Yearly Archives: 2024

Russell Westbrook’s Top 30 Plays of His NBA Career

On his 30th birthday, check out the top 30 career plays from Russell Westbrook! Subscribe to the NBA: http://bit.ly/2rCglzY For … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxLbsmZ9qaY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Pat Kelsey, overhauled Louisville basketball roster just some of new faces in ACC

These days, the countdown to the college basketball season is a time for acclimating oneself to change. That’s especially true in the ACC entering the 2024-25 campaign. Louisville basketball fans know all about new head coach Pat Kelsey and his completely overhauled roster, which was built almost entirely through the NCAA transfer portal. The 49-year-old Cincinnati native is trying to …

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Knicks sign guard Boo Buie to Exhibit 10 contract

The Knicks have signed guard Boo Buie to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced on Monday night. Buie, 24, played with the Phoenix Suns in the Summer League in Las Vegas and averaged 9.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.4 rebounds in over 21 minutes over five games. The 6-foot-2 guard went undrafted out of Northwestern University after he led …

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3 observations after Sixers blow out NZ Breakers in their preseason opener

3 observations after Sixers blow out NZ Breakers in their preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Within a couple of minutes, there was no doubt the 2024-25 Sixers would begin their preseason with an extremely decisive victory. The team opened its preseason Monday night at Wells Fargo Center by coasting to a 139-84 win over the National Basketball …

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Murray’s offensive role ‘not changing’ after Kings’ DeRozan addition

Murray’s offensive role ‘not changing’ after Kings’ DeRozan addition originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings’ splash-offseason acquisition of DeMar DeRozan is elevating expecations for the team, but don’t expect it to drastically alter the roles of Sacramento’s established stars. Among them is third-year forward Keegan Murray, who explained why he believes the Kings’ offensive structure will allow …

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Five-star UNC basketball recruit sets date for commitment

Just a few weeks ago,  UNC basketball and Hubert Davis pulled in their first commitment of the Class of 2025 when Gonzaga Prep’s Derek Dixon decided Chapel Hill was where he wanted to play college basketball. Now, Davis and his scouting staff turn their efforts to the next commit to announce his decision on five-star shooting guard Braylon Mullins. The …

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With six new players, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue is teaching again

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue reacts to play during a preseason game against the Warriors on Saturday in Honolulu. (Marco Garcia / Associated Press) His job as coach of the Clippers has demanded that Tyronn Lue be more than that at times. His job this season has called upon Lue to be more of a teacher. This is because of six …

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Miami Heat to name court after franchise legend Pat Riley

NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat It’s hard to overstate Pat Riley’s importance to the Miami Heat. He’s the man who turned the Heat into one of the best-run and winningest franchises in the NBA, the man whose fingerprints are all over the three championship trophies the team has lifted over its heads. Which is why the team has decided …

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Kentucky basketball pro day: Andrew Carr and Trent Noah impress in front of NBA scouts

LEXINGTON — Andrew Carr won’t put up team-leading numbers for Kentucky basketball every game of the 2024-25 season. This Wildcats squad simply is too well-rounded for that. On any given night, any number of players on coach  Mark Pope’s first UK roster is liable to post a stellar line. No stats were kept Monday evening at newly-renovated Memorial Coliseum, where …

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Why a collector bought Bronny James’ Summer League debut jersey for $38,400

David Kohler has quite an impressive collection of Lakers memorabilia. A plaster cast worn by Kobe Bryant. The microphone used by Chick Hearn for his final broadcast. Goggles worn by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The rim the ball went through when current Lakers superstar LeBron James broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record. The latest addition to Kohler’s collection is tied to a …

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Dallas Mavericks 2024-25 season preview: How Luka Dončić and Co. return to Finals and win it all

(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) The 2024-25 NBA season is here! We’re breaking down the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlooks for all 30 teams. Enjoy! DALLAS MAVERICKS 2023-24 finish Offseason moves Additions: Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes, Spencer Dinwiddie Subtractions: Derrick Jones Jr., Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr. Complete roster The Big Question: Can they find …

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The Blueprint: Fantasy Basketball Draft Cheat Sheet for 2024-25 NBA season

Welcome to the 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball Blueprint, where we channel the spirit of Jay-Z’s iconic trilogy (and others from Jay-Z’s deep catalog) to help you orchestrate a championship-winning team. Get ready to dive into strategy, ranks, tiers and analyst tips to help you dominate your drafts. From sleeper picks to breakout stars, we have everything you need to turn your …

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NCAA’s $2.78 billion settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval

A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players. U.S District Judge Claudia Wilken released an order setting a timeline for a deal that would put millions of dollars into the pockets of college athletes, who can begin applying for payment on Oct. 18. A final …

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