Yearly Archives: 2024

Dribble Handoff: Aaron Bradshaw, AJ Storr lead college basketball transfers with 2025 NBA Draft potential

Three of the top 20 selections in the 2024 NBA Draft were players who transferred in 2023 to new college basketball programs and thrived. Kel’El Ware, Dalton Knecht and Jaylon Tyson each parlayed the success they found after hitting the portal to solidify themselves as professional prospects and show how an extra year of seasoning in the right system can …

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Report reveals Bucks’ asking price in Brook Lopez trade – MSN

Report reveals Bucks’ asking price in Brook Lopez trade MSN Source link : https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/report-reveals-bucks-asking-price-in-brook-lopez-trade/ar-BB1pu0X4?item=themed_featuredapps_enableD?loadIn=defaultBrowser Author : Publish date : 2024-07-05 21:13:38 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Jayson Tatum, A’ja Wilson Named NBA 2K25 Cover Athletes

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson and 2024 NBA Hall of Fame inductee-to-be Vince Carter will be the cover athletes for NBA 2K25 video games, 2K announced Wednesday. Tatum and Wilson will become the first NBA and WNBA athletes to share a global cover and will be featured together on the game’s all-star edition. In …

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Dave Rice’s blueprint for SLCC shaded in BYU blue

Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News As the co-architect of Jimmermania, Dave Rice is drawing up plans for Salt Lake Community College. The Bruins’ new head basketball coach has plenty of personal history to glean from, including a 159-46 record over his six years as Dave Rose’s offensive assistant at BYU. “There is great basketball played across Utah and the high …

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2020 NBA All-Star Game | Mini-Movie

Check out an all-access look into the 2020 NBA All-Star game. Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN Full Game … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvWvxJnS2Jc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Mikal Bridges tops the list of free agency fallers in fantasy basketball

Free agency has shaken up the NBA and, with it, the fantasy basketball landscape. Some players are heading to greener pastures, while others might see their value take a hit. And let’s not forget those who benefit from teammates moving on. I won’t touch on every trade because some dominoes need to fall regarding notable players like Brandon Ingram, Zach …

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This aspect of Tatum’s playoff run really impressed rival coaches

This aspect of Tatum’s playoff run really impressed rival coaches originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics didn’t need Jayson Tatum to score 30 points per game to march through the 2024 NBA playoffs and win their first championship since 2008. The Celtics have so much depth and so many guys who are capable of scoring 20-plus points …

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Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Team USA’s 2024 Olympics squad, Derrick White replaces him on roster

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA and will not play in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday. USA Basketball then announced that Derrick White of the Boston Celtics will replace Leonard on the roster. Here’s the official statement about Leonard from USAB: “Kawhi has been ramping up for the Olympics over …

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Will They Sign Brook Lopez?

The New York Knicks are exploring a trade for Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez to strengthen their center position. Financial challenges and Milwaukee’s high asking price make the trade complicated. Key Takeaways The New York Knicks are exploring the possibility of trading for Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez. Financial constraints and high trade demands complicate the potential deal for Lopez. …

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‘Up and down practices’ prompted Kawhi Leonard to withdraw from U.S. Olympic team

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, went through multiple practices before the U.S. men’s basketball Olympic team announced he was withdrawing from the Games to focus on rebuilding his strength ahead of the upcoming NBA season. (Joe Amati/NBAE via Getty Images) Kawhi Leonard said his surgically-repaired right knee was “at a neutral state” after a fourth day of training camp practice …

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Kansas State basketball draws George Washington in the first round of Paradise Jam

Kansas State basketball will face George Washington in the first round of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Nov. 22, the tournament organizers announced Tuesday while revealing the complete eight-team tournament bracket. The Paradise Jam will take place from Friday, Nov. 22 to Monday, Nov. 25 at the University of Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center in St. Thomas. …

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Kawhi Leonard withdraws from 2024 Olympics as Team USA, Clippers determine ‘it’s in his best interest’

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is withdrawing from Team USA and will not play in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games, USA Basketball announced on Wednesday. ESPN’s Marc Spears reported Wednesday that Derrick White of the Boston Celtics will replace Leonard on the roster, and that Leonard’s camp expressed concern to USA Basketball two days prior to this announcement. Here’s the official statement from …

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Illinois retooling offense this summer

Jul. 10—CHAMPAIGN — Illinois finished the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season with one of the most efficient offenses in the country. What worked last season, though, won’t necessarily be the way forward in the 2024-25 season when it tips off in November. Mostly because what worked was a lot of “booty ball” from Marcus Domask and a lot of Terrence …

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Steph identifies Team USA’s next-best shooter after himself

Steph identifies Team USA’s next-best shooter after himself originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry will play in Team USA Men’s Basketball’s exhibition game against Team Canada on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, but the next-best shooter on the roster, in his mind, won’t. Kevin Durant, Curry’s former Warriors teammate from 2016 through 2019, will miss the game …

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Two former Wisconsin Badgers included in viral photo at USA Basketball practice

Former Wisconsin basketball stars Nigel Hayes-Davis and Micah Potter were part of a viral photo from USA Basketball practice on Tuesday. They were pictured with the rest of the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team along with Vice President Kamala Harris, who had just visited the team’s practice. Also pictured are NBA legends Steph Curry, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, Anthony …

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