A pair of former Michigan basketball players are on the move to another Big Ten team. Shooting guard Winters Grady and center Malick Kordel have both transferred to Minnesota, according to reports. Grady shared the news on social media, one day after he took a visit to Minneapolis and posted photos in Golden Gophers gear at Williams Arena. Advertisement The …

Clippers want ‘to win with Kawhi,’ team exec Lawrence Frank says Norwalk Hour Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOckgzd0VTMGxCLTQ1dW9vRE9DTmdBWmRacXI4LTJrSDVSemRZdXMwWk1ZYUU4Y05QY1FqTDNyekVLM0xGd2lKb3VybG5DTF9KbWNQYWpWNlA4Y2N4WkthSnJ6TmUyMXhXT0pPQkJOeVNMbGt5MzR3YV9URWltdFU2dnNDanpRN19xbnhaSDBKNEVOY0xrMWRTaA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-18 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

J.B. Bickerstaff, who orchestrated a dramatic turnaround in Detroit from a 14-win team a couple of seasons ago to the No. 1 seed in the East this past season, has been voted Coach of the Year by his peers. Bickerstaff won the Michael H. Goldberg Coach of the Year for 2025-26 from the National Basketball Coaches Association. Advertisement “I’m extremely …

Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas has committed to South Carolina out of the NCAA transfer portal, per DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony. He spent just one season with the Badgers. He’ll be looking to help revitalize a South Carolina program that has fallen on hard times in recent years under coach Lamont Paris. Paris, interestingly enough, also has ties to Wisconsin as a …

Tatum came back like he never left—leading Boston with star-level production and carrying a major offensive load all season long … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu89stHAY6s Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The elephant in the room for the Lakers as they enter the playoffs has been, and will continue to be, the status of their starting backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Both are out because of injuries — Doncic with a grade 2 left hamstring strain and Reaves with a grade 2 left oblique strain — and neither is expected …

Since Jasper Johnson first entered the transfer portal, we’ve seen several schools pick up steam with the former Kentucky Basketball guard. Alabama, Arkansas, and even Missouri were all thought to be the leader at one point or another, but now, it appears a non-SEC school has jumped into the lead. Advertisement On Friday, Larry Vaught reported that he believed Oregon, …

Luka took over games all season long with elite shot-making and complete control of the offense. Averaging 30+ PPG, 9+ RPG, … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N9Aws9Yd0w Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers are committed to a future with Kawhi Leonard as they transition from being the oldest team in the NBA to a younger one. “Our plan is to win with Kawhi,” Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, said Friday. “At the appropriate time, we’ll sit down with Kawhi and very similar to 2024, …

It’s been an eventful recruiting week for BYU. The Cougars have had 8 players enter the transfer portal since it opened April 7. One of those players, Rob Wright, has withdrawn and will return to BYU for his junior year. Rob’s decision is the biggest news for BYU this offseason. Rob is one of the best point guards in college …

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It doesn’t look like a farewell tour will signal the beginning of the end of LeBron James’ illustrious NBA career. The four-time league MVP and four-time league champion isn’t interested in one, anyway, according to The Athletic’s Dan Woike and Sam Amick, who published a report Friday detailing the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s potential next steps and the uncertainty about …

Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams has focused on bringing more experienced size to his 2026 roster, and he has done so with the signing of Maban Jabriel. This won’t be a traditional big, though — Jabriel, who spent his first two seasons at Queens University (North Carolina), is an incredibly unique player. The Canadian stands at 6-foot-9 and …

Brazilian Oscar Schmidt, a Basketball Hall of Famer and the Olympic basketball scoring king (1,093 points), has died at age 68. In a statement reported by Brazilian media, Schmidt’s family noted that he battled a brain tumor the last 15 years “with courage, dignity, and resilience, remaining an example of determination, generosity, and love for life. Recognized for his brilliant …

Florida State’s pursuit of one of the transfer portal’s most coveted front-court pieces has entered the final stretch. Colorado forward Sebastian Rancik has narrowed his recruitment to Florida State and Kentucky, with Luke Loucks’ staff emerging as a finalist after hosting the 6-foot-11 sophomore on an official visit earlier this week, according to Warchant’s Matt LaSerre. The decision represents a …

It’s NBA awards time! This is my 10th year as one of the league’s voters, and these were some of the toughest choices I’ve ever had to make. Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, in particular, were incredibly difficult. Here’s my official ballot and the reasons behind every single choice. Rookie of the Year 1. Cooper Flagg, Mavericks2. …

Utah transfer Terrence Brown is one of the best players in the transfer portal and someone the Kentucky Wildcats were hoping to get on campus for a visit this weekend. That won’t be happening, as the standout point guard has postponed his visit due to a family matter, according to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck. The trip could be rescheduled but is …

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Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns collide in a win-or-go-home showdown tonight, with the winner punching a ticket to the playoffs and the loser sent packing. Advertisement The Suns may be priced as favorites, but that number carries less weight in a …

Zavier Zens, a three-star high school prospect from Wisconsin, has committed to Illinois, per his X account. Zens is ranked as the 237th-best player in the class of 2026 according to 247Sports Composite rankings. Despite being named Mr. Basketball in the state of Wisconsin, Zens is rated as just the third-best player in the state. Advertisement A cousin of NBA …

Doc Rivers has been an NBA head coach for five teams across 27 seasons. It looks like those are no longer running totals. A few days after stepping down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks during a season spent entirely on the hot seat, the longtime coach addressed his coaching future during an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.” …

TCU men’s basketball continues to scout talent at the JUCO level, gaining a commitment from State Fair Community College shooting guard Gavin Murphy. Murphy, who started his collegiate career at Ole Miss before playing two seasons at the JUCO level, averaged 10.8 points per game on 50% shooting, 48% shooting from the 3-point line and 87% shooting from the free-throw …

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Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Playoff basketball is back at the Garden on Saturday as the New York Knicks open their first-round series against the surging Atlanta Hawks. Advertisement With each team looking to land the first punch, my Hawks vs. Knicks predictions expect Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Atlanta …

Three-point shooting is a major remaining need for the Texas Longhorns in the NCAA transfer portal that head coach Sean Miller and his staff are attempting to address by setting up a visit from UC Irvine Anteaters transfer guard Jurian Dixon. To get Dixon on the Forty Acres next week, his portal recruitment will have to last past a two-day …