Longtime Houston Rockets general manager and assistant coach Carroll Dawson died on Monday, the team announced. He was 86. The Rockets family mourns the loss of beloved former coach and general manager, Carroll Dawson, affectionately known as “CD.” For nearly three decades, CD was a cornerstone of our organization, instrumental in shaping the careers of stars like Hakeem Olajuwon and …

After injuries robbed the Lakers of some of their depth last season, the team hoped to get off on a better foot this season. This is not a good start — center Christian Wood will miss the start of the season following having his knee scoped, the team announced. Lakers forward/center Christian Wood underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on …

Christian Wood will not be available for all of training camp, the Lakers announcing that he’ll miss at least the next eight weeks because of more knee problems. Wood underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday, the Lakers said. He also had the knee operated on last March. For Wood, the injury delays the comeback season he had hoped …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball graduate guard Shakeel Moore suffered a foot injury, a KU official has confirmed, that could sideline him anywhere from six-to-eight weeks. Moore transferred to Kansas after a stint at Mississippi State, but started his college career at North Carolina State. He was a 247Sports Composite four-star prospect out of high school, and 247Sports ranked him as a …

Why DeRozan signed with Kings during NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area DeMar DeRozan had plenty of “legitimate” options to choose from during free agency but ended up signing with the Kings for a handful of reasons. On the latest episode of “Podcast P with Paul George,” the 35-year-old star revealed why he passed on the …

. With the open period beginning last week, North Carolina wasted no time in contacting and visiting recruits that they have on their board for future classes. And on Monday, Hubert Davis and his staff are making a visit to a five-star recruit. Per Jamie Shaw of On3, the Tar Heels’ staff will be in Virginia to pay a visit …

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First look at De’Aaron’s new ‘Curry Fox 1′ signature shoe originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Aaron Fox is set to take the floor in style sometime this season. The deal involving Sacramento Kings star guard, Under Armour and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was first announced in Oct. 2023, making Fox the first NBA player to sign …

Providence has tabbed a regional opponent for a men’s basketball exhibition before the 2024-25 season begins. The Friars will host Massachusetts in an Oct. 26 game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. That comes just nine days before Providence opens its second campaign under coach Kim English. The Minutemen visit for a 4 p.m. tip on a Saturday. Proceeds will benefit a …

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of The Finals to win the series 4-3. Cleveland’s … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxv5h-RZWVs Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Clint Capela highlights the list of NBA stars playing for a new deal in the 2024-25 season. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) As is the case every year, several players enter the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season with something to prove. Whether it’s delivering a bounce-back campaign, leaving injuries behind, or playing for a new contract, every player in the league …

What will 2024-25 Sixers be able to depend on? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2024-25 Sixers will begin training camp on Oct. 1 in the Bahamas. As that date approaches, we’ll dive into several significant topics for the team in Nick Nurse’s second season as head coach. First up: What will the Sixers be able to depend on?  …

Over the last four years, the Knicks have enjoyed their best stretch of basketball in two decades, making the playoffs three times and winning two playoff series. Defense has been a central theme of the club’s recent success. The Knicks have ranked in the top 11 in defensive efficiency in three out of the last four seasons. Now, after trading …

Heather Lyke PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh fired athletic director Heather Lyke, a somewhat surprising move that came a few months before Lyke’s contract was set to expire. Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel made the announcement. While Gabel thanked Lyke for her leadership, Gabel also noted that with the landscape of college athletics changing rapidly, she felt it was time …

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Basketball – Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15 The USA Men’s Basketball gold medal streak might have ended in Paris if not for two Lakers. LeBron James was the tone-setter for Team USA, the tournament MVP who led the team in assists and rebounds per game and was second in scoring — he made smart decision after smart decision with …

Sep. 9—CHAMPAIGN — The start of the season is less than two months away, and the full nonconference schedule for the Illinois women’s basketball team is out. The Illini announced on Monday the 11 nonconference games they will have in November and December. A full schedule is not yet out as the Big Ten has not released the 18-game schedule …

New Orleans Pelicans v Brooklyn Nets The Brooklyn Nets’ moves this offseason made their path for the coming season clear: They traded to regain control of their own first-round picks for the next two years (originally sent out in the James Harden deal), then traded away Mikal Bridges. This team is planting the (Cooper) Flagg and will be tanking this …

Sep. 8—CHAMPAIGN — An upset of Kansas left Illinois just outside today’s AP Top 25 poll. The unbeaten Illini received 101 votes from the national panel, including The News-Gazette’s Bob Asmussen. That left Bret Bielema’s team at No. 26 behind Northern Illinois, which upset Notre Dame on Saturday. The Illini host Central Michigan on Saturday. Today’s poll (first-place votes): 1. …

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season. Financial details of the extension, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed. Capel has a 97-92 record in six years with the Panthers, leading the program to the NCAA tournament in 2023. Athletic director Heather Lyke praised Capel …

Jamal Crawford’s NBA journey appears to have come to an end. The 20-year NBA veteran played for 9 teams and 20 coaches … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcL0sFIm2_U Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Sep. 9—The Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions brings top basketball teams to Washington every November. Typically included in the tournament field, which is more like four tournaments/shootouts in one, is an Illinois recruiting target or three. This year? There’s just one. At the moment. Illinois fans interested in Class of 2026 prospects can make the trip to Washington Nov. …