Monthly Archives: June 2024

NBA playoffs: Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II reportedly ‘OK’ after taking violent knee to head in Game 3

NBA playoffs: Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II reportedly ‘OK’ after taking violent knee to head in Game 3

D’Angelo Russell Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II left their 116-107 playoff win over the Timberwolves after taking an inadvertent knee to the back of his head from Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns. The incident took place in the second quarter with Dallas leading, 43-33. Lively fell backward toward the court after contesting a missed jump shot by Mike Conley. As he …

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Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos discusses team’s struggles

Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos discusses team’s struggles

Alex caruso Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos discusses team’s struggles  MLB.comSomething’s up with the Braves, Paul Skenes’ standing ovation, the Dodgers make a trade  Yahoo SportsAtlanta GM acknowledges Braves not playing up to standards  ESPNBraves’ Alex Anthopoulos on struggling offense, making changes, more   The Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta Braves News: Anthopoulos speaks……. to be continuedRead More Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked …

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Notre Dame one of five finalists for 2025 Indiana power forward

From the moment he became Notre Dame’s coach, Micah Shrewsberry has made recruiting within Indiana a priority. We likely will find out this fall if he’s been successful in landing one particular recruit. Trent Sisley, a four-star power forward at Heritage Hills in Lincoln City and the sixth-ranked 2025 recruit in Indiana per 247Sports, has informed On3 cut his list …

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Milwaukee Bucks rumored to have Brook Lopez on trading block

The overriding task for the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason was to identify ways to roll an aging roster forward after yet another first-round crash. GM Jon Horst has a few trade chips in the form of veteran contracts, but moving on from one of the core supporting pieces would inevitably result in an alteration to on-court team construction. Arguably, no …

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Brook Lopez Potentially On The Trade Block – NBA News

Brook Lopez Potentially On The Trade Block 15 seconds agoMilwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez could find himself on a new team for the 2024-25 campaign. While it’s unknown if the Bucks have engaged in official trade discussions with other clubs around the National Basketball Association, Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com reported that Milwaukee is “open to reshaping their roster” and is …

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Report: Magic only willing to offer Klay, free agents short-term deal

Report: Magic only willing to offer Klay, free agents short-term deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One of Warriors legend Klay Thompson’s realistic, potential suitors might not offer him the enticing free-agent contract he wants. The Orlando Magic will be prioritizing short-term contracts when negotiating — with star and high-end role players alike — during free agency, which …

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Washington opts out of last two games of men’s basketball series against Gonzaga

Jun. 21—The final two games of the Gonzaga-Washington men’s basketball series are no longer on the schedule, GU Athletic Director Chris Standiford confirmed. When the GU-UW matchup was canceled in the 2021-22 season due to COVID, the schools elected to extend their four-game set with an annual game through the 2025-26 season. The contract included a clause that if there …

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Lopez, Robinson among centers on trade block

Bucks veteran Brook Lopez and Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson are among the prominent centers who are available for trade this offseason, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.  Fischer hears from sources who say Clint Capela (Hawks), Walker Kessler (Jazz) and Isaiah Stewart (Pistons) are other big men’s names to watch. According to Fischer, Milwaukee is open to roster changes …

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Celtics 2024 championship parade: Live updates and best moments

Celtics 2024 championship parade: Live updates and best moments originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Head coach Joe Mazzulla has already started preparing for the 2024-25 season. But for a majority of the 2023-24 Boston Celtics, it’s time to celebrate. The Celtics are holding their championship parade in Boston on Friday, capping off a week that began with them defeating …

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Lakers agree to 4-year contract with JJ Redick as next head coach

Yahoo Sports Senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer explains why there will be a ‘lot to learn’ for the first time head coach as JJ Redick becomes the 29th head coach in franchise history. View more Video Transcript The Lakers have finally hired ESPN analyst and 14 year NBA veteran JJ Reddick to be the next head coach in Los Angeles. …

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2024 NBA free agency: Ranking top 30 players, tracking latest news as Malik Monk agrees to new Kings deal

Getty Images The 2024 NBA offseason has officially begun after the Boston Celtics finished off the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals on Monday night. Unlike previous years, the league’s new collective bargaining agreement states that teams are allowed to negotiate with their own players right after the final game of the season.This applies to any player who’s set to hit …

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