtics must defend their home court to …
Read More »Nets’ Cam Johnson ‘potential’ free-agent target for the Houston Rockets
[ad_1] Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson is an restricted free-agent this summer and given his performance in Brooklyn, he is one of the more interesting players as this summer goes on. According to a recent article by Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Johnson, among others, is a potential free-agent target for the Houston Rockets. Due to the amount of young …
Read More »Celtics vs. Heat prediction, odds: 2023 NBA Eastern Conference finals picks, Game 5 best bets by proven model
[ad_1] Game 5 of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals is set for Thursday evening in prime time. The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat at TD Garden, with the Celtics facing elimination. Boston is trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, including two home losses. The Heat can advance to the 2023 NBA Finals with a victory, though the Celtics responded …
Read More »Steph Curry reveals ‘silver lining’ to Warriors’ NBA playoff exit
[ad_1] Steph reveals ‘silver lining’ to Warriors’ playoff exit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Since losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, Warriors superstar Steph Curry is looking at the positives of being eliminated. The four-time NBA champion alongside his Splash Bro and Warriors teammate Klay Thompson will take on Kansas …
Read More »Detroit Pistons head coach search remains stalled. Here’s what we know
[ad_1] It has been more than six weeks since Dwane Casey stepped down as the Detroit Pistons’ head coach. There are three finalists to replace him, but it’s unclear how close the team is to filling the vacancy. Whomever they select will lead what the front office hopes is the end stage of a rebuild period. The Pistons have ample …
Read More »Who has the highest block average in Boston Celtics playoff history?
[ad_1] When talking about nabbing steals in the NBA playoffs, fans of the Boston Celtics might be surprised to learn that despite his fame as one of the most fearsome shot blockers in the recent history of the sport, the man we have come to call the Timelord, Celtics center Robert Williams III, does not hold the record for the …
Read More »Providence and Rhode Island basketball will take on Big Ten opponents next season
[ad_1] A pair of Big Ten opponents have been confirmed for Providence and the University of Rhode Island on their respective 2023-24 men’s basketball schedules. The Friars will host Wisconsin as part of the Gavitt Games while the Rams will square off with Northwestern in the opening round of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun. It will be a rematch …
Read More »Ja Morant’s Instagram posts prompt welfare check by police on Memphis Grizzlies star
[ad_1] A welfare check was conducted on Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant on Wednesday morning following a series of cryptic Instagram posts, and “he is fine,” a spokesperson from the Shelby County Sherriff’s Office confirmed to The Commercial Appeal. Morant posted multiple messages and photos on his Instagram story about his mother, father, daughter and sister. His final post was …
Read More »Projecting start times for all 12 K-State football games in 2023
[ad_1] Almost one year to the day K-State announced their start times for the first three games of their season against South Dakota, Missouri and Tulane. Other schools are starting to get start times leaked for the start of the season or later games, due to TV designations. Here is a look at my projections for start times for each …
Read More »Police make welfare check on NBA star Ja Morant after concerning Instagram post
[ad_1] Photograph: Brandon Dill/AP Police in Tennessee have made a welfare check on Ja Morant after the Memphis Grizzlies star left messages on his Instagram account that sparked concern. In the posts on Wednesday, Morant paid tribute to his parents and daughter before writing “bye”. A spokesperson for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ that the department had checked …
Read More »Do the Boston Celtics have a legit chance to make a comeback after winning Game 4?
[ad_1] What are the realistic chances of the Boston Celtics staging a remarkable comeback to win their 2023 Eastern Conference finals series with the Miami Heat after their Game 4 triumph on the road? With Boston the No. 2 seed and Miami the No. 8, the case can be made that this is perhaps the best scenario yet out of …
Read More »Why NBA didn’t fine Devin Booker for skipping media availability after Phoenix Suns lost to Denver
[ad_1] Jimmy Butler spoke to reporters following Tuesday’s Game 4 loss to Boston after getting fined $25,000 for “failure to participate in required media availability” following Sunday’s Game 3 win in the Eastern Conference finals. That led to one question in Phoenix. Why wasn’t Devin Booker fined for skipping out on postgame media availability after the Suns lost Game 6 …
Read More »Jones, Sharman born; Pierce leads 21-point rally vs. Nets
[ad_1] On this day in Boston Celtics history, point guard legend KC Jones was born in 1932 in Taylor, Texas. Jones played his college ball with fellow Celtics legend Bill Russell at the University of San Francisco and was taken in the same draft class as Russell by the Celtics with the 13th overall pick of the 1956 NBA draft. …
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