Monthly Archives: June 2024

Mazzulla gives latest update on Porzingis’ status for Game 4

Mazzulla gives latest update on Porzingis’ status for Game 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have a chance to win their 18th championship in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Friday night in Dallas, and one of the biggest question marks entering this matchup is the status of center Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis suffered a …

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UTEP basketball hires Mike Roberts as men’s assistant

Ten days before summer practice begins, the UTEP men’s basketball team has completed its coaching staff with the addition of Mike Roberts, who comes to the Miners after two years at Cincinnati. Roberts fills a coaching spot that opened after head assistant Jeremy Cox departed for Oklahoma State last month. Roberts was at Cincinnati from 2021-23 and before that held …

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College basketball transfer portal rankings 2024: Illinois star Coleman Hawkins commits to Kansas State

The highest-rated player left on the board in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings revealed his commitment on Friday, when former Illinois star Coleman Hawkins announced that he will play at Kansas State next season. Hawkins, who is ranked the No. 20 transfer, also considered North Carolina, LSU, Louisville, SMU and Arkansas, among others. Though he played mostly center …

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Luka gives Podz insightful advice on how to read NBA defenses

Luka gives Podz insightful advice on how to read NBA defenses originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski was gifted the rare rookie experience of learning behind Warriors superstar Steph Curry. The young Warriors guard now is taking notes from another NBA phenom playing on the biggest stage in basketball. As Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks take …

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This Big 12 school landed basketball’s top available transfer portal player on a reported $2 million NIL deal

Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) blows a kiss to the crowd after hitting a 3-point basket against Duquesne in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. | Charlie Neibergall Kansas State just landed its top transfer in an already loaded class, as former Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins …

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Breaking down a potential Knicks trade for Mikal Bridges

The Knicks are one Boston Celtics win away from the official start of their offseason. This year, teams can talk to their own free agents on the day after the NBA Finals ends. So if the Celtics sweep the Dallas Mavericks, the Knicks can start negotiations with OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein, Precious Achiuwa, and their other free agents on Saturday. …

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Nebraska OLB Sawyer Schilke Commits To Kansas State

Nebraska OLB Sawyer Schilke Commits To Kansas State – EMAWOnline PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj cmlwdCc+PC9zY3JpcHQ+CjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9J3ZpZGVvLWNvbnRhaW5lcicg aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK Kevin Fielder • EMAWOnline Publisher Kansas State’s recruiting momentum from their prospect camp is not done. On Friday morning, Kearney (NE.) High School outside linebacker Sawyer Schilke flipped to the Wildcats. Schilke was originally committed to Northern Illinois but picked up a K-State offer after …

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Coleman Hawkins Commits To Kansas State

Arguably the best player left in the transfer portal, Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins has announced his commitment to Kansas State, via social media. The commitment comes just days after an official visit to Manhattan. The 6’10” senior has started 82 games in his Illinois career, averaging over 12 points and six rebounds last season. Hawkins shot 45% from the floor, …

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Why Warriors, Bay Area’s bond with Steph must forever be cherished

Why Warriors, Bay Area’s bond with Steph must forever be cherished originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two notable occurrences in the sports world this week, one solemn and the other joyous, served reminders that truly special relationships are to be cherished. Forever. Such as that the Warriors and the Bay Area have with Stephen Curry. Jerry West spent …

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2024 NBA Finals: Luka Doncic plans to have ‘fun’ in Game 4 as Mavericks in must-win situation against Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks’ loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was not Luka Doncic’s finest moment. His numbers were fine, but his constant complaining to referees, turnstile defense and fouling out at a critical juncture with just over four minutes left severely hindered his team’s ability to complete a comeback. It was made worse when …

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NBA teams with most championships: Celtics set to pass Lakers with 18th title in 2024 Finals

Getty Images When the 2023-24 NBA season began, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were tied atop the NBA’s all-time championship leaderboard at 17 titles apiece. If we’re being absolutely technical, the Lakers actually hung banner No. 18 before the Celtics did. The problem? It was for the new, In-Season Tournament championship, not a traditional end-of-season title. Well, if …

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Clippers have ‘strong interest’ in Celtics’ Jeff Van Gundy: Report

Clippers have ‘strong interest’ in Celtics’ Jeff Van Gundy: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics reportedly are exploring the possibility of moving senior consultant Jeff Van Gundy to an assistant coach role next season. But it sounds like they have some serious competition. The Los Angeles Clippers have “strong interest” in hiring Van Gundy as an …

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