Daily Archives: October 10, 2024

How did the New York Liberty end up 0-5 in the WNBA Finals?

It feels like a now-or-never year for the New York Liberty. They are back in the WNBA Finals and have the star power to win it with Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones. They have the best record in the WNBA this season and the best net rating by 3.1 points per 100 possessions (and +3.6 over their finals …

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NBA Survival Guide: 7 players who will tilt the 2025 title race

Opening night is almost here. Contenders are taking stock, evaluating their rosters from top to bottom. Even the smallest changes — a new role for a key piece, the addition of a player, or the health of a veteran — could swing the pendulum between a season brimming with championship promise and a slow slide toward an inevitable early exit. …

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Stotts’ influence on display in Warriors’ preseason win vs. Kings

Stotts’ influence on display in Warriors’ preseason win vs. Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – On multiple occasions since joining the Warriors as part of a historic six-team trade over the offseason, Buddy Hield has said he probably wouldn’t have been drafted so high if it weren’t for his new teammate Steph Curry. As Curry was …

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The Curious Mind of Caleb Martin: A Fresh Face in Philadelphia

The Curious Mind of Caleb Martin: A Fresh Face in Philadelphia Basketball is not just about skill; it’s also about understanding the game. As teams shake up rosters and players adapt to new environments, the ability to ask questions and seek clarity becomes vital, just ask the Philadelphia 76ers’ newest forward, Caleb Martin. In this blog, we’ll delve into Martin’s …

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Miami Heat 2024-25 season preview: Jimmy Butler’s future looms large for East dark horse

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! MIAMI HEAT 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Alec Burks, Nassir Little, Kel’el Ware, Pelle Larsson Subtractions: Caleb Martin, Delon Wright, Patty Mills, Orlando Robinson Complete roster The Big Question: Is there a …

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New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 season preview: One move away from being major threat in West

(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Dejounte Murray, Javonte Green, Daniel Theis, Yves Missi, Antonio Reeves, Karlo Matković Subtractions: Jonas ValančiÅ«nas, Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, Naji Marshall, Cody Zeller, …

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Green Street | Value of early season games

Oct. 9—The Illinois women’s basketball team is set to tip off the 2024-25 season in 29 days. The official start to the new season will happen three days earlier. That the Illini open up their third year under coach with a high-profile matchup against Florida State at State Farm Center is a big deal. It could be the “best game” …

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Wisconsin basketball 2024-25 full schedule with tipoff times, TV networks

Wisconsin’s men’s basketball program announced its tip times and television networks for the 2024-25 schedule on Wednesday. It total, the Badgers’ games will be featured on six different channels, including five contests on network television stations. UW’s first four home games against UW-River Falls, Holy Cross, Montana and Appalachian State will be aired on Big Ten Plus before its Nov. …

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Warriors’ 3-point frenzy exposes early concern for Kings

Warriors’ 3-point frenzy exposes early concern for Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – If this was the regular season, the Kings would have been on the wrong side of history Wednesday night. The Golden State Warriors made 28 3-pointers in their 122-112 preseason win against Sacramento at Golden 1 Center, surpassing their franchise record of 27 …

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What we learned in DeRozan’s perfect Kings preseason debut vs. Warriors

What we learned in DeRozan’s perfect Kings preseason debut vs. Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO — There was good, bad and ugly in the Kings’ 122-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center. But relax. It was just the preseason opener. While Sacramento undoubtedly has a long list …

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What we learned as JK, Buddy lift Warriors to preseason win vs. Kings

What we learned as JK, Buddy lift Warriors to preseason win vs. Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – The last time the Warriors stepped foot on the Golden 1 Center court, their season came to an embarrassing end at the hands of a blowout loss from the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament six months …

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Watch Chris Paul throw lob to Victor Wembanyama

Orlando Magic v San Antonio Spurs We’re going to see a lot of this. Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama made their preseason debut together and they didn’t disappoint. The highlights included a lob to Wembanyama that included an and-1. Moritz Wagner isn’t even sure what he was supposed to do. CP3 is the greatest lob passer of a generation — …

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Reactions: Why is 2024 Crosstown Shootout between Cincinnati Bearcats, Xavier on ESPN+?

Saturday, December 14 is shaping up to be a memorable day for men’s college basketball, scheduled to include Louisville at Kentucky, UConn-Gonzaga at Madison Square Garden, Tennessee at Illinois, UCLA-Arizona, Creighton-Alabama, Auburn-Ohio State, Texas A&M-Purdue and many more. Fans learned Wednesday that the Crosstown Shootout at Fifth Third Arena between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Xavier Musketeers is scheduled to tip …

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Pitino, Adidas settle legal dispute

Rick Pitino and Adidas have settled the former Louisville coach’s claim that the company led to his firing from the university. The Hall of Fame coach had sued Adidas, and 16 months ago, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling the two sides must settle the case in arbitration. Terms of the settlement were not announced, but the two sides …

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