Category: Basketball
Mike Hopkins hired as Assistant Coach for the Phoenix Suns
[ad_1] Former University of Washington head coach Mike Hopkins is joining Mike Budenholzer’s staff as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. Hopkins and Washington parted ways following last season. Hopkins was the Huskies head coach for the past seven years. Overall, he’s coached in college basketball for over 30 years. Budenholzer is putting together…
NBA Icon Jerry West Dies at the Age of 86
[ad_1] Legendary basketball icon Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86. West, known for his time playing for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 to 1974, was a dominant force on the court with a remarkable 10-time All-NBA First Team selection and two-time All-NBA Second Team pick to his name. His impact…
Pelicans Considering Trading Down in NBA Draft to Acquire Future Second-Round Picks
[ad_1] The New Orleans Pelicans hold the 21st pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but there is no guarantee they will keep it and make a selection in that spot. There is a possibility that New Orleans could trade the pick to move down in the draft and acquire additional second-round picks. This would help…
Jimmy Butler committed to staying with the Heat
[ad_1] During a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, the topic of Jimmy Butler’s future came up. NBA insider Shams Charania gave some insight into where Butler and the Miami Heat are at. “My sense is Jimmy Butler does not want to be anywhere but Miami,” Charania told Pat McAfee. “Sense is that he…
Timing, not readiness to adjust to NBA, was the key factor in Dan Hurley’s decision
[ad_1] Dan Hurley ultimately decided to remain at UConn, turning down an opportunity to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley’s decision was influenced by the unique opportunity he has at UConn to potentially win a third straight NCAA Championship, which hasn’t been accomplished since John Wooden’s UCLA teams. Hurley carefully considered the differences between coaching…
Chris Paul Addresses Controversial Referee Comment about His Behavior
[ad_1] Chris Paul has responded to former NBA referee Bill Spooner claims that CP3 was “one of the biggest assholes” he ever dealt with. In case you missed it, Spooner didn’t hold back when talking about the Point God recently. “I’m going to tell you, and I know you are recording me, but I get…
Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, and Donovan Clingan selected for Green Room at NBA Draft
[ad_1] The NBA has invited 12 players to attend the upcoming NBA Draft and wait in the green room, sources told Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The players invited are: Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Reed Sheppard, Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle, Dalton Knecht, Tidjane Salaun, Ron Holland, Cody Williams, Devin Carter, and Ja’Kobe Walter. It…
Shams intensifies feud with Woj over disputed Dan Hurley story
[ad_1] Shams Charania is beefing with his former mentor Adrian Wojnarowski over reporting surrounding Dan Hurley and the Lakers’ head coaching job. Charania had previously reported that the Lakers were “zeroing in” on JJ Redick, when out of nowhere two days later, Wojnarowski claimed Dan Hurley was in fact the leading candidate. Hurley then turned…
Fever Mystics Draw in Impressive 102 Million Viewers on ION
[ad_1] Friday night’s WNBA matchup between the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics averaged a 0.6 rating with 1.02 million viewers on ION. The viewership represented the most-watched game ever on the channel. The previous high for the channel was a game between the Fever and Sparks earlier this season, which averaged 724,000 viewers. It was…
Potential Teams for Buddy Hield to Consider – Basketball Analysts
[ad_1] Buddy Hield is expected to garner healthy interest this free agency. He is a role player who could fit into almost any scheme with his ability to stretch the floor. Hield is a career 40.0 percent three-point shooter, something highly coveted in today’s NBA. Despite a less-than-stellar short tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers, the…