Qualifying tournament for Olympics
Warriors Expected To Evaluate Trade Options On Andrew Wiggins
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/17/24132900/golden-state-warriors-future-steph-curry-klay-thompson-offseason
Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
the top 10 in Clutch WPA (Win Probability Added)
1. Stephen Curry2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. DeMar DeRozan
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Paul George
6 ... Show more
BREAKING: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first signature shoe will be released in 2025 with Converse, per @ShamsCharania .
Jamal Murray believes that the duo of himself and Nikola Jokic is better than the pairs of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo ... Show more
NBA Player Banned for Life for Betting on Games: Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter won’t be eligible for reinstatement after a league investigation found he ...
on.wsj.com/3UiMvxI
Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations
- Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.
- The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.
- Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.
REPORT: Jontay Porter wagered millions of dollars in bets prior to signing with the Raptors, but did not bet on NBA or college basketball, per @chasehowell__ .
“He’s one of the best defenders I've ever seen in my life.”
- RJ Barrett on OG Anunoby
(Via @theshift_sports )
2023-24 Perimeter Isolation Defense metric leaders:
1. Luguentz Dort2. Alex Caruso
3. Jeremy Sochan
4. OG Anunoby
5. Jaden McDaniels
6. Ausar Thompson
7 ... Show more
http://NBA.com’s final MVP Ladder:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3. Luka Doncic
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo5. Jayson Tatum
6 ... Show more
Kenny Brooks signs another incoming freshman for UK women’s basketball
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287786180.html
http://Ringer.com’s updated top 30 players:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Luka Doncic
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Joel Embiid
6 ... Show more
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led OKC from the No. 10 seed last year to a chance at the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference this season ... Show more
The top 10 guards in LEBRON
1. Luka Doncic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3. Donovan Mitchell
4. Kyrie Irving5. Tyrese Haliburton
6. James Harden
7 ... Show more shorturl.at/ilqE7
Stephen Curry is the favorite to win Clutch Player of the Year, per @BovadaOfficial Stephen Curry (GSW) -175
DeMar DeRozan (CHI) +120
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) ... Show more
Adam Silver: NBA players manipulating wagers face life ban: With the NBA investigating a player for possibly conspiring to affect gambling results regarding ...
reuters.com/sports/adam-silver-nba-players-manipulating-wagers-face-life-ban-2024-04-11/
Zach Edey NBA Draft projection, scouting report, and best teams for Purdue center
sbnation.com/college-basketball/2024/3/28/24111908/zach-edey-nba-draft-mock-scouting-report-best-teams-purdue-march-madness
Why Toronto Raptors fans still love Vince Carter, all these years later: What is it about Vince Carter that still makes us care? With the announcement Carter is ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/why-toronto-raptors-fans-still-love-vince-carter-all-these-years-later/
From @TheAthletic: Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has received a lifetime ban from the NBA for violating its gaming rules, the league announced.
nyti.ms/3U5AQky
LUKA PUT THE MOVES ON DILLON BROOKS. 🔥🔥
Toughest possible punishment: NBA bans Raptors pro Porter for life: He doesn't have a big name in the NBA yet - and he can't earn one now: The NBA slaps Jontay ...
n-tv.de/sport/NBA-sperrt-Raptors-Profi-Porter-lebenslang-article24882002.html
D'ANGELO RUSSELL IN THE CLUTCH 🗣️
Iowa vs. Connecticut was a Final Four classic. Then came the whistle.: Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat Paige Bueckers and Connecticut at the Final Four ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/06/uconn-iowa-final-four-illegal-screen/
Quick Glance: Aaliyah Edwards: The Indispensable Heart of UConn Women's Basketball
- Aaliyah Edwards has been the Huskies' sole constant in four turbulent seasons.
- Edwards has proven to be an indispensable player through injuries and tough seasons.
- Despite injuries and little help from teammates, Edwards has delivered impressive performances.
- Edwards is nearing the end of her college career but has a promising future in the WNBA and as an Olympian.
ESPN Sources: The Charlotte Hornets’ coaching search continues with preliminary round interviews that include Lakers assistant Jordan Ott and former Vanderbilt ... Show more
Nick Wright thinks the Miami Heat should draft Zach Edey“Bam can kinda extend the floor, I know he’s not the greatest shooter and Edey can play down low ... Show more @WhatsWrightShow @WheelerJaylen
D'Angelo Russell Likely To Decline Player Option With Lakers, Become Free Agent
espn.com/espnradio/newyork/podcast/archive/_/id/3634017
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray on Nikola Jokic: 'I think we’re the best duo'
hoopshype.com/lists/denver-nuggets-star-jamal-murray-on-nikola-jokic-i-think-were-the-best-duo/
Zach Edey was a one-man show in the national final. Purdue needed even more.: Zach Edey finished with 37 points and 10 rebounds, but he couldn’t do it alone ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/09/purdue-ncaa-final-zach-edey/
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the MVP award:
"I hope I get it“I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving, all have their case ... Show more
Nets coaching search zeroes in on Mike Budenholzer and 2 other candidates as finalists: Sources
theathletic.com/5412640/2024/04/13/nets-head-coach-candidates-mike-budenholzer/
Darko Rajakovic held Raptors ship steady during stormy season: Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has ambitious off-season plans. After this season ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/darko-rajakovic-held-raptors-ship-steady-during-stormy-season/
Dan Hurley Didn’t Hold Back on Zach Edey’s Special Treatment in UConn’s NCAA Title Win Over Purdue
si.com/college/2024/04/09/uconn-dan-hurley-rips-refs-over-zach-edey-treatment
Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
ESPN Sources with @NotoriousOHM : Clippers are waiving G Josh Primo, who averaged 16 points in G League. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury that will keep him out ... Show more
http://NBA.com’s updated MVP Ladder:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Luka Doncic3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander4. Giannis Antetokounmpo5. Jayson Tatum
6 ... Show more
Nick Young says Luka Doncic would be unanimous MVP if he were in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s position
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/nick-young-says-luka-doncic-would-be-unanimous-mvp-if-he-were-in-shai-gilgeous-alexanders-position/
“Caitlin Clark, you are one of the G.O.A.T.'s of our game and we appreciate you.” 🐐Dawn Staley on Caitlin Clark. ✊
(via @TSN_Sports )
Toronto Raptors center: NBA player Jontay Porter banned for life for betting fraud
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/nba-jontay-porter-von-den-toronto-raptors-wegen-wettbetrug-lebenslang-gesperrt-a-c4346354-a0d9-4dff-a00e-9b5da27f6850
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander last night:
40 points
7 rebounds
4 assists
67.11% TS
Played like an MVP last night 👀
Banned for Life: The New Scandal in Sports Gambling Won’t Be the Last: The NBA exiles a player for violating its rules on gaming. It’s hard to see this as the ...
on.wsj.com/4aJxj2v
Late offensive foul call not Hawkeyes’ problem after they gutted their way to title game
thegazette.com/iowa-basketball/late-offensive-foul-call-not-hawkeyes-problem-after-they-gutted-their-way-to-title-game/
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Purdue Star Zach Edey Makes History As Back-to-Back Winner of Men's Wooden Award: Purdue star center Zach Edey earned one of college basketball's top honors on ...
si.com/college/2024/04/08/purdue-zach-edey-back-to-back-wooden-award-winner
Raptors finding reasons to be optimistic about future despite disappointing season
sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-finding-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about-future-despite-disappointing-season/
NBA MVP straw poll - Where Jokic, Luka, SGA and other contenders stand in our final vote of 2023-24 - ESPN
espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/39861520/nba-mvp-straw-poll-where-jokic-luka-sga-other-contenders-stand-our-final-vote-2023-24
Quick Glance: NBA MVP Straw Poll: Top Contenders' Status 2023-24
- Nikola Jokic leads by a significant margin in ESPN's final MVP straw poll.
- With 85 out of 100 first-place votes, Jokic holds a 327-point lead over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Joel Embiid's absence due to injury has impacted the race significantly.
- Despite strong performances by Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic remains at the top of the poll.
Fans Ripped Refs Over Brutal Call at End of Iowa’s Final Four Win Over UConn: This call allowed the Hawkeyes to hold on for the win.
si.com/college/2024/04/05/fans-rip-refs-foul-call-iowa-win-over-uconn
Boston Celtics become first team in NBA history to shoot zero free throws in a game during bizarre loss to Milwaukee Bucks
cnn.com/2024/04/10/sport/boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks-nba-free-throw-record-spt-intl/
Purdue or UConn? Our experts pick the national championship game: UConn is favored, but Purdue has been on a mission all season long. Which one cuts down the ...
theathletic.com/5397818/2024/04/08/national-championship-uconn-purdue-expert-picks/
Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50
- Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.
- Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.
- Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.
- Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder from missing the playoffs last season to claiming the top seed in the West this year 🔥
Should he ... Show more
Social media reacts to offensive foul call against UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards in Final Four
courant.com/2024/04/06/social-media-reacts-to-foul-call-against-uconns-aaliyah-edwards-in-final-four/
NBA roundup: Raptors end 15-game skid, add to Bucks' woes: Gary Trent Jr. finished 7-of-15 shooting from 3-point range en route to 31 points ...
reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-raptors-end-15-game-skid-add-bucks-woes-2024-04-06/
On biggest stage, Purdue showed nation what Indiana already knows: Boilers are all class.
indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2024/04/09/purdue-basketball-nailed-march-madness-college-basketball-biggest-stage-final-four-matt-painter/73248248007/
The Raptors lose their 15th straight game and suffer the most devastating loss in franchise history, a defeat to the Timberwolves by 48 points 😳
Masai Ujiri putting trust in Scottie Barnes to fuel Raptors' turnaround: The one theme Masai Ujiri kept returning to at his year-end media conference is that he ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/masai-ujiri-putting-trust-in-scottie-barnes-to-fuel-raptors-turnaround/
As Raptors end home schedule, who is to blame for miserable season?: Who should be booed if the Raptors fans were of the mind? Who is to blame for 25-54 record ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/as-raptors-end-home-schedule-who-is-to-blame-for-miserable-season/
Quickley is Raptors' point guard of the future, but who will back him up?: One of the positives from this dreadful Raptors season has been the addition of ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/quickley-is-raptors-point-guard-of-the-future-but-who-will-back-him-up/
Montreal reports great conditions for a solar eclipse watch party in the park: Montreal is in the path of totality, and its largest eclipse-watching event is ...
npr.org/sections/solar-eclipse/2024/04/08/1243478016/canada-solar-eclipse-2024-totality-montreal
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Defending champion Nuggets finish second in West, beating Grizzlies 126-111: Jamal Murray scored 21 points, Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 15 rebounds ...
apnews.com/article/nuggets-grizzlies-score-37655a648003cb2ddba8ae2c9505a128
Raptors' win streak something to build on entering off-season: A two-game winning streak at this stage of the season can only be acknowledged so much ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-win-streak-something-to-build-on-entering-off-season/
Gilbert Arenas calls Zach Edey a waste of a lottery pick
“How’s he gonna play defense in the NBA?”
(🎥 @GilsArenaShow / h/t @NBABeyondCourt )
Caitlin Clark selected No. 1 in WNBA draft by Indiana Fever: The Indiana Fever selected sharpshooter Caitlin Clark with the first pick of the WNBA Draft on ...
ctvnews.ca/sports/caitlin-clark-selected-no-1-in-wnba-draft-by-indiana-fever-1.6848270
Who gets your vote for the major NBA awards? 🏆
Zach Lowe shares his picks on ESPN+ 🔗 www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/39944541/zach-lowe-final-selections-nba-mvp-roy-other-awards
Paige Bueckers Became a Proud Mom Meme After UConn Teammate Aaliyah Edwards Got Drafted By Mystics
si.com/wnba/2024/04/15/wnba-draft-paige-bueckers-proud-mom-meme-aaliayah-edwards-uconn
Raptors' season in review: Recapping biggest storylines of unusual year: From lawsuits to gambling investigations, so many unusual things happened for the ...
sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-season-in-review-recapping-biggest-storylines-of-unusual-year/
Purdue's Zach Edey is AP Player of the Year award for second straight year: Zach Edey of Purdue is The Associated Press Player of the Year in men's college ...
apnews.com/article/ap-player-of-year-9e624d65df4b952a8b1a2ae1b5c1cac3
How Gradey Dick and the Raptors rescued his rookie season
sportsnet.ca/nba/longform/how-gradey-dick-and-the-raptors-rescued-his-rookie-season/
The Grizzlies are really playing without the majority of their roster. 💀
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