Celtics star Jayson Tatum making strong NBA MVP case early in season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The last Boston Celtics player to win the NBA MVP award was Larry Bird during the historic 1985-86 season. It was his third straight MVP win. Will the Celtics’ MVP drought finally end this season? It’s still too early to get a …
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Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John’s returns
Kansas Jayhawks Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods, while Gonzaga and Auburn cracked the top five after impressive opening-week wins and St. John’s led by Rick Pitino joined the rankings. The Jayhawks received 44 of 62 first-place votes after a home win …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball: Week 4 NBA injury news, updates
If you’re under the impression that the NBA has gotten off to a rough start from an injury standpoint, you are not alone. Multiple teams have been decimated by injuries early on, and the names of two more stars were added to the injury report on Sunday night alone. But there is some good news. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid will return …
Read More »Michigan State basketball vs. Kansas, Champions Classic tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) celebrates with Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) in the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels inside Allen Fieldhouse Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. • What: Michigan State vs. Kansas, Champions Classic • When: 6:35 p.m. Tuesday • Where: State Farm Center, Atlanta • TV/Radio: ESPN/Spartan Sports Network radio, including WJIM …
Read More »Pressure Mounts on Doc Rivers and Co as Fans Call $48 Million Star a “Liability” After Bucks vs Celtics – EssentiallySports
Pressure Mounts on Doc Rivers and Co as Fans Call $48 Million Star a “Liability” After Bucks vs Celtics EssentiallySports Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwJBVV95cUxOTVpxOE45UXJaSWpQcG1QQ3U0dEJabGxUc1ROX1dmRXFTUlpkU1RnbUFKcjRkSmc3TWJNM1BVYUtEb0xLUkRMWnhoT0NTTDczVkFZWUZ2OWFGZlhhWGo4WXRhWXN1YTF6WjdfNWczVmpkUlUzcl9XV3U4aWIySjhzZTk2ZHVwQ183Q2Y1MWZTRTR2am00ZGdRZVNIaUV5U19JVmFqSXVDeFZOS2NKU0FHb2xPWGxUN1BXNzZzT01Gc2RKT3luUFlzLUdVcXFXTGpYdVNuQUVySFVWX1kweTd4Yl96Y0ZiV2lRTnFjZ0RoYmI3bml5UWFqbldtaDltRUVoZndPVm95eDd1MEtPUXJGa25fMWZpSDg?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-11 00:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Pistons’ Ausar Thompson cleared to return to NBA following blood clot issue
The No. 5 pick a year ago, Ausar Thompson hasn’t set foot on an NBA court since last March, when a blood clot issue was discovered. Thompson and the Pistons had been waiting for this news, and it came Monday — Thompson was cleared by the NBA’s Fitness to Play panel (made up of three doctors) and can resume full …
Read More »Where is Indiana basketball ranked in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana basketball team took care of business during the first week of the 2024-25 season with wins over Brown and Eastern Illinois. The Hoosiers (2-0; 0-0 Big Ten) outscored EIU by 36 points in the second half on Sunday at Assembly Hall. Indiana’s success helped the team move up two spots in this week’s USA TODAY Sports Men’s …
Read More »George Gervin Buys LP Stake in NBL’s Brisbane Bullets
The Iceman has taken his investments Down Under. Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin is part of a group that has purchased a roughly 10% stake in the National Basketball League’s Brisbane Bullets. Gervin is joining sports development and investment firm GameAbove Sports, which led the limited stake transaction. The investment pegs the NBL franchise valuation at $45 million, according …
Read More »In photos: Auburn wins thriller over No. 4 Houston
Nov 9, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Chris Moore (5) reacts after a play during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Auburn Tigers improved to a perfect 2-0 on the young season on Saturday Night, taking down the No. 4 ranked Houston Cougars 74-69 in the Toyota Center. …
Read More »Mavs coach Kidd shares advice he gave Klay ahead of Warriors matchup
Mavs coach Kidd shares advice he gave Klay ahead of Warriors matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Klay Thompson, the Warriors and Dub Nation are preparing for an emotional day on Tuesday at Chase Center. The veteran guard returns to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since joining the Dallas Mavericks in …
Read More »Where is Alabama ranked in latest college basketball AP Poll?
Nov 8, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats watches during the first half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images After carrying a preseason ranking of No. 2 nationally, the Alabama Crimson Tide remained in that spot Monday afternoon in the latest college basketball AP Poll Top 25. …
Read More »NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | November 10, 2024
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Read More »NBA Fantasy Week 4 Start/Sit: Time To Bench Draymond Green and Brook Lopez? – RotoWire
NBA Fantasy Week 4 Start/Sit: Time To Bench Draymond Green and Brook Lopez? RotoWire Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxPaGNfeUJLLUtMQi1GQUt0M2MzNFA0ZVE3eFI5WXFnem1FaFRIdHVoU183VFU1Q2doWEczbDc4MVpNSXo3Xy1rUTFQNGV6UHltTk5neV8zYzk5YjZ6WnAtNGZPWEk3V2NCMXZVQ1FuTHNFNjRzRTJvQkVxMDVlLWExbEpPdTJENGFrMkJHZ05YRTl6SmxIZGcxVml5ZUp4aHEtY25PUXpKQ3U5WnREcldHR3ZydEx6aVJuZUpaaTlMdw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-11 19:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Klay has oddly subdued view on returning to face Warriors
Klay has oddly subdued view on returning to face Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If Klay Thompson is looking forward to facing the Warriors on Tuesday night at Chase Center, the Dallas Mavericks guard is doing a great job hiding it. The Warriors franchise icon makes his highly anticipated return to the Bay Area this week, and …
Read More »Marquette moves up a couple spots in both AP and USA TODAY coaches men’s basketball polls
The Marquette men’s basketball team swept its first two games of the season, though in different fashions and in different home venues. With their 2-0 start, the Golden Eagles have moved up in both major college basketball polls that were released on Monday. MU is No. 15 in the USA TODAY coaches poll, up two spots from the preseason rankings. …
Read More »Gators hoops bumped up a spot in AP Poll after perfect opening week
Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) shoots over South Florida Bulls guard Kobe Knox (4) during the first half of an NCAA men’s basketball matchup Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Todd Golden and the Florida Gators are off to a strong start to the 2024-25 college basketball campaign, earning wins …
Read More »UNC falls in USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) jogs back after scoring against Kansas Jayhawks in the first half of the game inside Allen Fieldhouse Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. The North Carolina Tar Heels opened up the 2024-25 college basketball season with a 1-1 record. After holding on to beat Elon in the season opener on Monday, North Carolina took …
Read More »Nets reunite with franchise legend in mock trade that propels Bucks’ playoff hopes – Sporting News
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Read More »Men’s basketball AP poll: Kansas survives UNC to stay No. 1 as Houston, Baylor tumble
Hunter Dickinson and Kansas held on to beat North Carolina on Friday night and pick up their first top 10 win of the season. (AP/Charlie Riedel) The 2024-25 men’s college basketball season is officially off and running, and the top of the sport is still largely holding strong — starting with top-ranked Kansas after its big win over North Carolina …
Read More »NBA Cup 2024: Schedule, format and new tweaks for this year’s in-season tournament
LeBron James and the Lakers won the first-ever NBA in-season tournament last year. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup begins Tuesday, and it feels like Adam Silver’s dream of making early-season games have more at stake is here to stay. The Los Angeles Lakers took home the inaugural in-season tournament title in …
Read More »Auburn surges, while Kansas remains No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball poll
The men’s college basketball season is just getting started. But there were a few high-profile matchups during the first week of the campaign that caused significant changes in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Kansas retains the top spot after staving off North Carolina at home in one of the week’s marquee contests. The Jayhawks received 21 of 31 first-place …
Read More »Lakers Trade Rumors: D’Angelo Russell, Brook Lopez & Jonas Valanciunas – Yardbarker
Lakers Trade Rumors: D’Angelo Russell, Brook Lopez & Jonas Valanciunas Yardbarker Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxOdml6bFM0VWhneXRaeWRRdWEtSl9BVmNKMGE3MVZEcGQ2WHJFaFlNWHdaVXJCNko5d3Z0VlhhaVk5N3VEMzRKbTNTT1YtNjhoUTFjeS1YZk8xSGQwWnJlZUF0YXRTSEF0cW9LY285QnNHMmM0YlZBLXpRWXFycXlLVmtvQkxDYm1nNzVzUEp4UVZhUU1vbklMY3pVMXNMNXYwaExJcW52VENBSmdQNWlMUnplVFpIdjdKTE1tT3hVdzI?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-11 16:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Holmgren dumbfounded by Warriors’ basket on play that injured him
Holmgren dumbfounded by Warriors’ basket on play that injured him originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was a frustrating night for Chet Holmgren in more ways than one. The Thunder’s 7-foot-1 center suffered a right iliac wing fracture to his pelvis after colliding with Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins in the paint and falling to the floor under the …
Read More »Five quotes from Tom Izzo previewing Champions Classic
Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images Michigan State basketball will face the top-ranked team in the country tomorrow as the Spartans square off against No. 1 Kansas in State Farm …
Read More »The Playlist: Week 4 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice
Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze is a must-add in fantasy basketball leagues with Wendell Carter Jr. out. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to music or other things in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. Each week, you’ll see …
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