D’Angelo Russell Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets were poised to close out their series without much of an issue on Sunday night. They had built up a 20-point lead in the second half and largely shut down Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, after all. Yet somehow, despite what was a largely awful offensive showing in the first 24 minutes, …

D’Angelo Russell The Dallas Mavericks are headed to their second Western Conference finals with Luka Dončić, primarily thanks to Dončić. The Slovenian star led his team to a 17-point comeback to finish off the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games, winning 117-116 on Saturday against the top seed in the Western Conference. Dallas will face the winner of the Game …

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Brandon Knight Chris Paul won’t get the $30 million that he could’ve gotten from the Warriors, but it didn’t take long for the point guard to find a new home in free agency. Paul planned to sign with the Spurs, TNT and Bleacher Report reported Sunday, and ESPN added that it’s a one-year deal worth at least $11 million. Chris …

Brandon Knight Fresh off a narrow first-round playoff exit, the Orlando Magic upgraded their defense, durability and outside shooting on Sunday when they agreed to a three-year deal, $66 million deal with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, league sources said. Caldwell-Pope, 31, almost certainly will slot as the Magic’s new starting shooting guard, replacing Gary Harris, whose tenure in Orlando was marred by …

Alex caruso The now unseeded Rafael Nadal plays No. 4 Seed Alexander Zverev this Monday at Roland Garros. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) The 2024 French Open at Roland Garros is now in full swing, and Rafael Nadal is about to begin what could be his final attempt to take the Roland Garros title. Nadal, the record holder for most …

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the quietest teams of the offseason so far. In the first four days of free agency, they have largely kept their powder dry as they look like they will most likely bring back the same core from a season ago. This is a massive risk. The Bucks were disappointing in the 2023-24 season, …

Report: Warriors acquire Hield in sign-and-trade with 76ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After a handful of free agent agreements, the Warriors roster churn continued with another notable move. Golden State is acquiring sharpshooting guard Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Thursday, citing sources. The Warriors reportedly will be sending …

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Brook Lopez odd man out in Milwaukee? MSN Source link : https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/brook-lopez-odd-man-out-in-milwaukee/ar-BB1ozGSE Author : Publish date : 2024-06-20 18:17:22 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Report: Warriors ‘aggressors’ in Markkanen trade sweepstakes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly are all in on trading for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. So much so, that Golden State might be the frontrunner to land the 7-foot big man’s services. The Warriors are the “aggressors” among teams currently discussing a trade for Markkanen with the …

When the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship during the 2019-20 season, they had a big lineup that featured Anthony Davis starting at power forward and the tag-team duo of JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard at center. But they abandoned that setup after the following season, and since then, Davis has played almost exclusively at the 5. According to …

Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA earlier this season for violating its gambling policy. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a felony in the United States connected to the sports betting scandal that led to his lifetime ban from the NBA, according to The Associated Press. Federal prosecutors named Porter …

After dropping the first two games of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks roared back to win 4 straight and clinch the NBA … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smGTQrwvOc8 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Draymond shed tears after hearing of Klay’s Warriors departure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In the aftermath of Klay Thompson’s shocking decision to leave the Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks, Draymond Green pinpointed the moment that left him in tears. Speaking on his eponymous podcast, Green expressed his complicated feelings after seeing Steph Curry’s touching Instagram tribute to …

San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili blocks James Harden game-tying three-pointer attempt and seals the game. The Spurs won … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjUgDgcAIXY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and senior NBA writer Dan Devine discuss the second apron in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement and its impact on and off the court. Hear the full conversation on “No Cap Room” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more …

Jimmy Butler’s 56 points are tied for the 4th most points scored in a Playoff game in NBA history: Michael Jordan: 63 points on … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnxuAx9Cb2Q Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Yahoo Sports NBA contributor Tom Haberstroh takes a look at how the Lakers’ second round draft pick – selected 55th overall at this year’s draft – would beat the odds simply by playing more than a handful of games at the sport’s top level. View more Video Transcript I’m Tom Haberstroh. And you’re watching the big number. Today’s big number …

BASKET-FRANCE-PRESSER Around the globe, teams are gearing up for the Paris Olympics. For 24 of those squads, the next two weeks mean Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, where they are trying to earn one of four remaining spots in the Olympic tournament (Greece with Giannis Antetokounmpo looks good, Slovenia with Luka Doncic is going to need some big games to keep their …

Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie On this extra long episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine recap the last few days of free agency, including LeBron James’ ill-fated plans to take a paycut in hopes of the Lakers adding another star to the roster. Klay Thompson, who …

FAYETTEVILLE — Summer practices are off and running for an Arkansas basketball team embarking on a new and exciting era. John Calipari and the Razorbacks have four months to get an overhauled roster clicking in time for the regular season. Arkansas already has key non-conference games reported against Miami, Illinois, Michigan to go along with its difficult slate in the …

Lakers forward LeBron James’ career seems destined to end the same way Kobe Bryant’s did, with a lot of losses and no shot at a championship. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) The Lakers give an aging star a generous contract extension that ensures he will retire in their uniform. The Lakers know this contract will restrict their ability to win …

ALEXANDER CITY — As fifth-year Florida guard Zyon Pullin raced down the floor in the second half of the 2024 SEC Tournament title game against Auburn basketball, he set his sights on the rim. Only one foe stood in his way: freshman point guard Aden Holloway, whose 6-foot-1 stature doesn’t exactly make him a strong interior presence. The only issue …

Report: Klay felt joining Lakers was too similar to re-joining Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson needed a fresh start after spending 13 years with the Warriors, and the Dallas Mavericks offered that. The Los Angeles Lakers, however, didn’t. After it was reported that Thompson narrowed his free-agent decision down to the Mavericks and Lakers, many …