Category: Basketball
Deandre Ayton: “I don’t always have to be a scorer”
[ad_1] Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton acknowledges that fans perceive he hasn’t met their expectations, but he personally disagrees with that assessment. “I got nothing to prove in this league,” Ayton told Basketball Intelligence. “I’m a max player, and I’ll continue to be a max player.” In the summer of 2022, Deandre Ayton signed…
Adrian Griffin Reacts to Sudden Firing at Bucks
[ad_1] The Bucks shocked the NBA world on Tuesday as the franchise sensationally fired head coach Adrian Griffin, just 43 games into the season and he has since spoken about being let go. Milwaukee have the second-best record in the East (30-13), but that didn’t matter, because veteran stars like Giannis had reportedly “lost faith”…
Auburn vs. Alabama odds, line, start time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 24 predictions by proven model
[ad_1] The Alabama Crimson Tide (12-6) are hosting the No. 8 Auburn Tigers (16-2) in an SEC showdown on Wednesday evening. This is the first of two regular-season meetings between the in-state rivals. Last season, Alabama swept the season series. In March 2023, the Crimson Tide knocked off the Tigers 90-85. Alabama has played well…
Wizards reluctant to trade Kyle Kuzma
[ad_1] While there has been buzz surrounding Kyle Kuzma as a potential trade candidate approaching the deadline, he recently re-signed with the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $102 million deal. However, the Wizards currently do not appear motivated to engage in a trade involving Kuzma. “Washington has been very reticent with Kyle Kuzma,” said Adrian…
ETSU vs. VMI odds, line, start time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 24 predictions by proven model
[ad_1] A Southern Conference tilt has the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (9-10) and the VMI Keydets (4-15) colliding on Wednesday. This rivalry dates back to 1952. ETSU has dominated the series against VMI, posting a 56-15 record against the Keydets. In Feb. 2023, ETSU beat VMI 69-65. Tip-off from Cameron Hall in Virginia is set…
Trail Blazers will file a protest to dispute their loss against OKC
[ad_1] The Portland Trail Blazers are protesting their 111-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, claiming that head coach Chauncey Billups called a timeout before a referee called a travel on Malcolm Brogdon. Despite leading 109-108 at the time, Billups received two technical fouls and was ejected. The crew chief explained that the timeout wasn’t…
Kansas State vs. Iowa State odds, picks: 2024 college basketball picks, January 24 best bets by proven model
[ad_1] We’ve got another exciting Big 12 battle on the schedule as the Iowa State Cyclones and the Kansas State Wildcats are set to tip at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State is 14-4 overall and 11-0 at home, while Kansas State is 14-4 overall and 2-1 on the…
Ime Udoka will be paying Nia Long $32,500 per month in child support
[ad_1] In their custody battle, Nia Long secured a monthly child support of $32,500 from Ime Udoka. A judge finalized the agreement, granting Nia the majority of parenting time for their child. Despite the court suggesting a potential support of $56k, the parents settled on $32,500 per month. The decision took into account the significant…
College basketball rankings: Houston beats BYU on road, is heating up after slow start in Big 12
[ad_1] USATSI Houston didn’t get off to the best of starts in the Big 12 this season. It would be silly to suggest otherwise. The 1-2 record was the 1-2 record. But I always assumed, and the Top 25 And 1 always reflected as much, that the 1-2 start was a byproduct of the challenging…
Bucks hired Doc Rivers
[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks have swiftly secured their next head coach in Doc Rivers, less than 24 hours after the dismissal of rookie head coach Adrian Griffin. ESPN confirmed the hiring, with a “very lucrative” contract expected for Rivers, as reported by Sports Illustrated. The former 76ers coach emerged as the frontrunner for the position…