Yearly Archives: 2024

Bulls say they’re sticking with Zach LaVine — for now

The Bulls don’t have immediate plans of shopping Zach LaVine this offseason. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is seemingly off the trading block in Chicago after months of speculation whether he’d be shipped out in what looks to be a franchise in rebuild mode. Executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas spoke to reporters on Sunday about …

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Knicks to sign guard Cameron Payne to 1-year, $3.1 million deal

The New York Knicks have added a free agent, but probably not at the position most Knicks fans would have preferred. Cameron Payne has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Knicks on a veteran’s minimum exception, according to multiple reports. Last season, he averaged 7.4 points and 2.6 assists while shooting 39% on 3-pointers for the Milwaukee …

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Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway adds former 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway added depth to his revamped roster in junior college forward Damarien “Dink” Yates. The 6-foot-8 Yates prepped at Fayette-Ware, earning Tennessee Class 3A Mr. Basketball honors in 2023, and spent his freshman season at Vincennes (Indiana) University. Yates is expected to join the team as a walk-on. Yates averaged 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in …

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Where Podz wants to improve despite recent Summer League success

Where Podz wants to improve despite recent Summer League success originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski finished just three assists shy of a triple-double in the Warriors’ 92-82 win over the Chicago Bulls in NBA Summer League action Sunday night, but the young guard knows he has plenty to work on ahead of his second pro season. …

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Are Kings complete? McNair details offseason options after DeRozan

Are Kings complete? McNair details offseason options after DeRozan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kings general manager Monte McNair and Co. have kept busy this NBA offseason, and they certainly have a lot to show for it. Sacramento parted ways with Harrison Barnes, Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and Chris Duarte this summer, but the team acquired Jalen McDaniels, …

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The new CBA has changed the game, and teams are adjusting to a new landscape

LAS VEGAS — Money underlines NBA Summer League. Money underlines the NBA, really, the true green code of this 30-team Matrix — from the restrictions of the league’s collective bargaining agreement to the spending power of NIL collectives possibly keeping talent from the league. This week, this annual gathering when everyone from All-Stars to general managers to the college world’s …

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WNBA Fantasy schedule breakdown: Week 10

By the end of this week, we will officially be at the Olympic break. There are only two days of games this week, with every team playing once. Most leagues should have their matchups set up to go until August 18th, which will include four more days of games in the middle of next month. We’ll take a look at …

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NIL and relaxed transfer rules have changed recruiting at ‘the most stress-free Peach Jam in history’

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — While waiting on a connecting flight late Thursday inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, I bumped into a college basketball coach I’ve known for years. Per airport tradition, I asked where he was headed. He said he was on his way to an Adidas event in South Carolina. Then he asked where I was going. “Peach Jam,” …

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NBA Free Agency: JJ Redick says Lakers want to add a center to roster

Basketball is an ever-evolving sport, but some core values have remained etched in stone. Regardless of how much the 3-point shot has changed things, it’s still true that size matters. Ideally, you have 6’6 and taller players who can play all positions and usually, you’d also have a big who can protect the basket and apply pressure on the rim. …

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Team USA’s win over Australia provides more questions than answers

Team USA’s win over Australia provides more questions than answers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Team USA Men’s Basketball was favored by more than 20 points for Monday’s exhibition game against Australia in Abu Dhabi. They were lucky to escape with a 98-92 victory that leaves plenty of questions on their road to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. …

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Team USA Best Moments vs Australia | July 15, 2024

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Why Podz’s Summer League 3-point shooting is crucial for Warriors

Why Podz’s Summer League 3-point shooting is crucial for Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NBA Summer League isn’t about staring at box scores and making concrete judgments on players after a few games with teammates they aren’t familiar with and in a brand-new system. There’s a mishmash of talent on the court between top draft picks, second-round …

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Final 5:00 Australia vs USA UNCUT | July 15, 2024

Team USA defeated Team Australia, 98-92. Anthony Davis led Team USA with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Devin Booker … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=volHwXLYuPE Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Milwaukee’s plan for Brook Lopez makes no sense – MSN

Milwaukee’s plan for Brook Lopez makes no sense MSN Source link : https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/milwaukee-s-plan-for-brook-lopez-makes-no-sense/ar-BB1puvlN?item=flightsprg-tipsubsc-v1a?utm_source=milei.news Author : Publish date : 2024-07-06 01:31:31 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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NBA Roundtable: Early 2024-25 power rankings

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 …

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Tatum, Holiday play supporting roles in Team USA’s win over Australia

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 …

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Auburn basketball agrees to two-year series with Purdue

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 …

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