[ad_1] The Los Angeles Clippers have been respectable for quite some time, repeatedly attempting to take steps to separate themselves from the big brothers in the same building and same city. But now, they’re taking the biggest steps of all, extricating themselves from second-class citizen status at Crypto.com Arena and plotting on new land in Inglewood — a very short …

[ad_1] Feb. 29—With some conference tournaments starting next week, local college players are trying to keep things on point before then. Schlarman grad Capria Brown definitely did her part. Brown had a game-high 22 points as the Central Michigan girls basketball team was able to get past Miami (Ohio) 76-73 in double overtime on Wednesday. Brown also had five assists …

[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks v Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia’s ability to be a real threat to Boston in the East playoffs — or, possibly, just get out of the play-in if they continue to slide in the standings — hinges on Joel Embiid returning and playing like an MVP again. The first step is getting him back for the end of the …

[ad_1] Nearly five years ago, as Mark Pope pondered the next step of his coaching career, a thought crossed his mind. Of all the possible options and offers in front of him, where would winning be the most meaningful? The answer was clear. “Where do (I) want to win the most? … There’s no doubt in my mind that it …

[ad_1] Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker are expected to fill two of Team USA’s 12 roster spots at the Paris Olympics, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Joe Vardon. Holiday and Booker were both on the iteration of the team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Other “locks” for the 2024 …

[ad_1] CHARLOTTE – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today the matchups of the league’s 20-game men’s basketball schedule for the 2024-25 season. It was announced on ACC Network’s ACC PM. Each team will play two games (home and away) versus each of the school’s partners, including one repeat opponent (home and away). The remaining 14 conference opponents will be seven home …

[ad_1] The Charlotte Hornets have hired Jeff Peterson to be their new head of basketball operations. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) The Charlotte Hornets are hiring one of the NBA’s rising young executives to a key position, as part of their continuing effort to revitalize the struggling franchise. Jeff Peterson, assistant general manager of the Brooklyn Nets, is expected to …

[ad_1] Duke, UNC and NC State basketball received some clarity Thursday with the ACC announcing its 20 conference matchups for each squad ahead of the 2024-25 season. Cal, SMU and Stanford will be joining the ACC this year, pushing the league’s total to 18 teams. “As the 2023-24 ACC women’s and men’s basketball regular-season competition continues and our teams look …

[ad_1] CP3’s career ‘absolutely’ would feel complete without championship originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After 19 NBA seasons, Chris Paul is satisfied with his career, even if he never wins a championship. Speaking to Dwyane Wade on his podcast, “The Why with Dwayne Wade,” the Warriors guard was asked if his career would feel complete if he retired …

[ad_1] Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark announced on social media Thursday that she is declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft. “It is impossible to fully express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me during my time at Iowa — my teammates, who made the last four years the best; my coaches, trainers and staff who always let me be me; …

[ad_1] The New York Knicks (35-24) will host the Golden State Warriors (30-27) in a battle on Thursday. Rolling into this game, New York is the fourth seed in the East, while Golden State is currently 10th in the West. This is the first matchup of the season between these clubs, and during the 2022-23 campaign, they split the games …

[ad_1] Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best bets in two Big Ten games between Michigan at Rutgers and Ohio State hosting Nebraska. Michigan at Rutgers (-7.5): O/U 138.5 Michigan is at the bottom of the cellar in Big Ten play as they have lost five straight. In the past three road games, Michigan lost by 20, 29, and 14 points. …

[ad_1] Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about the Hornets finding a new GM, LeBron crushing the Clippers in the 4th quarter, Team USA, Kevin Durant’s defense, the Play-In Push™ and more! This embedded content is not available in your region. On a very fun leap …

[ad_1] UMass will be joining the MAC in all sports starting in the 2025-26 academic year, the conference announced on Thursday. This marks a return to the MAC for UMass’ football program, which competed in the league from 2012-15 after making the jump from the Football Championship Subdivision. UMass’ other sports currently compete in the Atlantic 10.  UMass football has …

[ad_1] If Joel Embiid is healthy, then he plans to play, he told reporters on Thursday. The Philadelphia 76ers center was at the team’s practice facility and expressed his desire to come back late in the regular season, if his recovery allows for it. “It’s the same mindset: If I feel good, I’m playing,” he said. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel …

[ad_1] Auburn basketball is in the final stretch of its 2024 regular season, trying to make some final strides towards a good ranking in a final polls. After winning on the road over Georgia on Saturday, the Tigers find themselves doing just that. Auburn rose up to the No. 11 spot in both the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and …

[ad_1] Fraser, Kerr downplay Steph’s midseason fatigue, shooting struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry is human after all, contrary to popular belief. The superstar point guard has kept the Warriors afloat throughout a roller coaster 2023-24 NBA season, and with 25 games remaining, might be feeling the effects from, sometimes, having to carry the team on …

[ad_1] Four Kansas State players will continue their journeys towards the NFL beginning today as they participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Ind. Tight end Ben Sinnott, offensive linemen Cooper Beebe and KT Leveston, and defensive lineman Khalid Duke are Kansas State’s four participants at the Combine. Duke will begin his work today, working through on-field drills, the …

[ad_1] MILWAUKEE — When Tobias Harris converted a putback with 1.5 seconds remaining in the first half of the Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 25, it seemed certain that would be the last action before the break. Giannis Antetokounmpo had other ideas.  The two-time MVP quickly grabbed the ball out of the net, took a shuffle …

[ad_1] Who’s Playing UMBC Retrievers @ N.J. Tech Highlanders Current Records: UMBC 10-19, N.J. Tech 7-19 How To Watch What to Know UMBC and the Highlanders are an even 4-4 against one another since January of 2016, but not for long. Both teams will face off in an America East battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Wellness and …

[ad_1] Embiid says he plans to return this season, discusses injury and next steps originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid wore a Sixers sweatshirt, held a basketball in his hands, and sat down in front of microphones on the final day of February. Though absent from all games in the month because of his left …

[ad_1] No. 16 Kentucky is finding ways to win this season despite Hall of Fame coach John Calipari consistently finding ways to tie one hand behind his team’s own back. Take Tuesday’s 91-89 win vs. Mississippi State for example. Kentucky (20-8, 10-5 SEC) had a lineup of Justin Edwards, Adou Thiero, Antonio Reeves, D.J. Wagner and Ugonna Onyenso to start the …

[ad_1] Colorado freshman Cody Williams has encountered life-defining moments in numerous basketball gymnasiums across the country. Some of his earliest memories around the game formed in gyms. From training with his older brother, Jalen Williams, who went from an under-recruited prospect to one of the rising stars in the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder, to crossing paths with his …

[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports Kentucky and North Carolina aren’t the most trustworthy teams in college basketball, but they are two of the most captivating as March arrives with parity resounding in spots 4-15 of the national pecking order. The Tar Heels dropped three of five at one point in ACC play, only to rebound with three straight wins to …

[ad_1] The three-ball has become arguably the staple of scoring in the NBA — so we figured we’d take some shots from way downtown, too. Here, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus will break down the three things fantasy managers need to know. Or, Dan will break down multiple three-point pieces of advice, analysis and more — it just depends on …