Monthly Archives: July 2024

Ikenna Alozie eyeing a potential visit soon

Rob Cassidy/Rivals.com Ikenna Alozie was hands-down the toughest defensive assignment in the backcourt at the adidas 3SSB Championship, but from his dictation of pace to his IQ to his innate ability to score at all three levels, sometimes with SportsCenter-worthy dunks in traffic, it looked more like he could make the case for being the toughest defensive assignment in the …

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Steph marvels at LeBron’s game-winning shot in Team USA win

Steph marvels at LeBron’s game-winning shot in Team USA win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After years of squaring off as opponents, Steph Curry and LeBron James are enjoying every minute of being teammates on Team USA. The Americans faced a double-digit halftime deficit in their 101-100 win over South Sudan on Saturday, with Curry and James powering …

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2024 NBA free agency: Evan Mobley, Cavaliers reportedly agree to 5-year, $224 million maximum extension

Evan Mobley’s stock has never been higher. Quite literally. The 23-year-old big man agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie-scale extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal could be worth as much as $270 million if Mobley makes an All-NBA team or wins the Defensive Player of the Year award next …

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Knicks close Summer League with 90-82 win over Hawks

The Knicks’ Summer League finale proved to show more encouraging signs during Saturday’s 90-82 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Obadiah Noel of the Westchester Knicks led the team with 15 points while Rokas Jokubaitis of FC Barcelona had 12 points, five assists and five rebounds while second-round pick Ariel Hukporti finished with 10 points and seven rebounds. Second-round pick Tyler …

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4 takeaways from Bulls’ showing at NBA Summer League

4 takeaways from Bulls’ showing at NBA Summer League originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich The Chicago Bulls wrapped their NBA Summer League schedule with Saturday night’s 107-81 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. Matas Buzelis did play, returning to the starting lineup …

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What ESPN identifies as Warriors’ ‘impact’ offseason transaction

What ESPN identifies as Warriors’ ‘impact’ offseason transaction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have had quite the eventful NBA offseason. So far, Golden State has lost two future Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame honorees and has yet to replace them with the star power Dub Nation yearns to see. ESPN’s Bobby Marks assessed the Warriors’ busy …

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Kings’ Summer League prospects to cause 2024 offseason puzzle

Kings’ Summer League prospects to cause 2024 offseason puzzle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings wrapped up an overall underwhelming 2024 NBA Summer League experience on a positive note and with a good problem ahead of training camp. After falling behind in the first half, Sacramento had to call on a high-energy, 26-point fourth-quarter to squeeze an …

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Ayo Dosunmu brings his Illinois number to the Bulls in digit switch

Ayo Dosunmu brings his Illinois number to the Bulls in digit switch originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ayo Dosunmu is changing his jersey number with the Bulls. He’s bringing his old No. 11 from his Illinois days to the Bulls, leaving behind him No. 12. Dosunmu confirmed the jersey speculation on social media last Thursday with the caption “Long …

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Nets re-signing Keon Johnson to multiyear deal: report

The Nets are re-signing free agent shooting guard Keon Johnson to a multiyear deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Johnson was with the Nets last season after spending the last two seasons with the Clippers and Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old appeared in just five games with the Nets where he averaged 6.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 12.2 minutes …

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Watch Ant beat Steph in playful Team USA half-court contest

Watch Ant beat Steph in playful Team USA half-court contest originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Watch out, Steph Curry. While none can compare to the Warriors sharpshooter from deep, Curry’s Team USA teammate and two-time NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards gave him a run for his money as they exchanged half-court shots Friday. For those keeping count at home, …

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