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Daily Archives: June 26, 2024

Latest NBA Mock Draft Has Them Selecting Indiana Hoosiers Big Man

The Milwaukee Bucks will own the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and the Indiana Hoosiers might have a prospect available by the time Milwaukee picks. The NBA Draft will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Milwaukee is making its final preparations for the 2024 NBA Draft. Starting on Wednesday night, there will be more of a clear …

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Dunleavy reveals Lacob is open to Warriors going over luxury tax

Dunleavy reveals Lacob is open to Warriors going over luxury tax originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over the last three NBA seasons, the Warriors have paid an average of $170 million in luxury tax payments. As one might expect, that’s far more than any other franchise; the Los Angeles Clippers are the only other team to average over …

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Kenny Smith hasn’t heard from Charles Barkley about retiring from broadcasting: ‘We’ll see’

Kenny Smith says that Charles Barkley has not discussed retirement with him. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for American Express) Charles Barkley announced on June 15 that he plans to retire from broadcasting after the 2024-25 NBA season. This arrived as news to Kenny Smith. Smith, Barkley’s longtime co-host on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” addressed his broadcast partner’s announcement Monday night for …

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Mark Pope looks to veterans and being himself as he adapts to coaching Kentucky after John Calipari

Syndication: The Courier-Journal LEXINGTON, Ky. — Meeting one challenge of playing for the Kentucky Wildcats gave Mark Pope a blueprint for the taller task of coaching them after John Calipari. At the very least that has meant pursuing a different path toward reaching the high bar of expectations of following the Hall of Famer, whose freshman-laden squads won a lot …

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Numerous Trade Partners Lining Up to Make Deal for Bucks’ Brook Lopez

After a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season, the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster could look significantly different by next season.  In the days leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, Pat Connaughton, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez have seen their names mentioned in trade rumors as Milwaukee looks to retool around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Among the three players mentioned …

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NBA mock draft: Who Kings are projected to pick at Nos. 13, 45

NBA mock draft: Who Kings are projected to pick at Nos. 13, 45 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two years removed from a magical season, the Kings are ready to flip the page on the 2023-24 NBA season and get back to playoff contention. A large part of that will include bolstering their roster to compete in the …

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Report: Jared McCain, Sacramento-born Duke star, works out for Kings

Report: Jared McCain, Sacramento-born Duke star, works out for Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 2024 NBA Draft right around the corner, could the Kings look to put a geographical connection to good use at No. 13 overall? The team hosted top draft prospect and star Duke guard Jared McCain, who was born in Sacramento, for …

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Gery Woelfel: While Brook Lopez is 36, the ve…

Gery Woelfel: While Brook Lopez is 36, the veteran center showed last season he still has plenty in his tank. Lopez averaged 12.5 points during the regular season before raising it to 17.7 points in the playoffs. He also ranked third in the league in blocked shots at 2.4 rejections a game. But multiple sources said the Bucks have made …

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