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HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard announced (via Twitter) that he’s entering the 2024 NBA Draft and forgoing his remaining college eligibility. Sheppard is a projected lottery pick, currently ranked No. 7 on ESPN’s big board. “I’m going all-in,” Sheppard told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. “The opportunity I have is great. I’ve gotten really good feedback...
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
After missing the final six minutes of the Lakers‘ victory over New Orleans on Sunday due to back spasms, star center Anthony Davis was able to play 40 minutes in Tuesday’s rematch with the Pelicans. The play-in tournament win secured the No. 7 seed in the West for L.A. Davis said he was physically limited […]
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso suffered a “significant” left ankle sprain during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s 131-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. Caruso, 30, did not return. He finished with six points on two 3-pointers and added two rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes of action. The seven-year […] The post Bulls Could Be...
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
Zach Collins dislocated his right shoulder in the Spurs‘ season finale on Sunday and a subsequent MRI revealed a torn labrum, the team announced in a press release. Collins will undergo surgery and is expected to be fully healed to open the 2024/25 season, per the Spurs. More to come…
HoopsRumors (Rory Maher) —
Arizona guard Pelle Larsson, who is ranked No. 45 on ESPN’s big board, is forgoing his final season of college eligibility and entering the 2024 draft, agent Daniel Poneman told Jonathan Givony of ESPN (Twitter link). A native of Sweden, Larsson averaged 12.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG and 3.7 APG with an impressive .519/.426/.750 shooting line […]
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Coby White joined Michael Jordan as the only Chicago Bulls players to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, five assists, and zero turnovers in a single game — during Wednesday night’s 131-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Play-In Tournament. White scored a career-high 42 points on 15-of-21 (71.4%) shooting from the […] The post Coby White Joins Michael Jordan As Only...
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
Jalen Brunson was not among the 12 players chosen to represent Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Managing director Grant Hill said it was difficult to leave the Knicks’ star guard off the team, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets. “You wish you could’ve had three or four more (spots) because there are so many […]
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
In Miami‘s Play-in loss against Philadelphia this Wednesday, team star Jimmy Butler suffered a right MCL injury in the first half. According to insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the player is expected to miss several weeks because of this, but the Heat remain expectant to see the MRI results before confirming the situation. What’s more important is […] The post Miami star Jimmy...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
It has been 35 long years since the last time that the 76ers clashed with the Knicks in the NBA Playoffs, as the Philadelphia club is set for this first-round matchup after defeating the Heat this Wednesday in a tight 105-104 victory. The Sixers rallied back from a 14-point deficit inspired by reigning MVP Joel […] The post WATCH: Sixers set to face Knicks in first round of NBA...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
As we are three months away from the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, USA Basketball finally announced the roster who will compete this summer for glory. The list, which started at 41 names, was finally reduced to 12 superstars by the Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill and then approved by […] The post Who are the 12 players called to represent USA Basketball’s...
HoopsRumors (Dana Gauruder) —
Chauncey Billups is entering the final year of his career with the Trail Blazers. Billulps realizes that the team needs to show significant improvement in order for him to get an extension, according to Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report. “In this business, I always feel like you’re trying to prove what you can do […]
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
In an unprecedented act, the NBA has decided to ban Toronto’s Jontay Porter for life after an investigation revealed that he had shared disclosed and confidential information to gamblers, then restricted his own performance in at least one match, and then bet on NBA games while competing in the G League. Both their U.S. Department […] The post NBA Commissioner explains reasons...
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Asked earlier this week about Malik Monk‘s recovery from an MCL sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic said during an appearance on FanDuel’s Run it Back show (Twitter video link) that the Kings guard still isn’t anywhere close to returning to action. “Malik Monk is going to be out well into April and May. He’s […]
HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) —
Bulls guard Alex Caruso has a “significant” left ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who reports (via Twitter) that the injury casts doubt on Caruso’s availability for Friday’s do-or-die play-in game in Miami. Caruso missed games on April 7 and April 12 due to what the Bulls referred to on the injury report as […]
HoopsRumors (Arthur Hill) —
There are concerns that Heat forward Jimmy Butler may have injured the MCL in his right knee, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Butler told reporters after tonight’s play-in loss at Philadelphia that he plans to undergo an MRI Thursday morning to learn the extent of the damage, tweets Anthony Chiang of […]