Daily Archives: June 28, 2024

8 center targets Thunder must pursue during NBA Offseason

The final center on this list is former All-Star big, 2021 NBA champion, and the all-time leading scorer in Brooklyn Nets history, Brook Lopez. The veteran has spent the last six seasons manning the middle for the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s made two All-Defensive teams during his tenure in Milwaukee and even finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting …

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Report: CP3 contract deadline to be extended as Dubs explore trades

Report: CP3 contract deadline to be extended as Dubs explore trades originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have bought themselves a little more time regarding their Chris Paul contract decision. Golden State plans to extend the Friday deadline on Paul’s contract for the 2024-25 NBA season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday morning, citing sources. The original deadline …

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High-level opponents on 2024-25 schedule

Jun. 27—CHAMPAIGN — The highlight of Illinois’ nonconference schedule in the 2017-18 season was either hosting DePaul in the Gavitt Tipoff Games or playing at Wake Forest in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Slim pickings in the first season of the Brad Underwood era. There was a single neutral-site game beyond the annual Braggin’ Rights matchup. Playing New Mexico State in …

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Philip Alston to join Milwaukee Bucks for NBA Summer League

Philip Alston to join Milwaukee Bucks for NBA Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Loyola forward Philip Alston has agreed to join the Milwaukee Bucks for the NBA Summer League. This comes after the forward had a workout with the team in May. Loyola Chicago’s Philip Alston has agreed to …

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Warriors block Andrew Wiggins from playing for Canada at Paris Olympics this summer, per report

Joe Murphy Andrew Wiggins will not play for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics later this summer because the Golden State Warriors have blocked his involvement, according to Doug Smith. Training camp for the Canadian national team will open on Friday.  The exact reason why the Warriors are playing hardball with the Canadian Olympic Committee is unclear. Trade rumors involving …

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Xavier basketball schedule: Power ranking Musketeers’ non-conference opponents

In just over four months, Xavier’s 2024-25 season will tip off when the Musketeers host Texas Southern. Xavier’s non-conference schedule was released Friday afternoon with plenty of intrigue behind several marquee matchups from the Skip Prosser Classic, the Fort Myers Tip-Off and the annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout. Last season, Xavier’s non-conference woes set the tone for the program’s first …

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Here’s the unique number Matas Buzelis will wear for the Bulls

Here’s the unique number Matas Buzelis will wear for the Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Now that the Bulls drafted Chicago native Matas Buzelis, officially making him a team member, they announced what number he’ll wear for the 2024-25 season. Matas Buzelis will wear 0️⃣0️⃣. pic.twitter.com/jhQeQRM8jI — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 27, 2024 The rare 00. Buzelis and …

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Hawaii men’s basketball lands power forward from Lithuania

STAR-ADVERTISER Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot gestures from the sideline during the first half of a game against the UC Riverside Highlanders, in February 2023, in Honolulu. In the search for a multi-skilled power forward, the University of Hawaii basketball team found “Nemo.” 1 /1 STAR-ADVERTISER Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot gestures from the sideline during the first half of …

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Dick Vitale announces lymph node cancer diagnosis after previous battles with cancer

College basketball announcer Dick Vitale on air during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four championship game between the Connecticut Huskies and the San Diego State Aztecs on April 03, 2023. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) On Friday, legendary college basketball announcer and three-time cancer survivor Dick Vitale announced that he has cancer once again, this time in his lymph …

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Report: Klay drawing free agency interest from 76ers, two West rivals

Report: Klay drawing free agency interest from 76ers, two West rivals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Another day, another Klay Thompson rumor. But with NBA free agency just 48 hours away, things are intensifying more than ever. With each passing day, it appears more and more likely that Thompson’s time in the Bay could be nearing an end. …

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Report: Warriors prioritizing PG13 trade over re-signing Klay

Report: Warriors prioritizing PG13 trade over re-signing Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fasten your seatbelts, because the Warriors are trying to cook, and things could get messy fast. The Warriors reportedly have been dialed in on their pursuit of star Los Angeles Clippers wing Paul George more than ever, but as a result, Golden State’s rocky relationship …

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Kings ship Mitchell, Vezenkov, pick to Raptors for McDaniels

Kings ship Mitchell, Vezenkov, pick to Raptors for McDaniels originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings are parting ways with two players ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Sacramento has traded guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov to the Toronto Raptors for sixth-year wing Jalen McDaniels, the team announced Friday morning. The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported …

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Bucks’ Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton Could Be Dealt amid Lopez Buzz

The Milwaukee Bucks could shake up their rotation during the 2024 offseason. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Pat Connaughton and Bobby Portis have “continued to be mentioned as trade candidates.” The Bucks selected former G League Ignite forward Tyler Smith with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, which may impact the future of Brook …

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First look at Xavier’s 2024-25 non-conference men’s basketball schedule

Xavier University announced its non-conference men’s basketball schedule for the 2024-25 season on Friday. Xavier opens its season at home against Texas Southern Nov. 4. Xavier’s non-conference schedule includes seven games at Cintas Center, including the Skip Prosser Classic against Wake Forest Nov. 16. In the final Big East-Big 12 battle, Xavier will play TCU at Ed & Rae Schollmaier …

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