Draymond recalls Myers’ frantic Cousins-to-Warriors pitch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green did not hesitate to sign off on the Warriors adding DeMarcus Cousins to their already-star-studded roster five years ago. The Warriors forward was joined by his former teammate on the latest episode of “The Draymond Green Show,” where Green recalled a frantic phone call he …
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Providence basketball’s opponent in the Bahamas is set. Who will it be?
Providence College has drawn a familiar opponent to begin its men’s basketball stay in the Bahamas. The Friars have been matched up with Oklahoma in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Providence and the Sooners will tip at 5 p.m. Nov. 27 to begin their three-game trip through one of the top Thanksgiving tournaments in the sport. The …
Read More »Al Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches who led Warriors to 1975 title, dies at 87
Al Attles, Warriors executive and coach of their ’75 championship team, at Warrior’s headquarters in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Attles went to Weequahic HS inNewark, NJ, and is featured in a documentary about the school, “HEART OF STO OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more …
Read More »Dartmouth basketball players union accuses school of unfair labor practices over refusal to bargain
The union representing the Dartmouth men’s basketball team filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the school because it has refused to negotiate with the players on a collective bargaining agreement. Service Employees International Union Local 560, which already represents other Dartmouth workers, said the failure to bargain was a violation of both labor law and the school’s own code …
Read More »Pierce believes Warriors trading for Giannis extends NBA title window
Pierce believes Warriors trading for Giannis extends NBA title window originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the departure of Klay Thompson, a frequent debate throughout the NBA offseason has been whether or not the Warriors’ title window remains open. Former NBA star Paul Pierce weighed in with his opinion on Friday, providing an interesting take on what Golden …
Read More »Wofford basketball gets probation, former coach McAuley given 2-year penalty for overworking players
SPARTANBUG, S.C. (AP) — The NCAA has placed Wofford’s men’s basketball on probation for a year after finding it failed to monitor the program when former coach Jay McAuley regularly made players participate in team activities on days off. Wofford, McAuley and the NCAA reached a negotiated settlement, the details of which were released Friday. McAuley, who resigned during the …
Read More »Lillard recalls ‘crazy’ playoff atmosphere vs. Warriors at Oracle
Lillard recalls ‘crazy’ playoff atmosphere vs. Warriors at Oracle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Damian Lillard, despite being an Oakland native, probably enjoyed the Warriors’ dynastic success less than anyone with Bay Area roots. The eight-time NBA All-Star faced prime Golden State in three different playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers and was defeated every time. In …
Read More »‘College athletics has gotten very expensive’: Gonzaga starts process of raising costs for men’s basketball season tickets
Aug. 23—If you have the money, it’s going to be easier to become a Gonzaga men’s basketball season-ticket holder for games at McCarthey Athletic Center. But it’s also going to cost more to remain one. In a process that started Thursday, existing season-ticket holders — a collection of fans, former players and ex-employees who have some of the most coveted …
Read More »Lonzo Ball looks strong in dominant 5-on-5 run with other NBA figures
Lonzo Ball looks strong in dominant 5-on-5 run with other NBA figures originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball recently competed with other NBA figures in a five-on-five run filmed by longtime NBA trainer Chris Johnson. Ball looked exceptional in the five-on-five, which is a significant step in his recovery process. Here’s the run documented by …
Read More »Tennessee basketball to face Miami on Dec. 10 in 2024 Jimmy V Classic in New York City
Tennessee basketball will play Miami on Dec. 10 in New York City as part of the Jimmy V Classic. ESPN announced Wednesday the game will be at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. “The Jimmy V Classic is a special event, not just because of the high quality of basketball it displays annually, but because of the name and the cause …
Read More »Kerr out at Team USA, Zion slims down & our favorite under-the-radar offseason moves | No Cap Room
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine talk about all things NBA….and maybe a little bit about Charlie XCX and Love Island. The guys kick off the show with the news …
Read More »Bobby Hurley and Arizona State headed to Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium for exhibition game
Bobby Hurley DURHAM, N.C. — Bobby Hurley is returning to Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium for a charity exhibition game with his Arizona State basketball team. The Sun Devils and Blue Devils will play the game on Oct. 27 with benefits going to the Duke Children’s Hospital, Duke announced on its X account. Hurley won two national championships and was a …
Read More »Jaylen Brown on Celtics: ‘We got the target on our back’
Championship parade making for a banner day in Boston Around the NBA, vacations are ending and the page is turning to next season. Mavericks players organized a team run in Los Angeles this past week, the Spurs had one recently in Texas, and there are plenty of other examples. Guys are getting in shape for camp, showing off the work …
Read More »Michigan basketball headed to New York to battle John Calipari, Arkansas at MSG
Michigan basketball is headed back to the Big Apple for a big game. The program announced Wednesday that is has added a powerhouse matchup to its 2024 slate as the Wolverines will now play Arkansas, led by new head coach John Calipari, as part of the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 10. FAYETTEVILLE, …
Read More »Steph pays tribute to ‘pioneer’ Al Attles with heartfelt message
Steph pays tribute to ‘pioneer’ Al Attles with heartfelt message originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors family continues to mourn the loss of franchise legend Al Attles, who died Tuesday at the age of 87. From one Warriors icon to another, Golden State superstar Steph Curry paid tribute to Attles with a heartfelt social media post shared …
Read More »2026 five-star feels like a priority to Michigan State basketball
Recruiting Jordan Smith Jr. is one of the hottest recruits on the market in the 2026 recruiting class. A 6-foot-3, 175 pound shooting guard from Fairfax, Virginia, Smith is a five-star that ranks in the top eight of the 2026 recruiting class. While Duke is the presumed favorite, and the school he will take his next visit to, there are …
Read More »Jason Williams Ultimate Sacramento Kings Highlight Mix!
Check out this sick Jason Williams Kings highlight mix as we celebrate his 40th birthday. We take a look back at all the behind the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Hb-hpkDYc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »KD hilariously references Klay’s four-finger flex after Olympics win
KD hilariously references Klay’s four-finger flex after Olympics win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant is ready to start flexing like Klay Thompson. During an appearance at Fanatics Fest last weekend, former NBA player Jalen Rose asked Durant if winning Olympic gold medals is growing old for him after the ex-Warriors star claimed his fourth with Team …
Read More »Gonzaga to open Battle 4 Atlantis against West Virginia, could face Tommy Lloyd & Arizona in title game
Aug. 21—The final day of the Battle 4 Atlantis could deliver one of the most intriguing nonconference matchups of the 2024-25 college basketball season, but Gonzaga will have some work to do if it hopes to set up a potential meeting with former Bulldogs assistant Tommy Lloyd and Arizona in the Bahamas. Tournament organizers, potentially anticipating that title game themselves, …
Read More »Al Attles, Warriors’ most enduring, selfless legend, dies at 87
Al Attles, Warriors’ most enduring, selfless legend, dies at 87 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For a man who made sports history, who led one of sport’s biggest underdogs to a resounding championship triumph, Al Attles blew his trumpet so quietly it was barely visible. One had to lean in closely for any chance to hear it. Attles …
Read More »Pitt basketball | Panthers to play Louisiana State, Ohio State, West Virginia during nonconference slate
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball program announced its 2024-25 nonconference schedule Wednesday afternoon. The Panthers will play seven home games, headlined by the Backyard Brawl with West Virginia, and four road or neutral contests against power conference opponents outside of Atlantic Coast Conference play. Pitt opens the season Nov. 4 against Radford and will also host Murray …
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