Stevens: Brown’s Olympic snub ‘will probably add more fuel to his fire’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown does a great job of finding motivation, and he’s used it throughout his career to become one of the best basketball players in the world. A lot has been said and written about Brown not being selected …
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Top UNC basketball recruiting target setting visits for fall
. Among the recruits that are on North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting board is five-star power forward Nate Ament. He’s a Top 10 player in the class and has interest from a lot of top programs so far. Ament has a total of 29 offers in his recruitment and this fall, he’s eyeing some visits to programs. While Ament hasn’t set …
Read More »Ja Morant’s Top 25 Career Plays!
In celebration of Ja Morant’s 25th birthday, check out his top 25 plays of his career! Never miss a moment with the latest news, … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARK5aoKBIw0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis ‘progressing well’ from ankle injury ‘but it’s going to be a while’
2024 NBA Finals – Boston Celtics v Dallas Mavericks The NBA Finals crystalized just how much better the Boston Celtics are with Kristaps Porzingis on the court: He played 60 minutes total and was +33, sixth best on the team. Those minutes were limited because of an ankle injury. Porzingis played through it for 16 minutes in Game 5 — …
Read More »Uros Plavsic becomes third Tennessee men’s basketball player to win Olympic medal
Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; Serbia celebrates after defeating Germany in the men’s basketball bronze medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports The bronze medal men’s basketball game was contested on Saturday at the Paris Olympics. Serbia defeated Germany, 93-83. Former Vol Uros Plavsic played for Serbia during the …
Read More »Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk agree to four-year, $15 million contract (only one year guaranteed)
Boston Celtics v Detroit Pistons This is an end-of-summer, end-of-the-bench move by the Jazz, but it was a good upside swing. This is also a case of the numbers reported being somewhat different from how things can play out in reality. Utah has agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract with Svi Mykhailiuk, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The report …
Read More »NBA Bloopers: The Starters
There were a ridiculous number of funnies from the NBA weekend – The Starters have them all for you. Watch The Starters … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_SCbSwHnpo Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »George Mason basketball team’s Bahamas trip falls apart over ‘unforeseen issues’
George Mason University’s men’s basketball team faced an unexpected setback as their planned summer tour of the Bahamas was abruptly canceled. The team was slated to compete abroad, but “unforeseen circumstances” forced the event’s organizers to call off the trip. It’s unclear how much George Mason paid The VII Group – or if they will receive a refund. FAIRFAX, VA …
Read More »Rivals Roundtable: Primed programs, key games, five-star breakouts
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. There are fewer than 90 days until the college basketball season tips off, and this week’s roundtable provides a peek ahead at what the year may hold. Today, Rivals analysts Rob Cassidy …
Read More »Wembanyama playing for gold medal, something we should get used to seeing
For the USA, Saturday’s gold medal game is about legacies. For American fans, it’s about memories—getting to see LeBron James and Kevin Durant with “USA” across their chest one last time. It’s about seeing Stephen Curry round out his Hall of Fame resume with a gold medal. It’s about savoring one final run with arguably the greatest collections of basketball …
Read More »Report: Kuminga seeking five-year max Warriors contract
Report: Kuminga seeking five-year max Warriors contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ recently cultivated financial flexibility could prove crucial as one of Golden State’s young stars seeks a massive pay day. Fourth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga is seeking a five-year, $224 million max contract from The Warriors Yahoo Sports Jake Fischer reported on the “No Cap Room” …
Read More »Wisconsin top 2024 target touted as Duke’s biggest surprise this offseason
Former Wisconsin high school basketball star Kon Knueppel is considered Duke men’s basketball’s biggest surprise of the offseason, according college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native is entering his first season with the Blue Devils after committing to the program over other top suitors: Wisconsin, Alabama, Virginia, Notre Dame, Marquette and USC. Knueppel took home Wisconsin Mr. Basketball …
Read More »Northern Illinois transfer guard David Coit commits to Kansas basketball, per reports
LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball added to its 2024-25 roster Friday, according to multiple reports. The Jayhawks earned a commitment from Northern Illinois transfer David Coit. Coit, who most recently played as a junior guard in the Mid-American Conference, will join a Big 12 Conference team with national championship aspirations. He is the latest to become a part of a team that’s …
Read More »Kerr reportedly to start Kevin Durant over Jrue Holiday in gold medal game
In the ultimate clutch moment, in the fourth quarter of a semi-final matchup with Serbia as the USA’s gold medal dreams were fading into nothing (or maybe bronze), Steve Kerr trusted the old lions of the NBA: Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. They delivered in the most dramatic way possible. Against France in the gold medal game Saturday, …
Read More »Jalen Brunson ‘completely comfortable’ taking discount with Knicks: ‘ I want to win here’
2024 NBA Playoffs – Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks Jalen Brunson became a Knicks legend this summer. First by leading New York back to the second round of the playoffs, the first time New York had made the second round (or farther) in the playoffs since 1999-2000. Then, after the season, he took a massive discount with his next …
Read More »Team USA beats Serbia: full player stats, Olympics box score
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Stephen Curry of United States celebrates after the Men’s Basketball Semifinal Game between USA and Serbia on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christina Pahnke – sampics/Getty Images) Team USA pulled off one of its most dramatic comebacks in Olympics history, …
Read More »The 10 Best Comebacks Of The 2021-22 NBA Season 👀🔥
The 10 Best Comebacks Of The 2021-22 NBA Season DOWNLOAD THE NBA APP HERE: https://app.link.nba.com/App22 … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhhgqT4A8yU Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »KD applauds Steph’s ‘incredible’ heroics in Team USA’s comeback win
KD applauds Steph’s ‘incredible’ heroics in Team USA’s comeback win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant and Steve Kerr have witnessed Steph Curry’s greatness up close, but Thursday was different. As his NBA teammate and coach, respectively, Durant and Kerr have been blown away by Curry’s showcases with the Warriors for years. But playing with Team USA …
Read More »Celtics legend calls out Kerr over Tatum’s playing time at Olympics
Celtics legend calls out Kerr over Tatum’s playing time at Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics fans aren’t the only people confused and/or upset over Jayson Tatum’s lack of consistent playing time for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. One of the franchise’s greatest players isn’t happy about it, either. Hall of Fame point …
Read More »Steve Kerr’s explanation for Tatum’s DNP vs. Serbia doesn’t add up
Steve Kerr’s explanation for Tatum’s DNP vs. Serbia doesn’t add up originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid deserve all the credit in the world for leading Team USA to a thrilling comeback victory over Serbia in the men’s basketball semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Thursday. But there’s another storyline …
Read More »Spurs hire Knicks player development coach Scott King to coach G-League team
The San Antonio Spurs are hiring Knicks assistant director of player development Scott King to be the next head coach of their G-League affiliate, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. King served one year in his role in player development after working as an assistant video coordinator under Tom Thibodeau for four seasons beginning in 2019-20. King came under the spotlight when …
Read More »76ers at Celtics, Lakers at Warriors headline NBA’s Christmas Day slate
Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics – Game Seven The NBA is sticking with its tried-and-true Christmas Day formula: getting its biggest stars on its biggest stages. That means Victor Wembanyama in Madison Square Garden. It means a clash of Olympic teammates: Jayson Tatum vs. Joel Embiid in one game, and LeBron James and Anthony Davis vs. Stephen Curry in another. …
Read More »Kerr’s disgraceful treatment of Tatum continues to defy logic
Kerr’s disgraceful treatment of Tatum continues to defy logic originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s only one conclusion to draw from Team USA’s narrow escape against Serbia on Thursday: Steve Kerr is an idiot. Hey, that’s his word, not mine. Barely two weeks ago, Kerr inexplicably sat Jayson Tatum the first time the two teams met at the Paris …
Read More »Wisconsin basketball officially announces 2024-25 nonconference game vs. Butler
Wisconsin basketball officially announced its 2024-25 nonconference contest against Butler on Thursday. The game will take place on Dec. 14 at a neutral site — Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the Indiana Pacers. Related: Big Ten basketball teams ranked by returning production entering 2024-25 season This matchup, which was initially reported by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein back in May, …
Read More »Rivals Roundtable: Primed programs, key games, five-star breakouts
There are fewer than 90 days until the college basketball season tips off, and this week’s roundtable provides a peek ahead at what the year may hold. Today, Rivals analysts Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan discuss three topics related to the upcoming season from programs primed to help themselves on the recruiting trail to which game they have circled in …
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