The Dallas Mavericks weren’t the only group that underperformed in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. The series opener averaged a 5.7 rating and 10.99 million viewers on ABC, per Sports Media Watch, making it the least-watched NBA Finals Game 1 since the league hit its ratings nadir with the 2020 and 2021 Finals. Beyond those two, 10.99 is …

Draymond believes Warriors’ key to success is finding new identity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a disappointing end to the 2023-24 NBA season, Draymond Green believes the Warriors need to find a new identity to get back to being a contender again. Speaking to NBA veteran wing Danny Green on “The Draymond Green Show,” Draymond was asked …

Jerome Tang has one slot left to fill his 2024-25 Kansas State basketball roster. He could be saving the biggest piece of the puzzle for last. Coleman Hawkins, a 6-foot-10, 230-pound power forward who spent the past four years at Illinois, will be in Manhattan this weekend after cancelling a visit to Louisville, according to CBS Sports reporter Cameron Salerno. …

These baskets that Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving made in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals? Brother, these are some cool baskets: They are also, though, mostly tough baskets: difficult shots made over tight contests from one or multiple defenders, through contact, fading away from the basket, more likely not to clang clear than to fall through the net. …

Jimmy Butler Instagram post ignites Warriors trade speculation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that certainly rang true for Dub Nation with Jimmy Butler’s latest Instagram story. The Miami Heat star posted a flurry of photos to his Instagram story Thursday, including one sitting in a plane. But Warriors …

Covington Catholic High School has named UC men’s basketball assistant and former Colonel standout Jake Thelen its new head basketball coach. He replaces Scott Ruthsatz, who resigned after 13 seasons. “Jake Thelen did a terrific job for us at Cincinnati over the last three years,” said Wes Miller, UC Bearcats head men’s basketball coach. “He will be extremely missed. CovCath …

Celtics took advantage of Doncic’s lackluster defense in Game 1 win originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics rarely have anyone on the floor who opposing teams can attack at will on offense and score points against in bunches. Boston has a versatile roster full of players capable of defending multiple positions and switching any pick-and-roll. The Dallas …

Florida State wing Jamir Watkins is withdrawing from the transfer portal and will return to FSU for the 2024-25 season, he announced Friday. Watkins, who ranked as the No. 13 player in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings, was one of the most-coveted talents on the market after he withdrew his name from NBA Draft consideration.  St. John’s and Michigan were …

Alex Sarr C France • 7’1″ … Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-nba-mock-draft-tennessees-dalton-knecht-jumps-up-providences-devin-carter-moves-into-top-10/ Author : Gary Parrish Publish date : 2024-06-07 20:40:18 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

After his thunderous slam in game 1, check some of JB’s top career playoff dunks! Never miss a moment with the latest news, … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eSiTk4hyz8 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

DeMar DeRozan dishes on Dillon Brooks beef: ‘I just don’t like him’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago In case anyone was wondering where things currently stand between Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan and Rockets forward Dillon Brooks after their on-court altercation back in March, we have a definitive answer. “I’m not going to lie, I just don’t like him,” DeRozan …

KP had some great defensive blocks in game 1, take a look back at his best blocks of his career! Never miss a moment with the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czFpMfUnhD4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Covington Catholic High School has named UC men’s basketball assistant and former Colonel standout Jake Thelen its new head basketball coach. He replaces Scott Ruthsatz, who resigned after 13 seasons. “Jake Thelen did a terrific job for us at Cincinnati over the last three years,” said Wes Miller, UC Bearcats head men’s basketball coach. “He will be extremely missed. CovCath …

The Northern Kentucky Norse will visit West Lafayette, Indiana, for a men’s basketball meeting with last season’s national runner-up, according to a report Friday via Twitter/X from Rocco Miller. Miller reports that the NKU-Purdue game is set for Friday, November 8. It would be exactly 11 years since Purdue avoided an upset by the Norse at Mackey Arena in a …

The Boston Celtics will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead when they battle the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Sunday. Boston raced out to a 17-point advantage after one quarter and cruised to a 107-89 win in Game 1. The Mavericks (50-32), the fifth seed in the Western Conference, are 12-6 in the …

Jun. 7—SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — The West Coast Conference announced its men’s basketball matchups for the upcoming 2024-25 season Thursday, including Gonzaga and Washington State playing a home-and-away series against one another this winter. The Bulldogs have home-and-away contests against Saint Mary’s, San Francisco, Santa Clara, WSU, Loyola Marymount, Oregon State, Portland and Pepperdine. Gonzaga will host San Diego and …

Kristaps Porzingis absolute embarrassed Brook Lopez during the Boston Celtics’ showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Late in the second quarter as Derrick White brought the ball to their side of the court, KP found himself with a clear path to the basket. White saw the opportunity and quickly dished the ball to the Latvian star, who proceeded to …

The Northern Kentucky Norse will visit West Lafayette, Indiana, for a men’s basketball meeting with last season’s national runner-up, according to a report Friday via Twitter/X from Rocco Miller. Miller reports that the NKU-Purdue game is set for Friday, November 8. It would be exactly 11 years since Purdue avoided an upset by the Norse at Mackey Arena in a …

2024 NBA Finals – Dallas Mavericks v Boston Celtics BOSTON — Expansion is coming to the NBA, just don’t expect it to happen quickly. “I think I said a few years ago, collective bargaining agreement, new media deals, then we would turn to expansion,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, during an …

2024 NBA Finals: Five key questions entering Celtics-Mavs Game 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics threw the first punch in the 2024 NBA Finals with a 107-89 win in Game 1 at TD Garden, and now it’s up to the Dallas Mavericks to respond. The Mavs have been in this situation before. They lost the first …

After Khris Middleton re-signed with the Bucks on day one of free agency, Brook Lopez has returned to Milwaukee on day two. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, Lopez has returned to the Bucks on a two-year $48 million dollar contract. Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $48 million deal to return to the Milwaukee …

As fans filed into TD Garden to support their Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, they were greeted with shirts on the back of their chairs that read “You Got Boston.” Frequently throughout the broadcast, the feed would pan to a Celtics fan donning the shirt while celebrating after Jaylen Brown stole the ball from …

The final piece to Seton Hall basketball’s 2024-25 roster is on board, and it’s a potent one. Garwey Dual, a 6-foot-5 guard transfer from Providence, committed to the Pirates Friday. Here are three things to know about the rising sophomore, who has three years of eligibility left. Nov 14, 2023; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Garwey Dual (3) …

by Zak Hanshew, Rotoworld Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN, ATL, CHI, HOU, SAC, GSW, MIA, PHI, ORL, LAL, IND At a glance: Record: 48-34 (4th, East)  Offensive Rating: 114.7 (16th) Defensive Rating: 112.1 (7th)  Net Rating: 2.6 (11th)  Pace: 97.6 (24th)  2024 NBA Draft Picks: 20 The Cavs finished with a winning record for the third straight season, and they made the playoffs for the second straight. …

UCF basketball continues to build on next season’s roster with the addition of former Georgia Tech guard Dallan “Deebo” Coleman. The 6-foot-6 Coleman spent the past three seasons with the Yellow Jackets, averaging 7.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 24 minutes in 92 games. The Florida native, a 4-star prospect at West Nassau County High School, entered the transfer portal April …