Category: Basketball
Dalton Knecht, Joe Cronin’s neighbor and fellow basketball enthusiast
[ad_1] Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/X Dalton Knecht spoke about growing up in the same hometown as Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin at his pre-draft workout on Thursday (both from Thornton, Colorado). (via Portland Trail Blazers): Reporter: “I don’t know if you talked with Joe at all, obviously the GM, obviously from Colorado too, and…
Pistons Reportedly Planning to Offer Cade Cunningham a Maximum Contract Extension
[ad_1] Cade Cunningham becomes eligible for a contract extension this offseason along with his fellow 2021 draft class members. While Cunningham missed most of his second NBA season and the Detroit Pistons struggled in 23-24, James L. Edward III of The Athletic reports that all signs point to him signing a max extension. “I’m 99.9…
Lakers View Lauri Markannen as a Coveted Acquisition
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers are always mentioned in connection with big-name stars, whether they are defending champions or coming off a lottery season. This offseason is no different, with rumors swirling about All-Star players like Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young potentially joining the team. However, one name that has recently emerged as a dream…
Chicago Sky player asserts that footage of Chennedy Carter being ‘harassed’ was altered
[ad_1] Chicago Sky/X A video has emerged showing ‘harassment’ of Chicago Sky players. According to Jeff Pagliocca, the team’s GM, a man with a camera focused on guard Chennedy Carter upon the team’s arrival. The video depicts the man repeatedly asking Carter about an on-court incident, while a security guard intervenes. Sky players initially praised…
RealGM Radio: Caitlin Cooper Discusses the Pacers, Eric Nehm Shares Insight on the Bucks (June 2024)
[ad_1] Host Danny Leroux talks with Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote about the Pacers, and Eric Nehm of The Athletic about the Bucks. Cooper and Leroux discuss how to interpret the Pacers’ surprising run to the Conference Finals, some fascinating roster decisions and much more, while Nehm and Leroux attempt to filter out the…
Investigation reveals Delonte West’s situation is more dire than initially reported
[ad_1] Photo: BIG3/Twitter Former NBA player Delonte West’s situation was more serious than it initially appeared. According to reports, police were attempting to serve West a warrant when he fled on foot. Although officers gave chase, they briefly lost sight of him and eventually found him unresponsive on the ground. Narcan, which reverses the effects…
UConn’s Dan Hurley in Talks with Lakers, Uncertainty Looms as Contract Negotiations Continue
[ad_1] Dan Hurley is set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers this weekend to discuss their head coaching job, but there is still work to be done on building a relationship between the two sides. “I just think it’s important for the Lakers to try to close this weekend,” said Brian Windhorst on Get…
Caitlin Clark responds to racist attacks against her based on her race.
[ad_1] Indiana Fever/X The question was posed to Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever regarding how much attention she has paid to the controversy and conversation about what happened in the Chicago Sky game, and what her thoughts were on it. I asked Caitlin Clark how much attention she has paid to the controversy and…
Dan Hurley scheduled to hold meeting with Lakers on Friday, discussions gaining momentum
[ad_1] Dan Hurley is set to travel to California on Friday to discuss the head coaching vacancy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Leading the meeting will be Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss, who are keen on reaching an agreement with the UConn head coach. The discussions between the two parties will focus on the length…
Insider: JJ Redick still a strong candidate for Lakers despite focus on Dan Hurley
[ad_1] Photo: ESPN/YouTube Amidst the unexpected emergence of UConn’s Dan Hurley as a frontrunner in the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search, JJ Redick remains a viable candidate for the coveted position, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Despite recent speculation surrounding Hurley’s potential appointment, sources close to the situation caution that the coaching search…