Most basketball coaches love their stats, as they typically give them a pretty good idea of how their team played. Some coaches focus on their shooting percentage. Others on the rebounding battle. But no matter what column a coach may look at first, it is guaranteed that eventually they take a look at the number
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The 5 second violation is a common occurrence in every basketball game. And the reason it is so common is because it can be called in a variety of different situations on the basketball court. But even though the call itself is common, there are slight differences on the 5 second violation for different levels
If you attend a basketball game, chances are that at least once during the course of the game you will hear a coach or fan yelling “Three seconds!” This is to encourage the referee to call 3 second violation on the offense. This is a common violation that occurs, especially in youth basketball, but is
You’ve probably noticed that basketball courts have lines all over the place. – Baselines– Sidelines– Three-point lines– Free throw lines– And many more The newest line that’s been added to a basketball court isn’t very big, but it’s a very important one for players, coaches, and referees alike. It’s the small arc located in the
A backcourt violation in basketball can occur against against the offense two different ways, with both of them involving the half court line. The line itself is easy to see and understand. The turnovers that can be caused by it, however, are not… Each of them has some subtle rules that can be confusing to
Even the most casual basketball fan basically understands what a pick and roll is. We’ve all seen it in occur in enough games to be able to spot one when it happens, and most of us can describe exactly how it works. But for some teams, rolling after setting a ball screen isn’t the best
Without a doubt, the most controversial call in basketball is the block/charge. Nothing else is really even close. Even though a charge circle might be painted on the court… And the official may be in perfect position… At the end of the day, it will still be a judgment call by the guy with the
The box out is one of the simplest basketball skills to complete and can be taught to the youngest and smallest of players. But despite how relatively easy it is to perform, it could still be argued that boxing out is also the most forgotten skill in the game as it requires strict discipline to
The NBA unveiled their Nike City Edition uniforms for the upcoming In-Season Tournament. NBA The NBA and Nike on Thursday unveiled the 2023-24 Nike NBA City Edition uniforms that will be worn throughout the upcoming NBA In-Season Tournament. The Tournament tips off off Friday, Nov. 3, with a Group Play doubleheader on ESPN as the
Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming spoke at a gala dinner in New York last week organized by the … [+] National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Russell Flannery Former NBA star Yao Ming achieved success in the world’s most prestigious basketball league in part through an early start as a player. The Shanghai native studied in
Andre Snellings, ESPNOct 29, 2023, 11:09 AM ET There are six games on the schedule for the first Sunday of the NBA season, each featuring at least one player to have won one of the past 11 NBA MVP awards. Reigning MVP Joel Embiid is coming off a dominant performance on Saturday but could be
NBA players and brothers Tre and Tyus Jones are kicking off the 2023-2024 NBA season by dedicating their first two games to their mother, Debbie Jones, who is a breast cancer survivor. Tre (Guard, San Antonio Spurs) and Tyus (Guard, Washington Wizards) are teaming up with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization,
The NBA is channeling Ocean’s 11 as it seeks to draw attention and eyeballs for its inaugural in-season tournament this year, culminating in an “NBA Cup” championship in Las Vegas Dec. 9. In conjunction with the kick off of the season this week, the league is launching a marketing effort for the tournament featuring a
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will play a central role in negotiating the next media rights agreement … [+] for the NBA expected to begin in six months. It is expected to be a lot different from the current media rights agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Getty Images The league has been intensifying internal discussions
SAN FRANCISCO – Andre Iguodala’s decision to align with the Warriors 10 summers ago gave them more than a highly skilled wing with All-Star credentials. They’ve had those in the past. What they never had was an NBA cachet. That was the greatest gift Iguodala, who on Friday morning announced his retirement, gave to the
Duke's sophomore duo headlines the top NBA prospects in the ACC, which has a nice variety of talent looking ahead to the 2024 NBA Draft.
The 2023-24 NBA season tips off on Oct. 24 and teams will be chasing the Denver Nuggets as they look to defend their title. The latest 2023 NBA futures odds list Denver at +450 to repeat, which trails only the Boston Celtics (+380) and the Milwaukee Bucks (+400. Milwaukee made one of the biggest splashes
Dink Pate, G League IgniteEvan Yu/NBAE via Getty Images 11. Dink Pate (G League Ignite, SG, 2006) Pate is taking the Scoot Henderson route, signing up to play two years for Ignite with a goal to blow up during his second season. He’ll likely play a more limited role this year behind the vets and
Relive Celtics legend Larry Bird’s NBA debut vs. Rockets originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Oct. 12, 1979, the Boston Celtics franchise and the NBA as a whole were changed forever. C’s legend Larry Bird made his much-anticipated debut that Friday afternoon at Boston Garden. The former Indiana State star helped his new team
Oct 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET NBArank is back for its 13th season counting down the best players in the league. Which stars made and missed the cut? Which rookies are already making noise in the top 100? Where did MVP contenders such as Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and reigning winner Joel Embiid
Local NBA rights are still hanging in the balance with Diamond Sports’ bankruptcy situation still ongoing without a resolution in sight. With deadlines being extended just days before the NBA regular season begins, it remains to be seen how the bulk of the league will air their games this season. Some teams (namely the Suns
Last week the Portland Trail Blazers finally executed the long-awaited Damian Lillard trade, yielding more than most of us initially imagined. Aside from a cache of first round pics and Malcolm Brogdon, General Manager Joe Cronin secured the services of two centers who have started for their former teams in recent NBA Finals series. Doing
Photo: Jerome Miron/USA TODAY Sports ESPN’s Tim MacMahon points towards weird things going on within the Dallas Mavericks’ organization following the demotion of athletic trainer Casey Smith. (via RealGM): The Dallas Mavericks are embarking on a critical season after missing the playoffs and play-in altogether last season. The decision from the Mavericks to demote longtime
Team USA gets Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) (Tim Nwachukwu via Getty Images) Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will make his Olympic debut and play for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Games, according to multiple reports. The six-time All-Star met with Team USA executive director Grant Hill two
Photo: Peter Baba Luka Doncic had a strong performance in the 2023 NBA Preseason opener, scoring 25 points in 17 minutes for the Dallas Mavericks. Despite his efforts, the Mavericks lost 111-99 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic connected on 8/14 field goals, but the comeback fell short as the Timberwolves secured the win. Karl-Anthony Towns
With NBA teams having their first practice today, 13 former Zags were named to a 2023-2024 training camp roster. Drew Timme and Malachi Smith still have some work to do if they want to make the opening night roster. Kelly Olynyk – Utah Jazz Domantas Sabonis – Sacramento Kings Zach Collins – San Antonio Spurs
Photo: Miami Heat /Twitter The offseason was filled with trade rumors, and Tyler Herro found himself at the center of one involving the Portland Trail Blazers. However, the trade never materialized, leaving Herro with the Miami Heat. When Damian Lillard expressed his desire to be traded to Miami, the Heat offered trade packages that included
The Milwaukee Bucks blew up the NBA on Wednesday, trading for Damian Lillard in a deal involving several moving pieces. One moving piece was Jrue Holiday, the two-time All-Star and 2021 NBA champion who, only days earlier, expressed a desire to retire in Milwaukee. Well, now he’s on the Bucks’ chief rival. The Portland Trail
Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that free agent forward/center Wenyen Gabriel is in the final stages of negotiations to join the Boston Celtics. Gabriel, who contributed an average of 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, is set to bolster the Celtics’ frontcourt
When the Trail Blazers traded All-Star guard Damian Lillard Wednesday to the Milwaukee Bucks, it closed the door on the once-promising relationship in Portland that ended with a messy divorce. Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes constructed the timeline for how the eight-player, three-team deal came to fruition. After receiving his ticket out of town, Lillard wasn’t
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