[ad_1] Photo: Peter Baba Miami Heat president Pat Riley has quelled speculations surrounding Jimmy Butler’s future, asserting that the team has no immediate plans to trade the star player. Despite a disappointing playoff exit, Riley stressed the importance of carefully evaluating Butler’s role within the organization. Riley’s remarks come amidst uncertainty regarding Butler’s contract extension…
[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has spoken about throwing a ball at Pacers fans at the the end of Thursday’s Game 6 loss. Beverley took some accountability for what happened, after he aggressively threw a ball at fans that had apparently been taunting him most of the game. Pat Bev threw the ball HARD…
[ad_1] The first round of the NBA playoffs averaged 3.14 million viewers with a 1.7 rating across ABC, ESPN, TNT, truTV and NBA TV. The number represent a 9% decrease in viewership from last season, though it is up 5% from 2022. Sunday’s Game 7 between the Magic and Cavs averaged 4.32 million viewers on…
[ad_1] Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has scored a total of 503 points in 17 career playoff games, the seventh fewest games needed to reach 500 points in NBA history. Only six other players have scored at least 500 points in fewer games: Michael Jordan (14), Rick Barry (15), Wilt Chamberlain (15), Bob McAdoo (15),…
[ad_1] Errick-McCollum American Guard Errick McCollum (188-G-1988) had a very impressive game in the last round for Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 30. The 35-year-old player got a double-double of 30 points and 12 assists while his team crushed Manisa 6 16 14 with an…
[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliance shone through with 29 points for OKC, Luka Doncic struggled, scoring 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting. In a candid post-game interview, Doncic brushed off his poor shooting, emphasizing the importance…
[ad_1] Draymond Green has once again criticized Rudy Gobert, just after changing his stance on him recently. Gobert, who was named Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth time, tying the league record, decided to miss Game 2 against the Timberwolves to be present for the birth of his first child. Green voiced his…
[ad_1] Danny Manning joined the Colorado Buffaloes coaching staff as an assistant on Tuesday. The 57-year-old Manning played with head coach Tad Boyle at Kansas. Manning was an associate head coach with Louisville for the last two seasons. Colorado won 26 games last year and appeared in the NCAA tournament. [ad_2]
[ad_1] Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday, joining Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in league history. Gobert, 31, received a staggering 72 first-place votes, 24 second-place votes, and a single vote for third. The 11-year veteran also won…
[ad_1] Mega-BG-Crvena-Zvezda-69-94-Crvena-Zvezda-made-19-of-22-charity-shots-86.4%-percent-during-the-game. Their players were unselfish on offense, dishing 22 assists. Lithuanian swingman Rokas Giedraitis (200-1992) scored 20 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners, while Brazilian point guard Yago Matheus (175-1999) chipped in with 13 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Crvena Zvezda players scored in double figures….
