Daily Archives: June 20, 2024

Another Ex-Lakers Center Now Available for Reunion

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long list of questions to answer after being eliminated on April 29. They have yet to hire a new head coach after being spurred by Dan Hurley. It looks like they have pivoted back to JJ Redick, as some reports have revealed that he is the next man for the job. Regardless, that is …

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Why Lakers’ JJ Redick hire makes it even more likely they will pick Bronny James in 2024 NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their coaching search on Thursday by hiring former NBA veteran and ESPN analyst/broadcaster JJ Redick. The first-time coach will lead one of the most prominent franchises in professional sports after never coaching at the professional or amateur level. Redick has been co-hosting the “Mind the Game” podcast with current Lakers superstar LeBron James since March. The …

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Indiana State introduces Christensen as new athletics director

As it ventures into the new and changing world of the business of college athletics, Indiana State introduced Nathan Christensen as its new director of ahletics on Thursday morning in Hulman Center. “This is an important moment for us here at Indiana State University, and this [hiring] was one of my top priorities,” said the school’s president, Mike Godard, who’s …

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Who is Josh Giddey? Everything to know about the Bulls’ new player

Who is Josh Giddey? Everything to know about the Bulls’ new player originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bulls traded Alex Caruso on Thursday in exchange for Thunder guard Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson. The Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, a source confirms. @wojespn had it 1st …

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2024 NBA Finals | #CHASINGHISTORY | MINI-MOVIE

Check out the story of how Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics secured the franchise’s 18th NBA title in the 2024 #NBAFinals. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er_lg6ItGJY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Report: Sixers’ interest in pursuing George has ‘significantly waned’

Report: Sixers’ interest in pursuing George has ‘significantly waned’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As NBA offseason action and rumors escalate, the Sixers’ “interest in pursuing Paul George has significantly waned in recent days,” The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported. The Sixers are “expected to be aggressive elsewhere with (their) salary cap flexibility and draft capital leading into next week’s …

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Surprise Bucks Veteran Pops Up in Trade Rumors Ahead of Free Agency

The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, especially after watching the Boston Celtics win the title. The Bucks were 30-13 with Adrian Griffin before deciding to part ways with him for Doc Rivers. That move was deemed to be questionable, as Milwaukee went 17-19 with Rivers at the helm. They were sent packing in the …

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C’s legend Bob Cousy praises Tatum and Brown’s evolution as players

C’s legend Bob Cousy praises Tatum and Brown’s evolution as players originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Earlier this month, Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy expressed his desire to watch the C’s bring home Banner 18 before he passes away. “I’m 95 [expletive] years old with one foot in the grave and I can barely move,” Cousy told Dan Shaughnessy …

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NKU men’s basketball to play at national runner-up Purdue

NKU guard Sam Vinson (2), playing at Fifth Third Arena in 2023, is expected to return next season after suffering a knee injury in December. Northern Kentucky University Thursday confirmed earlier news reports that the men’s basketball team will play on the road the 2024-25 season at 2024 national runner-up Purdue. The game will be Friday, November 8 in Mackey …

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Why Paul George could be the first domino in free agency frenzy | No Cap Room

Yahoo Sports Senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and NBA writer Dan Devine explains why the veteran wing’s next contract could send ripple effects across mulitple teams and possible signings. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript …

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Milwaukee Bucks Trade Brook Lopez To Toronto Raptors For Former NBA Champion In Intriguing Proposal

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing an offseason in which they have many challenges regarding how to best rebuild their roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are both under contract for the next few seasons and command a large portion of their salary cap. They also are paying Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez hefty salaries next season, which also complicates matters. …

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Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey

Bulls trade Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bulls are trading All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson. The Bulls are trading Alex Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, a source confirms. …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo focused on qualifying Greece national team for Olympics, not thinking about Team USA

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has represented Greece in international competition many times, dating back to the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship in 2013. But he has never played in the Olympics. Ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus, Greece, Antetokounmpo told reporters that he wants to change that. “I have never played in the Olympic Games and …

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NBA free agency fantasy basketball primer: JJ Redick’s hiring all but ensures Lebron’s return to L.A. — right?

If LeBron James leaves the Lakers, it would send a shockwave in both the NBA and fantasy worlds. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The rules around free agency changed this season, as teams began negotiating with free agents on their rosters immediately following the NBA Finals. As such, Pascal Siakam already agreed in principle to a new deal with the …

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Brook Lopez’s Future With Milwaukee “Up In The Air” As Team Looks At New Defensive Scheme | WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM

Bucks Stars’ Jrue Holiday & Brook Lopez high-five during game against Cleveland – Photo by Behind The Buck Pass MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) – The Milwaukee Bucks may look different in the 2024–25 season as one of their key players may be moved this offseason. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, there are “rumblings that the Bucks would like to …

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Arkansas basketball to face Illinois on Thanksgiving Day, per AD

Turkey, the Macy’s parade, the Detroit Lions at noon followed by the Dallas Cowboys in the late-afternoon window on national TV. All of these are Thanksgiving Day traditions. The Arkansas men’s basketball team? At least for 2024, the Razorbacks will reportedly be part of the holiday festivities when they play Illinois in a nationally televised game on CBS on Thanksgiving …

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Arkansas basketball, John Calipari to reportedly play Illinois in Kansas City on Thanksgiving

Another high-profile opponent has been added to Arkansas basketball’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule, furthering the anticipation of the Razorback’s first season under John Calipari. The Razorbacks will be traveling to Kansas City to take on the Big 10’s Illinois on Thanksgiving Day at T-Mobile Center. It was first reported by 247Sports’ Jeremy Werner after Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman announced the …

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NBA Insider Suggests Possible Raptors Trade With Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks may be a suitor for Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown Jr. this summer. Brown appears destined to be traded at some point in the not-too-distant future once Toronto picks up his $23 million team option for next season as is expected to happen before the end of the month. Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reported that …

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