Category: Basketball
Tobias Harris on James Harden: “He’s a hall-of-fame player”
[ad_1] According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the Philadelphia 76ers’ initial encounter with James Harden since trading him to the Los Angeles Clippers last fall was relatively subdued. However, the atmosphere for their rematch in Philadelphia on Wednesday is anticipated to be different. In the previous game, Harden focused on playmaking, contributing 12 points…
Inside James Harden’s Salty Reaction to 76ers Loss
[ad_1] James Harden faced off against the 76ers for the first time since being traded and things didn’t go his way at all. The former 76er putting up 12 points and 14 assists on 5-13 shooting from the floor, but went 0-6 from three. The Clippers didn’t look like they had a hold on the…
Vanderbilt hires Mark Byington: James Madison coach led Dukes to 32-4 record in 2023-24 season
[ad_1] Getty Images A crazy coaching carousel Monday keeps spinning. First it was Kyle Smith to Stanford, then it was Danny Sprinkle to Washington, and now it’s Vanderbilt hiring James Madison coach Mark Byington, the school announced Tuesday. The hire was a swift decision, coming in less than 18 hours after Byington’s 12th-seeded James Madison…
Jontay Porter under investigation for betting matters
[ad_1] The NBA is investigating Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for suspected betting irregularities. Concerns arose regarding prop bets involving Porter during games on Jan. 26 and March 20. On Jan. 26 against the Clippers, there was a notable increase in betting activity on the under for Porter’s performance metrics, including points, rebounds, assists, and…
Raptors Player Under Investigation for Placing Bets on Himself
[ad_1] Raptors forward Jontay Porter is being investigated by the NBA over “multiple instances of betting irregularities” in recent months, according to ESPN. The league is looking into prop bets featuring Porter, the younger brother of Michael Porter Jr., from games on January 26 and March 20. When the Raptors played the Clippers on January…
2024 NCAA Tournament scores, schedule: March Madness bracket, game dates, tipoff times, TV channels, locations
[ad_1] The 2024 NCAA Tournament continues Thursday with four Sweet 16 games — two in the East Region in Boston, two more in the West Region in Los Angeles. And the top two seeds in both regions remain alive. So we could be headed for an amazing weekend of basketball. Thursday’s Game of the Day?…
Derrick White and Anthony Davis named Players of Week 22
[ad_1] Derrick White and Anthony Davis have been honored as the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 22. White, representing the Boston Celtics, showcased his versatility by averaging 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 8.8 assists across four games, contributing significantly to his team’s perfect 4-0 record. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers…
NIT bracket 2024: Tournament schedule, scores, dates as Georgia upsets No. 1 seed Wake Forest in second round
[ad_1] USATSI The 2024 NIT Tournament continued Sunday with five second-round games on the schedule. The opening game featured No. 1 seed Indiana State taking care of business against Minnesota for a 76-64 win. The Sycamores will face No. 2 Cincinnati in the quarterfinals next week. Georgia went on the road and upset No. 1…
Donte DiVincenzo closing in on Knicks’ season three-pointer record
[ad_1] Donte DiVincenzo is closing in on the New York Knicks record for the most three-pointers in a single season, currently 18 shy of the 241 set by Evan Fournier two years ago. DiVincenzo maintains that he doesn’t dwell on the record during games. He acknowledges the significance but prefers focusing on his performance without…
Former Lakers Champion Makes Strong Case for Bronny James’ NBA Career
[ad_1] The debate on whether Bronny James should declare for the 2024 NBA Draft rages on, but former Lakers champion Metta Sandiford-Artest has thrown his support behind the USC freshman. Sandiford-Artest believes the 19-year-old has a lot of potential and shouldn’t be perturbed by his first college season. “I think he has a good option,”…