Category: Basketball
Minnesota Timberwolves Employing Phoenix Suns’ Tactics to Their Advantage
[ad_1] Key Highlights Through two games against the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves have an offensive rating of 118.8, which is 2.7 points higher than their regular season mark of 116.1 Anthony Edwards is averaging 7.0 assists, up from 5.1 during the regular season Mike Conley Jr. has taken 25 shots, his third-most between any…
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot earns weekly honor in French Betclic ELITE ProA basketball
[ad_1] Timothe-Luwawu-Cabarrot International Swingman Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (201-G/F-1995) had an amazing evening in the last round for LDLC ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket and that’s him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 31. The 28-year-old swingman had the game high 21 points adding eight rebounds and two assists for ASVEL in…
DeMarcus Cousins Encourages Joel Embiid to Focus on Fitness
[ad_1] Former NBA standout DeMarcus Cousins has weighed in on Joel Embiid’s physical condition, advocating for the reigning MVP to shed some pounds to prevent further injuries. Cousins emphasized the toll that carrying excess weight can take on a player’s body, especially considering the demanding nature of the NBA season. “He’s gotta come down in…
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Discuss Nuggets’ Dominance in 0-3 Series Lead
[ad_1] The Denver Nuggets have made NBA history by defeating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers ten consecutive times. Despite facing the possibility of elimination, LeBron remains focused on taking it one game at a time. No team has ever overcome an 0-3 deficit in the playoffs, making Game 4 crucial for the Lakers….
Kyshawn George Declares for NBA Draft
[ad_1] Miami freshman Kyshawn George declared for the NBA Draft on Thursday and will be hiring an agent. George is considered a potential first-round pick in the upcoming draft. Reflecting on his decision, George stated, “I have chosen to pursue my basketball dream and turn it into a reality. I was focused on improving my…
Will Luke Kornet Be Available for Game 2 Against Heat Despite Calf Injury?
[ad_1] Boston Celtics reserve center Luke Kornet (right calf strain) remains out for Wednesday night’s Game 2 matchup with the Miami Heat of their first-round playoff series. Kornet, 28, was also ruled out hours ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 victory over Miami. The 7-foot-2 big man injured his calf in a recent practice. Celtics coach…
Israel – Former Runa Basket player Alex Tyus signs with Hapoel Jerusalem
[ad_1] Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem signed 36-year-old center Alex Tyus, who previously played for Runa Basket in the Russian Superleague 1. Tyus, a former Israeli-American international standing at 203cm, averaged 7.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, and 1.3 bpg in 36 games. Last season, he played for ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket in the French Betclic ELITE ProA league,…
Charles Barkley: Lakers and Warriors Struggling in the NBA
[ad_1] Photo: NBA on TNT/X NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley didn’t mince words when expressing his thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, asserting that both teams “stink.” During a segment on Inside The NBA, Barkley addressed those who had high hopes for the Lakers and Warriors, dismissing their chances of…
Criticism Pours in from NBA Community for D’Angelo Russell Following Disappointing Game 3 Performance
[ad_1] D’Angelo Russell had an absolutely terrible Game 3, where he couldn’t manage to score a single point and the NBA community is coming for him. The Lakers dropped Game 3 112-105 on Thursday and their chances of coming back are fairly slim, considering no NBA team have ever come back from such a deficit….
Joel Embiid’s Battle with Bell’s Palsy Begins During Play-In Game
[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid has recently undergone treatment for a mild case of Bell’s palsy, which is characterized by facial muscle weakness or paralysis. The onset of the condition occurred during the Sixers’ Play-In victory against the Miami Heat last week. Embiid has been seen wearing sunglasses indoors as a result of the…