[ad_1] Victor Wembanyama tries to block a layup by Scoot Henderson during an exhibition game between their French and G League teams last fall in Las Vegas. They could be the first two players selected in the NBA draft on Thursday. (John Locher / Associated Press) They’re in the gym, at the games, studying film and speaking to league insiders. …

[ad_1] As the owner of multiple popular restaurant chains in his post-NBA retirement life, it is no secret that Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man alum Shaquille O’Neal likes to eat. So much so that the Big Aristotle has helped his equally big appetite out while doing us all a public service of reviewing little-known culinary gems on the …

[ad_1] As Hoops Hype’s staff keep themselves busy reassessing the draft orders of the last few decades over the years, there are always a fair number of Boston Celtics alumni making moves in their re-drafts as a result. In the H/H reassessment of the 1998 NBA draft class, a total of four Boston alumni ended up seeing their draft stock …

[ad_1] Emoni Bates, a lanky, 6-foot-9, 19-year-old NBA Draft prospect out of Eastern Michigan is among the many players in Thursday’s draft who the Cleveland Cavaliers could target at pick No. 49 of the second round. After trading their 2023 first rounder to the Indiana Pacers in the deal that brought back Caris LeVert, Ricky Rubio and a second-round pick …

[ad_1] With each step throughout this basketball journey, and with the steady advancement of his game, Sam Peek has adjusted his outlook of what might be. “It was like, ‘I’m good enough for AAU, maybe I can play at a prep school,’” the Poughkeepsie native said. “I succeeded there, so it was, ‘Am I good enough to play in college? …

[ad_1] “If you are going to play this way, I do feel like this is the time to part ways with Marcus Smart,” said Jeff Goodman on a recent episode of the eponymous CLNS Media “Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman with Gary Tanguay” podcast. “I think I’m there — I think I’m there.” Bob Ryan agreed with his colleague on …

[ad_1] The Chicago Bulls need to consider some major changes this summer, as their roster is currently stuck in the middle. They missed out on the playoffs this past year, getting eliminated by the Play-In Tournament, where they lost to the eventual Eastern Conference champions, the Miami Heat. If the Bulls want to see any sort of improvement moving forward, …

[ad_1] On this day in Boston Celtics history, the storied franchise drafted four players of note in the 2019 NBA draft. With the 51st pick, the Celtics selected 5-foot-10 point guard Tremont Waters out of Louisiana State University, who would later sign with the team as a two way player who spent most of his rookie season with the Maine …

[ad_1] If you happen to be a fan of the Boston Celtics (or any team in the NBA) and are still not quite sure what Juneteenth is, what it celebrates, or how to commemorate it properly, former Celtics assistant coach and player Evan Turner and Golden State Warriors veteran win Andre Iguodala put together a clip breaking it down for …

[ad_1] Fans of the Boston Celtics who make the trek out to Las Vegas Summer League this year will not be likely to see either of the Celtics’ two guards currently stashed in Europe at the annual offseason event. Per the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach, “neither Juhann Begarin nor Yam Madar are expected to play for the Celtics’ summer league …

[ad_1] Suns guard Chris Paul is headed to the Wizards in a major trade, and Washington might not keep him on the roster. (Matt York / Associated Press) With the NBA’s draft Thursday, and free agency officially starting at month’s end, another offseason has arrived. And though questions like what Charlotte will do with the second overall pick, and what …

[ad_1] Despite widespread rumors of superstar guard James Harden reuniting with the Houston Rockets flourishing for many months, it appears likely he’s staying put with the Philadelphia 76ers. As the June 30 start date to free agency nears, momentum has clearly cooled between Harden and Houston. According to multiple reports, it’s less about Harden having a change of heart and …

[ad_1] The Sixers begin the week of the NBA draft with zero picks. As a refresher: The team gave up its first-round selection (No. 28) as part of its trade for James Harden. The NBA docked the Sixers their second-rounders in 2023 and 2024 after a league investigation found the team had premature conversations with free-agent signings P.J. Tucker and …

[ad_1] Despite the apparent need for one, the Chicago Bulls aren’t interested in rebuilding their roster. At least, that’s what Arturas Karnisovas has stated. There have been some cracks in that plan in the form of Zach LaVine trade rumors, but all in all, the Bulls seemingly want to run it back. If that is the team’s plan, they need …

[ad_1] The Orlando Magic could be on the cusp of making a playoff run. They made a significant improvement last season winning 12 more games than the previous season led by their cornerstones Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Armed with cap flexibility, two lottery picks, and a strong overall young roster, the Magic could look to make a push toward …

[ad_1] Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s tenure as the Warriors’ next general manager began with a dose of what’s ahead of him. Draymond Green declined his $27.5 million player option, becoming an unrestricted free agent this summer. Green’s decision wasn’t a surprise to those within Golden State, and made the most sense for the 33-year-old in basketball and business terms. Dunleavy couldn’t …

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill analyzes the Phoenix Suns trade with the Washington Wizards to acquire Bradley Beal. Goodwill discusses the potential fit with the Suns’ other offensive superstars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker and how much should be expected of Beal at this stage of his career. Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie wherever you get your podcasts. Video Transcript …

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO – The opportunity placed before Mike Dunleavy Jr. has but two possible paths. There is an avenue to failure. And there is the road to redemption. Introduced Monday as the next general manager of the Warriors, Dunleavy joined the man who promoted him, CEO Joe Lacob, for a half hour during which he came off relatively well. …

[ad_1] The NBA Draft is Thursday and already we have seen one blockbuster trade — although Bradley Beal getting moved did not dramatically impact the top of this draft — but there is much more action to come. The wildest few weeks of the NBA calendar are just warming up. Here is a roundup of the latest rumors around the …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers may be in win-now mode, but they’re also in position to develop young players with an eye on the future. They have gotten considerably younger over the last several months, as they have jettisoned multiple players in their 30s in trades that have netted them Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley and Mo …

[ad_1] The latest rumor surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and what they might do to reload and make a run at one more NBA championship has them acquiring future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul. Paul has been one of the league’s best point guards and floor generals for the better part of the last 15 years, and he …

[ad_1] Though it did not end the way he probably would have liked it to have, veteran Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart had himself a very solid postseason run in 2023, making it back to the Eastern Conference finals the Celtics would eventually lose in six games in a rematch with the Miami Heat. Smart put up 14.9 points, …

[ad_1] The 2023 NBA draft takes place this Thursday, June 22, and while the Boston Celtics have traded away their first round pick for this class of prospects, they possess an intriguing selection at the top of the second round via a pick owed them by the Portland Trail Blazers at No. 35 overall. The Celtics could also trade up, …

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[ad_1] Kevin Durant has formed another Big Three. This time with the Phoenix Suns. After the Washington Wizards reportedly traded star guard Bradley Beal to the Suns on Sunday, Durant now joins Devin Booker and Beal as the NBA’s next Big Three. On Monday’s episode of “First Take,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith discussed the big trade and why Phoenix’s Big …