The Los Angeles Lakers are about to enter a playoff series against the Houston Rockets without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. So we can probably expect a lot of LeBron James, and perhaps some LeBron James Jr. (aka Bronny) as well. Lakers head coach JJ Redick signaled Wednesday, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, that the younger James could see real minutes …

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Williams has a special connection to Indiana basketball — and sometimes it flusters him. Williams’ final college game came in a loss to the Hoosiers in the 2002 Sweet Sixteen. Williams said he was ready to live out “every kid’s dream” when he drew a foul on IU’s Dane Fife while scoring in the closing …

The Warriors Shock The Clippers With An Incredible Comeback! Stadium Rant Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE9YVUZZVklQb2tLc0h5cE1yUkVvdGZTVXlPemRqUGVXSmpNalFVVTdFUkU3NHRsX0xVdkJyRnRGTkFsaC1rMVp0RVpOOW1rUlhBMTdjTVBJdFp5T1FOdVB4MDRyMlBaMzYxYkZGOHVJeld1TkZOU3pROWxGVUh2VDg?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-16 23:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This is it. The last eight years for the Cleveland Cavaliers will come down to the next eight weeks. From LeBron James leaving town that jumpstarted a rebuild featuring Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. To acquiring Donovan Mitchell in 2022 to start their contention window. To multiple playoff failures, including last year’s catastrophe against the Pacers. To Garland …

Missouri basketball landed perhaps its biggest transfer portal addition of the offseason, landing former Jayhawk Bryson Tiller on Thursday morning. Tiller is ranked the No. 34 player and No. 9 power forward in 247Sports’ transfer portal rankings. The 6-foot-11, 240-pound redshirt freshman started 31 of 35 games for the Jayhawks the past season, averaging 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1 assist …

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history last season when a father and son played together for the first time. They took their family dynamic to another level this season by playing meaningful minutes together and even getting the first father-to-son assist in NBA history. The James clan has the chance to add another …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Jayhawks forward Bryson Tiller will be attending a new school next season, a choice that won’t likely be popular among Jayhawk fans. On Thursday, Tiller announced his commitment to the University of Missouri. It marks the seventh player that won’t be returning for KU following a second-round NCAA Tournament exit at the hands of St. …

Jalen Green and Deni Avdija join Stephen Curry and Ja Morant as the only opposing players to each drop 35+ points in a play-in … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egXfsqpRzWM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs begin on Saturday, and we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know for the first round. Complete schedule • How to watch • Betting odds Series previews and predictions The first round will give us LeBron vs. KD in the playoffs for the first time since the 2018 Finals. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) (IMAGN IMAGES …

As Kentucky Basketball frantically searches for frontcourt depth, a new name has emerged in the form of Florida Atlantic forward Devin Williams. According to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck, Williams is set to have a Zoom call with Mark Pope on Friday. Advertisement A 6-10, 205-pound California native, Williams began his career at UCLA as a 4-star power forward recruit in the …

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CLEVELAND (AP) — James Harden has amassed many accomplishments during his career, which will likely include a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. However, Harden still has a glaring omission on his resume — a championship ring. Advertisement Harden sees his midseason trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers as his best opportunity yet for a postseason run culminating …

After an unlikely run to the Elite 8, the University of Texas looks to be investing in coach Sean Miller’s project. The Horns have signed two strong players from the NCAA transfer portal and now have the No. 2 portal class in the nation, according to 247Sports. Now, USA TODAY Sports has singled out the Longhorns in Transfer Portal Winners and …

Yuki Kawamura is must-see TV. From crafty handles to jaw-dropping passes and fearless finishes, check out the the new plays … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uySVtxNACO0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It’s only natural for most people to not want to fix what they don’t believe is broken. It’s also fairly natural to suspect ulterior motives in any new plan or scheme. While those questions are worth asking, it seems clear to me that if the answer was not to change anything, ever, we’d still be living in caves with dinosaurs. …

At long last, Collin Chandler is a BYU Cougar. After committing to BYU during high school and then following Mark Pope to Kentucky before ever suiting up in Provo, the dynamic guard has now transferred to play for the Cougars under Kevin Young. Advertisement Chandler offered his first public comments about his move to BYU during a Thursday appearance on …

With the Lakers set to begin their playoff run, now is a perfect time as any to unpack a question that’s nearly as old as basketball itself… What matters more: offense or defense? There are clichés such as “offense wins games and defense wins championships” that have been used for ages, but what’s the actual answer? Advertisement Modern offenses push …

On Thursday afternoon, it was reported that Montana guard Money Williams has committed to transfer to Boston College. Williams is entering his fourth season in college after playing for three years in Missoula. Last season, the 6’4” guard averaged 20.6 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds with a 62.5% true shooting percentage. He’s adept at getting to the free throw line …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The NBA Conference Finals MVP odds market is one of the simplest bets to understand, and one of the easiest to misprice. In most cases, it comes down to this: the best player on the winning team takes the award. Advertisement That’s why …

Four schools in four years. Playing college basketball into your mid-20s. Maybe even your late-20s. Coming back to school after an excursion in the pros. All that seems crazy … because it is. In fact, 64% of Mid-Major Madness fans believe limiting transfers is a good idea. This question stemmed from President Donald Trump signing an executive order earlier this …

The NBA Playoffs are here! For every team, there is one player who can swing the series, for better or worse. Let’s look at one X-factor for every team: West: OKC • SAS • DEN • LAL • HOU • MIN • POR • PHX/GSWEast: DET • BOS • NYK • CLE • TOR • ATL • PHI • ORL/CHA …

Tennessee has added to its 2026 basketball recruiting class. Four-star forward Christopher Washington Jr. committed to Tennessee over Villanova, Ole Miss, Auburn and USC, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-9, 195-pound prospect is an in-state target from Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks Washington Jr. as the No. 19 small forward in the class and No. 1 player in …

The 2026 Nike Hoop Summit delivered another unforgettable night of elite international basketball, as Team USA battled the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTzHDJi106g Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to the biggest moments of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament from the Warriors’ vintage performance vs. the Clippers and the Hornets eliminating the Heat in OT, to the Magic faltering against the 76ers. Advertisement The pair also makes their NBA Finals predictions and shares their ballots for NBA …

Not long after Duke basketball freshman Nik Khamenia officially entered the transfer portal last week, there was chatter suggesting the 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward from Los Angeles still had the door open for a possible return to the Blue Devils for his sophomore campaign. That chatter is rather quiet now, though, as it appears a frontrunner has emerged in Khamenia’s recruitment …