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D’Angelo Russell D’Angelo Russell Sky’s Angel Reese plays down Alyssa Thomas’ flagrant foul 2 Alexa Philippou, ESPNMay 25, 2024, 09:56 PM ET Close Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer …

Brandon Knight By Sean Gentille, Dom Luszczyszyn and Shayna Goldman We knew we were going to get at least one marquee series in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. You can’t have that many elite teams in the field without some of them bumping heads right off the bat. It’s simple math. This matchup definitely qualifies. On one …

Alex caruso NaLyssa Smith had 21 points and nine rebounds, Caitlin Clark added 16 points and seven assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 91-79 on Friday night in front a record-breaking 17,575 fans at State Farm Arena. Atlanta set a franchise record for single-game home attendance, surpassing the 11,609 fans who saw the team’s inaugural game against …

Watch as this year’s draftees answer 20 questions with Jason Zone Fisher! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcuE_u4wiw0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Western Conference was essentially an eight-month cage match between 10 ultra-competitive teams. The East? The Boston Celtics seemingly had it wrapped up somewhere around Thanksgiving. Their main competitors got hurt, fired coaches or just generally disappointed. Boston held a 14-game lead in the standings when the regular season concluded. They lost twice against their conference opponents in the playoffs. …

The Milwaukee Bucks are certainly a team to watch this week as the 2024 NBA Draft approaches. After two consecutive seasons in which they saw themselves eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, it is clear that there are some significant changes that need to be made to their roster. They have Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard under …

The NBA draft takes place this week and many fans will be eager to find out where LeBron James’ son Bronny ends up. The first-round draft starts on Wednesday 26 June, with the second round on Thursday 27 June. One common theory is that Bronny could be picked by the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside his father for what …

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the past half-decade or so in all-in mode. They traded a boatload of draft picks for Anthony Davis in 2019 in order to pair him with LeBron James. Ever since, the Lakers have operated as buyers. They’ve given up first-round picks in three separate trades (for Dennis Schroder in 2020, Russell Westbrook in 2021 …

Milwaukee Bucks may send Brook Lopez to the Sacramento Kings in a trade as they look to revamp their roster for the upcoming season with a focus on improvements and strategic shifts. By the NumbersBrook Lopez averaged 12.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 2.4 BPG, and 0.5 SPG in 79 games last season.Chris Livingston, a potential part of the trade, …

Presented by Jeep The NBA Draft kicks off Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York, and unlike years’ past, there is a lot going on. Teams are working overtime trying to figure out what other teams are doing and what possible trades are on the table, moving up or down the draft board. The Atlanta Hawks are still considering options at …

The 2024 NBA Draft will be the first of its kind as it will be a two-day affair, with the first round on Wednesday and then the second round on Thursday. While there’s no headliner a la Victor Wembanyama from last year, 2024 NBA Draft prop bettors are focusing in on another Frenchman for the top overall selection. Zaccharie Risacher …

NBA mock draft roundup: Final look at projections for Sixers before Round 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia One day away from some answers. Ahead of Wednesday night’s first round of the NBA draft, here’s a roundup of recent projections for the Sixers at pick No. 16: Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, ESPN  Jared McCain, Duke  Givony: “The Sixers …

STAUNTON — Mary Baldwin University experienced a historic men’s basketball season this past year, winning the USA South Tournament championship and advancing, for the first time, to the NCAA Division III tournament in only its third season as a varsity sport. A lot of that was attributed to Head Coach Matt Griggs, who started the program as a club sport …

The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the 2024 NBA Draft, with the 23rd overall pick in hand, eyeing Indiana Hoosiers’ center Kel’el Ware as a potential selection. By the NumbersKel’el Ware averaged 15.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.9 BPG, and 0.6 SPG during his sophomore season with the Indiana Hoosiers.He shot 42.5% from three-point range and 58.6% from …

Karl-Anthony Towns was just a significant part of perhaps the best season in Minnesota Timberwolves history. The Wolves reached the Western Conference finals for only the second time in team history. They beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets, and Towns defended three-time MVP Nikola Jokic as they did it. Minnesota has had to trade its fair share of well-known …

Zaccharie Risacher … Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-nba-mock-draft-dalton-knecht-surges-up-to-no-6-bronny-james-goes-to-lakers-late-in-second-round/ Author : Kyle Boone Publish date : 2024-06-25 17:38:46 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Marcus Smart shares heartfelt reaction to Celtics winning NBA title originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Marcus Smart felt all the feelings watching the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. The veteran guard spent nine seasons in Boston before the Celtics traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies last June in a three-team deal that delivered Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. …

Getty Images Bronny James is mere days away from joining his father, LeBron James, as an NBA player, but despite years of rumors and quotes suggesting that the two would play together on the same team, a father-son duo is by no means a certainty. Caesars Sportsbook has set an over/under line for James’ draft position at 46.5. The Los …

This might be the fan-favorite pick, and rightfully so. With so much chatter brewing about the future of Brook Lopez and what the Milwaukee Bucks need to do at the center position, bringing in a piece like Kel’el Ware could be a fitting resolution. He’s an incredibly intriguing prospect due to his athleticism and mobility at 7-feet tall, as he …

Report: Warriors only would consider Kuminga trade for right price originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have been adamant about not trading their up-and-rising young star Jonathan Kuminga … unless the price is right. Golden State only would consider trading the 21-year-old if they received an All-NBA player in return, HoopsHype NBA insider Michael Scotto reported Monday. …

Getty Images Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis made his return from a rare lower leg injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks and earned his first championship ring, but that doesn’t mean he’s back to full strength. The Celtics announced Tuesday that Porzingis will have surgery in the coming days to repair a torn retinculum and …

Report: Warriors, Knicks have trade interest in nine-time All-Star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After missing the NBA playoffs last season for just the third time in 12 years, the Warriors are looking to make a big splash this offseason to significantly bolster their roster. While it’s unclear what the outcome will be with Klay Thompson as the …

The Golden State Warriors have multiple roster issues they’ll need to address this offseason, but their very top priority may (or at least should) revolve around their future plans in the front court. How can the Warriors provide a starting spot for rising star Jonathan Kuminga, while also retaining the defensive integrity of having another genuine center play alongside veteran …

2024 NBA Draft: Bulls confident in adding impact player originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Providence guard Devin Carter’s stock is rising in advance of this week’s NBA Draft, a two-day affair that begins Wednesday with the Chicago Bulls—at one point linked to Carter—currently slotted to select 11th overall. Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham …