Wiggins out for Warriors-Pelicans game with lower back strain originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today from Chase Center, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. The Warriors will be shorthanded for Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walking from his apartment to classes and then to the University of Florida’s basketball facility, Olivier Rioux poses for dozens — sometimes hundreds — of pictures a day. Vertical shots, of course. Rioux won’t fit in the frame any other way. At 7 feet, 9 inches (2.4 meters), Rioux is the ultimate BMOC. He’s actually the …

Joel Embiid and Paul George still aren’t ready to play for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, and Nick Nurse doesn’t really want to talk about it. The NBA, however, fined the team $100,000 for public statements they’ve made about Embiid’s health status on Tuesday afternoon. The punishment was handed down after an investigation into the team regarding Embiid’s status was …

Oct 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Drake Powell (9) looks to pass as forward James Brown (2) defends in the second half at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Yesterday, ESPN, written by Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf released their top 100 college basketball players ahead of the start of …

Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks It was a rough night for New York sports fans. The Yankees’ bats went quiet against the Dodgers when the World Series returned to the Bronx. After Monday’s loss to the Steelers, Giants fans should start watching more Colorado football to scout Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, or Miami to watch quarterback Cameron Ward, …

Mar 2, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (2) brings the ball up court against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports North Carolina will start their basketball season in just under a week when they take on Elon at …

Kuminga on quest to close gap between reality, potential with Dubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today from Chase Center, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SAN FRANCISCO – The clock on Jonathan Kuminga’s …

Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) talks to head coach Nate Oats during the second half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports After one of the most memorable years in program history, the 2024-25 college basketball season is set …

Doctor explains Steph’s ankle injury, possible return timeline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today from Chase Center, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. The Warriors will be without Steph Curry at least for the next two games, both …

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis accomplished enough in four years at North Carolina for his jersey to eventually earn a place among the honored numbers in the Smith Center’s rafters for the blueblood program. Yet he’s still here. “With five years, I know some people may say, ‘Oh, you need to go get a job now,’” Davis said …

Warriors’ Kuminga sets lofty goal for fourth NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Zena Keita and Dalton Johnson at 4 p.m. PT today from Chase Center, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SAN FRANCISCO – Though Warriors coach Steve Kerr is preaching …

Center Christian Koloko, left, looks to score inside the paint while defended by Magic forward Paolo Banchero in 2022. Koloko was drafted by Toronto and played one season before an issue with blood clots paused his career. (John Raoux / Associated Press) Center Christian Koloko, whom the Lakers signed to a two-way contract while he was still not cleared for …

Mazzulla’s wild NBA rule proposals include power plays, in-game fights originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There are few minds that work like Joe Mazzulla’s. So as you’d expect, the wheels immediately started spinning when the Boston Celtics head coach was asked Tuesday about rule changes he’d like to see in the NBA. Marc Bertrand, co-host of 98.5 The Sports …

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida introduced Ben Fletcher as interim basketball coach on Tuesday, saying he’s the right man to lead the Bulls following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim. Fletcher, a close friend of Abdur-Rahim who helped the late coach turn around struggling programs at Kennesaw State and USF, promised to help grieving players cope with the loss and …

With Embiid and George still out, Nurse says he’s focused on ‘job at hand’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CAMDEN, N.J. — Neither Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) nor Paul George (left knee bone bruise) will take part in the Sixers’ second home game of the season. A team official said that both stars will miss the Sixers’ …

BYU head coach Kevin Young addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 men’s basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. | Charlie Riedel In a week from Tuesday, the BYU Cougars men’s basketball team will begin a season that carries with it as much anticipation as has been in the program in a long …

Welcome to the Fantasy Vibe Check, your place to vent about the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the NBA and fantasy basketball. We don’t have a lot of data to reference when addressing the wins or airing of grievances, but it’s been one week, and that’s enough to speak on a few players and their performances. Check out who I’m …

Florida State Seminoles guard Jalen Warley (1) drives the ball to the hoop. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Florida State Seminoles 77-66 at the Tucker Civic Center on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Fsu V Unc169 The UNC basketball season is just days away and a surprise decision was made out of the ACC-foe Virginia’s campus. Just weeks ago, …

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Pritchard became first Celtics player ever to achieve this feat vs. Bucks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Monday night’s game between the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden was the Payton Pritchard show. The Celtics guard came off the bench and scored 28 points thanks to some record-breaking outside shooting in a 119-108 win. …

Feb 18, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Javon Ruffin (11) makes a basket against Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) during the second half at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports Men’s basketball in the Big 12 Conference has long been one of the nation’s most competitive and legacy-building brands. This season, four former Pac-12 teams …

Eighteen years in the league. Learned from some of the best to ever do it. Made some incredible lifelong friends. Feeling good. Healthy. Inspired. Have a family that loves me, and who I love more than anything. I’m not just OK. It’s like…. “I’m the luckiest man in the world.” And with those words written at The Players Tribune, Rudy …

BOCA RATON — Two seasons ago, Florida Atlantic’s men’s basketball team became a nationwide phenomenon, winning a school-record 35 games while embarking on a memorable run to the Final Four. Last season, FAU – with all five starters back – earned another berth in the NCAA Tournament before being knocked out in the first round. When the Owls’ 2024-25 season …

Welcome to the definitive NBA Power Rankings. Nowhere else are teams sorted into so perfect an order. And we plan on giving them to you once every two weeks — for free. How could you possibly complain? Oh, you can complain, because these are power rankings, and that is what they are here for, even if no one has listed …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Walking from his apartment to classes and then to the University of Florida’s basketball facility, Olivier Rioux poses for dozens — sometimes hundreds — of pictures a day. Vertical shots, of course. Rioux won’t fit in the frame any other way. At 7 feet, 9 inches, Rioux is the ultimate BMOC. He’s actually the Biggest Man …