Category: Basketball
Pat Riley’s extension offer to Jimmy Butler contingent upon improved health next season
[ad_1] Pat Riley has just set the record straight about the commitment he’s looking for within the Heat culture. When asked about Jimmy Butler’s future, he assured that the front office will only offer him a contract extension if the star shows willingness to take care of his health and be more disciplined. The Miami…
Euroleague: Panathinaikos Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Kendrick Nunn, Allowing for NBA Outs
[ad_1] Kendrick Nunn (190-SG-1995, college: Oakland, agency: Octagon Europe) was the biggest star of a memorable night in OAKA, pushing Panathinaikos to the EuroLeague Final Four after 12 years of waiting. He scored 26 points, shooting over 60% from three-point range, including the game-winning shot that sealed the victory over Maccabi in Game 5. Spanish…
LeBron James reflects on Lakers-Nuggets series: “We had numerous chances that slipped away”
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shared his emotional state following his team’s first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. “Sh*t, where I am emotionally right now? I don’t know to be honest. I have no idea where I am emotionally right,” James told JJ Redick on the…
Top Picks for NBA Playoff Betting
[ad_1] We’re back with attractive options to bet on across tonight’s NBA playoff slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best NBA Playoff basketball bets for Tuesday, May 7, 2024. 1. CAVALIERS +12.0 (-110) Odds: -110Probability: 56.5%Edge: 4.1%Game: Cavaliers vs Celtics (7PM EST) Our…
Jamal Murray fined $100,000 for tossing several items onto the court
[ad_1] Professional basketball player Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 for throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play. The incident occurred during the Nuggets’ 106-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their conference semifinals playoff series on May 6 at Ball Arena. [ad_2]
Jalen Brunson Makes NBA History: First Player Since Michael Jordan to Achieve This Feat
[ad_1] New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is the first NBA player since Michael Jordan (182 points in 1993) to score at least 170 points over a four-game span in a single postseason. Brunson scored a playoff career-high 47 points in Game 4 of the Knicks’ first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 2024 All-Star…
Comprehensive Coverage of Basketball: Latest News, Scores, Statistics, Analysis, and Standings
[ad_1] The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Efes (25-5) in Istanbul on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Bursaspor (14-15) 98-90. 24 personal fouls committed by Anadolu Efes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) scored 23 points and 7…
Insider Reveals New Details on Jimmy Butler’s Current Situation
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Miami Heat president Pat Riley has quelled speculations surrounding Jimmy Butler’s future, asserting that the team has no immediate plans to trade the star player. Despite a disappointing playoff exit, Riley stressed the importance of carefully evaluating Butler’s role within the organization. Riley’s remarks come amidst uncertainty regarding Butler’s contract extension…
Pat Beverley Speaks Out on Unpleasant Encounter with Pacers Fans
[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has spoken about throwing a ball at Pacers fans at the the end of Thursday’s Game 6 loss. Beverley took some accountability for what happened, after he aggressively threw a ball at fans that had apparently been taunting him most of the game. Pat Bev threw the ball HARD…
Viewership for NBA Playoffs First Round Drops 9% Compared to Previous Season, Averaging 3.14M Viewers
[ad_1] The first round of the NBA playoffs averaged 3.14 million viewers with a 1.7 rating across ABC, ESPN, TNT, truTV and NBA TV. The number represent a 9% decrease in viewership from last season, though it is up 5% from 2022. Sunday’s Game 7 between the Magic and Cavs averaged 4.32 million viewers on…