Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has tried to take on a leadership role with his younger teammates this season, as requested by coach JJ Redick. (Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press) The play was set in motion more than an hour before tip off Friday night in Canada, Lakers guards D’Angelo Russell and Max Christie strategizing on one side of the team’s …
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Bucks forward Bobby Portis said his home was burglarized during loss to Cavaliers
Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis said that his home was burglarized on Saturday night while he was playing in the Bucks’ 114-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Portis shared a video on social media that appeared to show two men outside of his home on a security camera. The alleged suspects could be seen breaking glass on the front door to …
Read More »Paul George reportedly to make 76ers debut Monday night vs. Suns
The 1-4 Philadephia 76ers have been a hard watch this season. Both their offense and defense are in the bottom 10 in the league, and while Tyrese Maxey has done what he can, the point guard is not someone who can carry an NBA offense by himself as the No. 1 option. He needs help. Some of that help arrives …
Read More »The Jazz are bad. Who are college basketball draft prospects to watch, starting this week?
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) handles the ball during NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Lincoln in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown) | Ben McKeown The Utah Jazz are bad. At 0-6, the Jazz are the only winless team left in the NBA this season, and they’ve lost their first six games by an average of nearly …
Read More »NBA looking at different formats — again — for 2025 NBA All-Star Game
The NBA has tried just about everything. It had the fans pick All-Star Game captains, who in turn selected their team playground style for a game that had a target-score ending. Last season they went back to the old school East vs. West. The league has upped the amount of money going to charity based on the game’s outcome. Nothing …
Read More »Michigan State basketball vs. Monmouth tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
Xavier Booker (34) and Szymon Zapala (10) each started both exhibition games for MSU. • What: Michigan State vs. Monmouth • When: 7 p.m. Monday • Where: Breslin Center • TV/Radio: Streaming on Big Ten Network-Plus/Spartan Sports Network radio, including WJIM 1240-AM and WMMQ 94.9-FM; Sirius/XM Ch. 197 • Records/Rankings: This is the season opener for both teams, neither of which …
Read More »Report: Paul George to make debut with 76ers against Suns on Monday after left knee injury
Paul George is finally ready to make his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers. George will make his season debut with the franchise on Monday night in their matchup with the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. George has been dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee this fall after he went down in a preseason game against …
Read More »Sixers upgrade George for road trip opener in Phoenix
Sixers upgrade George for road trip opener in Phoenix originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia For the first time this regular season, the Sixers’ official injury report Sunday night did not list both Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) and Paul George (left knee bone bruise) as out. While Embiid will miss the Sixers’ matchup on Monday night against the …
Read More »Warriors achieve historic franchise feat during Steph’s injury absence
Warriors achieve historic franchise feat during Steph’s injury absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have been without superstar point guard Steph Curry for half of their games to begin the 2024-25 NBA season, but that hasn’t stopped Golden State from making history along the way. Riding high at 5-1, the Warriors have made 103 3-pointers, the …
Read More »Nets’ offense struggles in second half of 106-92 loss to Pistons
NEW YORK (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 19 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets Sunday. Cunningham was one of six players in double figures for Detroit. Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley scored 18 points each, Jaden Ivey finished with 15, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 14 and Jalen Duren had 13 for the …
Read More »Brook Lopez NBA Prop Bets Today vs Cleveland Cavaliers 11/4/2024 – Doc’s Sports
Brook Lopez NBA Prop Bets Today vs Cleveland Cavaliers 11/4/2024 Doc’s Sports Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxNQVRWUnc0eW5FXzJ6VVZPcDQyZWxwNXVTMUdmT0tPVUN4MmcweFVQVU5RaEJRTFI3U2ktM2RMdGxMSEFoUkhCVlRKTUlhRVJIbEd3T0EwUDFlYlRRYjNPdjlYck9RWTVGZkk5TmFUeWJPdjIzYmdiRUpPaGxhNTdhcDdhcl9XSW9yMHpPNDlnc1Z6OTVPS1pLeXVLUjJtaG1MUFVLaV9sZi1seHRsbEhiNUE5OEttQQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-03 23:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Steph upgraded to questionable for Warriors’ game vs. Wizards
Steph upgraded to questionable for Warriors’ game vs. Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry will have his first chance to return to the court against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Golden State on Sunday upgraded the superstar point guard to questionable for Monday’s game. Curry has missed the Warriors’ previous three games with a …
Read More »Couch: Analyzing Michigan State basketball’s 2024-25 roster, player by player
Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. signals to teammates during the second half in the game against Ferris State on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in East Lansing. Michigan State opens its men’s basketball season Monday night at home against Monmouth. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch breaks down the Spartans’ roster. PROJECTED OPENING NIGHT STARTERS PG Jeremy Fears, 6-2, redshirt freshman …
Read More »Season glance: The women’s games 28-29
Just two games for this one. After 27 games, I’ve got the Tigers at 15-12 overall and 4-8 in SEC play. So let’s take a quick look at Missouri’s matchups with Kentucky and Ole Miss. With the Tigers three games over .500 with four games to go in my predictions, they only need one win to lock in a winning …
Read More »Drake says if Raptors retire DeRozan’s jersey someday ‘I’ll go up there and pull it down myself’
Saturday night, the Toronto Raptors retired their first player jersey ever — Vince Carter’s No. 15. He had to be first. Who is next? Kyle Lowry’s jersey belongs in the rafters, no doubt. What about DeMar DeRozan? DeRozan spent nine seasons with the Raptors, was a four-time All-Star who averaged 19.7 points a game in those years, was integral to …
Read More »Why KD doesn’t expect Warriors, NBA teams to honor him with statue
Why KD doesn’t expect Warriors, NBA teams to honor him with statue originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant isn’t expecting a statue outside Chase Center anytime soon. In fact, he doesn’t anticipate any of his current or former NBA teams honoring him with a statue. Durant appeared on Wednesday’s episode of the “Up & Adams Show,” where …
Read More »20 years, 20 McCarthey memories: As Gonzaga women’s basketball wins mounted, crowds grew and legends were made
Nov. 1—McCarthey Athletic Center has been home to 262 victories for the Gonzaga women’s basketball team since its opening in 2004-05. The Spokesman-Review takes a look at the top 20 memories/moments since the first dribbles and baskets in the 6,000-seat arena. First win Gonzaga christened its new arena with an 87-41 win over Utah Valley before 1,644 on Nov. 20, …
Read More »Dave Boling: You heard it here first (for like the seventh time) — this will be Gonzaga’s breakthrough year
Nov. 1—If you’re going on past performance, you may be inclined to dismiss the following commentary. I’ve written half a dozen columns over the years predicting that the impending college basketball season would climax with Gonzaga players parading with nets around their necks, proudly passing the NCAA Tournament championship trophy among them. Those weren’t exactly out-on-a-limb opinions. The Zags men …
Read More »Purdue basketball: What you need to know about Boilermakers ahead of 2024-25 season
Purdue basketball has the monkey off its back. Fresh off a trip to the national championship game, the Boilermakers are the favorites once again to win the Big Ten, marking just the third outright three-peat in conference history. Their season tips off Monday night against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Mackey Arena. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the …
Read More »Despite defensive prowess, Brook Lopez’s key strength is now a weakness for Bucks – Behind the Buck Pass
Despite defensive prowess, Brook Lopez’s key strength is now a weakness for Bucks Behind the Buck Pass Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQekE1Mk52bnJDbTJPUXBqVUs3UnNzanNoNXFvQlpDZEZrdXAyek83WjR6Z3gzOTFBTG5KNUVYbU45blBnWHYzb2MwQTlUdG5Gd3VyTnhiNGx1TnNHVHVWVTQ5UmxGbkItX2lQclBXTXpzYVFmcWRQSnJxc3J1dUVrS0Jn?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-03 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Battle tested, proven scorer: Numbers add up for Gonzaga transfer Khalif Battle
Nov. 1—Some numbers to put new Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle’s scoring prowess, mindset, dedication and motivation — all closely related — into perspective. Let’s begin with the uniform numbers the Arkansas transfer has worn in his four-school, six-year career: 4, 0 and 99. “I’ve done covered every region,” Battle said of his college odyssey. The New Jersey native couldn’t snag …
Read More »2024 NCAAB: How to watch every college basketball game this season
The Connecticut Huskies are hoping for yet another NCAA championship in men’s basketball this year: here’s how to watch the 2024-2025 season. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) The 2024-25 college basketball season is approaching, and while it may be hard to top last year’s riveting men’s season, which saw the Connecticut Huskies come out of March Madness on top for the second …
Read More »Steph, Draymond catch preview of Warriors’ future in win vs. Rockets
Steph, Draymond catch preview of Warriors’ future in win vs. Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Stephen Curry watched from the opening tip, the spectacular and the dreadful, from a seat on the Warriors’ bench, where near the end he was joined by Draymond Green, who fouled out with 8.3 seconds remaining in a two-point game. From the …
Read More »Brook Lopez (personal) available to play Thursday – FantasyPros
Brook Lopez (personal) available to play Thursday FantasyPros Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPUTM5VzkxTXAwQzFjNmdlQ1BhVHRtbkFZb2pxcGJPZVNCU3FiSW5Ra0VuT0VncHdaT1hNZE5lTHgtalRKRkJsZjhrM01Wd3lSRUowMzJNVVZCYTFLVTYyUURZbDY5MVIzbzZta1l1OGRrU1IxN1cxcUNGTzNreTVSZFJVZUtTU1VQLS1vNHpiWkxJZzVSR3Z4YzU2TdIBoAFBVV95cUxOd2tzLXF3MnNsaUdUOTVkVVJNdFFOdUhfVldHT0hlVUJPckQ3Y1FvczFoSGpYYUdDVkFRYlZmaGtwcHNRM1ZKTldrY080LUxrSzFrX2xxWnhMWFlOeFFRVUp4TVlENmE1ajJxQzkyMm53U1RndFI4TjBtMWxxQ2YxWEtoYnlzMU5LUkRPNkQycFM3ZlV5Mkx0emZUUml1ck9n?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-02-08 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Kansas State basketball bold predictions: Can the Wildcats get back to the Big Dance?
MANHATTAN — Kansas State’s basketball team learned the hard way last year that there is no such thing as too much depth. The same lesson could have applied the year before as well in Jerome Tang’s first season as the Wildcats’ coach, only it didn’t jump up to bite them. In 2022-23, led by All-Americans Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson, …
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