With the 2023 NBA draft right around the corner, it’s time to continue looking at some potentially undrafted players who the Philadelphia 76ers could look into to add to the roster. The Sixers do not have a draft pick in the 2023 NBA draft on June 22. They traded their first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in the deal that …
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Kennedy Cambridge transfers to Ohio State basketball after one season at Kentucky
Former Ensworth basketball star Kennedy Cambridge is transferring to Ohio State. The 5-foot-8 guard was a freshman last season at Kentucky, playing in 19 games while averaging 2.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 14.4 minutes. Kentucky struggled this past season, going 12-19 and only 2-14 in the SEC after a 19-12 record that included a NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021-22. “1+2+3,” …
Read More »Gabe Vincent & The Heat Walk Off With The #NBAFinals Game 2 W! 👏| #Shorts
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Read More »Suns reportedly to waive Chris Paul; should the Boston Celtics inquire about signing him?
Phoenix Suns veteran point guard Chris Paul has reportedly been waived according to new reporting from Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Per Haynes, “Paul plans to play for several more years and is eager to help a team contend for a championship”. With the 17-season veteran reportedly looking to join a contender, fans of the Boston Celtics are already salivating over …
Read More »Niang talks free agency, says he’s ‘extremely pleased’ about Nurse hiring
Beyond James Harden, the Sixers have plenty of key players set to hit free agency this summer. Georges Niang is among them. On ESPN’s Hoop Collective podcast, the 29-year-old stretch four gave some insight on what factors he’ll weigh in free agency. “Basically joining a team where I continue to be valued, where they believe in me and that I …
Read More »Chris Paul says daughter has been bullied at school because he hasn’t won an NBA championship
USATSI Even though Chris Paul’s NBA career has been a success by virtually all metrics, the fact that he has never won a championship despite being a 12-time All-Star continues to be held against him. That absence in an otherwise complete career affects not only Paul, but also the people around him. Speaking on “The Pivot,” Paul confessed that while …
Read More »3 best bets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals
The Denver Nuggets are certainly feeling the pressure as the NBA Finals head to South Beach for Game 3 on Wednesday night. All square at one apiece, the Miami Heat’s dominance and efficiency in the fourth quarter played a considerable role in escaping Denver with a victory in Game 2. Their unique defensive schemes continue to frazzle the Nuggets, so …
Read More »Suns to waive veteran point guard Chris Paul, who will become free agent
Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are planning to waive veteran point guard Chris Paul this offseason, CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter confirmed. That will make the 38-year-old future Hall of Famer an unrestricted free agent this summer and he’ll instantly become one of the most intriguing names on the market. Paul, who spent the past three seasons in Phoenix and helped …
Read More »Bulls guard Dalen Terry working out with Harrison Barnes, NBA players
This past season was a disappointment for the Chicago Bulls. After making the playoffs for the first time in four years in 2021-22, they missed out in 2022-23, getting eliminated in the Play-In Tournament by the eventual Eastern Conference champions, the Miami Heat. Now, they’ll have to bank on a mix of external and internal improvement heading into next year. …
Read More »Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami: Biggest international stars to move to the United States to play pro sports
Lionel Messi has made his decision to come to the MLS and play for Inter Miami. Messi will be one of the biggest international stars to make the move to the United States to continue his pro sports career, but he will not be the first. Several stars across a few different sports have come to the U.S. following decorated …
Read More »Georges Niang gives thoughts on Sixers hiring Nick Nurse, free agency
Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang is an important piece of the team’s bench unit as he brings shooting and energy when the Sixers need it. He shot 40.1% from deep in the 2022-23 season for the second unit and he is somebody who can be relied upon for instant offense. Niang is a free agent after signing a 2-year deal …
Read More »The Nuggets aren’t going to drop two games in a row, plus other best bets for Wednesday
This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ PM Newsletter, the ultimate daily sports gambling guide. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday afternoon here. All times Eastern, and all odds via Caesars Sportsbook 🔥 The Hot Ticket Nuggets at Heat, 8:30 p.m. | TV: ABC Latest Odds: Denver Nuggets -3 The Pick: Nuggets -3.5 …
Read More »Damian Lillard responds to four hypothetical trade scenarios
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard says he wants to stay with his longtime team. (Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports) Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is probably tired of addressing trade rumors. Still, the 32-year-old entertained the subject during an interview with Showtime’s “The Last Stand,” as he responded to some potential landing spots. He was asked which team he …
Read More »Could the Boston Celtics be at risk of losing Grant Williams to the Orlando Magic?
Could the Boston Celtics be at risk of losing reserve forward Grant Williams to the Orlando Magic? According to new reporting from Heavy’s Sean Deveney, it could be on the table as a concern for the Tennessee alum’s restricted free agency. “He is 24, he has proven his chops, on both ends,” shared an anonymous Western Conference executive. “You can’t …
Read More »‘Easy piece to go get’
As the Chicago Bulls look to improve their roster this summer, there are some huge areas of need they need to address. Lonzo Ball‘s injury means they could use a point guard, they need extra forward depth, but most of all, Chicago needs to add three-point shooting. This past season, the Bulls were one of the worst three-point shooting teams …
Read More »Is a rebuild coming to the Washington Wizards? League executives think so.
Detroit Pistons v Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards have been stuck in the NBA’s middle ground for years (at least since 2018), with a push from ownership on down to make the playoffs rather than go through a rebuild. The result was 35 wins last season, 35 the season before that, 25 before that, and you get the idea. A …
Read More »Best Of Tyler Herro | 2019-20 NBA Season
Following Tyler Herro’s #NBAPlayoffs career-high 37 PTS last night, relive his BEST moments from the 2019-20 season to this … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR9nqR1GBS8 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Blazers’ Damian Lillard lists Heat, Nets as top destinations in hypothetical trade
Damian Lillard has remained loyal to the Trail Blazers throughout his career, and he wants to remain in Portland as long as the organization remains committed to winning in the present. But, if he were to be traded over the offseason in order to jumpstart a rebuild, he has a couple of preferred destinations in mind. When asked about a …
Read More »Potential trade offers from his preferred destinations
Damian Lillard’s future with or away from Portland has been speculated on for almost two years now. He continues to express a desire to remain with the Trail Blazers while the organization has struggled to field a competitive roster around him. Landing the third overall selection in this year’s draft has only fueled more speculation because of the predicament it …
Read More »Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez resigns after winning CBI title
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ron Sanchez resigned as head coach of the Charlotte 49ers. Sanchez took over the 49ers on March 19, 2018, inheriting a team coming off a 6-23 campaign. In five years Charlotte went 72-78 under Sanchez, highlighted by winning the College Basketball Invitational championship this past season, the Niners’ first post-season tournament title in school history. The 22 …
Read More »Shannon Sharpe doesn’t think LeBron James wants to leave the Lakers
LeBron James’ recent comment that he has “a lot to think about” when it comes to “moving forward with the game of basketball” has left people speculating about what may lie next for him. Some feel he’s trying to pressure the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for his buddy Kyrie Irving, and Irving supposedly wants to reunite with him. In …
Read More »Olivier Nkamhoua transfers to Michigan: Ex-Tennessee F comes to Wolverines’ aid after portal losses
USATSI Former Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua is transferring to Michigan, CBS Sports Matt Norlander confirmed Wednesday. Nkamhoua spent four seasons with the Volunteers and ranked as the No. 57 overall transfer, according to 247Sports. He committed to Tennessee over Baylor, Kansas State, Memphis and West Virginia, among others. Nkamhoua declared for the 2023 NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal …
Read More »2023 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings: Scouting reports for Victor Wembanyama, other top players on Big Board
With only two weeks (and change) standing between us and NBA Draft night, it’s time to kick things up a notch as we barrel into the homestretch of the pre-draft coverage process and really drill down into the studs of what makes this year’s studs … well, studs. So today — building off of our Top 100 Big Board, which …
Read More »Taylor Hendricks to work out for the Thunder in pre-draft visit
The 2023 NBA draft is roughly two weeks away, which means draft prospects are currently touring the country and meeting with several teams. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, they are looking at possibly adding three rookies to their roster as they own picks at the No. 12, No. 37 and No. 50 spots of the draft. One name that’s been …
Read More »NBA rumors: James Harden currently ‘torn’ between 76ers, Rockets in free agency
As a free agent, James Harden will have a major decision to make this summer, but at this point in time it seems as though the veteran guard is unsure what he wants when it comes to his future. Harden is “torn” between re-signing with the 76ers in Philadelphia or re-joining the Rockets and signing with Houston, according to Shams …
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