Monthly Archives: October 2024

Watkins, Bueckers headline preseason AP All-America team in women’s hoops; 3 sophomores for 1st time

USC star JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America women’s college basketball team released Tuesday that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a sport coming off a record year of fan interest. Watkins and Bueckers were unanimous choices by the 30-member national media panel that …

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Knicks showing interest in sharpshooter Matt Ryan on two-way deal

With the Knicks still needing to add a couple of players to their roster over the first few weeks of the season, SNY’s Ian Begley has confirmed that veteran sharpshooter Matt Ryan is on their radar. Sources have told Begley that New York had been considering Ryan on a potential two-way deal prior to the Landry Shamet injury, and now …

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Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

It’s a Rivals Rankings Week for the 2026 class and we start things off today with Rob Cassidy counting down our five-stars, from No. 13 to No. 1. 2025 Rankings: Rivals150 | Position | Team 2027 Rankings: Top 60 Transfer Portal: Full coverage | Player ranking | Transfer tracker | Player search 1. SG BRANDON MCCOY JR. Cassidy’s Take: Brandon …

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How the Olympics continue to spark international growth in basketball, NBA

When the 1991-92 NBA season tipped off, 23 international players from 18 countries were on NBA rosters. That summer of 1992, one of baseball’s seminal moments took place — the Dream Team went to Barcelona and dominated the Olympics. Basketball’s biggest stars — Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, and the list goes on and on …

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Will Celtics repeat? Experts make 2025 NBA Finals predictions

Will Celtics repeat? Experts make 2025 NBA Finals predictions originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston For the first time in several years, there’s a strong consensus among experts on which team will win the NBA championship with a new season about to start. The overwhelming favorite is the Boston Celtics. The Celtics won their league record 18th title last season …

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Report: Warriors, Timberwolves talked KAT trade before Knicks deal

Report: Warriors, Timberwolves talked KAT trade before Knicks deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors had their sights set on adding a combination of size and shooting this offseason. After pursuing All-Stars Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this summer, reportedly with the initial intention of acquiring both players, Golden State had its eyes on another Western Conference …

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Grousbeck: Joe Mazzulla one of the best coaches I’ve ever met

Grousbeck: Joe Mazzulla one of the best coaches I’ve ever met originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Joe Mazzulla made a tremendous impact on the Boston Celtics during their pursuit of Banner 18 last season. Whether it’s the emphasis on 3-point shooting, the team’s stellar defense, or its unselfish style of play — Mazzulla has made his imprint on this …

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Got Next with Meghan and Zora podcast debuts Tuesday, October 29

GotNext-1920×1080.png Former college basketball players, current WNBA insiders, and NBC Sports talents, Zora Stephenson and Meghan McKeown talk all things women’s basketball as they bring their expertise to NCAA and WNBA games on their new podcast — Got Next with Meghan and Zora. The podcast trailer is already available on Apple and Spotify. The first episode drops Tuesday, October 29. …

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Where Warriors, Kings title odds sit entering 2024-25 NBA season

Where Warriors, Kings title odds sit entering 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A new NBA season has arrived, and it will begin where last season ended: Boston. The Celtics enter the 2024-25 campaign as the defending champions after rolling through last year’s playoffs. The team secured Banner 18 by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in a …

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Report: Warriors eyed PG13, Markkanen pairing in offseason blockbuster

Report: Warriors eyed PG13, Markkanen pairing in offseason blockbuster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was no secret the Warriors wanted to make a big move — or two — this offseason. Yes, Golden State attempted to acquire Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers before the veteran forward eventually opted out and signed a massive contract with …

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Sixers rule out both Embiid and George for season opener vs. Bucks

Sixers rule out both Embiid and George for season opener vs. Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CAMDEN, N.J. — The Sixers will start their 2024-25 regular season down two out of three stars. A team official released a series of injury updates Tuesday that included the news Joel Embiid (left knee management) and Paul George (left knee bone …

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