Daily Archives: November 2, 2024

Here are Kansas basketball’s best- and worst-case scenarios for its 2024-25 season

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has enjoyed numerous instances of success during head coach Bill Self’s tenure with the program, which began a little more than two decades ago. Although last season didn’t reach the heights many expected, the Jayhawks aren’t far removed from their last Big 12 Conference regular season title, which they won during the 2022-23 season. They aren’t far removed …

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DeRozan flexes clutch gene in Kings’ road win over Hawks

DeRozan flexes clutch gene in Kings’ road win over Hawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s a reason the Kings bet on six-time NBA All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan – and it showed on the road Friday night. When push came to shove in the dying minutes of the game, DeRozan and star guard De’Aaron Fox proved their worth, …

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Cam Thomas’ big fourth quarter lifts Nets to 120-112 win over Bulls

NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 120-112 on Friday night. Thomas scored eight straight points to give the Nets a 118-109 lead with 1:52 left. Cam Johnson added 14 points in Brooklyn’s second straight victory. Nic Claxton and Keon Johnson each …

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Hornets’ Grant Williams ejected after tackling former teammate Jayson Tatum in Celtics’ 124-109 win

Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum were teammates for four seasons on the Boston Celtics from 2019-23. Prior to the Celtics playing Williams’ current team, the Charlotte Hornets, the six-year veteran said it was “special” to see his former teammates win the NBA championship last season. “Honestly, I didn’t really feel down because I left Boston,” Williams said, via CLNS Media’s …

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Hornets’ Grant Williams ejected after tackling former teammate Jayson Tatum in Celtics’ 124–109 win

Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum were teammates for four seasons on the Boston Celtics from 2019-23. Prior to the Celtics playing WIlliams’ current team, the Charlotte Hornets, the six-year veteran said it was “special” to see his former teammates win the NBA championship last season. “Honestly, I didn’t really feel down because I left Boston,” Williams said, via CLNS Media’s …

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IU basketball vs. Marian player ratings: Which player drew widest smile from Mike Woodson?

BLOOMINGTON – IU basketball delivered the straightforward exhibition performance Mike Woodson will have hoped for in the Hoosiers’ preseason finale. Here’s how the Hoosiers graded out from a 106-64 win: STARTERS ∎ Myles Rice: 7/10 Once again managed the pace of the game well. A quieter night offensively, with just six points, but five assists and three rebounds speak to …

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IU basketball vs. Marian player ratings: Which player drew widest smile from Mike Woodson?

BLOOMINGTON – IU basketball delivered the straightforward exhibition performance Mike Woodson will have hoped for in the Hoosiers’ preseason finale. Here’s how the Hoosiers graded out from a 106-64 win: STARTERS ∎ Myles Rice: 7/10 Once again managed the pace of the game well. A quieter night offensively, with just six points, but five assists and three rebounds speak to …

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