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Yearly Archives: 2024

Last time there was a sweep in NBA Finals: Boston Celtics could become 10th team to win title going 4-0

The Boston Celtics are on the verge of a sweep against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. This would put the Celtics on an elite list, as only nine other teams have lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy after going 4-0 in a best-of-seven championship series.  Coincidentally, the Celtics were the first franchise to do it in 1959. Sixty-five years ago, …

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Rutgers G Dylan Harper to miss 4-6 weeks after knee surgery, full recovery expected by start of fall practice

USATSI Rutgers five-star combo guard Dylan Harper is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks of basketball activity after undergoing a voluntary procedure on his right knee, NJ Advance Media reports. The McDonald’s All-American ranked as the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports. He is one of the highest-ranked signees in program history behind five-star guard …

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Steph recalls his nerve-racking ankle surgery with Dell, agent

Steph recalls his nerve-racking ankle surgery with Dell, agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nearly 12 years ago, on Aug. 25, 2012, Steph Curry, his father Dell and agent Jeff Austin nervously awaited word about the Warriors guard, who was undergoing right ankle surgery for the second consecutive year. Fortunately for Curry and everyone involved, Dr. Richard Ferkel …

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McGee reveals unexpected key to Warriors’ sustained NBA success

McGee reveals unexpected key to Warriors’ sustained NBA success originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors’ dynastic Big Three has helped the organization reach unimaginable NBA success over the last decade. But NBA veteran JaVale McGee, who won two of his three titles with Golden State, believes the team’s success goes beyond being led by future Hall of …

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Klay’s dad, Mychal, explains how Jerry West ‘saved’ Warriors dynasty

Klay’s dad, Mychal, explains how Jerry West ‘saved’ Warriors dynasty originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In the wake of Jerry West’s death on Wednesday, Mychal Thompson explained the Hall of Famer’s huge impact on the Warriors organization and his son Klay Thompson. Speaking on the “Murph & Markus Show” on KNBR on Thursday, Mychal described how integral West …

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Kentucky basketball under Mark Pope: Transfer portal news, 2024 roster, targets, recruits, KY expert insight

The Kentucky basketball roster will look completely different this season, as new head coach Mark Pope has built a Kentucky basketball lineupfrom scratch following the departure of former coach John Calipari. Each player from last year’s team either entered the college basketball transfer portal, NBA Draft or graduated. Their entire Kentucky basketball recruiting class, aside from Travis Perry, decommitted, leaving …

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NBA, NHL Title Sweeps Would Be a Backbreaker for Disney

After the Edmonton Oilers’ comeback attempt came up short on Thursday night, Disney executives now find themselves staring down the double barrels of financial misfortune. In taking a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers effectively mirrored what the Boston Celtics have been getting up to in the NBA Finals, thereby setting up a rare twin-sweep scenario …

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Reports: Former Illinois basketball player finds new college home, inks record-setting NIL deal

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) attempts to dribble against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Coleman Hawkins has made a college choice along with a record-setting NIL deal in the process. The Illinois basketball …

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Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape

Former Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr., a potential first-round NBA draft pick, was found not guilty Thursday on a rape charge after a jury in Douglas County, Kansas, spent less than two hours deliberating the verdict. The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of committing sexual assault last September while visiting Kansas for a football game between the Illini and the Jayhawks. …

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NBA Finals: Game 4 Same-Game Parlay

As we approach the end of the NBA season, the Celtics are on the verge of a clean sweep against the Mavericks. While the series may not have been as competitive as we hoped, there’s still a chance for some exciting moments. So, before we potentially bid farewell to the season, l’d like to go full degenerate mode Boston Celtics …

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Arkansas basketball under John Calipari: Insiders tell transfer portal news, 2024 roster, recruits, targets

Arkansas wasn’t often considered much of a threat in men’s college basketball for the first 20 years of the 21st century. But after making three straight Sweet 16 appearances, including back-to-back Elite Eight trips before losing to eventual National Champion UConn in the Sweet 16 last year, Arkansas is becoming an SEC basketball staple. Now with John Calipari taking over …

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Why are so many Euro Stars NBA-ready? | On The Clock

Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek is joined by Swish Cultures CEO Jordan Richard to discuss why there’s an influx of European NBA prospects coming into the draft Day 1-ready and if the trend is likely to continue. Hear the full conversation on “On The Clock” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple …

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Coleman Hawkins transferring to Kansas State

Jun. 14—CHAMPAIGN — Coleman Hawkins didn’t waste time with another visit to LSU this weekend. Fresh off a trip to Manhattan, Kan., last weekend, the former Illinois forward committed to Kansas State on Friday morning, per On3’s Joe Tipton. Hawkins was considered one of the top transfers still available in the portal following his withdrawal from the 2024 NBA Draft. …

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Celtics One Win Away | #ChasingHistory 🏆

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 61 PTS to take the Celtics within a game of title No. 18. Relive Game 3 with inside … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZ0_Qb35iY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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