Rather than just listing out the matchups to keep an eye on, we figured it’d be fun to mock draft the remaining players in the tournament, assigning them to NBA teams and discussing their potential fits at the next level. MORE: Every team’s most painful NBA Draft regret So here’s a look at what the 2018 NBA Draft lottery might look like if front offices could only select from the Final Four player pool....
As the playoff picture begins to take shape, the battle for Most Valuable Player is as wide open as ever, with up to seven players having a real shot at taking home the award. Last month, Nets star Kevin Durant took out the top spot in The Sporting News’ MVP Ladder. Since then, several players have boosted their chances. So without further ado, we’ve got you covered with our top five, as of Jan....
In case you didn’t know… League Commissioner Adam Silver had mentioned the possibility of this happening in August at the Jr. NBA World Championships. The heart of the matter Reporting from China, NBA reporter for ESPN Tim MacMahon, who majorly covers the Dallas Mavericks, tweeted the news of the league’s extra plans next year during the preseason as part of their Global Games series. Given the Vivek Ranadive’s (co-owner and chairman of the Sacramento Kings) connection with India, it should come as no surprise that the Kings would be one of the countries that would be involved in this Dubai/India leg of their China trip....
That’s the case every year and not just this season. Having said that, the NBA is never short of any news. Other than August, the league, in this age of social media, has something to offer almost every day. And Wednesday (Oct. 3) was no different. Although headlined by the ongoing Jimmy Butler saga in Minnesota, there were few small and big notable headlines across the league that made noise....
Veteran free agents such as Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith, and Jamal Crawford remain without a team, while a big name such as Chris Paul could still be traded. Due to this, there should be no shortage of drama heading into the new season, and here are all the latest NBA news and rumors you need to know for October 5th #1 DeMar DeRozan is discussing a new deal with the San Antonio Spurs DeMar DeRozan joined the San Antonio Spurs last summer in the blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard, and the 30-year-old has established himself as a key player under Gregg Popovich....
The Miami Heat continue to be linked with a second-star to pair with Jimmy Butler, and big names such as Kevin Love, Andre Drummond, and Chris Paul have been linked with trades. So, with no shortage of stories around the NBA, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for October 8th. Kyle Lowry signs Toronto Raptors contract extension Kyle Lowry was among the Toronto Raptors’ best performers during their championship-winning season, although the veteran’s future with the franchise has been called into question since the departure of Kawhi Leonard....
NBA News Update: Kendrick Perkins asks the fans to not overreact after LA Lakers’ Game 3 defeat Kendrick Perkins had recently claimed that the LA Lakers might win the Conference Finals in four straight games. After a disappointing loss in Game 3, Perkins was visibly upset about the Lakers’ first-half performance. However, this morning on ESPN’s ‘Get Up,’ Perkins maintained that the LA Lakers are going to win this series comfortably....
NBA superstars will be front and center on the opening night of the 2015-16 season: LeBron James and Stephen Curry will be on the court, as will Anthony Davis and Derrick Rose. MORE: SN’s NBA season predictions | Awards predictions A capsule look at the first night of NBA action: Cavaliers at Bulls, 8 p.m. ET, TNT A lot of experts expect these teams to meet again in the Eastern Conference playoffs....
The 2022 NBA Playoff bracket is down to its usual 16 teams after a Play-In Tournament that featured both thrilling endings and brutal blowouts. Now comes the constant barrage of postseason contests as contenders fight for the right to hold the Larry O’Brien trophy. Wondering which games are on today’s slate? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about watching NBA Playoff games, including a complete TV schedule with updated start times and channels....
Serge Ibaka added 20 points and Westbrook had 13 assists for the Thunder in a game that neither team ever led by double digits. Blake Griffin scored 34 points, and Chris Paul added 21 points and 16 assists for the Clippers, who saw their four-point lead disappear for good early in the fourth quarter. Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford added 20 points. PHOTOS: Must-see action shots Oklahoma City led 113-107 on Durant's turnaround jumper with 1:23 left....
The Sixers took Leonard and the Raptors the distance in their Eastern Conference semifinal series but fell to a 92-90 in the decider in Toronto, with the crucial last-second shot bouncing four times on the rim before dropping in for the first Game 7 buzzer-beater in NBA history. Embiid appeared to be crying after the game, and he found it difficult to later expand on his emotions. “Game 7, losing a game that way, last shot, after a hard-fought game, I felt like we had a chance,” he told reporters....
After an hour of rumours of this trade on twitter, the New York Knicks’ twitter handle officially announced the trade: While the Knicks celebrated the arrival of Rose, the Bulls’ thanked him for everything he led the team to in his 8 years with the franchise: The New York Knicks have made a strong statement and become a front-runner for next season with this early pre-Draft trade. Their All-Star Carmelo Anthony’s game has always been at its peak when he has played alongside a top class point guard and for the Knicks front office to pull this off, brings a lot of positivity to the city of New York....
The Aspen (Colo.) Times reported the SUV Fegan, 56, was driving was broadsided by a bus as Fegan tried to navigate a mountain highway. MORE: Notable sports deaths of 2018 A sample of Twitter reaction from the league, players, executives and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: Fegan’s client list at various points included Dwight Howard, John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, DeAndre Jordan and Ricky Rubio, among others. His hard-nosed negotiating style earned him respect and scorn within league circles....
According to Stadium’s Shams Charania, there is “strong momentum” for McMillan to become the team’s permanent head coach following his stretch as interim coach. “There haven’t been any negotiations as of yet. That’s likely to take place after the season. But the plan is to retain Nate McMillan as the head coach,” Charania said. MORE: Why top college basketball recruits are skipping college for G League McMillan changed the team’s direction after taking over for Lloyd Pierce on March 1....
Now, let’s go through the other 1,228 games in the NBA season — or at least some of the more interesting notes from Wednesday’s release. MORE: Ranking 10 best games on NBA calendar NBA schedule 2022 winners Rivalries For some, the NBA is all about the drama. If you’re one of those people, then there are plenty of early games to help scratch that itch. The feud between Paolo Banchero and Dejounte Murray during a Seattle pro-am game made headlines this summer....
In a season that has defied the expectations of many, the Clippers currently sit 6th in the West standings, as the Los Angeles team has fuelled their playoff push by embarking on a 16-4 run. Meanwhile, the Rockets have slowly climbed the West standings thanks to winning 17 of their last 20 games, and the team now looks set to secure homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs....
The Chicago Bulls lost their first game to the New Orleans Pelicans 77-94, while the San Antonio Spurs were handed an 89-91 defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tuesday’s matchup will be the second game of the tournament for both sides. Match Details Fixture - Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2021 Date & Time - Tuesday, August 10th, 8:00 PM ET (Wednesday, 5:30 AM IST)...
The last time Banchero and Holmgren faced off against each other was last November when Banchero’s Duke squad defeated Holmgren’s Gonzaga crew 84-81. Banchero had 21 points (8-of-17 FG, 3-of-8 from deep), five rebounds, and two assists; Holmgren posted 16 points (8-of-13 FG), seven rebounds, and three blocks. Below, we’ll look at a few of the best bets for each rookie in tonight’s Vegas summer league opener. All odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook...
A few college basketball stars like Murray State’s Ja Morant and Duke’s RJ Barrett have already made their intentions known, but there are plenty of other potential first-round picks who are still on the fence. Which top prospects will declare as part of this year’s draft class? MORE: 13 of the most ill-timed NBA Draft early-entry decisions NBA commissioner Adam Silver won’t announce the picks until draft night on June 20, but it’s never too early to see who will be available for the NBA’s top tankers....
Los Angeles, which enters the offseason after a disappointing 2018-19, will have max cap space as it pursues a second star to pair with LeBron James. The Lakers have already been linked to Kemba Walker and Kyrie Irving and they will also reportedly once again attempt to trade for Pelicans star Anthony Davis. The Lakers plan to upgrade their roster will begin with the 2019 NBA Draft, where they hold the No....
