With the major free agency moves already in the books, Noah Rubin, Zak Hanshew and Raphielle Johnson got together to weigh in on the early 2024-25 NBA power rankings. Post Free Agency Power Rankings The team was aligned at the top, as the Celtics and Thunder (the No. 1 seeds in 2023-24) finish atop our early power rankings. The new-look …

Tatum, Holiday play supporting roles in Team USA’s win over Australia originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday combined for just 12 of Team USA’s 98 points Monday afternoon. But the Boston Celtics stars both made their imprint on a closer-than-it-should-have been 98-92 win over Australia in Abu Dhabi. In their second of five exhibition games …

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers and Jarace Walker #25 of the Houston Cougars jump for the ball to start the game in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Auburn basketball is …

What we learned as Steph struggles, AD, Ant shine in Team USA win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE Anthony Edwards got things started and Anthony Davis and Devin Booker helped finish the job for Team USA as it secured a 98-92 exhibition game win against Australia on Monday in Abu Dhabi. After a hot start by …

The Milwaukee Bucks have added some help, but they want more. More specifically, they want a sharpshooter, and one they have in mind is free agent Gary Trent Jr. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the Bucks’ interest in the 25-year-old in a July 15 story. “Milwaukee is also among several contenders pursuing the top free agent remaining, Gary Trent Jr., …

Devin Booker scored four points in the final minute to clinch Team USA’s win over Australia in an exhibition match at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on July 15, 2024. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images) Perhaps the eight-hour time difference in Abu Dhabi was a factor, but Team USA had a closer game versus Australia on Monday than …

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Your favorite NBA team probably doesn’t have much cap space. Its payroll might be up against the luxury tax or one of those annoying aprons. Maybe it can find a way to add someone like Gary Trent Jr., Tyus Jones or Luke Kennard in free agency, but, if it’s going to make a meaningful move, it’ll much more likely be …

While the last few months surrounding Xavier men’s basketball has been about the program’s roster reconstruction through the NCAA’s transfer portal, the Musketeers still have a few key returning pieces they are trying to get back to full strength. Speaking with Jon Rothstein on the College Hoops Today podcast on Monday, Xavier head coach Sean Miller said that forward Jerome …

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Phoenix Suns v Cleveland Cavaliers The reports came out in May that if Donovan Mitchell re-signed with the Cavaliers, Darius Garland’s agent (Rich Paul of Klutch Sports) was expected to talk to the Cavaliers about finding the guard a new home. Mitchell re-signed, but Garland isn’t looking to leave. Here’s what he told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com at Summer League …

Report: Jazz’s Markkanen trade price a ‘non-starter’ for Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Utah Jazz’s asking price in a trade for All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen is a “non-starter” for the the Warriors — the most engaged team on the Finland native, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Monday, citing league sources. Per Charania, while the Warriors are …

Jul. 15—CHAMPAIGN — It’s quiet now near State Farm Center. But that won’t last. Come October, a new friend visits the home of Illinois men’s basketball. Goes by the name Anticipation. Brad Underwood did that. The eighth-year Illini coach just put the school in the Elite Eight for the first time since the magical 2005 team reached the NCAA championship …

AUBURN — Another big-time matchup has been added to the 2024-25 Auburn basketball schedule. The Tigers will play Purdue at Birmingham’s Legacy Arena on Dec. 21, Auburn announced Monday. The matchup is the first half of a two-year series with the Boilermakers, who will also play Auburn at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse in December 2025. Purdue is coming off a season …

Why Draymond hasn’t allowed himself to process Klay’s Warriors exit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dub Nation and the rest of the NBA world still are trying to process Klay Thompson’s Warriors departure. Even weeks later, Thompson hoisting a Dallas Mavericks jersey just doesn’t look right. But for others, it’s easier not to process the breakup — something …

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue men’s basketball’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule now includes a southern trip to face another NCAA Tournament regular. The team announced Monday it has finalized an agreement with Auburn for a two-game neutral-site series, including a Dec. 21, 2024, game in Birmingham, Alabama. Auburn will play in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Dec. 20, 2025. The Birmingham …

Team USA looked casually dominant against Canada, whom it might face in the Olympic final. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus) Team USA began its pre-Olympics exhibition tour against arguably its biggest competition for the gold medal. It was an encouraging start. Led by Anthony Edwards and Anthony Davis, the Americans defeated Canada 86-72 on Wednesday in Las Vegas. The team has four …

Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from …

Jeremiah Fears is one of the most interesting names to watch in college basketball recruiting right now. The 5-star combo guard and brother of Michigan State basketball point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. recently rescinded his commitment to Illinois to explore other opportunities, and now teams across the company will compete to earn his talents. According to Fears himself, MSU has …

Can Jaden Springer show Celtics he’s worth a long-term investment? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When the Boston Celtics acquired Jaden Springer from the Philadelphia 76ers at February’s NBA trade deadline, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens noted how the move felt like an opportunity to add a young player who might be able to help the Celtics further …

The Cincinnati Bearcats will face the Dayton Flyers again at Heritage Bank Center. The Cincinnati Bearcat/Dayton Flyer basketball series will continue in the 2024-25 men’s basketball season when the longtime rivals clash at the Hoops Classic presented by CareSource on Dec. 20 at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. The contest was announced Monday by veteran event promoter, bdG Sports. …

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Mikal Bridges is the NBA’s version of Goldilocks. After experiencing life as a fourth option with the Phoenix Suns and a top option with the Nets, Bridges is destined for a role somewhere in the middle with the Knicks. When he first debuted in the league with Phoenix, Bridges was in a modest 3-and-D role. He was often guarding the …

Jul. 15—Several high-profile transfers picked Big Ten men’s basketball teams this offseason. Bigs like Oumar Ballo and Great Osobor. Guards like Kylan Boswell and Myles Rice. Other lower-profile transfers, like Tre White at Illinois, might wind up being just as meaningful. Illini beat writer Scott Richey spotlights five: Like all of UCLA’s international freshmen, Buyuktuncel had a difficult freshman season. …

Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis throws down poster dunk originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich LAS VEGAS — The athleticism is plainly there to see. Just ask Daeqwon Plowden from the Golden State Warriors summer league team. Chicago Bulls first-round pick Matas Buzelis is a 6-foot-9-inch leaper whose athleticism during his play for the …