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Mike Krzyzewski named adviser to NBA basketball operations

Clovis Shropshire May 10, 2023
 Mike Krzyzewski named adviser to NBA basketball operations

Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski has been appointed the NBA’s special adviser to basketball operations, the league announced Wednesday…

 NBA playoffs roundup: Joel Embiid, Sixers overpower Celtics in Game 5

NBA playoffs roundup: Joel Embiid, Sixers overpower Celtics in Game 5

Clovis Shropshire May 10, 2023

76ers 115, Celtics 103 Joel Embiid scored 33 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked four shots to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-103 road victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night. Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and seven rebounds for Philadelphia, which leads the best-of-seven series […]Read More

 Presumed No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama won’t attend combine

Presumed No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama won’t attend combine

Clovis Shropshire May 9, 2023

French sensation Victor Wembanyama will not attend the NBA Draft Combine later this month because his season is still in progress back at home...Read More

 Jaren Jackson Jr., Jrue Holiday lead NBA All-Defensive Team

Jaren Jackson Jr., Jrue Holiday lead NBA All-Defensive Team

Clovis Shropshire May 9, 2023

Two Milwaukee Bucks -- guard Jrue Holiday and center Brook Lopez -- are among the members of the NBA's All-Defensive First Team announced Tuesday...Read More

 Hall of Fame Louisville coach Denny Crum dies at 86

Hall of Fame Louisville coach Denny Crum dies at 86

Clovis Shropshire May 9, 2023

Denny Crum, who won two NCAA basketball titles in a 30-year span as the head coach at Louisville, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was 86. The university announced his death on social media. “We are saddened to share the passing of legendary UofL Basketball Coach Denny Crum,” the post on the basketball program’s […]Read More

 Lakers-Warriors Game 3 ratings set 24-year mark

Lakers-Warriors Game 3 ratings set 24-year mark

Clovis Shropshire May 9, 2023

Saturday’s playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors marked the highest Game 3 audience of an NBA semifinals series in 24 years. The game, a blowout win by the Lakers in the Western Conference best-of-seven series, peaked with 9,719,000 viewers, with an average audience of 8,373,000. It was also the most-watched […]Read More

 John P. Lopez: Just a sprinkle: Parlay like it’s 1999, fun with soccer, and … time to fade the Astros?

John P. Lopez: Just a sprinkle: Parlay like it’s 1999, fun with soccer, and … time to fade the Astros?

Clovis Shropshire May 9, 2023

There’s one born every day. I’ve been a sucker on more than a few occasions. But experience and insight can go a long way toward making the best, smartest play a parlay. It should not be habit-forming, but definitely should not be ignored, either, when it just makes sense...Read More

 NBA playoffs roundup: Lonnie Walker IV’s late heroics lift Lakers over Warriors

NBA playoffs roundup: Lonnie Walker IV’s late heroics lift Lakers over Warriors

Clovis Shropshire May 9, 2023

Lakers 104, Warriors 101 LeBron James finished with 27 points, and Lonnie Walker IV scored all 15 of his points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers built a commanding lead in the Western Conference semifinals with a 104-101 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Monday. Anthony Davis scored 23 points […]Read More

 Texas Tech sharpshooter Jaylon Tyson transfers to Cal

Texas Tech sharpshooter Jaylon Tyson transfers to Cal

Clovis Shropshire May 8, 2023

Jaylon Tyson, a guard coming off a standout season at Texas Tech, announced Monday he is transferring to Cal. Tyson started all 31 games for the Red Raiders in 2022-23 and averaged 10.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He was an offensive threat thanks to efficient shooting percentages: 48.3% from […]Read More

 Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason named to All-Rookie Second Team

Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason named to All-Rookie Second Team

Clovis Shropshire May 8, 2023

Rockets forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason were named to the NBA's All-Rookie Second Team, the league announced on Monday...Read More

 NBA Futures Picks: There is value to be had in a wide-open NBA playoffs field

NBA Futures Picks: There is value to be had in a wide-open NBA playoffs field

Clovis Shropshire May 8, 2023

Without any further adieu, here are my three value plays to win the NBA title...Read More

 NBA playoffs roundup: James Harden rescues 76ers in OT thriller to even series vs. Celtics

NBA playoffs roundup: James Harden rescues 76ers in OT thriller to even series vs. Celtics

Clovis Shropshire May 8, 2023

76ers 115, Celtics 115 James Harden drained a 3-pointer with 19 seconds remaining in overtime to fuel the host Philadelphia 76ers to a back-and-forth 116-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday, leveling their Eastern Conference semifinal series at two wins apiece. Harden collected 42 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, while Joel Embiid recorded […]Read More

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