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Daily Archives: June 11, 2024

Kerr explains similarities between Steph, Clark’s pro career starts

Kerr explains similarities between Steph, Clark’s pro career starts originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Caitlin Clark’s welcome to the WNBA has gone from a bumpy beginning to a controversial topic around the basketball world. The Indiana Fever star has been roughed up and taunted by vets and opposing players, most notably being knocked down by Chicago Sky guard …

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Where do Lakers go next in coaching search after Dan Hurley rejection?

2024 NBA Finals – Game Two The “why” makes for excellent talking head fodder. Did Dan Hurley ultimately decide he just couldn’t leave his recruits, the Huskies and the East Coast? Was this all a leverage play to get more money out of UConn? (Reporters close to Hurley say no, he genuinely struggled with the decision.) Was the Lakers offer …

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Coaching carousel update: Cavaliers set to interview James Borrego

Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets More is going on with the NBA coaching carousel than the Lakers getting rejected by Dan Hurley and now trying to find a path forward. Here are the latest reports from around the league regarding coaches. • The Lakers aren’t the only team with a quality roster trying to find a new coach, so are the …

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2024 NBA Finals: Game 3 Best Bets, Player Props, and Odds

As the NBA Finals shift to Dallas and American Airlines Arena for Game 3, no question the Boston Celtics have controlled the series through the first two games despite not looking like they have played their best game. Add to that the historical fact that there have been 36 instances in the Finals of a team trailing 0-2 to start …

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Ranking all 30 NBA head coaching jobs right now: Why Lakers are near bottom and Dan Hurley was right to say no

When Dan Hurley passed on the Los Angeles Lakers, it sparked a debate about the job that the NBA’s marquee franchise was actually offering. The Laker brand remains strong, but, in practical terms, is the job especially desirable beyond that? Multiple league sources that spoke to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander suggested that it wasn’t.  “That Lakers job isn’t good,” one …

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Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The basketball rankings for the 2025 and 2026 classes are being updated this week, starting off today with the Five-Star Countdown for the 2025 class. Rivals recruiting director Rob Cassidy gives his thoughts on each of the 15 five-stars. ***** RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK Tuesday: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 Wednesday: New Rivals150 for 2025 | Biggest storylines Thursday: New position rankings …

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New Orleans Pelicans fantasy basketball season recap

Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN, ATL, CHI, HOU, SAC, GSW, MIA, PHI, ORL, LAL, IND, CLE, PHX At a glance: Record: 49-33 (7th, West)  Offensive Rating: 116.5 (11th) Defensive Rating: 111.9 (6th)  Net Rating: 4.6 (6th)  Pace: 98.70 (16th)  2024 Draft Picks: 21 Fantasy Standout: C.J. McCollum After a down year during the 2022-23 season, McCollum had a better year shooting the ball, which led to …

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Three-star WR Adonis Moise Commits To Kansas State

Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy wide receiver Adonis Moise committed to Kansas State on Tuesday afternoon. The three-star wide receiver announced his decision via his Twitter/X account. Moise was among K-State’s official visitors last weekend, moving up his scheduled visit by two weeks to make the trip to Manhattan. The IMG Academy wide receiver mentioned that the decision allowed him to …

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Rumor: Thunder most likely to poach Isaiah Hartenstein from Knicks

NBA: Playoffs-Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Isaiah Hartenstein made himself a lot of money this season, especially during the playoffs — probably too much for the Knicks to keep him. Make no mistake, Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks will want to keep him, but because New York only has his Early Bird Rights, the max deal the Knicks can …

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Pros and Cons: Should Knicks select Tyler Kolek in 2024 NBA Draft?

After multiple spot-on draft selections in 2020 and 2021 set the Knicks up for their best stretch in recent franchise history, New York should look to recreate that success this year. They have back-to-back late first round picks at 24 and 25, plus the 38th overall pick, and have been relatively inactive in the past two drafts. Let’s take a …

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Mannix: Porzingis’ health is ‘worth watching’ ahead of Game 3

Mannix: Porzingis’ health is ‘worth watching’ ahead of Game 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Kristaps Porzingis insisted he’ll do everything he can to play in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals, jokingly suggesting he’ll “die out there” if needed. But even if the Boston Celtics big man is on the court Wednesday night in Dallas against the …

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Jrue Holiday’s Most CLUTCH Career Moments 👀

After his “winning” performance last night, take a look at Jrue’s top career “winning” plays. Never miss a moment with the latest … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prhlHNlkyao Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Dan Hurley turns down reported $70m offer to coach Los Angeles Lakers

Dan Hurley has won back-to-back national championships with UConn. Photograph: Steven Senne/AP UConn coach Dan Hurley has turned down the opportunity to become the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. After weighing his decision over the weekend, the Huskies head coach has decided pursue a third consecutive national championship with UConn. ESPN reported that Hurley had informed UConn of his interest …

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New Orleans fantasy basketball season recap

Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN, ATL, CHI, HOU, SAC, GSW, MIA, PHI, ORL, LAL, IND, CLE, PHX At a glance: Record: 49-33 (7th, West)  Offensive Rating: 116.5 (11th) Defensive Rating: 111.9 (6th)  Net Rating: 4.6 (6th)  Pace: 98.70 (16th)  2024 Draft Picks: 21 Fantasy Standout: C.J. McCollum After a down year during the 2022-23 season, McCollum had a better year shooting the ball, which led to …

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A look at Vanderbilt basketball’s 10 transfer portal additions on 2024-25 roster for new coach Mark Byington

Vanderbilt basketball will basically be starting from scratch in the 2024-25 season. Just one player, JQ Roberts, returns from the 2023-24 team that was the last one under coach Jerry Stackhouse. The rest of the roster consists of two freshmen and 10 transfers. In general, college basketball teams with this many transfers have not fared particularly well, but this roster …

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