For the seventh straight year, the NBA asked me if I’d like to be one the media members with an official ballot for year-end awards. I said yes, and here’s how I decided to use it. Quick note: I’m writing this before I receive the link to my actual ballot, which won’t come until after the end of the regular …
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Texas G Simeon Wilcher enters the NCAA transfer portal
After one season on the Forty Acres, Texas Longhorns guard Simeon Wilcher entered the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday as head coach Sean Miller seeks to upgrade guard depth off the bench. The 6’4, 200-pounder has one season of eligibility remaining. Advertisement A consensus four-star prospect ranked as the No. 34 player and No. 7 combo guard in the 2023 …
Read More »NBA finds no evidence that Kings’ Doug Christie attempted to lose Warriors game after Draymond Green’s comments
The NBA released a statement on Tuesday saying that Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie made no intentional effort to give Golden State a shooting foul or to cause the Kings to lose the Warriors game on Tuesday. In Tuesday’s 110-105 loss to the Warriors, Christie motioned to Doug McDermott to intentionally foul Seth Curry, who did not have the …
Read More »Corey Hadnot contacted by Kentucky
The portal is filling up with players across the country as the offseason kicks off. For Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, they are now entering the most important offseason to date as they look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign in 2025-26. With that also comes a need to flip the roster back to a team that fits …
Read More »76ers’ Joel Embiid to undergo surgery in Houston after being diagnosed with appendicitis
Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis, the team announced Thursday. Embiid will undergo surgery in Houston Thursday afternoon, per the team. The 76ers did not provide any additional details, but said that “further updates will be provided as appropriate.” Philadelphia is set to play the Houston Rockets Thursday evening. Earlier on Thursday, The Athletic’s Tony …
Read More »Texas guard Simeon Wilcher enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Texas guard Simeon Wilcher has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Wilcher has one season of eligibility remaining. The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opened on April 7 and closes on April 21. The new 15-day window was enacted following a recommendation by the men’s basketball oversight committee. Athletes don’t have to commit to a new school by …
Read More »Why it’s ‘no fluke’ Chet Holmgren has won at every level – OKC Thunder Wire
Why it’s ‘no fluke’ Chet Holmgren has won at every level OKC Thunder Wire Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxPdTlHbVd3ZjVFMWZKVUtMaWNHZ2h3NldvZjdGQUF1OHh3ZkJmSmRERTY4cnByTS05bExfOWN2MnpJeWkxOWxsazJfWmRYN2h5c0NPT3lPTE9JQ3NGeUt0ZTBqN0lPTXg1RkdFa01Tc2lTdG15bV9WQXFxX0tmX09Hb2NWQXozV0I0cTdrRUZxNFpwZE8tNWs2SDZQMXZjTU1zOXpudm1EdVpucEQ4Z052M1RaZkVNTEx0YU1LeHpPYVk4N3dDckN4WENlSC1pb19HUE9kcw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-09 19:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »The definitive MVP argument for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
This week we’re breaking down the top MVP candidates — reigning winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, multi-time winner Nikola Jokić, and megastar Victor Wembanyama. Luka Dončić was in the plans until he suffered a hamstring injury that may make him ineligible for any awards. This series is less about who I think should win — I’ll reveal that on Friday’s episode of …
Read More »Indiana men’s basketball transfer portal target: Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella
Indiana men’s basketball is going to need plenty of additions through the transfer portal this offseason as head coach Darian DeVries launches his second roster reload in as many seasons in Bloomington. We’ll be looking to get ahead of some targets here with brief profiles if there’s an established connection to Indiana, DeVries or his staff. Only players who’ve either …
Read More »Lakers vs Warriors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Los Angeles Lakers were baking one hell of a cake in the second half of the season, only to have injuries drop that sucker on the floor just before the party. Advertisement With no Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves, Los Angeles is …
Read More »Big Sky Freshman of the Year transfer commits to Tennessee basketball
Tennessee received its second 2026 transfer basketball commitment. Northern Arizona transfer guard Naomi White committed to the Lady Vols on Thursday. The 5-foot-9 guard appeared in 29 games, including 29 starts, during the 2025-26 season for Northern Arizona. She averaged 20.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Advertisement White converted 201-of-516 field goal attempts, 87-of-231 three-point attempts and …
Read More »10 STRAIGHT NUGGETS WINS 🚨 | Top Plays
10 STRAIGHT NUGGETS WINS Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-_SEsImQdQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »All-NBA chaos, Doc’s resume & inside the GM meeting + Donovan Clingan & Deni Avdija talk player development
Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the biggest news from the last week of the NBA regular season, starting with Cade Cunningham’s return and the Detroit Pistons’ dominance. Advertisement The pair discuss Doc Rivers’ resume rant to the dispirited Milwaukee Bucks, the woes of the 65-game rule and Adam Silver’s “full stop” efforts …
Read More »Thunder clinch top seed in the West – Taipei Times
Thunder clinch top seed in the West Taipei Times Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE5LMFljX0NFYzRPdHRjYy1WYnlfVm1CN0dCcGlMVHhJLXBVeGdCbHlSYUduMm1xMXB4cDRUTEJqblhad01Qc25xSVk4TXVIcUhKM0VNdHJ1RzVFZUlraEp3MHMwbHVDaDc0YnZ5RGhtQjI5cFEtOWZXRg?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-09 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Kentucky’s Collin Chandler gets major BYU transfer news
Kentucky’s Collin Chandler gets major BYU transfer news originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The news that everyone has sort of expected about Collin Chandler appears to be closer to reality. Advertisement When the Kentucky Wildcats’ high-flying guard entered the transfer portal, it seemed like the BYU Cougars might …
Read More »Chet Holmgren analyzes a Thunder defensive stop and breaks down how he sees the floor!
NBA All-Star Chet Holmgren analyzes an @okcthunder defensive stop and breaks down how he sees the floor and protects the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGOcRqAZjBA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Heat vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. There’s plenty at stake when the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Miami is jockeying for a better play-in position while Toronto tries to hold on to the No. 6 seed and avoid the play-in completely. Advertisement This is a …
Read More »Auburn basketball transfer Filip Jovic commits to play at UCLA
Auburn men’s basketball transfer Filip Jovic has committed to play at UCLA after one season with the Tigers, via Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. The freshman forward had just recently entered the NCAA transfer portal after the Tigers took home the NIT Championship for the first time in program history. It’s been just two days since he announced his entry …
Read More »The Lakers’ young shooting star showed flashes of potential vs. Thunder
A shooting star, seen as a symbol of hope and good luck, is actually just a small piece of rock or meteor burning while entering the Earth’s atmosphere. With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves now sidelined for the rest of the regular season, LA’s late push shifts toward searching for any beams of light they can find. Against OKC on …
Read More »Report: Auburn transfer Filip Jovic commits to UCLA
Auburn transfer Filip Jovic has committed to UCLA, per Draft Express’ Jonathan Givony. The Serbian freshman spent one season in the Tigers after arriving to college basketball from overseas. During his 35 games at Auburn, Jovic averaged 5.9 points, starting nine contests. He also added 4.1 rebounds, grabbing more offensive boards than defensive in 18 minutes per game. Advertisement Auburn finished the …
Read More »Houston’s Chris Cenac Jr. declares for NBA draft: Latest mock projection
NBA general managers and scouts are heading home from the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament with plenty to think about after three weeks of incredible action on the court. Now they have to figure out which March Madness performances are indicators of future greatness and which are more of a mirage. The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in …
Read More »Brook Lopez with the flush, 04/08/2026 – Yahoo Sports
Brook Lopez with the flush, 04/08/2026 Yahoo Sports Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTFBobW9faFpva25RcEtkOC1pN1pHSVRPc045cEtJMTgzeG81TlY0MDNQVU5ObzZieldjWTl1R2hrQ2thMEo5dnp6azNPZjZGUHF4dTEzX0FGNndJWHp3dEtRMnV3ejI4TmFkWVh5MmhRSHlhQQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-09 04:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Texas F Nic Codie enters the NCAA transfer portal
For the first time since the NCAA transfer portal opened, the Texas Longhorns have suffered a departure with the entrance of forward Nic Codie after two seasons on the Forty Acres. The 6’8, 220-pounder has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Advertisement Codie signed with former head coach Rodney Terry out of Dallas Newman Smith as a member of the 2024 …
Read More »Pacers vs Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Nothing makes a stronger case for a 72-game NBA season with significant draft lottery reform than tonight’s starting lineups for the Indiana Pacers and the Brooklyn Nets. Advertisement My Pacers vs. Nets predictions and NBA picks recognize that one of these teams wants …
Read More »Kentucky starting guard enters transfer portal
Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball is hoping to return to prominence in the near future, but they’ll likely have to make the climb without guard Collin Chandler. He has entered the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag. Chandler spent the first two seasons of his college career in Lexington, emerging as one of the more lethal perimeter shooters in …
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