I thought this post from Beeeater58 in The Feed was well done and timely. Agree with the sentiment about expectations. The Celtics won fewer games this year than they did the prior year (coming off a title), but it was so much more fun because we didn’t have expectations. Then we won all those games that we weren’t expected to …

Butler’s first roster under new coach Ronald Nored appears to be complete with the Bulldogs securing a commitment from The Citadel transfer Christian Moore per Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. Moore’s commitment fills the 15th and final spot on the 2026-27 roster. Of the 10 players committed to Butler, five — Samis Calderon, Treyson Anderson, Baron Walker, Jordan …

NBA suspends Trey Lyles, fines Brook Lopez for scuffle NBA Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE0xZnRnanMwUHBCaTFYWmNYTzNjczFJaG80MlYteDRXVzRLZUhJbHhKcjRoUm5iZkJxMWxSa0R2Mk5kcDN4TlluREFMN2JOdDlwZGFEeVc1WER0Zmtpal80S3FVWlNBRkJWckxycmEyLUIwNlZU?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-03-15 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

On their way to a date with the Knicks in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics lost their way and suddenly find themselves in a Game 7 of their Opening Round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tyrese Maxey has played at an all-NBA level throughout this series, but the difference the last two games has been the …

Last season, St. John’s took on a monstrous non-conference slate against teams like Iowa State, Alabama, and Kentucky. Although they weren’t able to pick up a signature victory before Big East play started, that isn’t deterring them from taking on top competition in their upcoming schedule. First reported by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, the Red Storm have agreed to …

The Western Conference’s second-seeded San Antonio Spurs will take on the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. It’s the first time these teams have squared off in the postseason since 2001, when Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Co. outclassed Kevin Garnett’s overmatched squad in a 3-1 opening-round win. (That’s right: San Antonio and Minnesota …

Duke is poised to be a national title contender again next season and Jon Scheyer’s program is finding ways to win off the court as well. Jon Scheyer’s program has reached a deal with Amazon Prime for the exclusive rights to stream three non-conference games next season, ESPN.com’s Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel report. Those games are heavy hitters: a …

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin tried to set the record straight about new owner Tom Dundon during his end-of-season news conference on Thursday. Cronin discussed his growing connection with the 54-year-old Texas billionaire, who thrived in the auto loan business and also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. As for the myriad reports about Dundon’s cost-cutting measures during his …

It has been a good offseason so far for Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team. The loss of several players to graduation was a blow, but Clara Strack and Asia Boone announced returns for next season. They also have a terrific recruiting class on the way with three McDonald’s All-Americans. A few solid players were added through …

Chicago Bulls grouped with defending champion Milwaukee Bucks in this year’s NBA Cup Chicago Tribune Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE5vaE1WX0xhaFVUM1oxWWNWMnJxZUFZSERDaFJkT19wUFo4eVNGNW1ySkw1UTRZdUR2eU1qYVFGRzROTmFCb2tReTB6M24tMHAzWmFLajRKZ3B3QzBZaDNxUzlBcjN1Y1ZyQzJBSGRhWTY0UE13VTZWQVBROA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2025-07-09 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

While the Sixers went into their round one series against the Boston Celtics not knowing whether Joel Embiid would be available for it, they did have something they haven’t in their previous three playoff matchups against Boston: wings to throw at their stars. Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. possess enough length, speed and strength to hang with Jayson Tatum …

Happy first day of May, Coug fans. The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team added three more players before the transfer portal on April 21st, including two more former four-star high school recruits. The first of the three most recent commits is Jaylen Harrell. Harrell, a 6’5″ forward, spent last season at Providence but only appeared in six games as …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Orlando Magic are on the brink of advancing and they’ll look to get it done at home as our NBA player prop projections are all locked & loaded for Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, with the model highlighting several high-value spots. …

The Deacs have their 7th addition of the offseason, with Northern Colorado forward Ring Nyeri. Nyeri is a 6-8 forward who averaged 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1 block per game last season for the Bears while shooting 54% from the floor and 35% from beyond the arc. He finished the season 6th in the Big Sky in rebounds, 11th …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Oh boy. There’s nothing better than a Game 7 showdown in the NBA Playoffs, and that’s exactly what we’ve got on our hands. Advertisement The Philadelphia 76ers have clawed their way back against the Boston Celtics, and I’m not about to stand in …

Kevin Young has a new sharpshooter in his rotation. Syracuse power forward Tyler Betsey announced his transfer to BYU on April 13, bringing his sweet 3-point stroke to Provo to help a Cougars team that struggled to consistently make outside shots this past season. Advertisement In ACC play, the 6-foot-8 Betsey hit 44% of his triples, ranking No. 4 among …

Jrue Holiday And Brook Lopez Named To 2022-23 KIA NBA All-Defensive First Team NBA Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOMjh3MUkybnZfRjFoM0NEQmNwamZMNjg2ME9ERWswcHd2SFRjMkE2czU3TG5ZZndESG5oVEh5RkVHSzg4ZFFfRjQzWlo2UXVNcVZYcFNqOWRhU2l2TGpFUjFOZ2xyUHhuRm9SQWxSRC1pbkI5MDBidmhHcjVGSFFVVjVtbE9SUWJOZ1Q5UXhnN3NVNzczNHFoSWVsMlRyR2RudmlzMDdOREFvYndNT2c?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-05-09 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Through graduation and early entry, Arizona has six players from the Final Four team eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft. And four of them are on the list of invitees to the annual NBA Draft Combine. Seniors Tobe Awaka and Jaden Bradley and freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are among the 73 players invited to the combine, set for …

The Duke basketball program made another addition to its stellar 2026 recruiting class with 7’0″, 230-pound big man Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje out of Spain. Boumtje Boumtje is rated as a 5-star prospect, according to 247Sports, and despite being just 16 years old, he will reclass to 2026 and play with the Blue Devils this season. Additionally, since Boumtje Boumtje will …

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia. But back-to-back convincing wins by the 76ers in Game 5 and Game 6 have left a Boston team that once looked like a favorite to emerge from the Eastern Conference on the brink …

Dennis Gates has once again pulled an impressive player out of the NCAA transfer portal. Former BYU forward Kennard Davis has committed to play for Missouri, On3 has learned. Davis joins a Tigers team looking to once again impress during the 2026-2027 season. Just one season was spent at BYU by Davis. Southern Illinois is where his college career began. …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. LeBron James hit his breaking point after the Los Angeles Lakers let another one slip against the Houston Rockets. Advertisement “I’m too old for that shit,” he snapped — and honestly, he’s not wrong. Asking a 40-year-old to carry the scoring load in …

Although it got off to a slow start, the Kansas basketball offseason has gone better than expected for the program. In the past few weeks, the Jayhawks have landed numerous highly rated transfers and the top-ranked prospect in the class of 2026, Tyran Stokes. The roster is far from complete, but KU has a foundation that should at least put …

Milwaukee Bucks Re-Sign Brook Lopez NBA Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE9qWWk4RXdFcnYwOERkWERjV1llUmZPT1lhZzdtLWl5a1pKNXJvUkhDR0hubnZHamw3SWRMZmhZd3BVOTFRQllrNHVrM29ZM2k1Mmo4eGQ0cHJyRjJQRURrOEZDdTBueEFZMkktaFhnVW02aGFRRVYw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-07-06 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They salute the Timberwolves and Knicks for winning their series, examine what’s next for the Nuggets and Hawks, then share what they’ll be looking for as the first round comes to a …