Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway still has spaces to fill on his 2023-24 roster as June nears. That led to local media speculation recently that the Tigers are exploring the idea of bringing back all-conference forward DeAndre Williams. But that notion was shot down by his mother Tuesday afternoon. “He’s not coming back,” Samantha wrote in a message to The …
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Sixers receive high marks for hiring 2019 champ Nick Nurse as coach
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to go out and make a splashy hire on the coaching market when they brought in Nick Nurse to replace Doc Rivers. The Sixers moved on from Rivers after three seasons of regular season success, but three consecutive Round 2 exits. Nurse is known for his outside-the-box thinking and the fact that he is able …
Read More »As 76ers’ new coach, Nick Nurse is tasked with taking a theoretically top-tier team to the top … again
Nick Nurse understands he’s not going to be judged by regular-season wins. He’s taking over a team that is perennially near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, but has ended consecutive seasons with a whimper. It’s always nice to get the No. 1 seed, but it wouldn’t mean much for this particular group next season. The last time it …
Read More »Stan Van Gundy on Celtics’ roster, Nuggets vs. Heat Finals, Joel Embiid & more
Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Former NBA head coach and current broadcaster Stan Van Gundy joins Vincent Goodwill for a look back at the Eastern Conference Finals, a look ahead to the NBA Finals, and a discussion about teams changing head coaches. Stan Van Gundy, fresh off calling game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on TNT, joins Vincent Goodwill …
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=XUhVI4mxTU8 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Jayson Tatum considers extending teammate Jaylen Brown ‘extremely important’ for the Celtics
With the Boston Celtics taking a violent downshift into offseason mode after losing Game 7 of the 2023 East finals to the Miami Heat, one of the first questions Jayson Tatum got from the press was how important he thought it was to get teammate Jaylen Brown extended by the Celtics. “That’s extremely important,” replied Tatum to the query. “He’s …
Read More »Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. & More WENT OFF In The 2023 Western Conference Finals!
Take a look at the top contributions from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Bruce Brown, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Jeff … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivVD2hOzWNE Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Warriors GM search: Bob Myers endorses Mike Dunleavy Jr. to take over role in Golden State
Getty Images As the Golden State Warriors embark on a new era after team president and general manager Bob Myers announced he was stepping down Tuesday afternoon, there’s already a potential name that could replace him. During Myers’ press conference on Tuesday he talked positively about the possibility of Mike Dunleavy Jr. taking over for him. Dunleavy is currently the …
Read More »Ex-North Carolina star Caleb Love announces transfer commitment to Arizona
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) Caleb Love is headed to the Pac-12. Love, North Carolina’s leading scorer last season, announced Tuesday that he is transferring to Arizona. Love entered the transfer portal in late March following three seasons with …
Read More »Best "Playoff Jimmy" Moments of the 2023 #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel… So Far!
Check out Jimmy Butler’s best moments of the 2023 #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel… So far! Game 1 of the #NBAFinals … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O7b_70gKJ8 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Lakers trade targets: 20 possible players for Rob Pelinka to consider acquiring this offseason
Rob Pelinka has made it clear that he wants to keep the core of the Los Angeles Lakers together this offseason. Doing so will mean hefty expenditures in free agency. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura will be priorities in free agency assuming the Lakers don’t decide to create cap space for an external target, and as poorly as he finished …
Read More »An updated look at the Wisconsin basketball roster entering 2023-24
Wisconsin basketball has had a number of changes this offseason, and more could be on the way. The Badgers have brought in arguably the biggest get of the Greg Gard era, had players transfer out, had a commit come and then decide to go elsewhere, and are still in the hunt for a backup big. As the dust settles in …
Read More »1 HOUR of the WILDEST ENDINGS So Far! | #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel
Check out the WILDEST endings of the 2023 #NBAPlayoffs so far! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OK0R1p_adQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Nate Laszewski to take part in pre-draft workout for Indiana Pacers
As it currently stands, former Notre Dame forward Nate Laszewski isn’t anywhere near anyone’s NBA draft projections. Even though that’s unlikely to change, Laszewski figures he can at least improve his stock as far as professional aspirations. He’ll get that opportunity when the Indiana Pacers host him and four other players during a pre-draft workout: Laszewski, who mulled the 2022 …
Read More »College basketball top 50 transfer portal rankings: Arizona lands Caleb Love, star of UNC’s 2022 NCAA run
Arizona’s reload took a major step forward Wednesday, when the Wildcats received a commitment from North Carolina transfer Caleb Love. The former McDonald’s All-American has two seasons of eligibility remaining and will pair with Alabama transfer Jaden Bradley and former five-star prospect Kylan Boswell to give Arizona a formidable 2023-24 backcourt. The Wildcats lost veteran point guard Kerr Kriisa to …
Read More »When Eli Manning Dunked On Peyton Manning 🤣 | #Shorts
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Read More »Heat fan Coco Gauff says Jimmy Butler offered her NBA Finals tickets in April
Coco Gauff is the world’s 6th-ranked women’s tennis player. She’s also a devout Miami Heat fan. If all goes well for her, she’ll celebrate a Heat championship and her own in the coming weeks. The 19-year-old American is playing in the French Open in search of her first Grand Slam championship. Whenever she’s done at Roland Garros, she says that …
Read More »Caleb Love transfers to Arizona: Former UNC star heads to Pac-12 after previous commitment to Michigan
Former North Carolina guard Caleb Love committed to Arizona on Tuesday after taking an official visit with the program this weekend, he announced on social media. Love ranked as the No. 17 player in the CBS Sports transfer portal rankings and was one of the top players available in the portal before committing to Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats. During his …
Read More »Most Clutch Plays from 2023 Playoffs So Far! | #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel
Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deuYNPymmT0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Trail Blazers host Amen and Ausar Thompson for pre-draft workout
Amen and Ausar Thompson, twin brothers from Overtime Elite, reportedly worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, according to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report. The two are each expected to be high lottery picks this year in the NBA draft given their overall skill set and potential. Amen is most commonly projected to be the fourth …
Read More »College basketball rankings: Elliot Cadeau reclassifies to 2023, puts North Carolina in early Top 25 And 1
1 Kansas This ranking is based on the Jayhawks returning three starters – Dajuan Harris, Kevin McCullar and K.J. Adams – from a team that won the Big 12 regular-season title before securing a No. 1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Bill Self has reshaped the roster with a top-10 recruiting class highlighted by former Michigan All-American Hunter Dickinson, …
Read More »Jett Howard intrigued by following in father’s footsteps with Wizards
Could Jett Howard follow father’s path with Wizards? originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington CHICAGO — When Jett Howard interviewed with the Wizards at the NBA Draft combine in Chicago, head coach Wes Unseld Jr. made sure to point out their ironic connection to each other. Jett’s father, Juwan, began his NBA career with Washington, then known as the Bullets. …
Read More »Heat vs. Nuggets odds, prediction, time: 2023 NBA Finals picks, Game 1 best bets by model on 72-38 roll
The 2023 NBA Finals open on Thursday evening at Ball Arena. The Denver Nuggets host the Miami Heat for Game 1 of a best-of-seven matchup, with the championship on the line. Denver is 12-3 in playoff action after earning the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, and the Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers via sweep in the Western …
Read More »Bill Simmons expresses concern over the Thunder’s long-term ability to keep young core
The NBA recently agreed upon a new CBA that will begin in the 2023-24 season, which means new rules will be implemented that could affect how teams operate their payrolls. In his latest podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons expressed concern over how the new CBA could hurt the Oklahoma City Thunder. Simmons said that the Thunder might reach a point …
Read More »Greatest second-round pick in NBA history key to Denver’s run
By the time the second round of the NBA draft rolls around, team executives take flyers on players. Maybe a player will become a contributor off the bench. Maybe he’ll turn into a starter. But no general manager expects to draft a future All-Star or two-time MVP in the second round. But that’s exactly what happened after former Denver Nuggets …
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