Daily Archives: June 28, 2024

2024 NBA second-round mock draft: Bronny James lands with Lakers; Bucks steal Kansas’ Johnny Furphy

2024 NBA second-round mock draft: Bronny James lands with Lakers; Bucks steal Kansas’ Johnny Furphy

DeAndre Jordan 2024 NBA second-round mock draft: Bronny James lands with Lakers; Bucks steal Kansas’ Johnny Furphy  CBS Sports2024 NBA Draft grades: First-round pick-by-pick analysis  Yahoo Sports2024 NBA Draft takeaways include Dalton Knecht to Lakers, Kyle Filipowski’s freefall and a new running mate for Victor Wembanyama  New York Daily NewsRound 2 NBA mock draft: Best available players…Read More

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Porzingis has surgery, to miss start of season

Porzingis has surgery, to miss start of season

DeAndre Jordan Tim Bontemps, ESPNJun 27, 2024, 11:31 AM ET The Boston Celtics announced Thursday that center Kristaps Porzingis had surgery to repair the rare leg injury he suffered during the NBA Finals, and that his recovery time would be five to six months — meaning he won’t return until well into the start of next season for the defending …

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving lead Mavs past Timberwolves in Game 1

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving lead Mavs past Timberwolves in Game 1

D’Angelo Russell Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterMay 22, 2024, 11:17 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic enjoyed the luxury of being paired with another superstar for most of the Wednesday’s Western Conference finals opener. He struggled by his perennial first-team All-NBA standards …

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U.S. Select Team: Cooper Flagg, projected No. 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft, makes roster for Olympic training camp

USA Basketball announced the roster for the Men’s Select Team on Friday, which will compete against the Men’s National Team during training camp in Las Vegas ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Select Team often serves as a pipeline for the National Team.  Perhaps the most notable selection is Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the …

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Tennessee basketball recruit Shane Cherry will transfer from Austin-East for senior season

Austin-East basketball star guard Shane Cherry is transferring to the Academy of Central Florida in Orlando for his senior year, he confirmed to the Knoxville News Sentinel in a text message. Cherry, a 5-foot-10, 155-pound guard with a Tennessee basketball offer, is a three-star prospect and the No. 2 player in Tennessee, according to the 247Sports rankings for the Class …

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Has Paul George played his last game with the Clippers? | No Cap Room

Yahoo Sports Senior NBA writer Dan Devine and The Ringer’s Michael Pina discuss the future of Paul George and whether he’ll be with the Clippers long-term or on another team as soon as this season. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever …

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Rutgers basketball guard Tyson Acuff out with a broken foot

Another injury has hit the Rutgers basketball backcourt. Postgrad guard Tyson Acuff suffered a broken foot in practice and will miss three months, the team announced Friday. Assuming his recovery goes as planned, the 6-foot-4 transfer from Eastern Michigan, who averaged 21.7 points per game last season, should be back in action for the 2024-25 season opener in early November. …

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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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Warriors Trade Pitch Would Move Haul for Bucks’ Lopez & More

The Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks find themselves in a tough position. Both winning championships in recent seasons and having a clear superstar good enough to win another championship, the rest of their rosters could use some work. In a proposed trade from Allen Stiles of Bleacher Report, the Bucks and Warriors would help each other out. The deal …

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Celtics’ 2024 NBA Summer League schedule includes game vs. Bronny James

Celtics’ 2024 NBA Summer League schedule includes game vs. Bronny James originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The historic rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers will extend to the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next month. The Lakers, who made headlines Thursday by drafting Bronny James — son of superstar forward LeBron James — with …

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Kansas State agrees with women’s hoops coach Jeff Mittie on new 5-year deal through 2028-29 season

Jeff Mittie MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State and women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2028-29 season. Wildcats athletic director Gene Taylor announced the deal. The financial terms were not immediately available. Mittie’s previous contract, which was signed in 2022, would have lasted through the 2025-26 season. Mittie has spent the past 10 …

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Celtics assistant GM gives NBA player comp for Baylor Scheierman

Celtics assistant GM gives NBA player comp for Baylor Scheierman originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics kept their first-round pick (No. 30 overall) in the 2024 NBA Draft and used it to select Creighton wing Baylor Scheierman. Scheierman is a well-rounded player who averaged 18.5 points, nine rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, while shooting 38.1 percent …

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Way-too-early 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Duke’s Cooper Flagg bucks trend, goes No. 1 ahead of Rutgers’ Ace Bailey

Getty Images A player from France has been selected No. 1 in each of the past two NBA Drafts — first Victor Wembanyama in 2023, then Zaccharie Risacher in 2024. That streak should end next year because, barring a surprise, the first player selected in the 2025 NBA Draft should be Cooper Flagg, the projected one-and-done star at Duke. He’s …

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Brandon Ingram on the trade block? | No Cap Room

Yahoo Sports Senior NBA writer Dan Devine and The Ringer’s Michael Pina look at the value Brandon Ingram brings after reports the Pelicans forward could be available via trade. 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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