When the news went public about Camden, New Jersey, trying to lure the Philadelphia 76ers across the river with a new arena development, it was an obvious bit of leverage for the franchise. That’s why the 76ers’ comment on the proposal was, “We must take all potential options seriously, including this one.”It worked. Or at least pushed the arena deal …

John Calipari LAWRENCE, Kan. — The debut of John Calipari at Arkansas will come in a charity exhibition game against Kansas next month. The schools announced that their men’s basketball teams would meet Oct. 25 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Proceeds from the game will be split between the Fore the Kids Foundation, which is based in Overland …

In one of the great all-time NBA Finals matchups, King James became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1WiD3ySaDc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Warning: The following article contains descriptions of alleged graphic sexual assault. A judge dismissed a federal lawsuit filed against New York Knicks and Rangers team owner James Dolan on Tuesday night that accused him of both pressuring a woman into unwanted sex and coordinating an encounter with former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. Kellye Croft initially …

Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from journalism, a career where he emerged as the No. 1 breaker of NBA news. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) If you only know Adrian Wojnarowski as an NBA insider, Twitter newsbreaker, draft pick revealer and ESPN personality, then his final Woj Bomb — as his true but out-of-nowhere reports became famously known — may not …

These two star big men are the top-two fantasy basketball choices for the No. 1 pick this season. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Drafting a fantasy team is one of my favorite hobbies on the planet, and it’s fun to see how every draft plays out. Each one is different, and adapting to those changes is what turns a good …

As we bid farewell to the 44th President, we remember his best NBA moments. Watch The Starters weekdays at 7:00ET on NBATV … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6W7YjFDX2A Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Brooklyn Nets v Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors ownership is shifting around, but nothing much will change for the franchise. The Raptors and the NHL’s Maple Leafs are owned by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). Rogers Communications and Bell (BCE) each own 37.5% of MLSE; now, Rogers has agreed to buy out Bell’s share, a story broken by Scott …

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2023 NBA Finals – Denver Nuggets v Miami Heat Adrian Wojnarowski, the ESPN NBA insider who changed how the league was covered and became a trusted news breaker of trades and signings, had one final “Woj bomb” to drop — he announced his own retirement from ESPN and basketball coverage. He will take over as the general manager for the …

Adrian Wojnarowski speaks while reporting for ESPN during the NBA draft on June 26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Chris Marion / NBAE / Getty Images) The person who broke so much NBA news that his scoops earned a pithy nickname announced on X on Tuesday that he is leaving ESPN and retiring from sports journalism to become general …

The WNBA’s popularity is booming — and the league knows that’s when to take advantage and expand. Wednesday, the WNBA made formal the long-expected: The league will add a 15th team in Portland, starting play in 2026. The Portland franchise will be owned by RAJ Sports, run by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. Lisa Bhathal Merage will serve as …

Adrian Wojnarowski Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball program, the Atlantic 10 school announced. Wojnarowski will oversee a wide range of responsibilities while working alongside coach Mark Schmidt and his staff. His duties will include focusing on name, …

Check out a recap of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. About the NBA: The NBA is the premier professional basketball league … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH70m7mDMV0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Can Steph be MVP candidate after Olympics heroics? It’s complicated originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There wasn’t a more valuable basketball player on the planet this summer than Steph Curry for his legendary performance to first propel Team USA to the gold medal game of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics in staving off an upset of epic proportions, and then …

Check out some of the Champions’ top defensive plays from this postseason! Stay up-to-date on news, live scores and stats with … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEUmE-XKKrA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

LeBron James and Lauri Markkanen find themselves in Tier 1 of Dan Titus’ small forward rankings for fantasy basketball leagues in 2024-25 leagues. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The 2024-25 NBA season is fast approaching, so in conjunction with my latest points and category fantasy basketball rankings dropping, it’s time to dig into my position-by-position tiers. I’ve covered the point …

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway has hired Nolan Smith as an assistant coach, the school announced Wednesday. Smith spent the past two seasons in the same capacity at Louisville under former coach Kenny Payne. Payne was fired in March with a 12-52 record at Louisville. Prior to joining Payne’s staff, Smith worked for legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski for six …

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 01: Adrian Wojnarowski attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) The sports world received its last WojBomb on Wednesday with the news that ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is leaving to take …

A basketball drops through the net with the NBA logo in the background before a preseason basketball game with the Phoenix Suns and the Adelaide 36ers Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Phoenix. | Darryl Webb Woj bombs are now a thing of the past. ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski — affectionally known as Woj by NBA fans across the world …

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Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) talks to head coach Nate Oats during the second half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A staple of ESPN’s college basketball coverage, analyst Dick Vitale has made multiple predictions for the upcoming …

By Zak Hanshew The 2024-25 NBA season is a little over one month away, making this prime time for fantasy managers to prepare for their drafts. Rotoworld will have articles dropping throughout this time, beginning with fantasy-related thoughts on every team. Next up in our division-by-division previews is the Northwest Division. Oklahoma City, Denver, and Minnesota finished last season as …

ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball program, the Atlantic 10 school announced Wednesday. Wojnarowski will oversee a wide range of responsibilities while working alongside coach Mark Schmidt and his staff. His duties will include focusing …

Relive the most memorable moments from the history of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game! Subscribe to the NBA: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2wRFv-mScQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.