[ad_1] Report: Warriors ‘front of the line’ for Vučević despite steep price originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors still are in the running for a top trade target, though the price might be too steep to close the deal. Golden State has been the team most interested in trading for Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević leading up …
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Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari expects to be booed in Rupp Arena reunion
[ad_1] Two hours of anxious energy await Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari on Saturday. When the Razorbacks (12-8, 1-6 SEC) face Kentucky (14-5, 3-3) that night, Calipari will embark on a two-hour reunion with a Wildcats’ program he led for 15 years. Speaking to the media after Saturday’s loss to Oklahoma, Calipari admitted there will be plenty of emotion inside …
Read More »Draymond progressing in injury rehab; Kuminga to miss more time
[ad_1] Draymond progressing in injury rehab; Kuminga to miss more time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors issued contrasting injury updates Monday regarding forwards Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga. Green, who has missed the last four games due to a left calf strain, was re-evaluated and made enough progress to be cleared for light on-court work. He …
Read More »Tre Donaldson scores 7 during Michigan’s game-closing 9-0 run for a 76-72 victory over Penn State
[ad_1] ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tre Donaldson scored seven of his career-high 21 points during a game-closing 9-0 run and Michigan edged Penn State 76-72 on Monday night. Michigan grabbed three offensive rebounds on one possession midway through the second half before Rubin Jones sank a 3-pointer to extend its lead to 55-47. Penn State had a 70-67 lead …
Read More »Chiefs’ dynasty drawing parallels to Warriors’ after Super Bowl 59 berth
[ad_1] Chiefs’ dynasty drawing parallels to Warriors’ after Super Bowl 59 berth originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Kansas City Chiefs’ dynastic Super Bowl run is drawing comparisons to the Warriors. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce now have led Kansas City to its fifth Super Bowl appearance in six seasons, the same number of NBA Finals appearances as Golden …
Read More »Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding stalking allegations
[ad_1] GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has cleared men’s basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking. The school released a statement saying no evidence was found and ended its investigation. It comes amid No. 5 Florida’s best season in a decade, with the Gators having won …
Read More »Why West standings give Warriors reason to keep believing
[ad_1] Why West standings give Warriors reason to keep believing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Three months into a 2024-25 NBA season in which every hint of momentum hit a brick wall, the Warriors take comfort in knowing they exist in a space where their unwavering confidence is not irrational. The Western Conference is where …
Read More »NBA scouts flocking to Big 12 showdown to watch BYU’s Egor Demin, Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe perform
[ad_1] BYU Cougars guard Egor Demin takes a free throw against Texas Tech during a Big 12 game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. The freshman guard is coming off two solid games. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Two of the top freshmen guards and 2025 NBA draft prospects in the country, BYU’s Egor …
Read More »Chiefs’ dynasty drawing parallels to Warriors’ after SB59 berth
[ad_1] Chiefs’ dynasty drawing parallels to Warriors’ after SB59 berth originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kansas City Chiefs’ dynastic Super Bowl run is drawing comparisons to the Warriors. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce now have led Kansas City to its fifth Super Bowl appearance in six seasons, the same number of NBA Finals appearances as Golden State …
Read More »UConn men’s basketball drops six spots in Top 25 polls
[ad_1] The UConn men’s basketball team has dropped six spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 rankings. The Huskies have also dropped in the USA Today Coaches Poll following Saturday’s 76-72 loss against Xavier in Cincinnati. The Huskies (14-6) also dropped six spots to No. 24 in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll. Only two other Big East teams …
Read More »Celtics trade targets, Amen Thompson’s ascent and Wolves deep dive | Kevin O’Connor Show
[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show On today’s massive MAILBAG edition of The Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by 3x NBA champion Danny Green. Which player should the Boston Celtics target in a trade if they want to repeat? The Houston Rockets are rolling thanks to Amen Thompson, but …
Read More »Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball surge into rivalry week
[ad_1] Jan. 27—With Cooper Flagg leading the way, the Duke men’s basketball team is the hottest team in the country — right in time for a meeting with its top rival. The No. 2 Blue Devils have won 13 consecutive games and are 17-2 entering play Monday. Coming up next are a pair of in-state rivals, including North Carolina State …
Read More »Butler suspended again after walking out of practice
[ad_1] Jimmy Butler joined the Heat from the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019. [Getty Images] Jimmy Butler has been suspended indefinitely by the Miami Heat after a “continued pattern of disregard of team rules”. The six-time NBA All-Star, 35, had already been suspended twice by his team this month for disciplinary issues, ruling him out of nine matches. The Heat said …
Read More »Lions’ comeback attempt falls short as Gorillas avoid sweep
[ad_1] Jan. 27—It was a half of basketball that couldn’t have gone much worse for Missouri Southern on Saturday during an MIAA men’s basketball contest against Pittsburg State in Joplin. Jordan Frison tallied 20 points in the first 20 minutes of action and helped the Gorillas to a 40-24 lead at halftime. MSSU came storming back and had the score …
Read More »Embiid back practicing, but 2 stars still out as Sixers prep for 6-game homestand
[ad_1] Embiid back practicing, but 2 stars still out as Sixers prep for 6-game homestand originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Joel Embiid was on the floor after Sixers practice Monday chatting with Tyrese Maxey, shooting jumpers and sweating. He even did a few handstands. A return to games is still not imminent. According to a Sixers official, Embiid’s troublesome …
Read More »Shelton has 15, Eastern Illinois defeats Little Rock 56-54
[ad_1] SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Nakyel Shelton scored 15 points, including two free throws with three seconds left, and Eastern Illinois defeat Little Rock 56-54 on Monday to end a seven-game slide. Shelton shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Panthers (6-15, …
Read More »Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler indefinitely
[ad_1] Jimmy Butler’s latest two-game suspension ended Monday, and he was on the active roster for the Heat, which is set to host the Orlando Magic. However, by the end of the team’s morning shootaround, another Butler suspension was in place — this time one that is “indefinite.” Which, in practical terms, means for the five games until the NBA’s …
Read More »Texas A&M men’s basketball: Updated rankings after being upset by Texas
[ad_1] A week that included a last-second win over Ole Miss followed by a similar late-game situation resulting in a loss to Texas has Texas A&M men’s basketball ranked 15th and 13th in both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and AP Top 25, respectively. A&M was undefeated in December to close out nonconference play but has been up and down …
Read More »Kornet has hilarious reaction to Grimes posterizing him in Celtics-Mavs
[ad_1] Kornet has hilarious reaction to Grimes posterizing him in Celtics-Mavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Boston Celtics in a 2024 NBA Finals rematch Saturday at the American Airlines Center, but Mavs guard Quentin Grimes did produce one of the best dunks of the season. And unfortunately for Celtics backup center Luke Kornet, …
Read More »Dawson Garcia’s loyalty to the suddenly surging Gophers finally has yielded some success
[ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS — Dawson Garcia held up the phone that was handed to him in the happy chaos on Minnesota’s homecourt to record a brief shoutout to the fans, as dozens of them squeezed behind him into the shot in the aftermath of an upset of another Top 25 team. “We’re building something!” Garcia yelled above the din of the …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball Week 14 Key Injuries
[ad_1] Week 14 in Yahoo fantasy basketball leagues is the last full week of play before the February 6 NBA trade deadline. Some teams have changed their rotations recently, prioritizing the development of younger players and improving the franchise’s draft lottery odds. Given how the projected 2025 draft class has been discussed, there will be even more “hijinks” after the …
Read More »BYU is close to making winning a habit
[ad_1] BYU guard Trevin Knell heads up court after draining a 3 during victory over Cincinnati Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Marriott Center in Provo. | Nate Edwards, BYU Photo Winning and losing can be habit-forming. The time it takes to replace bad habits with good ones is debatable, but if there is any truth to the Power of …
Read More »The plans of the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Trade Deadline – Blogdebasket.com
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Read More »Pistons vs. Cavaliers prediction: Odds, game details, expert picks, recent trends, and stats for January 27
[ad_1] It’s Monday, January 27, and the Detroit Pistons (23-22) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-9) are all set to square off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers are the top team in the Eastern Conference, but they take the court Monday night having lost their last three games. The Rockets knocked off the Cavs in Cleveland Saturday, …
Read More »Arkansas basketball recruits Darius Acuff Jr., Meleek Thomas named McDonald’s All-Americans
[ad_1] Arkansas basketball will have two signees playing at this year’s McDonald’s All-American Games. Five-star guards Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas were selected for the prestigious event. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Acuff committed to John Calipari and the Hogs over the summer. The Detroit-native plays for IMG Academy …
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