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Alabama’s Brandon Miller said he molded his game after eight-time all-star Paul George

Zach Wolpin — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:09:54 +0000

In less than a month, top prospects around the nation will wait to hear their names called at the 2023 NBA Draft. San Antonio will likely be taking Victor Wembanyama with the #1 pick. After that, no one knows how the draft will play out. One player who expects to hear his name called early […]

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Will LeBron Retire From the NBA? Odds Suggest 91% Chance He Will Play Again Next Season

David Evans — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:14:10 +0000

As LeBron James faces the crossroads of his illustrious NBA career, speculation about his possible retirement is mounting. The odds of the basketball titan hanging up his sneakers after his 20th season stand at +550 according to BetOnline, indicating a 15.38% probability. Conversely, the odds favoring LeBron’s return for another year with the Lakers sit […]

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Nikola Jokic Comes to Joel Embiid’s Defense

Mathew Huff — Tue, 23 May 2023 19:19:07 +0000

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets made history Monday night by advancing to their first NBA Finals in franchise history. Jokic was terrific again as he passed Wilt Chamberlain for most triple-doubles in postseason history recording his eighth. Jokic finished the game with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. Not to mention, the big […]

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Syracuse Lands 7’4 Big Man from Florida State

Colin Lynch — Sun, 21 May 2023 03:21:19 +0000

Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry and his coaching staff have successfully secured a commitment from Naheem McLeod, a towering 7-foot-4, 255-pound center from Florida State. McLeod previously played two seasons for the Seminoles, contributing 3.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game during the 2021-2022 season. “I chose Syracuse because they’re a historic program […]

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College Basketball: Marquee Transfer Portal Moves 2023

Colin Lynch — Sat, 20 May 2023 17:58:44 +0000

As the college basketball offseason begins, the transfer portal has been buzzing with notable player movement. With the portal open until May 11, teams are actively shaping their rosters for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Here are some key players who have entered the portal and the schools that have been active in utilizing the portal […]

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College Recruiting: Indiana Lands Big Time 5-Star Power Forward

Colin Lynch — Sat, 20 May 2023 06:34:25 +0000

IU Goes From Big Ten Contender to Big Ten Favorite with This One Signing. Mackenzie Mgbako, a highly regarded 5-star recruit in the 2023 class, has committed to Indiana University. Mgbako, who is ranked eighth on the 247Sports composite list of the top prospects for 2023, chose Indiana over Louisville, St. John’s, and Kansas after […]

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College Recruiting: Potential Landing Spot For Prized UNC Transfer Caleb Love

Colin Lynch — Sat, 20 May 2023 06:10:26 +0000

Michigan Thought They Landed The Prize of the Transfer Portal, But He’s Back on the Market Caleb Love, who entered the transfer portal nearly two months ago, is still searching for a new college basketball program to join. After initially committing to Michigan, and allowing Michigan to feel like they added a piece that makes […]

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NBA Rumors: Harden Back to Houston is Going to Happen This Offseason

Colin Lynch — Fri, 19 May 2023 20:19:00 +0000

It’s Been Reported That The Rockets And James Harden Have Serious Mutual Interest. Reports indicate that the rumors about James Harden returning to the Houston Rockets are becoming increasingly likely to be true. Despite the Philadelphia 76ers’ potential for improvement, the possibility of Harden reuniting with his former team has gained traction throughout the season. […]

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Sources say that Brandon Miller’s interviews ‘Have not been great’ ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft

Zach Wolpin — Fri, 19 May 2023 14:20:50 +0000

After winning the 2023 SEC tournament this past season, the Alabama Crimson Tide earned one of the four #1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. Many experts picked Bama to make the Final Four and even win March Madness. However, they would lose to San Diego State in the Sweet 16. The driving force on Alabama’s […]

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Phoenix Suns to Guarantee Chris Paul’s $30.8 Million Salary for 2023-24 Season

Mathew Huff — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:49:36 +0000

The Phoenix Suns have wasted no time making moves ever since being defeated in six games by the Denver Nuggets. The team has already dismissed head coach, Monty Williams, and they could still make a couple of blockbuster moves. Many are calling for the center, Deandre Ayton, to be moved after his less than stellar […]

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Nikola Jokic Praises Anthony Davis After Game One Win

Mathew Huff — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:09:01 +0000

The Denver Nuggets took game one in Denver with a close 132-126 victory over the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. The story of the night however was the matchup between the two star centers in Nikola Jokic and Anthony Davis. After the game, Jokic had high praise for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. “One of the […]

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Duke guard Jeremy Roach has withdrew from the 2023 NBA Draft and will return for his senior season

Zach Wolpin — Mon, 15 May 2023 17:24:42 +0000

Heading into the 2023 NCAA basketball season, the Duke Blue Devils will have big expectations with Jon Scheyer in year 2. The Blue Devils were ACC tournament champions last season and have a #2 ranked overall class for 2023. Additionally, Duke will have a few players returning to the program next season. Jeremy Roach withdrew […]

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Possible Trade Destinations for Deandre Ayton

Mathew Huff — Mon, 15 May 2023 01:31:55 +0000

The Phoenix Suns are going to be under a microscope this offseason after losing out in the second round of the playoffs to the Denver Nuggets in six games. Not only did they go all in on by trading for Kevin Durant and have it backfire, but their center, Deandre Ayton, is once again under […]

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Sportsbooks predict Bronny James to score 10 PPG as a USC Freshman

Zach Wolpin — Wed, 10 May 2023 14:44:26 +0000

Over the weekend, Bronny James finally announced that he is committed to playing for the USC Trojans next season. Head coach Andy Enfield and his staff were able to land one of the biggest names in high school basketball. James chose USC over Oregon and Ohio State. Sportsbooks are predicting that James is going to […]

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Dallas’ Luka Doncic to pay for funerals from Belgrade shooting

Zach Wolpin — Fri, 05 May 2023 14:21:09 +0000

On Wednesday, eight people were killed and 13 more were injured in a mass shooting in Belgrade, Serbia. It was the second mass shooting killing in Serbia within the last two days. After hearing the devastating news, NBA superstar Luka Doncic acted quickly. He’s already said he will cover the funeral services and grief counseling […]

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Chris Paul Out at Least One Week Due to Groin Injury

Mathew Huff — Wed, 03 May 2023 23:35:29 +0000

In game two against the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns point guard, Chris Paul, exited the game. Further replay showed what looked to be a groin pull while trying to box out Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Paul did not waste any time as he headed straight to the locker room which instantly worried Suns fans everywhere. Now, the […]

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NBA insiders say that the Cavaliers are expected to have Isaac Okoro available for trade in the offseason

Zach Wolpin — Wed, 03 May 2023 18:50:38 +0000

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ postseason ended in five games this year when they were bounced by the New York Knicks. It was an impressive first season with Donovan Mitchell on the team, but the Cavs were lacking playoff experience. After losing 4-1 in the first round to the Knicks, NBA insiders are already hinting about moves […]

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Former Louisville star Hailey Van Lith announced that she is transferring to the LSU Tigers to team up with Angel Reese

Zach Wolpin — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:59:38 +0000

After a dominant run to win the NCAA tournament, the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team is still getting better. Former Louisville star Hailey Van Lith announced on her social media today that she is transferring to play with the Tigers next season. She spent three seasons with the Cardinals but is heading south to team […]

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Michael Malone Sets Franchise Record for Most Playoff Wins in Nuggets History

Mathew Huff — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:54:29 +0000

The Denver Nuggets advanced to the next round with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 25th . Not only did the Nuggets win a hard and gritty game, head coach, Michael Malone, also made franchise history. The head coach has a 57.6 winning percentage during his tenure with the Denver Nuggets. However, his […]

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De’Aaron Fox’s Absence Could Swing the Series Momentum

Mathew Huff — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:45:40 +0000

The Sacramento Kings could be in trouble. Despite holding a 2-0 lead earlier in the series against the defending champion, Golden State Warriors, they will most likely be without their star player, De’Aaron Fox. There is still a chance the Clutch Player of the Year will try and play through the injury (dislocated finger), but […]

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Jimmy Butler’s Historic Performance Propels Heat to a 3-1 Lead

Mathew Huff — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:37:13 +0000

Jimmy Butler has always elevated his play come playoff time. This season is no different as he has his eighth-seeded Heat up 3-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks, who had the best regular season record. In game three, Butler made playoff history with an outstanding 56 point performance. Miami found themselves down many times during this […]

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Grizzlies Could Move on From Dillon Brooks

Mathew Huff — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:49:04 +0000

Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies has been in the news quite a bit lately. He has made quite the ruckus in this current series against the Lakers. If things do not turn around for the Grizzlies, this very well could be the last we see Dillon Brooks in a Grizzlies jersey. The wing is […]

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Denver Nuggets Take Down Timberwolves, Go Up 3-0 in First Round Series

Mathew Huff — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 05:44:57 +0000

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves yet again. As a result, the number one seed in the Western Conference is showing why they are the number one seed as they are the only Western Conference team in the first round to go up 3-0 on their opponent. Remember, the one seed in the Eastern […]

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Domantas Sabonis (Sternum) Questionable for Game Three

Mathew Huff — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:57:23 +0000

The Sacramento Kings are currently up 2-0 on the Golden State Warriors right now. However, game two was not without it’s fair share of controversy. Sacramento’s All-Star center, Domantas Sabonis, was stomped on late in the game after getting tied up with the ever controversial, Draymond Green. With this in mind, Sabonis had to have […]

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Eric Musselman overhauls Arkansas basketball via transfer portal

Zach Wolpin — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:15:42 +0000

Media members in college basketball have criticized Arkansas basketball head coach Eric Musselman for his “over-the-top aggressive” approach when it comes to recruiting. Musselman has kept the Razorbacks relevant in college basketball over the last few seasons with his portal grabs and he’s doing the same this offseason. At the moment, Arkansas has the second-best […]

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