How might Nurse’s experience with Gasol help in coaching Embiid? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia During the final answer of his first press conference as Sixers head coach on Thursday, Nick Nurse brought up an outstanding center not named Joel Embiid. “We’re just trying to maximize what the roster looks like,” Nurse said. “We really had to generate turnovers …

DENVER — The days between NBA Finals are filled with talk of adjustments. After an ugly Game 1, much of that falls on the Heat — what can Erik Spoelstra draw up to get Jimmy Butler better lanes to attack? How must the Heat adjust their defense on Nikola Jokick? Spoelstra sees it a little differently. “Scheme is not going …

The NBA pre-draft process crossed another important checkpoint on the schedule with the early entry withdrawal deadline coming and going this week. Those prospects had the opportunity to test the waters and meet with teams to gain feedback on their potential draft stock. In order to maintain their remaining college eligibility, they had to withdraw from consideration by 11:59 p.m. …

Jeff Goodman of Stadium is high on the Spartans for the 2023-24 season. Goodman released an updated batch of preseason college basketball rankings for the 2023-24 season, which had the Spartans near the top fo the country. Goodman has Michigan State listed at No. 3 — only behind No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Duke. The only other Big Ten …

DENVER — Even the Lakers and Celtics would have a hard time being overshadowed by what’s coming to Ja Morant. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tried his best to lawyer his way through the wording, but it was clear the verdict on Morant will be harsh and perhaps groundbreaking, even. Silver knew it would dominate the news cycle for more than …

The Big 12 and expansion are practically synonymous at this point in time. The conference that was once caught off guard by losing Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC has been ultra proactive to ensure their future. Led by Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s efforts, the conference has been able to secure a media rights deal and also added four …

In 2022, the Pacers found a gem by selecting Andrew Nembhard with the 31st pick in the NBA draft. With picks Nos. 26, 29 and 32 in this year’s draft, the franchise will again search for an undervalued prospect. One candidate in that range is Nembhard’s college teammate, Julian Strawther. The Gonzaga forward was in a group of six prospects …

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DENVER — After a heartbreaking last-second loss in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals — the fourth straight outing in which he’d scored fewer than 20 points, a night that saw him go just 4-of-16 from the floor — Bam Adebayo fielded a question about what he could do to help the Heat survive a Game 7 back in …

The Phoenix Suns became more offensive driven as the 2022-23 season progressed under Monty Williams. Having Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, two of the game’s premier scorers, can lead to that. Moving their best perimeter defender, Mikal Bridges, to Brooklyn as part of the blockbuster Durant deal right before the Feb. 9 trade deadline played a role in that defensive …

Historically speaking, the Chicago Bulls are one of the best organizations in the history of the NBA. However, they haven’t won a championship since the Michael Jordan years, and he’s the only reason they have as much historical significance as they do. And outside of the Derrick Rose-led Bulls, Chicago hasn’t been competitive since Jordan. Meanwhile, other teams around the …

NBA Draft Prospect Victor Wembanyama, Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 vs ASVEL (Game 3) Never miss a moment with … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OVqO4ba37o Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tyler Herro dove for a loose ball with about a minute left in the first half of the Miami Heat’s first game of the first round. He took a while to get up, and, when he did, he initially ran off the floor to the locker room. When he realized the Heat were in the middle of an offensive possession, …

DENVER − Mornings are the best time for Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. to open a journal and begin writing. He uses pen and paper and says it’s good for his mind and body. “Definitely try to take time to reflect and be grateful,” Porter said. “I try to do gratefulness journaling and just reflect during this journey on …

Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys topped a new Forbes study of the world’s most profitable sports teams over the past three years, pocketing a total of nearly $1.2 billion over that timespan. The Cowboys’ operating income — defined by Forbes as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — was substantially greater than any other professional sports team, and far …

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to put the Celtics’ loss to the Miami Heat in the 2023 East finals some context ahead of a busy offseason to address the team’s shortcomings in that loss. Stevens evaluated Celtics head coach Joe Mazzula’s performance last season, lauding his accomplishments despite being thrust …

EVANSVILLE — A national champion will call Screaming Eagles Arena home next season. University of Connecticut transfer forward Yarin Hasson has signed with the University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball program, USI announced in a news release Friday afternoon. He committed last Saturday, days after visiting the White House to celebrate the Huskies’ title win over San Diego State. The …

CAMDEN, N.J. — As the Philadelphia 76ers enter a new era in franchise history, there will be an adjustment period to new coach Nick Nurse and his schemes. Nurse is not afraid to implement an unorthodox scheme out of the blue in the middle of the game if he believes it will help his team. Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet …

The Brooklyn Nets, like every other team that’s not playing right now in the NBA Finals, are thinking of ways to get better with the draft less than three weeks away. In this downtime between now and the draft, there have been mock trades that have been proposed throughout the internet. For the Nets, trying to win now is probably …

The 2023 NBA draft is roughly three weeks away, which means pre-draft visits and workouts have ramped up. The Oklahoma City Thunder own the draft picks at No. 12, No. 37 and No. 50, which creates a wide range of prospects they could select at those spots. Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur could be an option, as he reportedly will …

Former Florida guard Ques Glover will play his final year of college basketball for the Cougars as they head into the Big 12. | Matt Stamey, Associated Press It appears that BYU has its point guard as it enters the Big 12 era. Ques Glover, a 6-foot, 180-pound grad transfer from Samford University, fills several big needs for the Cougars …

Ja Morant has received an abundance of fan support from Memphis Grizzlies fans through his previous off the court incidents, but ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes the two-time all-star may be best suited to play elsewhere. On ESPN’s show “First Take,” Perkins stated that even though Morant didn’t commit a crime when he appeared to brandish a gun in an Instagram …

Cameron Boozer is the top boys basketball player in the 2025 high school class. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — This is a busy time for every NBA team as they prepare for the upcoming draft on June 22, bringing in prospects for team workouts and meetings. NBA scouts are also on the road during this time evaluating the …

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The Phoenix Suns will hire Frank Vogel as their next head coach, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and confirmed by CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter. Vogel will receive a five-year deal that will pay him $31 million over the course of the contract, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Phoenix assistant coach Kevin Young and former Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers …