The Badgers men’s basketball team will look very familiar in 2023, but new addition transfer guard A.J. Storr will look to make a splash in his first season in Madison. Storr spent the 2022 season with St. John’s but he’ll be with the Badgers this year after transferring this offseason. He averaged 8.8 points per game in his freshman campaign …

With just about a month remaining until NBA training camps begin, the prevailing unsettled matter is the future of Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard, who issued a trade request in July, according to Blazers general manager Joe Cronin. As it became clear that a trade to Lillard’s preferred destination, the Miami Heat, wasn’t going to happen any time soon, …

ESPN predicts the Phoenix Suns will finish second in the Western Conference to the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets with a 51-31 record. The Nuggets eliminated the Suns in last season’s conference semifinals, winning the Game 6 clincher by 25 points after taking an 81-51 halftime lead at Footprint Center. Head coach Monty Williams was fired two days after the …

Giannis Antetokounmpo was once among the most sought-after superstars in basketball. Prior to his 2020 contract extension with the Bucks, teams like the Heat, Mavericks and Lakers all spent years clearing salary cap space hoping to pursue him as a free agent. Instead, he stayed with the Milwaukee Bucks and won the 2021 championship. The rumor mill quieted down… for …

Once the Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at this past season’s trade deadline, they signaled to the rest of the NBA that they were done with the superstar era and were starting a new era led by Mikal Bridges and Nic Claxton. Or, were they? In a recent episode of the “Clap Your Hands” podcast, NBA insider …

Using a peach pit basket, Tristan Jass and Marcelas Howard play a game of H.O.R.S.E. at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF-nabN-XPs Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Magic Johnson, left, and Stephen Curry are largely considered to be the two greatest point guards in NBA history. But who is the greatest? That’s up for debate. (Juan Ocampo / NBAE via Getty Images) Magic Johnson was a great point guard. Stephen Curry is a great point guard as well. But which one of them is the greatest point …

Former 14-year NBA veteran Jameer Nelson said recently in an interview that he’d take a 19-year-old Dwight Howard over San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. Nelson entered the NBA the same year as Howard and was teammates with him for eight years in Orlando. Howard established himself as one of the top players in the league, becoming a three-time Defensive …

When the Chicago Bulls ended their rebuild two years ago, they added some solid win-now pieces. They traded for Nikola Vucevic at the 2021 deadline, then followed that up by signing DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso in free agency. And while the choices looked promising, things quickly fell apart. After getting off to a hot start in 2021, …

If you thought the “Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum can’t win together on the Boston Celtics” debate was over, guess again — fellow NBAer Patrick Beverley brought it back to life again on a recent episode of his “Pat Bev” podcast. Asked if “Tatum and Brown can get it done together,” the now-Philadelphia 76ers veteran floor general did not mince …

Lookback to when Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell scored off missed free throws to tie the game! Never miss a moment with … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-jVot8Res Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The first few years of a young player’s career should, in a perfect world, be the least eventful. A rookie contract should serve as an opportunity for a young player to acclimate into the league and slowly develop his skills. Nowadays, such opportunities are growing increasingly rare. Just ask Tyrese Maxey, who hasn’t even started his fourth season, but has …

Take a look back at the Best Moments From Kobe Bryant’s Final Season! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7kjdYLN-40 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Report: Warriors showing interest in free agent Blake Griffin originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly are interested in adding a veteran big man to their 2023-24 roster. Golden State is one of several teams with its eye on free agent forward Blake Griffin, HoopsWire’s Sam Amico reported Wednesday. Along with the Warriors, Amico added that the …

Los Angeles Lakers v Memphis Grizzlies – Game Five Dillon Brooks decided to “poke the bear” of LeBron James during the Grizzlies first-round playoff matchup with the Lakers last season. Brooks called LeBron “old,” said he doesn’t respect anyone who doesn’t drop 40 on him, got ejected for hitting LeBron in the “groin,” and generally tied to get in the …

Bulls protect Benny the Bull’s identity at all costs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Benny the Bull will be entertaining fans at the United Center next season. Who is inside the costume performing such staples as the spilled popcorn trick and the over-the-head halfcourt shot is another story, depending on who’s talking. And Benny isn’t talking. “There is only …

It could be never for these Los Angeles Clippers. It could be now, too, but smart money seems to lean toward the former over the latter. So much has been said compared to done during these last four years, they’ve almost become an afterthought in terms of the NBA elite. Seven franchises have reached the NBA Finals in the last …

The Detroit Pistons released their 2023-24 regular season schedule last week. Now, we know their remaining preseason games. The Pistons on Thursday announced their four-game preseason schedule, which begins against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 8 at Little Caesars Arena. Pistons new head coach Monty Williams was fired by the Suns in May after losing in the conference semifinals. The …

Say what you will about their overall career arcs in that neverending debate over the careers of Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Paul Pierce and his fellow Hoops Hall member Dwyane Wade, when it comes to taking clutch shots at the end of a game, for one NBA analyst, there is a clear choice. Former NBA player and current ESPN …

On Thursday, August 24, the Los Angeles Lakers announced they’re going to unveil a statue of the late Kobe Bryant on February 2, 2024. Shortly after the Lakers made their announcement, Vanessa Bryant released a video on social media, sharing her pride and gratitude at the immortalization of her legendary husband. During the video, Vanessa noted how Kobe felt at …

The same week that James Harden was slapped with a $100,000 NBA fine for insisting he never again will play for Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard continues with a more conciliatory approach amid his quest for a trade to the Miami Heat. In an interview with ESPN’s Andscape, Lillard, who previously expressed interest in …

After acquiring Chris Paul in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards at the start of the summer, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly showing interest in his former teammate with “Lob City.” According to Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, the Warriors are one of the teams expressing interest in veteran big man Blake Griffin. The Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers …

The Boston Celtics are reported to be considering TJ Warren and Lamar Stevens for open roster spots. Warren is a scorer who, if recovered from serious foot injury, could contribute 8 to 12 points per game off the bench. On the other hand, Lamar Stevens is viewed as a defensive-minded player who might not fit the current Celtics style, given …

Kobe Bryant To Lakers faithful, Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) will always be the building Shaq and Kobe built. It’s only fitting Kobe Bryant should have a statue outside the arena. The long-planned statue will be unveiled on Feb. 8, 2024, the team announced. “Kobe Bryant was one of the most extraordinary athletes of all time, and one of …

EVANSVILLE — The University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team has prided itself on playing big-name programs since it started its transition to Division I. The Screaming Eagles traveled to Missouri and Notre Dame last season and have a road game against Duke in their 2023-24 non-conference schedule. Add Michigan State to that list. USI will travel to East Lansing, Michigan, …