Category: Basketball
Paul Pierce’s L.A. residence burglarized; watches and $100K cash stolen
[ad_1] The Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has become another victim of the widespread burglary problem in Los Angeles. His home was targeted on Friday night while he was away, resulting in the theft of high-value watches and a significant sum of over $100,000 in cash. Authorities have disclosed that the burglary occurred in the…
Zion Williamson Photos & Videos Show Wild Body Transformation
[ad_1] Zion Williamson has teased us many times before. It’s been an annual tradition for photos to emerge of Williamson seemingly in great physical condition during the preseason, only for him to enter the regular season out of shape. But it appears Zion has finally come good. Yes, there have been more promising photos: But…
2024 NCAA Tournament: Which First Four team has the best chance for a March Madness run?
[ad_1] Realignment and expansion have been all the rage in college athletics over the last few years, but after nearly three decades the butterfly effect of the Western Athletic Conference — yes the WAC! — expanding in 1990s still wreaks havoc on March Madness brackets everywhere. How? Well, the WAC’s growth to 16 teams in…
LeBron James and JJ Redick launching new basketball podcast: “Mind the Game”
[ad_1] LeBron James and JJ Redick are teaming up to create an innovative podcast focusing purely on basketball, according to Andrew Merchand of The Athletic. The new podcast, titled “Mind the Game,” is set to offer fans a candid and insightful look into the world of basketball, as explained by Redick in a recent phone…
The Truth Behind Social Media Job Ad After NSFW Jersey Post
[ad_1] The NBA social media world went into a frenzy over a NSFW jersey swap on Sunday and there were wild rumors a Magic staffer was fired because they posted it. Two rookies – Toronto’s Gradey Dick and Orlando’s Anthony Black did a jersey swap we’ve all been waiting for. The photo blew up on…
College basketball rankings: UConn heads to NCAA Tournament as No. 1 in the final Top 25 And 1 of 2023-24
[ad_1] Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports The bracket for the 2024 NCAA Tournament is set. Broadly speaking, I think the selection committee did a fine-enough job selecting the teams because that truly was a difficult job after five bid-stealers shrunk the bubble. But the seeding? The seeding was ridiculous — most obviously with how the committee…
Tom Thibodeau: I love how tough-minded Jalen Brunson is
[ad_1] New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau praised Jalen Brunson’s ability to never complain about officiating after this past weekend’s 98-91 road win vs. the Sacramento Kings (42 points/4 rebounds/2 assists/4 steals/1 block/17-28 FG/5-10 3-PT/3-4 FT/+5 +/-). (via New York Knicks): “He’s such a gifted shotmaker. He’s a hard guy… I don’t want to…
Deandre Ayton Shares Bizarre Reason For Early Struggles at Blazers
[ad_1] NBA players have come up with some weird excuses as to why they’re underperforming with a new team, but the excuse Deandre Ayton has given might just take the cake. Ayton recently revealed that poor sleep on an air mattress contributed to his inconsistent play when he first moved to Portland. “My body wasn’t…
NIT bracket 2024: Tournament schedule, dates, times as Wake Forest, Villanova highlight No. 1 seeds
[ad_1] The 32-team field for the 2024 NIT was announced Sunday with action beginning Tuesday at campus sites. Seton Hall, Wake Forest, Indiana State, and Villanova secured No. 1 seeds. The tournament will culminate in Indianapolis, Indiana, with semifinals on April 2 and the championship game on April 4. This will be the first year…
Deandre Ayton reveals what could have contributed to his struggles
[ad_1] The Portland Trail Blazers big man Deandre Ayton revealed that his early-season struggles could have been partially attributed to sleeping on an air mattress. He emphasized the importance of proper sleep and comfort in adjusting to new surroundings, noting that he didn’t have a bed for a significant period and had to make do…