Yearly Archives: 2024

Why a Hield-Klay comparison not as laughable as before

Why a Hield-Klay comparison not as laughable as before originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area “He’ll be a great scorer. He works so hard. He’ll be a tenacious defender. He’s physically gifted. He’s going to help somebody. He’s going to make a big impact.” – Klay Thompson on NBA draft prospect Buddy Hield Klay Thompson could not have known …

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Reports: DeRozan to meet with Kings in Sac, hear recruiting pitch

Reports: DeRozan to meet with Kings in Sac, hear recruiting pitch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One of the Kings’ biggest offseason targets will touch down in Sacramento this weekend. Free-agent star guard DeMar DeRozan is traveling to meet with the team in Sacramento this weekend, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Saturday morning, citing sources, adding that the …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece eliminate Luka Doncic, Slovenia in Olympic qualifying semifinals

Getty Images Giannis Antetokounmpo is one win away from clinching his first Olympic appearance. On Saturday, at home in Piraeus, Antetokounmpo and Greece eliminated Luka Doncic and Slovenia in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament semifinals.  Antetokounmpo only needed to play 21 minutes in the 96-68 victory, finishing with 13 points on 6-for-12 shooting. Thomas Walkup had a team-high 19 points on …

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Klay Thompson’s dad ‘really disappointed’ he chose the Mavericks over the Lakers in free agency

Klay Thompson’s upcoming move to Dallas isn’t sitting well with everyone in the Thompson family. His father, former Lakers star and current radio analyst Mychal Thompson, was pulling for his son to land in Los Angeles in free agency instead. “I’m really disappointed,” he said on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Tuesday. “I was hoping, hoping, as you can assess, that …

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Bucks Gifted Ideal Brook Lopez Replacement by Eastern Conference Rival

The Milwaukee Bucks have some serious questions to answer around the team heading into the 2024-25 season. They were sent packing in the first round by the Indiana Pacers and need to fix things around the duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Lillard, 33, and Antetokounmpo, 29, didn’t have the success they may have envisioned in their first season …

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NBA free agency: Malik Beasley, Pistons agree to one-year, $6 million contract, per report

Getty Images Shortly before the end of the moratorium period, free agent Malik Beasley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Pistons worth at least $6 million, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Beasley, 27, averaged 11.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 29.6 minutes for the Milwaukee Bucks last season, with a career-high 60.3% true shooting percentage and …

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Steph, LeBron exchange epic one-liner as Team USA opens camp

Steph, LeBron exchange epic one-liner as Team USA opens camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Finally, it’s happening: Steph Curry and LeBron James will play on the same team together this summer. Not in the NBA, but representing their country with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Curry’s first time competing in the Olympics …

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Illinois Year in Review | Male Athlete of the Year Terrence Shannon Jr.

Jul. 6—CHAMPAIGN — Brad Underwood has to take a minute and think about his favorite Terrence Shannon Jr. moment from the 2023-24 season. It’s not an unreasonable pause by the Illinois men’s basketball coach. Not with Shannon having put together arguably the best single season in program history. Underwood ultimately came up with three. First was Shannon’s 33-point game at …

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Top 50 Blocks of the 2022-23 NBA Regular Season

Take a look at the top 50 blocks of the regular season! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeReLnW_Sic Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Why Sixers should steer clear of this veteran trade candidate

It has become quite clear the Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to shake up their roster after multiple disappointing seasons, but the Philadelphia 76ers need to steer clear of a certain trade candidate. The Bucks are rumored to be shopping veteran center Brook Lopez at the price of a first-round pick. While the price is a bit steep, it has little …

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Olympic basketball qualifying schedule, scores, how to watch Luka Doncic vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday

Four spots are up for grabs in the men’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games this week. At four tournaments around the world, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other familiar faces will compete for their respective countries. Each tournament’s winner will qualify for the Olympics in Paris. Doncic, who is representing Slovenia (alongside Vlatko Cancar and Zoran Dragic) just …

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2014 NBA All-Star Game Top 10 Plays

Countdown the top 10 plays from the 63rd NBA All-Star Game. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights. About the NBA: The NBA is … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTLOSioW1TA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Lakers News: Brook Lopez Pursuit Hits Major Roadblock as Uncertainty Looms Over D’Angelo Russell & 2 Key Players’ Futur

After losing out on major grabs, the Lakers can seek redemption through Brook Lopez. Superstar LeBron James agreed to a pay cut and intended to rope in players like Klay Thompson, James Harden, and Jonas Valančiūnas. But, unfortunately, signed with a different franchise following the request. However, the LA side still has an opportunity to rope in a big man …

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CURRY CLASSIC | #CHASINGHISTORY | NBA FINALS GAME 4

In an epic Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, Stephen Curry turned in a legendary performance, putting … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpoxIqXDCM4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Robin Lopez Reads Book Courtside After Being Traded

Hours after being traded by the Milwaukee Bucks, center Robin Lopez enjoyed his final moments in the city by catching the game and doing some courtside reading. Ahead of the NBA trade deadline, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Bucks traded Lopez to the Sacramento Kings. According to Wojnarowski, the 35-year was expected to be waived by his new …

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