Daily Archives: October 2, 2023

Best soundbites from players, Stevens, Mazzulla

Celtics Media Day: Best soundbites from players, Stevens, Mazzulla originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Celtics Media Day couldn’t have come at a much better time for the team or those covering it. Monday’s annual event came just one day after Boston acquired veteran guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers for Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, and two first-round …

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Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard takes issue with NBA’s new load management policy: ‘If I’m able to play, I’ll play’

Kawhi Leonard is tired of hearing his name being associated with load management. While he is typically not a man of many words, he addressed the criticism during the Los Angeles Clippers media day.  The league passed a new player participation policy last month, so naturally Leonard was asked about his thoughts on it. The policy prevents teams from resting …

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Former Bucks teammates praise Jrue Holiday though he is now a … – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Former Bucks teammates praise Jrue Holiday though he is now a … Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinQFodHRwczovL3d3dy5qc29ubGluZS5jb20vc3Rvcnkvc3BvcnRzL25iYS9idWNrcy8yMDIzLzEwLzAyL2Zvcm1lci1taWx3YXVrZWUtYnVja3MtdGVhbW1hdGVzLXByYWlzZS1qcnVlLWhvbGlkYXktdGhvdWdoLWhlLWlzLW5vdy1hLWJvc3Rvbi1jZWx0aWMvNzEwMzYzMDQwMDcv0gEA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-10-02 22:17:19 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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‘It’s a fresh start for everybody:’ Ben Simmons optimistic he can return to All-Star form

NEW YORK — There was no tension in the air. No David Letterman appearance. No looming questions in need of pressing answers during media day at HSS Training Center. The Nets are so far from the back pages of tabloids and headlines of aggregation accounts, it’s somewhat unbelievable these black-and-white jerseys are the very threads once worn by James Harden, …

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Nets’ Ben Simmons, excited for ‘fresh start,’ says he’s ready to get to the rim and get to the line

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons took part in his second media day as a member of the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. This time, neither he nor any of his teammates fielded questions about rescinded trade requests, their coach’s job security or championship expectations. Now that the only superteam in town is the New York Liberty, there isn’t much noise around the …

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Check out Jimmy Butler’s new emo look for training camp

Nobody should take media day seriously, but nobody takes that to the extreme like the Heat’s Jimmy Butler. One thing that happens on media day is official pictures of the players, used by broadcasters and websites for much or all of the season (the picture next to the players in the starting lineups or the stats). Last season, Butler showed …

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LeBron James reveals Bronny had surgery after cardiac arrest, is dedicating Lakers season to his son

LeBron James revealed Monday that his son, Bronny, had surgery this summer after he experienced cardiac arrest at a basketball workout with USC. James didn’t provide details on the procedure or when it took place, but did share that Bronny was recovering well from the incident and he expects his son to play for USC this season. “Bronny’s doing extremely …

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Antetokounmpo praises Lillard trade, suggests he will re-sign with … – NBC Sports

Antetokounmpo praises Lillard trade, suggests he will re-sign with … NBC Sports Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiamh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm5iY3Nwb3J0cy5jb20vbmJhL25ld3MvYW50ZXRva291bm1wby1wcmFpc2VzLWxpbGxhcmQtdHJhZGUtc3VnZ2VzdHMtaGUtd2lsbC1yZS1zaWduLXdpdGgtYnVja3PSAQA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-10-02 21:59:31 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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2024 Paris Olympics: Kevin Durant confirms he’ll play for Team USA; Steph Curry, LeBron James express interest

Team USA had a painful showing at the FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer, falling to Canada in the bronze-medal game after also losing to Germany in the semifinals. The U.S. roster is potentially getting a massive upgrade for the 2024 Paris Olympics, however. Although it’s still a year away, the Olympic Games were a big topic of conversation during …

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Bronny James health update: LeBron James says son started ‘rehab process’ to play for USC this season

USATSI Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James provided a positive health update about son Bronny James on Monday, stating that the USC freshman started rehab and hopes to return at some point this season after suffering a cardiac arrest during a preseason practice on July 24. His collapse during practice prompted a trip to the hospital and further testing, which …

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James Harden skips 76ers’ media day as he holds out for trade

Getty Images The Philadelphia 76ers held media day Monday morning and one notable absence was All-Star guard James Harden. It’s not entirely surprising that Harden chose not to show up, as he requested a trade from the team at the start of free agency this summer. While there was some early traction on Harden potentially getting traded to the Los …

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Bulls’ Nikola Vučević, Coby White excited to justify new contracts

Bulls’ Nikola Vučević, Coby White excited to justify new contracts originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Yes, there’s the money—$60 million to be exact. And the security of three seasons in a city where his family is comfortable doesn’t hurt either. But ask Nikola Vučević for his feelings about re-signing with the Chicago …

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NB90s Volume 5: 1998 & 99 (FULL EPISODE)

The Big Fundamental lands in San Antonio, the Knicks and Heat do battle and the Jazz face the Bulls yet again Vince Carter takes … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFoll1M2SBs Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Jaylen Brown eyeing more active leadership role after Smart’s exit

Jaylen Brown eyeing more active leadership role after Smart’s exit originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have assembled what might be the best starting five in the NBA. But the cost was the departure of several core veterans. In the process of acquiring All-Stars Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday this offseason, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad …

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