Category: Basketball
Kevin Durant Experiences Two First Round Sweeps in Last Three Playoff Appearances
[ad_1] Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has been swept twice in his last three playoffs, and both were in the first round. With the Brooklyn Nets, the 14-time All-Star lost four straight to the Boston Celtics in 2022. Durant, 35, was then swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday with Phoenix, losing 122-116 at Footprint…
Professional Basketball Journalist: Breaking News, Scores, Statistics, In-depth Analysis, and Current Standings
[ad_1] The Regular Season in OBL just ended Here is the last round review presented by Job Market: Trefl – Wilki Morskie 92-98 The most important game in the last round took place in Sopot between second ranked Trefl (21-9) and fourth ranked Wilki Morskie (19-11) on Saturday night. Trefl was defeated by Wilki Morskie…
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability for Game 5 in doubt
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability for Game 5 is uncertain as the Milwaukee Bucks confront a potential elimination scenario. Antetokounmpo has been sidelined for the entirety of the series due to a calf strain injury. With the Bucks trailing the Indiana Pacers 3-1 in the first-round series, his absence poses a significant challenge…
Kevin Durant shares words of encouragement with Anthony Edwards following Timberwolves’ series sweep.
[ad_1] Anthony Edwards emerged victorious in his duel against Kevin Durant in the Suns-Wolves series. Edwards excelled for the Timberwolves in the franchise’s four-game sweep of the Suns, averaging 31 points, eight rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Despite the heated moments between him and KD during the series, Durant had nothing but praise for Edwards. “So…
NBC Close to Securing $2.5 Billion Per Season Media Rights Deal with NBA
[ad_1] Comcast’s NBCUniversal is prepared to pay an average of about $2.5 billion per season to air a package of NBA games. Warner Bros. Discovery, parent company of TNT, has paid an average fee of $1.2 billion per season under its current deal. WBD has the right to match any third-party offer. NBC’s package would…
Joel Embiid expresses disappointment over Knicks fans invading Philly arena.
[ad_1] New York took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series against Philadelphia this Sunday afternoon with a 97-92 win, aa the game was marked by Jalen Brunson’s record-breaking 47 points and the fact that a sea of Knicks fans invaded the Wells Fargo Center. Once the game was over, rival Joel Embiid admitted…
Caitlin Clark’s first impression of the Fever practice in the WNBA
[ad_1] Photo: Iowa Women’s Basketball/Twitter Caitlin Clark’s transition to the WNBA took another step on Sunday as the Indiana Fever commenced their training camp. As the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, Clark is beginning to grasp the disparities between the professional and collegiate levels. “It’s definitely different, but that’s what you expect when you start a…
Kevin Durant Faces Challenge Against Phoenix Suns and Team’s Offensive Strategy
[ad_1] Kevin Durant has a problem with the Phoenix Suns and it relates to the team’s disfunctional offense. According to a new report from Shams Charania and Doug Haller of The Athletic, Durant “never felt comfortable” with his role in Frank Vogel’s offense. The two-time champ is reportedly of the opinion that not enough plays…
Tristan Da Silva Announces Entry into 2024 NBA Draft
[ad_1] Tristan Da Silva has declared for the 2024 NBA draft. Da Silva is a projected top-20 pick in the draft coming off his senior season at Colorado. In 34 games last season, Da Silva averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 34.0 minutes per game. [ad_2]
Phoenix Suns Head Coach Frank Vogel Denies Reports of Imminent Firing
[ad_1] Right before the Suns were swept out of the playoff’s first round by the Timberwolves this Sunday, first-year coach Frank Vogel told the press he was “very” confident that he still had the job in Phoenix for next season. According to the tactician, he has a great relationship and understanding with the team’s owner….