The John Calipari that left the Kentucky Wildcats isn’t the same John Calipari that Arkansas basketball landed. Coach Cal was notorious for not paying much attention to the college basketball transfer portal while in Lexington, but he’s made a reversal since becoming the Arkansas basketball coach. The Hogs rank first in terms of Class of 2024 transfer commits, per 247Sports, …

The Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams after one season. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) After a disastrous first season, the Detroit Pistons fired head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday, Yahoo Sports confirmed. The team officially announced the move shortly before noon. “Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank Monty for his hard work …

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NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets It’s one of the most consequential changes in the new CBA, right up there with the 65-game rule for awards and the luxury tax second apron: As soon as the NBA Finals end, teams can officially start negotiating with their own free agents and extension-eligible players. To use a big-name example, the Los …

On one side of the scale: Monty Williams just oversaw the worst season in Detroit Pistons history, a 14-68 campaign with a historic 28-game losing streak that included some puzzling rotation decisions and not much player development. On the other side of the scale: Just one year ago owner Tom Gores gave Williams the richest coaching contract the league had …

Jun. 19—Mark Few will have plenty on his plate when he links up with Team USA in Las Vegas a few weeks from now to start preparations for the Summer Olympics, but the Gonzaga coach shouldn’t have many concerns about the state of his program back in Spokane as he begins an international tour that includes stops in Abu Dhabi …

Draymond claims small ‘depression’ ahead for Celtics after Finals win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With four NBA championships on his resume, Warriors star Draymond Green has plenty of familiarity with the emotions of winning a title. So after the Celtics clinched the NBA Finals on Monday night, Green shared his thoughts on what Boston’s stars likely will …

Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets The Cleveland Cavaliers were moving deliberately in their search for a new head coach, but there appeared to be no rush. James Borrego was rumored to be on the top of their coaching list, and while the Lakers have a job opening and interviewed him, Los Angeles appears to be heading in a different direction …

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Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are going to be the core of the Indiana Pacers for years to come. That solidified on Wednesday when news broke that Siakam and the Pacers have agreed to a four-year, $189.5 million max contract extension (ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first). This is a straight four-year deal with no options. The deal can’t officially be …

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Fox grateful for ‘stability’ Brown’s extension brings to Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kings fans let out a collective sigh of relief when Mike Brown agreed to a contract extension with Sacramento, but perhaps no one was as relieved as Kings star point guard De’Aaron Fox. Fox, who has experienced four different coaches during his seven-year NBA …

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Draymond believes Chuck was ‘in his feelings,’ not actually retiring originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area From their similar physicality on the court and shared lack of filter to their appearances alongside each other on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” Draymond Green perhaps has as valuable of a perspective as anyone on Charles Barkley’s recent comments about retiring from broadcasting. …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz reacts to the report by college sports reporter Ross Dellenger on Division I conference commissioners being presented with multiple models of a potential expanded field for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, which could take effect as soon as the 2025-2026 season. View more Video Transcript The NCAA is banking on the premise that there’s no such …

What’s real, what’s fake in Milwaukee Bucks late-season struggles? The Milwaukee Bucks have torpedoed in closing the regular season, but which parts actually matter? Jim and JR discuss on the Point Forward Podcast. It looked like this game against the Boston Celtics was going to be just what the Milwaukee Bucks needed. They had Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Damian …

Getty Images The 2024 NBA Draft is less than a week away and the list of players who have accepted invites to the green room for Wednesday’s draft has been determined, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The list is headlined by French big man Alex Sarr, Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard and UConn’s Donovan Clingan. Green room invites are given to the top …

Why Draymond doesn’t see Celtics becoming NBA dynasty like Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors veteran Draymond Green knows plenty about NBA dynasties, and he believes the Boston Celtics have an uphill battle to climb if they want to become one themselves. The Celtics completed their first step on that journey Monday when they defeated the Dallas …

After missing a bunch of time with injury last season, will Mitchell Robinson make an impact in 2024-25? (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) This NBA offseason is putting some veteran players on notice. With poor production, lingering injuries and competition rising, names like Andrew Wiggins, Malcolm Brogdon, John Collins and Clint Capela are feeling the heat. In this article, I’ll explain …

USATSI On Wednesday NCAA officials presented Division I conference commissioners with at least two different models that could expand the NCAA Tournament field to 72 or 76 teams, CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander confirms through multiple sources. If passed, the NCAA’s plans for tournament expansion would not take effect until at least the 2025-26 season.  According to Yahoo Sports, the presented changes …

To get back to the top, the Milwaukee Bucks must consider every possible option at their disposal. That includes getting rid of mainstays for something potentially better. Someone who could make them better is Bruce Brown. Brown, who won a title with the Denver Nuggets in 2023, was named among the NBA’s hidden gems by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. O’Connor …

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Washington Wizards v Atlanta Hawks Whatever other scouts and front offices think of the top of the 2024 NBA Draft, Atlanta Hawks GM Landry Fields likes it — and he’s not planning to give up his No. 1 pick. “I think we’re really excited by the draft,” Fields said Monday, via the Associated Press. “And the more that we uncover, …

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Bronny James shares a laugh with former West Virginia center Jesse Edwards during the NBA draft combine on May 14 in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press) Bronny James has worked out individually for only the Lakers and Phoenix Suns and likely won’t do so for any other teams before next week’s NBA draft, according to his agent. Rich …