Kevin Durant has received criticism for his recent injuries, but he played in 75 games this season – the most since his 2018-19 season with Golden State. Durant attributes his healthier season to other players putting him in less danger. “No players flopped into my legs this year,” Durant told AZ Central. “Last two years,…
1. Houston is ranked as the top team based on the return of eight of the top 10 scorers from the previous season, including a strong backcourt lineup. 2. North Carolina follows closely behind, returning key players and adding promising recruits to bolster their lineup. 3. Duke is ranked third, with a strong returning lineup…
Photo: Denver Nuggets /Twitter Jalen Brunson and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 25. Brunson had an outstanding week, averaging 38.5 points and 7.5 assists, helping the New York Knicks to a perfect 4-0 record. On the other hand, Jokic continued his stellar play with an average of…
Most of the 12 roster spots on the USA Basketball Team for the Paris Olympics have been filled, as reported by NBA insiders. The team, aiming for their fifth consecutive Olympic gold in men’s basketball, has selected players such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and more, according to sources close to the athletes….
Getty Images Former Kentucky center Zvonimir Ivišić announced Monday that he is transferring to Arkansas to reunite with coach John Calipari. Ivišić is Arkansas’ first commitment since Calipari was introduced as the coach of the Razorbacks last week following 15 seasons at UK. Landing the Croatian big man makes for a splashy beginning to what…
Photo: Phoenix Suns/YouTube Kevin Durant credits his season’s good health to avoiding floppers and what he refers to as ‘crash dummies’. He stresses that staying away from such situations has helped him stay injury-free this season, in contrast to previous incidents where MCL injuries were caused by teammate and opponent flops. Durant admits to dealing…
USATSI Baylor guard Ja’Kobe Walter is entering the NBA Draft after winning Big 12 Freshman of the Year, he announced Monday on social media. At 6-foot-5 and with great length and athleticism, Walter proved to be a versatile off-ball perimeter threat during his lone season with the Bears while playing in a rugged conference. Walter…
Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/YouTube screenshot The Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton is thrilled to finally have the opportunity to showcase his skills, noting that his recent performances are a true reflection of the talent he has been working to display throughout his entire career. “What I showed you guys the second half of the…
Jared Grasso was replaced by Phil Martelli Jr. at the beginning of the season. Bryant’s significant victory occurred in November against FAU, and they finished third in the America East with a 19-12 record. John Smith only managed 30 wins in five seasons at the bottom-tier Big West job, leading to the hiring of Mike…
Photo: Milwaukee Bucks/X As the NBA trade deadline loomed, speculation swirled around a potential deal involving Bobby Portis and Grant Williams, with the Milwaukee Bucks considering trading Portis for Williams. Despite the trade rumors, the deal never materialized, and Portis remained with the Bucks as they gear up for the playoffs. In a candid conversation…
