Daily Archives: June 1, 2023

Lakers will match Austin Reaves offer sheet of up to $100 million

[ad_1] Austin Reaves emerged this season as not only a very good NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers but an indispensable one. He shined brightly in his first postseason appearance, and everyone agrees that for them to have a real shot at their 18th world championship anytime soon, they must retain him. Reaves will be a restricted free agent …

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Kansas State basketball forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin to return for senior season in 2023-24

[ad_1] Feb 4, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin (35) dribbles against Texas Longhorns forward Christian Bishop (32) during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports Kansas State’s Nae’Qwan Tomlin has withdrawn from the 2023 NBA draft and will rejoin the Wildcat basketball team for his senior season in 2023-24. Tomlin, …

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SEC increases fines, adds security measures in an effort to stop fans from storming field, court

[ad_1] USATSI The SEC plans to increase fines for fans rushing the field or court following a game according to new guidelines announced Thursday. The first offense will cost the home school $100,000, the second $250,000 and $500,000 for subsequent violations. The league also announced all institutions will start with a clean slate in 2023. Field or court storming is …

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How To Watch NBA Finals Highlights With Sign Language

[ad_1] The NBA Finals begin on Thursday, June 1 where the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat will look to add to their tremendous … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdM-REdrAdk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Bulls re-signing White, Dosunmu, or Beverley isn’t ‘nearly enough’

[ad_1] Two years ago, the Chicago Bulls made a major shift in their philosophy. Instead of continuing their rebuilding and cultivating young talent, they decided to push their chips onto the table and attempt to push for the postseason. Since then, they’ve gone 1-for-2 on playoff appearances, taking a step back this year and missing out. Losing Lonzo Ball to …

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Brad Stevens explains why Celtics’ offense was bigger problem vs. Heat than defense

[ad_1] Now that the Boston Celtics’ season is over, there is a storyline solidifying: After dominating defensively en route to the 2022 NBA Finals under former coach Ime Udoka, they strayed from their identity this season. First-year coach Joe Mazzulla obsessed over the offense, prioritized spacing when constructing the rotation and deemphasized two-big lineups featuring Robert Williams III and Al …

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Nick Nurse explains why he chose to coach Sixers over Suns, Bucks

[ad_1] CAMDEN, N.J.–The Philadelphia 76ers made their first offseason move by bringing in Nick Nurse as their new head coach to replace Doc Rivers. After three seasons, the Sixers moved on from Rivers because even though the team won games, they couldn’t get past Round 2. Enter Nurse who will bring his innovative mind and outside-the-box thinking to the position. …

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Celtics president Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown: ‘Without a doubt we want Jaylen to be here’

[ad_1] At his end-of-season press conference on Thursday, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said he couldn’t comment specifically on details of contracts and potential extensions, but said that he’s had “nothing but great conversations” with Jaylen Brown and wants the All-NBA wing to remain with the franchise.  “I can say without a doubt we want Jaylen to be here,” Stevens …

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Where the starters played high school basketball

[ad_1] The 2023 NBA Finals will begin tonight between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. The most talented player on the floor will be two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic, who grew up in Serbia. Denver’s star point guard Jamal Murray is also an international player from Canada. However, the rest of the expected starters for both teams played at …

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Chicago Bulls will ‘forever be on the lookout’ for defensive help

[ad_1] If the Chicago Bulls want to compete for a playoff spot next season, they need to make some significant changes to the roster. Arturas Karnisovas has made his intention to keep the current core together clear, and if that’s the case, Chicago will have to add some serious help around their key guys. Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola …

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Celtics’ Brad Stevens confirms Joe Mazzulla will return as head coach: ‘I thought he did a really good job’

[ad_1] After the way the Boston Celtics season ended, there was some speculation regarding whether or not Joe Mazzulla would return as the head coach, but Celtics general manager Brad Stevens put such speculation to rest by confirming that Mazzulla will indeed be back for a second season.  “Yeah, I think he is [the best head coach for this team],” …

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Should the Boston Celtics extend Jaylen Brown – or trade him?

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics’ front office will need to make many big decisions this coming offseason, arguably none more important than the future of star forward Jaylen Brown given the potential extending the Georgia native could have for Boston — but also the impact losing him for nothing could have for the Celtics if he walks in free agency. Will …

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