[ad_1] Getty Finding shooting is one of Indiana’s top priorities in the college basketball transfer portal, but fixing the point guard position was also paramount. That’s why the April 13 pledge from guard Myles Rice of Washington State — one of the best players in the portal, by any measure — was my favorite fit…
[ad_1] Photo: Boston Celtics/X Blake Griffin, a six-time All-Star forward, has officially retired from the NBA, as announced on his Instagram account. Drafted as the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2009 from Oklahoma, Griffin amassed an impressive career that included three selections to the All-NBA second team, two to the…
[ad_1] Kentucky added to its 2024-25 roster on Tuesday with the commitment of four-star guard Collin Chandler, a former BYU signee. Chandler, who stands at 6-foot-4, took two years off to go on a Mormon mission after being ranked as a top-40 prospect in the Class of 2022. He is set to start his freshman…
[ad_1] Golden State Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski confidently stated that he deserves a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team, with his teammate Trayce Jackson-Davis deserving recognition on the Second Team. On SiriusXM NBA Radio, Podziemski expressed, “I don’t think there’s five rookies better than me,” as he reflected on his season performance and eligibility…
[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks may have to start the playoffs without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is still recovering from a left calf strain he sustained on April 9. Giannis sat out the last three games of the regular season, and NBA insider Shams Charania has expressed doubts about the 2020 MVP’s availability for…
[ad_1] Texas basketball is undergoing significant changes to its roster as coach Rodney Terry gears up for his second full season at the helm. After finishing with a 21-13 (9-9 Big 12) record and making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Longhorns are saying goodbye to their top four scorers. While…
[ad_1] Photo: Los Angeles Clippers/Twitter As preparations are underway for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Team USA has announced its preliminary squad, with eleven players securing their spots and one roster position still open. According to a report from Shams Charania and Joe Vardon on The Athletic, Kawhi Leonard is the frontrunner for the remaining…
[ad_1] For the second consecutive year, the Warriors will be facing the Kings in the postseason. Steph Curry has compared Tuesday’s matchup to the Game 7 showdown in the first round of the Western Conference Finals last season, against the same team. Curry explained to the media on Monday, “It was a sense of urgency,…
[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young this offseason, according to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Young, who is known for his offensive skills, could potentially be a valuable addition to the Lakers roster, especially alongside Anthony Davis. While there are concerns about…
[ad_1] ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith believes that depending on the Bucks’ playoff performance, they should consider trading Damian Lillard. The Bucks will face the Pacers in the first round next week, marking Lillard’s first postseason appearance with the team. Smith claims that Lillard is unhappy in Milwaukee, but the reasons go beyond basketball. “If…
