Tom Thibodeau has drawn the wrath of furious Knicks fans over Jalen Brunson’s injury in garbage time this week. Brunson twisted his ankle with 20 seconds left in New York’s 133-123 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday. Thibodeau has long been criticised for leaving his best players on the floor even when the game…
USATSI Two of the best college basketball games on Saturday’s schedule will originate from Canada, unusual as it is. The first is Purdue-Alabama. The second is TCU-Clemson. It’s a doubleheader that will allow Purdue’s leading scorer (Zach Edey) and TCU’s leading scorer (Emanuel Miller) to play in front of friends and family in their hometown…
Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the inaugural In-Season Tournament Final against the Indiana Pacers, point guard D’Angelo Russell sheds light on the pivotal factors that have fueled his newfound consistency in the NBA. Russell, known for his dynamic play on the court, attributes his elevated performance to a…
Zion Williamson’s lack of conditioning has come under the microscope once again with the former number one draft pick appearing to be especially overweight in recent weeks. The criticism surrounding Williamson and his weight only intensified when his New Orleans Pelicans suffered an embarrassing 133-89 loss to the Lakers in the NBA Cup semi-final this…
The 2023 Discount Tire Hall Of Fame Series features the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers (8-1) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2) matching up on Saturday afternoon in Toronto. This is the ninth game in history between these programs. Alabama beat Purdue 65-56 in the last contest back in 2011. The Crimson Tide are second in…
Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley thinks very highly of rookie Anthony Black as a defender. (via Orlando Magic): “AB’s special when it comes to defense. He’s a kid that wants to take on every challenge. He’s not afraid of the moment. He has a great and high basketball IQ, so he…
With college football’s season wrapping-up. college basketball takes center stage this weekend with multiple intriguing matchups, including a Top 25 showdown on CBS between No. 20 Illinois and No. 17 Tennessee. The Illini come into this matchup riding a five-game winning streak, while the Volunteers have lost three of their last four that included a…
Photo: FIBA In November, ASVEL president Tony Parker shared his thoughts on appointing Gianmarco Pozzecco as the team’s head coach. The four-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer discussed the club’s quest for a transformative shift and highlighted the distinctive qualities that Pozzecco brings to the table. “There weren’t many options, to be honest,” Parker…
The new NBA resting policy is part of the recent efforts to make the regular season more meaningful. In the last few seasons, teams have been opting to have their star players sit out when they are healthy enough to play. Although it makes sense to have your best players rested for the playoffs, regular…
Getty Images USC star freshman Bronny James, the oldest son of Lakers star LeBron James, is expected to make his collegiate debut Sunday against Long Beach State. His delayed debut would come less than five months after going into cardiac arrest during a preseason workout on July 24. James was a full participant in USC’s…
