NEW YORK — The NBA has stopped tap-dancing around the scourge that was ripping away at its simplest element, addressing load management in a way that was both necessary and almost embarrassing. There was already a Player Resting Policy, but its new and improved Player Participation Policy aims directly at stars who sit during nationally televised games. It doesn’t demand …
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Tu Bas Khel (India) | Full Film | NBA Film for Fans
The film captures the story of 2 youngsters who belong to opposite spectrums of society, are brought together circumstantially to … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nf4DVu-ums Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Bleacher Report names Suns’ best fit for fifth starter
Via Valley of the Suns, 2h ago Suns’ star reveals how he will help Team USA in 2024 by Justin Lee Since Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns, the whole offseason has been trying to figure out who will be the team’s fifth starter. Now, we have an idea of who would fit and who we want to …
Read More »Antetokounmpo says again if there is a better chance to win ring elsewhere he will take it
NBA Player Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Trip To China This offseason the Milwaukee Bucks spent big to make Giannis Antetokounmpo happy. They re-signed Khris Middleton (three years, $93 million) and Brook Lopez (two years, $48 million), plus they fired the coach a lot of people around the team thought was holding the Bucks back in the playoffs (Mike Budenholzer) and hired the …
Read More »REDEMPTION (India) | NBA Films For Fans
The film depicts that the love for Basketball is deep seeded & soul food even if one doesnt live the dream to have completed the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no_u8gbf5Jc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Suns’ Al McCoy replacement, revealed
Former Phoenix Suns radio play-by-play host Al McCoy retired following the 2022-23 NBA season, capping the longest career by a radio host in NBA history. For the 2023-24 season, McCoy will be replaced by Jon Bloom on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, according to a release. Bloom has been with the franchise since 2008 as a radio host and backup play-by-play …
Read More »Stephen A. Smith lays out harsh reality for Anthony Davis and Team USA
This summer, we saw a different Team USA than we’ve seen in the past. Rather than send bonafide top-10 type talent like the Lakers’ LeBron and Anthony Davis, the powers at be elected to bring what some may call B-level talent. Comprised of players like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Halliburton, and our guy Austin Reaves (who was consistently one of the …
Read More »Ex-USC star Kevin Porter Jr.’s issues predate alleged assault that fractured girlfriend’s vertebra
Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. in a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 31. The former USC star has been charged with felony assault and strangulation charges. (Michael Wyke / Associated Press) Kevin Porter Jr.’s immense talent for so long obscured his issues away from the basketball court. His latest incident likely will damage his NBA career. The former …
Read More »LeBron, Durant & Curry focus on 2024 Olympics after FIBA World Cup
Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Jake Fischer is back from Manila and he rejoins Dan Devine in Brooklyn to talk about the NBA passing a new rule to prevent teams from resting their stars, the results from the FIBA World Cup and LeBron James trying to recruit a team of superstars to go to the Olympics in 2024. On this …
Read More »Similarities make Suns’ Devin Booker, Bradley Beal best backcourt
Have we ever seen a NBA backcourt like this one? It’s a question that’s more like a proclamation. But what the Phoenix Suns have in Devin Booker and Bradley Beal is special and unique. I don’t mean to say that as if to represent they are the greatest ever assembled. What they provide, however, is different than what we’re used …
Read More »Knicks have Immanuel Quickley contract deadline looming, and the numbers say he could be worth close to $100M
Entering his fourth NBA season, the final on his rookie-scale deal, Immanuel Quickley is eligible to sign a contract extension with the New York Knicks any time between now and Oct. 24, the day before the start of then 2023-24 regular season. If the Oct. 24 deadline passes and no deal is reached, Quickley will enter next summer as a …
Read More »New basketball rules mean teams can only rest one star player per game
NBA teams will be able to rest only one star player per game this season under new rules, with potential fines of millions of dollars. The Player Participation Policy defines a star player as anybody picked in an All-NBA Team or NBA All-Star team in the previous three seasons. “If you’re a healthy player in this league, you’re expected to …
Read More »Mission League basketball is going to bring out celebrities en masse
Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates with his sons Bronny, left, and Bryce. The Mission League this winter is filled with sons with NBA connections. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) Those new iPhones coming out with an improved telephoto lens will get plenty of use by fans showing up to Mission League basketball games this winter, considering how many celebrities might …
Read More »Suns’ Big 3 to be subject to new NBA resting rule
© Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Suns’ Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal will be subject to a new resting rule under the NBA’s “Player Participation Policy.” The NBA’s “Player Participation Policy” (via NBA) Teams will no longer be able to rest two star players in the same game. Additionally, teams also need to ensure …
Read More »Kings sign Folsom native Jordan Ford to training camp contract
Kings sign Folsom native Jordan Ford to training camp contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Ford is one step closer to fulfilling his dreams of playing for his hometown team. The Kings on Tuesday announced that they signed Ford, who grew up about 25 miles east of Sacramento in Folsom, Calif., to a training camp deal. As …
Read More »Charlie Spoonhour, grandson of Missouri State legend, commits to Bears baseball
Charlie Spoonhour, the son of Missouri State men’s basketball assistant coach Jay Spoonhour, has committed to Missouri State baseball. Charlie Spoonhour, of course, shares the name of his late grandfather who remains a legendary figure at the university. The late Charlie Spoonhour was the most accomplished men’s basketball coach in the school’s history after nine seasons in charge of the …
Read More »Core or more? Canada Basketball will have tough decisions at Olympics
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball ‘There’s most certainly going to be some tough decisions’ Get the latest from Ryan Wolstat straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Sep 13, 2023 • Last updated 35 minutes ago • 5 minute read Venezuela’s point guard Gregory Vargas (L) and teammate John Cox (C) mark Canada’s shooting guard Andrew Wiggins (R) …
Read More »Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra to navigate new NBA injury rules
MIAMI — For years, Erik Spoelstra has stressed the Miami Heat’s distaste for load management, the resting of players otherwise fit to play. Now, with a sweeping set of policy changes adopted Wednesday by the NBA Board of Governors, it no longer is a matter as easily left in team hands. Among the NBA’s most dramatic changes is that a …
Read More »Kings signing McGee opens door for intriguing Warriors option
Kings signing McGee opens door for intriguing Warriors option originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area JaVale McGee reportedly turned down a Warriors reunion to instead reunite with coach Mike Brown and sign a one-year contract to join the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. McGee’s decision also created a domino effect in Sacramento, and the Warriors could benefit from their …
Read More »NBA owners approve stricter rules for resting multiple star players. What will that mean?
Los Angeles Lakers v Los Angeles Clippers This news isn’t a surprise, the real question is what does it mean? Wednesday the NBA Board of Governors (made up of team owners) voted to increase fines substantially and take other steps to keep teams from resting multiple star players during nationally televised games, according to multiple reports. It’s not a coincidence …
Read More »NBA Rewind w/ Ahmad Rashad: Shaquille O'Neal (FULL EPISODE)
Shaq sits down to discuss breaking backboards, his top 5 players, and why he wanted to show he could be the most dominant … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IAefwHCGcc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Bradley Beal: What Does He Bring the Suns?
Bradley Beal is a Phoenix Sun. The shooting guard replaces Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, and a few second-round draft picks and pick-swaps. He joins the Suns “Big Three” as the Suns lost in the Western Conference Semifinals to the Denver Nuggets in Six Games. This move changes the landscape of the NBA. Beal now puts the Suns in a believed contender …
Read More »NBA Board Of Governors Approve New Rules Preventing Teams From Resting Two ‘Stars’ In Same Game
One of the biggest complaints from many fans across the NBA has been the increase in teams resting star players when healthy during the regular season. With so much emphasis being placed on having players at full strength for the playoffs, teams have taken the route of finding certain games in which to rest their stars in order to preserve …
Read More »NBA load management: Board approves rules that fine teams if ‘star players’ sit certain games
Getty Images If you ask anyone in or around the NBA what the biggest problem facing the league is, there’s a high probability that many of them will say load management. It’s an issue that’s been a topic of discussion around the NBA for years, and gets resurfaced every time a team rests star players. There hasn’t been an adequate …
Read More »Green predicts how many more NBA championships Warriors can win
Green predicts how many more NBA championships Warriors can win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green and the Warriors’ core have accomplished a lot together, but the four-time NBA champion believes they still have some more fuel in the tank. In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Green predicted how many more titles he could win with Golden …
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