Category: Basketball
Jaylen Brown Sets the Tone for the Celtics in Game 1
[ad_1] Key Highlights Jaylen Brown dropped 22 points, six rebounds, three steals, three blocks and two assists in the Boston Celtics‘ Game 1 rout of the Dallas Mavericks Brown served as Luka Doncic‘s primary defender and forced two turnovers against him The Celtics outscored Dallas by 12 points during Brown’s 37 minutes Game 1 required…
Luka Doncic Reflects on Transitioning from European Basketball to the NBA Finals
[ad_1] In the aftermath of a tough Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Luka Doncic reflected on his journey from European basketball to the grand stage of the NBA. Transitioning from his success in Europe to the pinnacle of the NBA, Doncic shared insights into the contrasting experiences of playing…
LeBron James advises Lakers to consider long-term future when hiring head coach
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to target Dan Hurley as their next head coach aligns both with what they want to accomplish long-term and the message LeBron James sent to them about his future with the franchise as he nears the end of his career. James informed the Lakers that their next head coach…
Kristaps Porzingis Reflects on Game 1 Performance, Reaffirming His Skill as a Top Player in the League
[ad_1] The mystery surrounding Kristaps Porzingis is finally over, as he proved he could return from his knee injury with the intensity his team needed from him in this NBA Finals series against the Mavericks. This Thursday evening, Boston started their championship matchup on the right foot, as they beat Dallas 107 to 89 at…
Caitlin Clark’s Passion for Basketball Remains Unwavering Despite Persistent Racism
[ad_1] Photo: Indiana Fever/X The Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, speaking about the constant spotlight, emphasized her passion for basketball, stating that she’s not here for all the other distractions. At 22 years old, she acknowledges the heavy expectations on her shoulders and feels that she has grown significantly. “I love playing basketball…I’m not here…
Adam Silver views new TV deals as strategic partnerships that offer flexibility and adaptability to changing times
[ad_1] During Adam Silver’s media availability before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, he was asked about the league’s ongoing broadcast rights negotiations. The NBA is close to finalizing deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon worth $76 billion over seasons, though a report surfaced this week that TNT hasn’t been ruled on a fourth package….
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Announces Readiness to Review Potential League Expansions
[ad_1] Now that the NBA has successfully secured the newest collective bargaining agreement last summer, and are currently finalizing the media rights deals, it seems like it’s finally time to review a subject that has been pending for years now. We are talking about future NBA expansions, and not because we want, but because commissioner…
Andrew Wiggins predicts All-Star season ahead for Jonathan Kuminga
[ad_1] Photo: Golden State Warriors/X Andrew Wiggins thought Golden State Warriors youngster Jonathan Kuminga made huge strides as a player this past season (averaged 16.1 PPG/4.8 RPG/2.2 APG/0.7 SPG/0.5 BPG/52.9% FG/32.1% 3-PT/74.6% FT in 74 games). (via Golden State Warriors): “He took a big leap. JK, he’s very talented, very competitive, and a hell of…
NBA to Consider Expansion Following Completion of Media Rights Agreements
[ad_1] While Adam Silver did not confirm the NBA intends to expand in the near future, he did acknowledge that they will begin exploring the possibility once the league’s media rights deals are signed. “Bill Koenig, can you tell me when the media deals will be over so I can begin the expansion process?” said…
Celtics secure impressive Game 1 victory in NBA Finals, ranking third-largest in past three decades.
[ad_1] Boston started their NBA Finals matchup on the right foot, as they beat Dallas 107 to 89 at the TD Garden this Thursday evening. Their victory by 18 points ranks as the third-largest win in a Game 1 of a final series in the last 30 years, as the Lakers and Warriors hold the…