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Ja Morant, Buddy Hield warned for ‘inappropriate’ gestures – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
[ad_1] The NBA concluded its investigation of the viral antics at the end of the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. After the league reportedly looked into Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield appearing to use finger gun gestures toward each other in the final seconds of Golden State’s 134-125 win, the …
Read More »Wisconsin basketball adds Virginia transfer Andrew Rohde commitment
[ad_1] The Wisconsin Badgers landed their first transfer portal commitment on Thursday afternoon: former Virginia guard Andrew Rohde. 247Sports lists the rising senior as a four-star transfer, ranked as the No. 166 player in the portal and No. 49 shooting guard. He chose the Badgers over other high-major programs, most notably Iowa State. Rohde is a native of Brookfield, WI …
Read More »Why Steph Curry, Nikola Jokić games provide Steve Kerr NBA revelation – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
[ad_1] Steve Kerr is in awe of today’s NBA, and for good reason. The Warriors coach joined 95.7 The Game’s “Willard & Dibs” on Wednesday, where he was asked about Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić’s monster 61-point game in Denver’s 140-139 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, which took place shortly after Steph Curry scored a whopping 52 …
Read More »Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UCF Knights in Crown quarters
[ad_1] UC Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas March 31-April 6 LAS VEGAS – Nearly two months after they last played in Orlando, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team squares off with the UCF Knights in quarterfinal action of the …
Read More »Warriors youngsters pride themselves on not being team’s ‘weak links’ – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES – On the far end of the UCLA men’s basketball practice court at the Mo Ostin Basketball Center, Steph Curry still is working following Warriors shootaround, more than seven hours prior to their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena. Draymond Green is getting shots up on the same hoop. So is …
Read More »Central Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after fourth season with MAC team
[ad_1] MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. Athletic director Amy Folan announced that Barbee would not return for a fifth season, saying the program “needs to go in a different direction.” FILE – Central …
Read More »Jimmy Butler vs Luka Dončić is matchup to watch in Warriors-Lakers game – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
[ad_1] It’s fascinating each time Stephen Curry and LeBron James go after each other, as they will Thursday night when Curry’s Warriors face James’ Lakers in Los Angeles. But another matchup might be even more intriguing. The venerable superstars, with eight NBA championships between them, will have to share the marquee with their team’s new toys: Jimmy Butler III for …
Read More »Buzz Williams thanks 12th Man, Aggie nation after leaving for Maryland
[ad_1] Now that the ink is dry on Buzz Williams’ new contract as head coach of Maryland basketball, it is time to say goodbye. Williams left College Station after six years as the Texas A&M men’s basketball head coach and a 2-3 record in the NCAA Tournament. All tournament appearances for the Aggies ended in the first weekend. He also …
Read More »How Draymond Green roasted Steph Curry in 52-point game vs. Grizzlies – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
[ad_1] Nobody is safe from Draymond Green’s trash talk on the court, not even Steph Curry. The Warriors’ superstar, despite scoring 52 points in Golden State’s 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday at FedExForum, was chirped by his longtime teammate toward the end of the game. Green joined ESPN’s Malika Andrews for an exclusive interview that aired on …
Read More »Four-star recruit Jase Butler to transfer to Colorado State from Washington
[ad_1] Another former four-star recruit is joining the Colorado State men’s basketball team. Guard Jase Butler is expected to transfer to the Rams from Washington. His transfer was first reported by 247Sports and ESPN. The 6-foot-4 Butler appeared in 18 games off the bench for Washington in 2024-25 in his freshman season. He scored 1.9 points per game with a …
Read More »NBA suspends Rockets’ Dillon Brooks 1 game after picking up 16th technical foul this season
[ad_1] Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season. The NBA announced the punishment Thursday. Brooks received his latest technical foul early in the Rockets’ win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Just five minutes into the first quarter, while being guarded by Collin Sexton, Brooks lost the …
Read More »Coveted transfer guard commits to Louisville over Tennessee
[ad_1] Tennessee has lost a battle for one of its top basketball transfer portal targets. Former Virginia guard Isaac McKneely committed to Louisville over the Vols on Thursday. “When you know, you know,” McKneely announced. Though he committed to Louisville over the Vols, McKneely and the Cardinals are scheduled to play Tennessee at Food City Center on Dec. 16. Tennessee’s …
Read More »Ja Morant, Buddy Hield warned about finger gun gesture but face no penalties
[ad_1] Ja Morant and Buddy Hield, as well as the Grizzlies and Warriors organizations, are getting warnings for using a finger gun celebration but will face no other penalties or punishments, something confirmed by NBC Sports (Shams Charania was first). However, don’t be surprised if the NBA takes up the issue and implements some kind of rule banning the gesture …
Read More »Wisconsin’s Blackwell declares for NBA draft, keeps NCAA eligibility
[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball prepares for March Madness first round game The Badgers had a 35-minute workout Wednesday in Denver in advance of their NCAA Tournament first-round game vs. Montana Thursday. MADISON – John Blackwell’s ability to develop from a role player as a freshman to a go-to player as a sophomore was a key reason why the Wisconsin men’s basketball …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight? Lopez finalist for award, starters, odds – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight? Lopez finalist for award, starters, odds Milwaukee Journal Sentinel [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9AFBVV95cUxQelZ0TEI1V3BNN0o2MkRpcDN5TWNOYUtxSVdiNHNhMlFnaFlMTC1zemkwNkt4d2R1U0tGZjk2amVZT3Z2aG1Sdk81SU8xa0NnQjQxeG1acExSekFDT0VaczEzNVFob3BEdVJzNFV6eHlXNGQyVjkzbEZHNG5mNG1xYTNSWnRPZkhoSmliWHBNVjB0YzVkWXpoY1V1dFN1OGFiR3NpMDF2eWdRZ20tQWVzenJxLVpfc3BxQk01RHVPQmh6bTZWRHE2OUFYQkg2UF9fcHQ4SWY4Vy1Yb1dDUXo4Z3BMNE1abjRPWi01eXVvLWIyaXJO?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2025-04-03 20:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Warriors guard progressing, day-to-day – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
[ad_1] It appears Gary Payton II soon could re-join the Warriors’ rotation. The injured guard missed Golden State’s previous three games after suffering a partial tear in his left thumb on March 25 against the Miami Heat, but on Thursday, the team provided an encouraging update, stating Payton is “making good progress” and while he will not play in the …
Read More »Freshman Avery Howell is 1 of 3 USC guards entering transfer portal. Drake’s Bennett Stirtz to Iowa
[ad_1] Freshman Avery Howell is leaving Southern California and entering the transfer portal, along with two other Trojans guards. Howell announced her decision on her Instagram account. The 6-foot guard from Boise, Idaho, averaged 7.5 points and shot 43% from the field, including a team-high 40% from 3-point range, and 83% from the free-throw line. Advertisement Howell averaged nearly 21 …
Read More »Warriors vs. Lakers: Stephen Curry, LeBron James and high-stakes basketball — it’s on!
[ad_1] For more than a decade, every meeting between LeBron James and Stephen Curry — two of the greatest and most transformative players ever, arguably the two most towering figures of the last generation of NBA basketball, rivals turned Team USA running buddies, a couple of kids from Akron — has been appointment viewing. At this stage in their respective …
Read More »New Indiana coach Darian DeVries will make $27 million over 6 years plus incentives
[ad_1] New Indiana coach Darian DeVries’ six-year contract will pay him at least $27 million, according to a binding term sheet he signed in March after accepting the job. The document was made public by the athletic department. DeVries’ annual average salary of $4.5 million would have been fourth among Big Ten coaches last season, trailing Tom Izzo of Michigan …
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[ad_1] nikebasketball family KD and AJ Dybantsa talk college hoops and more on the newest edition of Air Time, Nike and NBA’s … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skof-c6FR0I Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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[ad_1] Unlike Kyle Lowry, Tyrese Maxey won’t return during the Sixers’ home stretch. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that Maxey is “expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury.” The 24-year-old guard is “still dealing with discomfort and needs treatment,” Charania reported. The 23-53 Sixers have six regular-season games remaining. In addition …
Read More »Auburn’s Broome says there’s no pain in his elbow and he will be ready to face Florida in Final Four
[ad_1] SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Auburn forward Johni Broome returned to practice for the Tigers on Thursday and said he has no pain in his right elbow and “no limitations” ahead of the Tigers’ Final Four matchup with Florida. Broome, a unanimous first-team AP All-American, is the Tigers’ leading scorer and emotional leader. Auburn got a major scare when he …
Read More »NBA suspends Rockets’ Dillon Brooks one game after picking up 16th technical foul this season
[ad_1] Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season. The NBA announced the punishment Thursday. Brooks received his latest technical foul early in the Rockets’ win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Just five minutes into the first quarter, while being guarded by Collin Sexton, Brooks lost the …
Read More »Cardinals have top-rated portal class
[ad_1] UCLA’s Lauren Betts reveals her focus on “mental work” ahead of Final Four UCLA Lauren Betts explains how her focus on improving her mental health has contributed to her performance this season. Louisville completed one of the more dramatic turnarounds in recent men’s college basketball history last season, when the Cardinals went 27-8 — surpassing their win total from …
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