[ad_1] CJ McCollum, after a standout performance in the New Orleans Pelicans’ victory over the Detroit Pistons, lauded his team’s bench strength. In McCollum’s assessment, the Pelicans possess the most formidable bench in the NBA, attributing their success to hard work and consistent improvement. “We’ve got the best bench in the NBA. Guys put their…
[ad_1] The Mavs took a big risk acquiring Kyrie Irving at last year’s deadline, but it is really starting to pay off. For the first time in a long time, Irving seems genuinely happy to be playing on an NBA team. He has also been the subject of little drama in Dallas, unlike his tenure…
[ad_1] NEW YORK — The first six days of the men’s NCAA Tournament gave us some thrills and big upsets as expected, but take a look around. It’s a mighty chalky Sweet 16 overall. Only one double-digit seed (NC State) has broken through to the regional semifinals. There isn’t a team from a mid-major conference…
[ad_1] Upon assuming the role of Charlotte Hornets’ coach last season, Steve Clifford inherited a team that had already encountered challenges in its rebuilding journey. None of the draft picks from 2021, including first-round selections Kai Jones and James Bouknight, have yet to meet expectations. This predicament poses a significant challenge for the franchise, as…
[ad_1] LeBron James has started a new podcast called Mind the Game with JJ Redick and the league’s greatest ever scorer has revealed the reason why he wanted to have his own platform. “I feel like we was losing the essence of the game of basketball and the true meaning behind the game,” James told…
[ad_1] USATSI MEMPHIS, Tenn — No. 1 seed Houston survived a late-game collapse to outlast No. 9 seed Texas A&M 100-95 in overtime on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars led by 10 with 1:24 to play in regulation before A&M clawed its way back to force overtime when Andersson…
[ad_1] The NBA has announced suspensions for Kris Dunn of the Utah Jazz and Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets following their involvement in an on-court altercation during their teams’ game on Saturday night. Dunn has been suspended for two games for instigating the altercation and throwing a punch. Consequently, he will be sidelined…
[ad_1] The Warriors could have taken down the third-seeded Timberwolves on Sunday night, but instead find themselves dangerously close to missing the Play-In tournament. Golden State came out firing and were up 54-46 at the half, but gave up 68 points in the second half and panicked the win away in the fourth quarter. The…
[ad_1] Halftime Report San Diego State is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They are fully in control with a 45-21 lead over Yale. If San Diego State keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 26-10 in no time. On the other hand, Yale will have to make due…
[ad_1] Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Coby White has made his return to the Bulls’ lineup this week after a three-game absence due to an injured right hip. However, he has yet to fully recuperate from the brief hiatus. Coach Billy Donovan mentioned “timing” as a concern, particularly evident in White’s 3-of-11…
