Daily Archives: December 26, 2024

Jim Larrañaga stepping down at Miami, Bill Courtney to take over, AP source says

[ad_1] CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga is stepping down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday. The 75-year-old Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season, the …

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Why Warriors’ second-unit puzzle will be difficult to solve

[ad_1] Why Warriors’ second-unit puzzle will be difficult to solve originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors have reached the team-meeting stage, so the rhythmic reggae sounds that carried them deep into November have been replaced by horns, alarms and piercing sirens. They’re at cliff’s edge, and that didn’t happen in a day. Or even a week. It …

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Fantasy Basketball: Victor Wembanyama delivers historic night and more NBA Christmas Day takeaways

[ad_1] Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! This year’s Christmas slate gave us plenty of action with clutch moments and dominant performances. As LeBron James stated, “I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.” That was my sentiment, too — especially after all the noise about the NBA and its dying and unappealing product. Here are three takeaways …

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Kansas basketball vs West Virginia: Best prices of available seats for Big 12 opener

[ad_1] LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball will play its Big 12 Conference opener on Dec. 31 at home against West Virginia. The No. 7 Jayhawks (9-2) have yet to lose this season inside Allen Fieldhouse. The Mountaineers (9-2) are thriving with first-year head coach Darian DeVries. It’s a matchup between a preseason Big 12 favorite and another league squad that could …

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Embiid trolls Celtics after Caleb Martin’s scoring outburst for Sixers

[ad_1] Embiid trolls Celtics after Caleb Martin’s scoring outburst for Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The ghost of Eastern Conference Finals past haunted the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. The Philadelphia 76ers handed the Celtics their second consecutive loss Wednesday at TD Garden thanks in part to a breakout performance from Caleb Martin, who made 7 of 9 …

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NBA 360 | Kobe Bryant’s Last Game

[ad_1] Watch Kobe Bryant’s final farewell as a player in 360 as he says goodbye to his adoring fans at Staples Center. Be sure to check … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydBKIXWXxsk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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WILD ENDINGS from #NBAXmas 2024! 🎄 | December 25, 2024

[ad_1] Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djw7ZZwCT2E Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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James sets Christmas Day record in Lakers win

[ad_1] LeBron James turns 40 on 30 December [Getty Images] LeBron James claimed a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Golden State Warriors 115-113 in San Francisco. The success, clinched by Austin Reaves’ lay-up with one second to go, saw the 39-year-old become the NBA’s all-time leader in 25 December victories with his 11th …

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