“Left knee injury management.” That is the official, listed reason that Joel Embiid has sat out the entire Philadelphia 76ers preseason and will not play Wednesday night when the Sixers season officially tips off against Milwaukee in a nationally televised game (he is out for two more games over the weekend, also). Does the 76ers’ reasoning violate the league’s player …

The preseason men’s basketball poll is out after the 31 coaches on the voting panel submitted their ballots. The ranking is dominated by teams from the Power Four conferences and has traditional powerhouse programs occupying most of the top positions. The University of Arizona Wildcats checked in at No. 9, Grand Canyon and Arizona State did not crack the Top …

Tune-in to ESPN to catch the 2024 Kia NBA Tip-Off! 7:30pm ET: Milwaukee Bucks @ Philadelphia 76ers 10:00pm ET: Phoenix … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RnJT0oB6d4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Draymond believes Klay views his Warriors ending as ‘stain’ on career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green believes Klay Thompson looks at his Warriors ending as a blemish on his NBA career. In Monday’s episode of his “Draymond Green Show” podcast, Green further discussed Thompson’s departure to new co-host Baron Davis. “I hope and pray that [Thompson] …

Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing in season opener vs 76ers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxPcktYOEh5V0MxMXo2MG1GMjRHY1JhTDNmcHAxakEwQjhqNW5QbnE5T0djSlZqVlN5YUZzRy1fbFdGcUVpT3plcmN4dkJoc1FpblJPOFlxVjFEc2hTaERYbFJ5VGFPcXVzQzNSdGt2VVdVUUhJN1dCTDBrcXlhdjktWmprcDlSa0xvU2FaT2tQODQ3YVFkZkx2dEMzNVB1cV9ZRjZfdHdMSm5fUXA2RlB2bTNyNTBWODRYMDNZc3hpRmJ1Z3hZcVlwZUFHUHMtSHhKeEFQS2Zud1JLQUtzNGpEdXZ0N0NyaENOS2c?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-10-23 20:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Arizona State (14-18, 8-12 Pac-12) The Sun Devils are expecting a rebound from a disappointing 2023-24 season after coach Bobby Hurley brought in one of his best recruiting classes for the program’s move to the Big 12. Arizona State will have several newcomers to play with guard Adam Miller and big man Shawn Phillips Jr. as it tries to return …

Kawhi Leonard’s prognosis has gone from bad to worse. The Los Angeles Clippers All-Star said in September that he planned to play in Wednesday’s season opener following the revelation that he underwent an offseason knee procedure. Last week, news broke that Leonard would be out indefinitely with lingering knee inflammation that sidelined him during the playoffs last season. On Wednesday, …

NEW YORK — Providence College could be set to both move forward and turn back the clock if its women’s basketball season plays out as predicted. The Friars were selected third on Wednesday morning at the league’s annual media day, which was held at Madison Square Garden. Perennial power Connecticut was the unanimous favorite while Creighton picked up a lone …

The 2024-25 NBA season is here. At the end of an uneventful offseason, we take our annual trip too close to the sun, daring you to stand the swelter of these views. This is Hot Takes We Might Actually Believe. The Milwaukee Bucks are teetering on dissolution. For whatever reason we do not feel comfortable talking about it. We like …

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 31: Head coach Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers talks with Zakai Zeigler #5 against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) Rick Barnes enters his tenth season as …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – If all goes well, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team will be in the T-Mobile Center hoisting a Big 12 championship trophy in five months. For now, Coach Wes Miller’s men are here with the No. 20 Associated Press preseason ranking and the No. 20 ranking in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, the program’s …

LEXINGTON — A little more than six months after his hire as Kentucky basketball’s coach, Mark Pope will lead his team onto the court for the first time against another team. It just won’t count in the standings, win or lose. UK has its first of two preseason exhibitions ahead of the 2024-25 campaign tonight, hosting in-state school Kentucky Wesleyan at …

Draymond explains how DeRozan move will help Sabonis, Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings’ biggest offseason move received a stamp of approval from an unlikely NBA rival. Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green, Sacramento’s nemesis since the team’s first-round playoff series run-in two seasons ago, is a big fan of the Kings’ DeMar DeRozan addition. …

Notre Dame guard Matt Allocco speaks with media during Notre Dame men’s basketball’s media day at Purcell Pavilion on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in South Bend. It’s perhaps not surprising that a Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s basketball squad that was 13-20 overall in 2023-2024 isn’t in the top 25 in the initial USA Today coaches poll. The Irish didn’t receive any …

NBA fans humorously blame Steve Kerr for Jayson Tatum’s stellar game vs. Knicks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Warriors might not be the perennial NBA Finals contender they once were, but coach Steve Kerr still is drawing the ire of the league’s opposing fans. Kerr, who coached Team USA to a gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris …

Mar 22, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Manny Obaseki (35) celebrates after a play during the first half of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Like the Texas A&M football team, there is some excitement for the Aggie basketball team …

The NBA is “likely” to launch an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding the participation of center Joel Embiid, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The report doesn’t note what rules the 76ers may have violated, nor specifically what the potential investigation would focus on. It also doesn’t note the potential consequences if a violation is found. The report dropped hours before …

When The Associated Press preseason poll was released last week, the Illinois basketball team found itself just outside the top 25. The nation’s coaches are a little higher on the Fighting Illini, putting then at No. 24 overall in the 2024-25 preseason coaches’ poll released Wednesday. “There’s major turnover for the Fighting Illini with the loss of Terrence Shannon, who …

Report: NBA likely to investigate Sixers regarding Embiid’s status originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The absences of Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) and Paul George (left knee bone bruise) are the largest Sixers storyline leading into the team’s opening-night matchup Wednesday vs. the Bucks. In the case of Embiid, the NBA may reportedly want to take a closer …

Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The Clemson Tigers mascot Tiger Cub performs in the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports With the start of the 2024-25 college basketball season only days away, Wednesday saw the unveiling of the …

Tatum becomes first Celtics player ever to post this crazy stat line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics raised their 2024 NBA championship banner, received their rings and kicked off the new season in style Tuesday night at TD Garden. The Celtics beat the rival New York Knicks 132-109 in a dominant performance that included Boston tying …

Mar 20, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during practice at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Last week, the preseason AP Poll was released and North Carolina came in as the No. 9 ranked team in the nation. Today, the first release of the USA TODAY Sport’s men’s basketball coaches’ poll …

The Heist continues! Come behind the scenes with Michael Imperioli, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Davis, Steph Curry, Shai … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtYHLCS-JnY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sharpshooter Matt Ryan and the Knicks certainly have mutual interest in working out a deal, but it’s a little complicated. Ryan, a former Iona Prep star, is a free agent. Technically, the Knicks have the roster space and money to sign Ryan or any other free agent. They have 12 players on traditional NBA contracts and have $3.6 million in …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball was ranked No. 18 in the preseason USA TODAY Sports coaches poll that was released on Wednesday. The team was ranked No. 17 in the preseason AP Poll released last week. The Hoosiers fell short of reaching the NCAA tournament last season for the first time during coach Mike Woodson’s tenure with a 19-14 record (10-10 Big …