Category: Basketball
Doug McDermott applauds Tre Jones’ smoothness at starting PG
[ad_1] Here’s San Antonio Spurs veteran Doug McDermott on the nice job that Tre Jones has done since becoming starting point guard. (via San Antonio Spurs): Reporter: “Does the team have an even-keeled, let’s calm things down guy?” McDermott: “I’d say Vic. I would say Victor. He’s very calm, very calming influence on the whole…
Anticipating the 2024 NBA All-Star Reserves: Who Makes the Cut?
[ad_1] As the NBA All-Star game approaches, the buzz around who will make it as reserves is reaching a fever pitch. With the starters already announced, it’s time to dive into the predictions for the 2024 NBA All-Star reserves. This year’s selections are particularly intriguing, with a blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars making…
Steph Curry Reacts to Players’ Recent Flurry of High Scoring Games
[ad_1] There has been something in the water these past two recent NBA weeks it seems, as players are putting up the most wild scores. The biggest being Luka Doncic’s 73-point game on Friday. Warriors star Stephen Curry was asked about the recent individual scoring booms, like Joel Embiid’s 70-point night, Karl Anthony Towns’ 62-point…
Duke vs. Virginia Tech odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 29 predictions by proven model
[ad_1] The No. 12-ranked Duke Blue Devils will look to snap a two-game road losing streak to the Virginia Tech Hokies when they meet in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Monday. Duke’s last win at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va., was on Dec. 6, 2019. The Blue Devils (15-4, 6-2 ACC), winners of 10 of…
Jordan Nwora: “I know what I’m capable of”
[ad_1] New Toronto Raptors guard Jordan Nwora discussed the hard work he’s been putting in after last night’s 126-125 road loss vs. the Atlanta Hawks (24 points/9 rebounds/6 assists/1 steal/7-16 FG/3-7 3-PT/7-8 FT/+11 +/-). (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “You guys were fighting throughout the entire game, and you had a pretty solid performance tonight. Also…
The Only Way the Lakers Would Trade Austin Reaves: Report
[ad_1] The Lakers have stood firm on trading shooter Austin Reaves, but one NBA insider has revealed the only type of player the team would trade him for. With the Pistons enduring their worst season in history, The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III and Jovan Buha discussed a possible Lakers trade with the struggling Detroit….
College basketball rankings: Duke moves up to No. 7 in updated AP Top 25 poll before showdown vs. No. 3 UNC
[ad_1] Another week of surprising results for several top-10 teams gives us another shakeup in Monday’s AP Top 25 poll, with Kansas falling to a season-low No. 8 and Auburn and Arizona also dropping out of the top 10 to make way for Duke, Wisconsin and Marquette. Duke jumped five spots to No. 7 after…
Paolo Banchero: “We’ve just got to come together as much as we can”
[ad_1] The Orlando Magic secured a significant win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, providing a boost for a team that has experienced a slide in the Eastern Conference standings following a strong start. Paolo Banchero emphasized the need for the players to refocus as they enter the second half of the season. Banchero urged…
Texas vs. Houston odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 29 predictions by proven model
[ad_1] A Big 12 matchup features the No. 4 Houston Cougars (18-2) going on the road to play the Texas Longhorns (14-6) on Monday night. The Cougars have won four games in a row. On Jan. 27, Houston defeated Kansas State 74-52. Texas had its two-game win streak put to an end last time out…
James Johnson secures second 10-day deal with Pacers
[ad_1] The Indiana Pacers are extending another opportunity to James Johnson to prove his worth and secure a spot on the roster. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski shared on X: “Forward James Johnson is signing a second consecutive 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Johnson has played 33 games with…