Category: Basketball
Update on Kawhi Leonard’s Injury Before Playoffs
[ad_1] Kawhi Leonard is dealing with a crucial injury as the NBA playoffs approach this weekend. Leonard sat out the last eight games of the regular season due to right knee soreness, and the Clippers need him back for their tough matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has provided an…
Mikal Bridges opens up about mental struggles during the end of the season
[ad_1] Photo: Brooklyn Nets/X The Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has revealed that he faced mental struggles towards the end of the season, admitting that his headspace was not in the right place. He acknowledges feeling less resilient and positive than he should have been, attributing his mental fatigue and diminishing confidence to affecting his…
Analyst Recommends Damian Lillard Trade Due to Displeasure in Milwaukee
[ad_1] ESPN‘s Stephen A. Smith believes that depending on how the Bucks perform in the playoffs, they should think about trading Damian Lillard. The Bucks are set to face the Pacers in the first round of the playoffs next week, marking Lillard’s first postseason appearance with the team. Smith mentioned that Lillard is not happy…
Excited for Pascal Siakam’s Style of Play in the Postseason: Myles Turner
[ad_1] Photo: Indiana Pacers/X Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner believes that Pascal Siakam has been a huge help since being traded from the Toronto Raptors back in mid-January. (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “What has the addition of Pascal done for you specifically in the frontcourt? How has him and just his offense been able to…
Kevin Durant Describes Why He Experienced Fewer Injuries in This Season
[ad_1] Kevin Durant has received criticism for his recent injuries, but he played in 75 games this season – the most since his 2018-19 season with Golden State. Durant attributes his healthier season to other players putting him in less danger. “No players flopped into my legs this year,” Durant told AZ Central. “Last two…
Texas drops to lower end of newest Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings following changes in transfer portal
[ad_1] 1. Houston is ranked as the top team based on the return of eight of the top 10 scorers from the previous season, including a strong backcourt lineup. 2. North Carolina follows closely behind, returning key players and adding promising recruits to bolster their lineup. 3. Duke is ranked third, with a strong returning…
Jalen Brunson and Nikola Jokic Recognized as NBA Players of the Week 25
[ad_1] Photo: Denver Nuggets /Twitter Jalen Brunson and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 25. Brunson had an outstanding week, averaging 38.5 points and 7.5 assists, helping the New York Knicks to a perfect 4-0 record. On the other hand, Jokic continued his stellar play with an average…
Report: Team USA Roster for 2024 Olympics in Final Stages of Preparation
[ad_1] Most of the 12 roster spots on the USA Basketball Team for the Paris Olympics have been filled, as reported by NBA insiders. The team, aiming for their fifth consecutive Olympic gold in men’s basketball, has selected players such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and more, according to sources close to the…
Zvonimir Ivišić makes move to Arkansas: Former Kentucky player joins John Calipari in major acquisition
[ad_1] Getty Images Former Kentucky center Zvonimir Ivišić announced Monday that he is transferring to Arkansas to reunite with coach John Calipari. Ivišić is Arkansas’ first commitment since Calipari was introduced as the coach of the Razorbacks last week following 15 seasons at UK. Landing the Croatian big man makes for a splashy beginning to…
The reason behind Kevin Durant’s healthy season revealed
[ad_1] Photo: Phoenix Suns/YouTube Kevin Durant credits his season’s good health to avoiding floppers and what he refers to as ‘crash dummies’. He stresses that staying away from such situations has helped him stay injury-free this season, in contrast to previous incidents where MCL injuries were caused by teammate and opponent flops. Durant admits to…