[ad_1] There is no officially accepted title for the head of basketball operations within a specific team. It used to be the general manager. More recently, teams have upgraded to president of basketball operations partially as a means of inflating titles and keeping promising young executives in place. Some front offices have nominal heads in one of those roles, but …

[ad_1] What’s in store for Xavier men’s basketball when the calendar flips to 2024? New Year’s resolutions are popular, but seldom achieved. According to a study from U.S. News and World Report, 80% of resolutions fail, with a frequent mid-February drop off. Xavier (7-6, 1-1) will try to beat those odds and round into form during a stretch of 18 …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers beat Magic, earn first Embiid-less win of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers earned win No. 21 on Wednesday night without No. 21. They improved to 21-9 overall this season and 1-4 in games that Joel Embiid has missed by notching a 112-92 victory over the Magic at Kia Center. Tyrese Maxey …

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[ad_1] BYU basketball coach Mark Pope cheers on his team in the game against San Diego State at BYU’s Marriott Center in Provo on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News Mark Pope is enjoying some lofty momentum in pre-conference games. The BYU basketball coach expected some of it: The barrage of 3-pointers, a team enjoying elite chemistry …

[ad_1] Getty Images Herb Kohl, the former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has died at 88 after a brief illness, his foundation, Herb Kohl Philanthropies, announced on Wednesday. In addition to his history in the NBA, Kohl served as a United States senator representing Wisconsin from 1989 through 2013. From 1970 through 1978, he was the president of the Kohl’s …

[ad_1] Halftime Report Virginia fell flat on their face against Memphis last Tuesday, but memory of that harsh loss doesn’t seem to have tripped them up today. Virginia has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Morgan State 43-16. Virginia already has five blowout wins this season, but why stop there? Barring a freak comeback, they will be …

[ad_1] Brook Lopez Prop Bets, Odds and Insights for Bucks vs. Nets | December 27 USA TODAY Sports Wire [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibmh0dHBzOi8vc3BvcnRzd2lyZS51c2F0b2RheS5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZS9icm9vay1sb3Blei1wcm9wLWJldHMtb2Rkcy1hbmQtaW5zaWdodHMtZm9yLWJ1Y2tzLXZzLW5ldHMtZGVjZW1iZXItMjcv0gEA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-12-27 23:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] The Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers will face off in an Eastern Conference clash at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Kia Center. Orlando is 18-11 overall and 11-3 at home, while Philadelphia is 20-9 overall and 8-5 on the road. The Magic are favored by 2 points in the latest Magic vs. 76ers odds, and the …

[ad_1] Welcome back to NBA Star Power Index: A weekly gauge of the players getting the most buzz around the league. Inclusion on this list isn’t necessarily a good thing — it simply means you’re capturing the NBA world’s attention. This is also not a ranking. The players listed here are in no particular order. This column will run every week throughout the regular …

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[ad_1] Why Warriors coach Kerr isn’t bothered by JK’s playing time remarks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors coach Steve Kerr doesn’t seem too bothered or overly concerned with Jonathan Kuminga’s comments following Monday’s 120-114 loss to the Nuggets after he sat out the majority of the fourth quarter despite Denver’s troubles slowing him down. If anything, …

[ad_1] The Oklahoma Sooners are fresh off their first loss of the season, falling to the North Carolina Tar Heels 81-69. The Sooners will be back at home against the Central Arkansas Bears. The Bears are 3-10 on the season and have suffered multiple blowout losses. The Sooners should be able to bounce back and give them another one. Oklahoma …

[ad_1] Getty Images Kevin Durant has been with the Phoenix Suns less than a year but there are already rumors circulating that he is frustrated with the team. However, Durant is known to be a vocal player on social media and he recently clapped back at the speculation. His comment seems to have been deleted, but Durant had replied to …

[ad_1] The last Pac-12 men’s basketball season begins on Thursday and in one of the openers, an under-performing USC Trojans squad comes into Matthew Knight Arena to play an injury-riddled Oregon team. It’s not quite the scenario either team planned on when the season got underway, but the Ducks do get Keeshawn Barthelemy back this week with Mookie Cook and …

[ad_1] Herbert Jones has seen his production slow down lately, making him a prime candidate to get cut in fantasy leagues. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Special to Yahoo Sports With the Christmas spirit officially out of our systems, it’s time to get pessimistic. There are plenty of players hanging out on fantasy managers’ benches who don’t deserve such nice …

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[ad_1] USATSI Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will remain away from the team as he recovers from lacerations to his face and hand after being bit by a dog, the team announced Wednesday. He is in good condition but there is no specific timetable for his return to the team or basketball activities. Gordon, 28, is in his third full season …

[ad_1] Exactech Arena will be filled to the brim when the Gators take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Jan. 6 as the Florida basketball program announces its first sellout game of the season for the SEC home opener. January’s meeting will be the first time since the 1998-99 season that the two teams clashed during a conference opener. The Wildcats …

[ad_1] Vučević to miss at least 7 to 10 days with groin strain: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bulls were without starting center Nikola Vučević Tuesday night against the Hawks due to a left groin strain. New reports say Vučević will miss at least the next seven to 10 days. He played all 82 games last …

[ad_1] The Virginia Cavaliers (9-2) host the Morgan State Bears (4-10) on Wednesday in one of just two Division-I college basketball games on the day’s schedule. The Cavaliers lead the series 3-0, including a dominant 83-45 win over the Bears in 2018. Virginia has won 16 of its last 18 games at home. On the other side, Morgan State is …

[ad_1] Why Kendrick Perkins now views Celtics as ‘best team in the NBA’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have made a believer out of Kendrick Perkins. The ex-Celtics center, who was a starter on their 2007-08 NBA title team, is fully on board the hype train after Boston completed its West Coast road trip with a …

[ad_1] Although the college basketball season splits the Gregorian calendar, you know how this goes, people. It’s the holiday season and the media-content gods mandate a best-of list to end the year no matter the source material. Best albums, best movies, photos of the year, best podcasts, top TV shows, favorite memes, most memorable sporting moments and on and on …

[ad_1] I’ve been watching a lot of Detroit Pistons basketball of late. Everyone should. Forget the In-Season Tournament, or whatever that was. You always want to see something new in sports, so what’s better than the emergence of the worst team in the 78-year history of the National Basketball Association? Detroit has now lost a record 27 consecutive games, a …

[ad_1] USATSI Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will remain away from the team as he recovers from lacerations to his face and hand caused by a dog bite, the team announced Wednesday. He is in good condition but there is no specific timetable for his return to the team or basketball activities. Gordon, 28, is in his third full season …