[ad_1] Damian Lillard last played on March 18. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) At first, they thought it was the groin. That’s the ailment that the Bucks listed for Damian Lillard on the injury report, coming off a dispiriting, “we have to have a meeting”-type of loss to the Warriors: right groin soreness, probable for Milwaukee’s next game, a …

[ad_1] Mar. 25—Men's basketball coach Richard Pitino will be leaving the University of New Mexico and has accepted the head coaching position at Xavier University in the Big East, the Journal confirmed shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. Pitino, 42, completed his fourth season at UNM on Sunday night with a 71-63 loss to No. 2 seed Michigan State …

[ad_1] Kings interim coach Doug Christie doesn’t agree with guard Zach LaVine’s recent comments.  Following Sacramento’s 113-95 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday night at Golden 1 Center, LaVine, visibly upset while speaking to reporters, referred to the Kings’ vibes as “not good” after falling under .500 for the first time since Feb. 7.  Less than 24 hours later, …

[ad_1] There will be more than one Pitino in the Big East next season. Xavier hired Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach Rick Pitino, as its basketball coach on Tuesday night. The school had an opening after Sean Miller left to accept the Texas job on Monday. Richard Pitino arrives at Xavier after four years at New Mexico, …

[ad_1] There was no love from Jimmy Butler for the Miami Heat organization on Thursday, especially team president Pat Riley. “I have nothing to say to Pat, and Pat better have nothing to say to me,” Butler told TNT Sports’ Taylor Rooks. The fans were a different story — there was a mix of boos and cheers after a tribute …

[ad_1] WATCH: Xavier’s season ends in NCAA Tournament loss to Illinois Xavier’s season came to an end in Milwaukee Friday night after an 86-73 loss to No. 6 Illinois at Fiserv Forum. Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino, will coach in the Big East Conference for the first time as head coach of …

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler III insisted that his return to Miami after the Heat traded him to the Golden State Warriors was just “another game” for him. And, well, he basically played like it for the first two quarters of Tuesday night’s 112-86 defeat. Butler had only two points with three rebounds in the first half, shooting 1 of 6 from …

[ad_1] Richard Pitino is taking the head coaching position at Xavier, leaving New Mexico after four seasons. An agreement was finalized and officially announced on Tuesday night. Pitino, 42, will replace Sean Miller, who left the Musketeers to become the head coach at Texas. Miller went 65-40 in his second stint at Xavier with two NCAA tournament bids. The Musketeers …

[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf and is out indefinitely, the team has announced. This is a potentially career-threatening injury, although doctors believe this may not be a recurring situation and Lillard is already on blood-thinning medication that “has stabilized the DVT,” the team said. There is …

[ad_1] Should the NCAA transfer portal open before the end of March Madness? Rick Pitino, John Calipari, and even J.J. Watt sound off on the transfer portal opening during the NCAA tournament. Sports Seriously There’s going to be another Pitino in the Big East. According to multiple reports, Xavier basketball is expected to hire New Mexico coach Richard Pitino as …

[ad_1] The Bulls defeated the Nuggets, 129-119 tonight in Denver. Coby White finished with a team-high 37 points along with 5 three … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYJPw0U__dA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] The Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 128-113, on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Here are some takeaways… – Both teams came into this one shorthanded — as Jalen Brunson remains out for New York and Mitchell Robinson sat on the first night of a back-to-back, while the Mavericks were missing eight players including star big man Anthony Davis, …

[ad_1] Less than an hour after Chris Mack announced he would return to Charleston, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein announced that Xavier will hire Richard Pitino Jr. as its next head coach. Pitino, 42, has posted an 88-49 record over the last four seasons in turning New Mexico into one of the top programs in the Mountain West. The Lobos finished …

[ad_1] Josh Giddey becomes the 10th player in NBA history to record 15+ PTS, 10+ REB, 15+ AST, & 5+ STLS in a single game. [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9t543hxDYM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler III insisted his return to Miami after the Heat traded him to the Golden State Warriors was just “another game” for him. And, well, he basically played like it for the first two quarters of Tuesday night’s 112-86 defeat. Butler had only two points with three rebounds in the first half, shooting 1-of-6 from the floor as …

[ad_1] Elliot Cadeau has entered the transfer portal, which means head coach Hubert Davis and UNC basketball need a new point guard for the 2025-26 season. Cadeau, who just completed his sophomore season for the Tar Heels (23-14), made the move Tuesday after two seasons in Chapel Hill. The 6-foot-1 guard from New Jersey started 68 of his 74 games …

[ad_1] Led by Jimmy Butler’s Playoff career-high and Heat franchise record 56 points (19-28 FG), the No. 8 seed Miami Heat defeated … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t7tajp0Bok Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Rick Pitino and John Calipari address media after round of 32 showdown Rick Pitino and John Calipari address media after Arkansas beat St. John’s in round of 32 of the NCAA men’s tournament — VIDEO: NCAA Sports Pulse SAN FRANCISCO — John Calipari made the declaration in the immediate aftermath of Arkansas basketball’s second round win over St. John’s …

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[ad_1] Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Dalton Johnson and Zena Keita at 1 p.m. PT today, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. MIAMI – The spotlight found Andrew Wiggins at a young age because of his supreme basketball talent. Everything that comes with that isn’t what Wiggins asked for.  Wiggins is a man of …

[ad_1] Can the Tar Heels land this star forward from Indiana in the transfer portal? If there’s one area the North Carolina Tar Heels lacked in during their recently-ended 2024-2025 basketball campaign, it’s post production. Before Ven-Allen Lubin and Jae’Lyn Withers emerged during a late-season run for an NCAA Tournament bid, UNC got virtually no help from its frontcourt. Jalen …

[ad_1] Tune into TNT for tonight’s NBA double header! 7:30 PM ET: Warriors/Heat 10:00 PM ET: Thunder/Kings Never miss a moment … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipih-UDglws Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Although only stretching 20 games, it’s safe to say the Jimmy Butler era with the Warriors has been a success.  But that begs the question: is it sustainable long-term? Speaking to 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr convincingly thinks so.  “I think it’s easily sustainable because he loves to play basketball and he loves …

[ad_1] Watch Tom Izzo deliver a fiery response to a question related to the transfer portal as his Spartans prepare for Sweet 16 It’s safe to say Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is not a fan of the transfer portal opening in the middle of the NCAA Tournament. Izzo met with the media on Tuesday in preparation for this …

[ad_1] Programming Note: Watch “Warriors Now” with Dalton Johnson and Zena Keita at 1 p.m. PT today, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. When discussing iconic NBA duos, there is one that stands out above the rest. Analysts and fans oftentimes use it as the most complementary comparison for two teammates, but rarely are any …