USATSI A pair of college basketball’s high-profile first-year coaches will clash in the CBS Sports Classic on Dec. 21, when Kentucky and Ohio State square off in the second of two marquee matchups. CBS and Paramount+ will air both games, beginning with UCLA vs. Ohio State at 3 p.m., followed by the showdown between the Wildcats and Buckeyes. The game …

Jarrett Allen has been a core component of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ identity over the past several years. As the NBA continues to emphasize shooting, Cleveland’s two-big lineup featuring Allen and Evan Mobley has worked largely because of their stellar defense. The Cavaliers have posted three consecutive top-seven defenses, including a No. 1 ranking in 2023. That doesn’t happen without Allen. …

Klay, Warriors engaged in tense standoff ahead of NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — A longtime NBA agent told me years ago, during the Warriors’ dynastic run, that Golden State CEO Joe Lacob might be the most competitive owner in the league. That he wants to win “everything.” Not only championships, but also …

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to look very different in the 2024-25 NBA season than they did this past year. Yet another first-round loss in the NBA Playoffs as well as a midseason change at head coach have necessitated some significant roster reconstruction. While superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will not be shopped, virtually every other player on their …

The 2024 NBA Draft is less than 48 hours away, which means the pressure is mounting for teams to make the right decisions in both rounds. For a number of reasons this year’s draft should be puzzling one, because not only is there not a consensus No. 1 overall pick or a considerable amount of depth in this class, but …

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Nic Claxton is the best big man on the market. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) While the crop of centers in this year’s free agent class doesn’t consist of Tier 1 talent, it does have depth and a wide variety of vastly different players who can fill different roles. Defensive-oriented shot-blockers, inside scorers, excellent rebounders, hustle players and 3-point shooters …

After wasting no time agreeing to terms with runner-up 6th man of the year Malik Monk for a four-year contract worth up to $78 million, the Sacramento Kings no longer have to worry about filling in the backup guard spot for next season and can focus on acquiring a big man in the upcoming draft or through trades and free …

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LEXINGTON — A team’s style of play is dictated by a variety of factors. Talent. Injuries. A coaching staff’s philosophy. And a multitude of other components that may vary by the day, month or season. Of these, a staff’s core tenets is arguably the easiest — and logical — way to project how a squad will showcase when it hits …

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NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings It’s always about the money. It’s wise to remember that truth as NBA free agency and trade season are upon us—this is a business, and the players have a limited earning window. For example, the latest report about the Sacramento Kings has been spun to say De’Aaron Fox wants to sit back and …

Nikola Jokic won his third MVP in four seasons, Joel Embiid was averaging more than a point per minute before his injury and Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren finished first and second in the Rookie of the Year vote. While those players are untouchable, as are Bam Adebayo, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis and some others, there’s a surprising number of …

With the 2024 NBA Draft less than 48 hours away, it’s a good time to throw out some predictions. Below, we’ll give you our best guess at how draft night unfolds for the Knicks and Nets: Knicks No. 24: Baylor Scheierman The Knicks, like most NBA teams, are looking for more shooting. That’s why I’m going with Scheierman, who will …

WEST LAFAYETTE — In 2015, Caleb Swanigan joined the Purdue basketball roster. Assistant coach Brandon Brantley, who works with Boilermaker post players, knew almost immediately he was training a future NBA talent. Brantley had no such premonition with his next NBA prospect. “Caleb Swanigan, everyone pretty much assumed he was going to get to the NBA,” Brantley said of Swanigan, …

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There were a ridiculous number of funnies from the weekend in the NBA – The Starters have them all for you. Watch The Starters … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B18GnN9kCk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Missouri State men’s basketball has seen a downward trend in ticket sales when it was previously relied upon heavily in the university’s athletics budget. It’s been said to be a point of emphasis for several years by Missouri State’s outgoing administration but has yet to be fixed. Kyle Moats, the university’s former athletics director, said he’s conservative when he budgets, …

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JJ Redick is set to be introduced as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. As you might have heard, it will be the first time he has ever worked as a coach in any capacity outside of his son’s youth basketball team. If the NBA’s premier franchise hiring a coaching neophyte to lead it back …

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For all the attention new Lakers hire JJ Redick received at his introductory press conference Monday, the biggest bit of Lakers news fell below the fold in ESPN insider Dave McMenamin’s report of the afternoon in L.A.: The Lakers are prepared to offer LeBron James a three-year max contract extension, which would be valued at north of $160 million.  James …

2024 NBA Playoffs – Los Angeles Clippers v Dallas Mavericks Expect multiple trades during the 2024 NBA Draft, and with that only a few nights away, the rumblings and rumors around trades and free agency targets are picking up. Here are some of the latest rumors from around the league: • Knicks reportedly interested in Paul Goerge trade if he …