Getty Images The Boston Celtics will be getting a key contributor back for their decisive Game 7 matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday night. After missing the sixth game of the series with a right forearm strain, reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon will be available for the final game of the series. Brogdon has been …
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Jayson Tatum dons Kevin Garnett ‘Anything Is Possible’ jacket before Game 7 vs. Heat
Tatum channels inner KG with jacket ahead of Game 7 vs. Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum took inspiration from Boston Celtics great Kevin Garnett ahead of Game 7 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Miami Heat. The C’s star showed up to TD Garden wearing a jacket that featured Garnett and his famous “Anything …
Read More »Philadelphia 76ers hire former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, reports say
The Philadelphia 76ers have hired former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, according to an Associated Press report. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because the team had not announced the move. Nurse has been an NBA coach for 10 seasons − five as an assistant − with the Raptors. He’s led Toronto to the …
Read More »The Boston Celtics’ NBA championship history
The dynasty Regardless of a win or loss in Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics still hold rank as one of the NBA’s greatest franchises in history. The team has won 17 championships, beginning in 1957, which is tied with the Los Angels Lakers for the most all-time. Here’s a look back at all the Celtics’ …
Read More »Dwight Howard doesn’t hesitate to pick himself over fellow center, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic missed out on his third MVP award this season, but the Nuggets star continues to impress after he eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain’s playoff triple-double record and led Denver into the NBA Finals with a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference final. Another great center, Dwight Howard, appeared on FanDuel TV to discuss current topics in …
Read More »NBA coaching tracker: 76ers to hire Nick Nurse, Raptors cast wide net as three teams look for new coach
Getty Images The 2023 NBA playoffs are winding down. And while fans will have to wait until July to see where the big-name free agents wind up, there should be plenty of movement on the coaching front in the coming days. Three teams currently have job openings after certain playoff teams fired their coaches after postseason exits. The Raptors, Suns and …
Read More »NBA Twitter reacts to Sixers hiring Nick Nurse
In the hours leading up to a highly anticipated Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, the Philadelphia 76ers were the ones to steal the show. The Sixers hired Nick Nurse to be their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Nurse compiled a record of 227-163 in five seasons at …
Read More »Nick Nurse agrees to become 76ers’ new head coach, per report
Getty Images Nick Nurse has agreed to become the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Nurse, the 2020 Coach of the Year winner, spent the previous five seasons as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors. He led the Raptors to their first championship in 2019, and now, Philadelphia hopes he’ll take them back …
Read More »76ers to hire Nick Nurse as next head coach
The Philadelphia 76ers have found their next head coach. The 76ers struck a deal to hire former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Nurse will replace Doc Rivers in Philadelphia, who was fired earlier this month after three seasons with the franchise. Nurse was fired by the Toronto Raptors earlier this spring, …
Read More »Former Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Igor Kokoskov joins Hawks
Former Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Igor Kokoskov signed a deal on Friday to join the Atlanta Hawks as part of Quin Snyder’s coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Kokoskov joins the Hawks after being an assistant coach for the Nets for the 2022-23 season. Before coming to Brooklyn to join then-head coach Steve Nash’s staff, Kokoskov has been an …
Read More »Jimmy Butler, Marcus Smart will make their mark on Game 7, and here’s what that means for your bankroll
Hello! I hope you’ve enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend. We have an excellent slate of sports awaiting us tonight, with Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and Game 6 of the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. The biggest story, of course, …
Read More »How Al Horford, Boston Celtics used Topgolf to ease tensions down 3-0 in the NBA playoffs
The Boston Celtics are on the precipice of accomplishing something that has never happened in an NBA playoff series. No team has recovered after going down three games to none to win a seven-game playoff series. History can be made Monday night at TD Garden in Boston. With their thrilling buzzer-beater win in Game 6 against the Miami Heat, the …
Read More »Errick Miron, formerly known as Ricky Williams, wants people to empathize with Grizzlies’ Ja Morant
Former NFL star running back Errick Miron, previously known as Ricky Williams before changing his name in 2022, dealt with his fair share of off-the-field issues during his NFL career. Miron was suspended multiple times for failed drug tests during his NFL career. Miron spoke from that position of experience during a recent appearance on The Dan Le Batard Show with …
Read More »Nuggets Media Availability #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV Game 1: Thursday, 6/1 at 8:30 PM ET
LIVE:Hear from the Denver Nuggets during their Finals Media Availability. Game 1: Thursday, 6/1 at 8:30 PM ET on ABC Never … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mIhg-JGecs Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Chicago Bulls won’t compete for title during Zach LaVine’s contract
There is more parity in the NBA now than there ever has been, yet the Chicago Bulls can’t seem to get into the upper echelon of teams. They were bounced from the postseason in the Play-In Tournament this past season, and there isn’t much room for improvement outside of adding extra depth around their stars. One of the biggest issues …
Read More »Alabama MBB reaches out to Washington State transfer Adrame Diongue
Alabama basketball had one of its best seasons in program history just a season ago. Several months later, the Tide find themselves with an incomplete roster and are scrambling to fill spots. One of the transfers that the Alabama coaching staff has reached out to is Washington State transfer Adrame Diongue. Diongue is a 7-feet tall and 190 pounds. He …
Read More »Best Moments of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Series So Far!
Before the Celtics and Heat clash in game 7 at 8:30 on TNT, take a look at the top plays so far! Never miss a moment with the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxNxh1Rg3SY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Malcolm Brogdon injury update: Sixth Man of the Year available for Celtics in Game 7 vs. Heat, per report
Getty Images The Boston Celtics will be getting a key contributor back for their decisive Game 7 matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday night. After missing the sixth game of the series with a right forearm strain, reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon will be available for the final game of the series, according to The …
Read More »Malcolm Brogdon expected to play vs Miami in Game 7
The Boston Celtics may have more depth to bring to bear in their Game 7 showdown with the Miami Heat in the final installment of the 2023 East finals set to tipoff tonight, according to Andscape’s Marc Spears. Per Spears, Celtics Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon will try to play in Game 7. Coming after sitting out Game …
Read More »Memphis basketball adds Clemson, others as 2023-24 non-conference schedule nears completion
Memphis basketball is expected to add Clemson to its stout 2023-24 non-conference schedule, multiple sources confirmed to The Commercial Appeal on Monday. Part of a planned home-and-home series against the ACC program, the first game will be played at FedExForum on Dec. 16, and it will be the first time the programs have ever faced one another. The Tigers are …
Read More »Malcolm Brogdon expected to play in Celtics-Heat Game 7
Report: Malcolm Brogdon expected to play in Celtics-Heat Game 7 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It appears the Boston Celtics will be back to full strength for Monday’s winner-take-all Game 7 at TD Garden. Malcolm Brogdon is expected to play in Monday night’s finale of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat after missing Game 6 due to …
Read More »USC baseball NCAA Tournament snub recalls 2018 USC basketball season
USC Trojan fans are rightly mad that the 2023 USC baseball team was snubbed for the NCAA Tournament on Monday morning. USC was widely believed to be in the field after grabbing a road win at Arizona one week ago and then winning one of its two games at the Pac-12 Tournament this past week. USC didn’t dominate down the …
Read More »Chicago Bulls’ best time to rebuild is 2025 offseason
For the past two seasons, the Chicago Bulls have tested out a new Big Three. Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic have been leading the way in the red and black, and while they did manage to help Chicago break their four-year playoff drought, the team has been relatively underwhelming. However, Arturas Karnisovas wants to keep the team together …
Read More »USC baseball shockingly snubbed by NCAA Tournament selection committee
The USC baseball brand name is historically associated with excellence. No college baseball program is anywhere close to the Trojans’ 12 national championships. The Trojans are to college baseball what the UCLA Bruins are to college hoops. They’re the only program with double-digit national championships. However, whereas UCLA basketball has been legitimately good in recent years, USC baseball had struggled. …
Read More »Phoenix Suns continue ‘thorough’ interview process for vacant head coaching position
The Phoenix Suns are continuing their “thorough” interview process for their vacant head coach job opening, sources inform The Arizona Republic over the weekend. The Suns fired Monty Williams two days after losing Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals by 25 points to Denver. The top-seeded Nuggets swept the Lakers in the conference finals to reach the NBA Finals …
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