Yearly Archives: 2025

Lakers-Celtics: Key storylines for possible NBA Finals preview

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics are hosting their archenemies from Los Angeles, the Lakers, on Saturday night on national television. With the two No. 2 seeds in their respective conferences meeting, it’s almost like it’s good planning! In all seriousness, this game didn’t necessarily look all that fun a few months ago when the Lakers were just decent, but now they …

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Texas Tech assistant Matt Braeuer named new head basketball coach at Stephen F. Austin

[ad_1] NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech assistant coach Matt Braeuer was named Friday as the new head coach at Stephen F. Austin. Braeuer will finish the current season with the ninth-ranked Red Raiders before joining the Lumberjacks. Tony Jasick was 6-6 as interim head coach for Stephen F. Austin (14-17, 7-13 Southland), which has completed its season after not …

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Kings star DeRozan fined by NBA for publicly criticizing refs

[ad_1] Kings star DeRozan fined by NBA for publicly criticizing refs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kings star DeMar DeRozan has to write a large check to the NBA. The league fined the veteran wing $25,000 on Friday for “public criticism of the officiating” after he blasted the referees following the Kings’ loss to the Denver Nuggets on …

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Jae’Lyn Withers has helped North Carolina regroup. Next comes Round 2 with No. 2 Duke

[ad_1] CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The frustration built for Jae’Lyn Withers. His role had slid from starter to spot-rotation minutes for a North Carolina team watching its season hurtle toward a bubble-bursting crashout. What could he even do about it? “Just find peace in developing and continuing to get better,” Withers said. And his approach might have been the …

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Steph has shot at impressive scoring milestone in Warriors-Pistons

[ad_1] Steph has shot at impressive scoring milestone in Warriors-Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry has a chance to achieve a personal milestone against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center. After a sizzling scoring outburst in a 121-119 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, the Warriors superstar now has scored 40 or …

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No. 21 Saint Mary’s heads into March Madness seeking 2nd straight WCC Tournament title

[ad_1] MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — In the fast-changing world of college basketball, some things remain constant. Saint Mary’s, the small school in San Francisco’s East Bay region, keeps piling up wins at the rate that only the blue bloods of the sport can match. The Gaes (27-4) are ranked 21st in the country after winning back-to-back outright regular-season titles in …

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Report: Sabonis expected to seek clarity on Kings’ plan in offseason

[ad_1] Report: Sabonis expected to seek clarity on Kings’ plan in offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Domantas Sabonis intends to get answers from the Kings this offseason. Sacramento’s star center is expected to seek clarity on the organization’s future plans, The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Anthony Slater reported Friday, citing league sources. Sabonis isn’t the only Kings …

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Which players will be honored by Oklahoma State basketball on Senior Day?

[ad_1] STILLWATER — Welcome to Senior Day in the transfer portal era of college basketball. Oklahoma State coach Steve Lutz’s first senior class includes eight players who will be honored when the Cowboys conclude the regular season at 2 p.m. Saturday against Cincinnati at Gallagher-Iba Arena. With Lutz enduring a major roster makeover upon his hiring last spring, the senior …

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Jayson Tatum Makes It Look EASY! | March 6, 2025

[ad_1] The Celtics defeated the 76ers, 123-105 tonight in Boston. Jayson Tatum contributed a team-high 35 points to go with 7 rebounds … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khM-WRHTbTM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rankings: Wemby on top, Holmgren and Cunningham in Top 10

[ad_1] With the NBA’s regular season winding down, it’s almost time for dynasty managers to shine. While the 2024 draft class was widely considered one of the weakest in recent memory, the same can’t be said about the 2025 class. Headlined by Duke’s Cooper Flagg, dynasty managers that aren’t in their league’s playoffs have their sights set on adding rookies from this incredibly talented …

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Raegan Beers scores 20 as No. 10 Oklahoma beats No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 to reach SEC semifinals

[ad_1] GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Payton Verhulst added 16 points and No. 10 Oklahoma battled back from a 10-point second-half deficit to beat No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 on Friday and advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals. Sahara Williams chipped in with 13 points for Oklahoma, which has won nine straight. The Sooners …

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The Warriors Are DIFFERENT With Jimmy!

[ad_1] Last night Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III Combine for 65 Points in 22-Point Comeback Win Over Nets. The Dubs concluded … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcQPrqXhMYY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Charles Barkley rips ‘idiots’ at ESPN, future home of ‘Inside the NBA,’ for saying ‘Lakers saved the NBA’

[ad_1] Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley is introduced at the NBA All-Star Game Feb. 16 at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Jesse D. Garrabrant / NBAE via Getty Images) Charles Barkley isn’t a talking head on ESPN yet. That will happen next year, when TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” studio show — which stars Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal …

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Howard scores 21 off the bench, Drake defeats Southern Illinois 70-53 in MVC Tournament

[ad_1] ST. LOUIS (AP) — Isaia Howard helped lead top-seeded Drake over eighth-seeded Southern Illinois on Friday with a career-high 21 points off of the bench in a 70-53 victory in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Bulldogs advance to the quarterfinals on Saturday to play the winner of Illinois State-Belmont on Saturday. Howard added six steals for the Bulldogs …

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Michigan State basketball legend Tom Izzo defends Fran McCaffery’s job status at Iowa

[ad_1] With pressure mounting on the job security of Iowa head basketball coach Fran McCaffery, legendary Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo came to McCaffery’s defense following the Spartans’ 91-84 victory over the Hawkeyes on Thursday night from Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Asked what he would say to Iowa fans that are frustrated with where the program is at, Izzo shared his …

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