Category: Basketball
Lakers actively pursuing Dan Hurley for coaching position, decision timeframe extended to next week
[ad_1] According to reports on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers have identified Dan Hurley as their top choice for the next head coach. Previously, the Lakers were considering J.J. Redick and James Borrego, with Redick being seen as the more likely candidate. It was expected that a decision would be made after Redick finishes his…
Top Three Players the Sacramento Kings Should Pursue in the Offseason – Basketball Insiders
[ad_1] The Sacramento Kings finished the season with a winning record for the second-straight year, ending with a 46-36 record. Despite this achievement, they fell short of making the postseason after being defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Looking ahead to the upcoming free agency, there are a few players…
Keegan Murray’s Focus on Playmaking Will Elevate His Game due to Increased Defensive Attention
[ad_1] Photo: Sacramento Kings/X Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray wants to improve his playmaking ability this offseason. (via Sacramento Kings): Reporter: “What is it you think you need to do this summer to take that next step? And how much of this is you finding your voice to demand the ball sometimes to take that…
JJ Redick Breaks Silence on Lakers Coaching Speculation
[ad_1] JJ Redick has broken his silence about the rumors that he is the frontrunner to take out the Lakers head coaching role. The current ESPN analyst didn’t confirm or deny any of the rumors, but he at least spoke about them. “I would says this: My focus right now is on calling the NBA…
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg becomes part of Lore/Rodriguez group in purchasing the Minnesota Timberwolves.
[ad_1] Michael Bloomberg, the 12th richest person in the world with over $106 billion, has agreed to join the ownership group of Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez in their bid to take majority control of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lore and Rodriguez currently hold 40 percent of the Timberwolves and are locked in a legal dispute…
Kristaps Porzingis Maintains Positive Relationship with Mavericks – Basketball Insider
[ad_1] One of the biggest storylines of this year’s NBA Finals is Kristaps Porzingis facing his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. Despite his departure from the organization, the star big man harbors no animosity towards his former team. “Not all of it was negative,” Porzingis stated. “We shared some good moments and some decent moments,…
Chicago Sky players release video detailing harassment experienced.
[ad_1] Chicago Sky/X Angel Reese and several other players from the WNBA’s Chicago Sky reported feeling “harassed” upon arriving at their hotel in DC. However, the “harassment” was simply a man politely asking a question to the player who hip-checked Caitlin Clark. This is the harassment that the Chicago Sky were tweeting about last night?…
Top NBA Finals Game 1 Picks (6/6/24)
[ad_1] We’re back with attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA finals slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best basketball bets for Thursday, June 6, 2024. 1. CELTICS MONEYLINE (-230) Odds: -230Probability: 72.1%Edge: 2.4%Game: Mavericks vs Celtics (8:30PM EST) Our Basketball Forever…
Tim Connelly’s Future Uncertain amid Wolves Owner Dispute
[ad_1] Tim Connelly has agreed to a restructured contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves this week, deferring his opt-out until the 2025 offseason. Glen Taylor is still in charge of the franchise amid his legal battle with the Marc Lore/Alex Rodriguez ownership group, which is currently in arbitration. Once ownership of the franchise is clarified, all…
Dallas Mavericks Extend General Manager Nico Harrison’s Contract for Multiple Years
[ad_1] After this current season’s success, the Dallas organization had no doubt that they should keep investing in Nico Harrison as the team’s general manager. The former player, who made very impactful roster moves before February’s trade deadline, has signed a multi-year contract extension at the start of the week. Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont is…