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ESPN: NBA

• Team USA spots filling up: Bam, Harden are in
  USA Basketball's Olympic men's roster is getting closer to filled, with as many as eight spots on the 12-person team claimed, with Bam Adebayo and James Harden the latest to commit to playing in Tokyo.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -
• Kawhi out for Game 2 vs. Suns; Morris uncertain
  Marcus Morris' status for Game 2 on Tuesday is up in the air after he injured his right knee and played only five minutes in the second half of Game 1.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -
• Stevens: Kemba-Horford deal helps Celtics' stars
  Brad Stevens says the decision to trade Kemba Walker for Al Horford -- and every other move he makes as the Celtics' new president -- is to help maximize the talents of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -
• Rivers: 76ers have plan to help out Simmons
  The 76ers have a plan to address Ben Simmons' shooting woes that will involve doing "the right work" and doing it "the right way," coach Doc Rivers said Monday.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -
• Source: Baylor's Mayer to withdraw from draft
  Baylor forward Matthew Mayer will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school, a source told ESPN.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -
• Sources: Blazers continue Billups, Hammon talks
  Chauncey Billups and Becky Hammon are among those who have advanced to second interviews in the Trail Blazers' search for a head coach, and Mike D'Antoni also remains in the mix for the job, sources told ESPN.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -
• Murphy to leave UVA, keep name in NBA draft
  Trey Murphy is the No. 30 prospect in the ESPN 100 and is a strong candidate to go in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -
• NBA trade tracker: Grades and details for every deal
  Which players and picks are on the move? We have a rundown of the latest deals.
  - 2 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 4:48am -

ESPN: College Basketball

• Bacot backs away from NBA draft, returns to UNC
  Armando Bacot, who led North Carolina with averages of 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game as a sophomore, will return for his junior season with the Tar Heels after making himself eligible for the NBA draft.
  - 6 hours ago, 22 Jun 21, 12:36am -
• High court rules against NCAA on compensation
  In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.
  - 9 hours ago, 21 Jun 21, 10:09pm -
• Murphy to leave UVA, keep name in NBA draft
  Trey Murphy is the No. 30 prospect in the ESPN 100 and is a strong candidate to go in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft.
  - 9 hours ago, 21 Jun 21, 10:02pm -
• TBT 2021: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 64-team bracket
  The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, is back for an eighth year. Here's a look at all 64 teams in this summer's showcase.
  - 11 hours ago, 21 Jun 21, 8:15pm -
• Source: Baylor's Mayer to withdraw from draft
  Baylor forward Matthew Mayer will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school, a source told ESPN.
  - 11 hours ago, 21 Jun 21, 8:04pm -
• Everything you need to know about the NCAA's NIL debate
  With the athletes, the NCAA, legislators and the courts all still involved, expect more twists and turns in the name, image and likeness debate. Check back here for all the latest news.
  - 15 hours ago, 21 Jun 21, 4:28pm -
• NCAA conference bosses eye minimalist NIL plan
  A group of commissioners -- including Greg Sankey of the SEC, Jim Phillips of the ACC and Larry Scott of the Pac-12 -- are urging their colleagues to consider a new minimalist approach to regulating college athlete endorsement deals.
  - 1 day ago, 20 Jun 21, 9:09pm -
• 2021 ESPYS: Vote for Best Team
  Choosing between champions, some in college and some in the pros, is no easy task. Cast your vote for Best Team at the 2021 ESPYS.
  - 3 days ago, 19 Jun 21, 12:12pm -

Sports Illustrated: NBA

Cracked Sidewalks

• An "Ultimate" Mistake

  

  My first real exposure to Marquette's nickname obsession was at my graduation ceremony in 2004. The commencement speaker was Wayne Sanders, a wealthy alum who offered $2 million if Marquette University would change the nickname back to Warriors. The…
  - 27 days ago, 26 May 21, 12:07pm -
• Some things have happened
  It's been a whirlwind for #mubb with new coaches and practically a whole new roster. We break down the changes that have happened and any changes that could still happen. It's a.....lot. Enjoy! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rppgm9/ScrambledEggs_E…
  - 54 days ago, 29 Apr 21, 5:44pm -
• This So Called Marquette Roster Exodus
  Theo John is going to Duke. Good for him. No, really I mean it. The young man gave Marquette everything for four years and now he gets a chance to play at one of the blue bloods and a free year towards a masters degree at Duke to go along with his…
  - 63 days ago, 20 Apr 21, 12:56pm -
• The Make Believe Transfer Chaos

  

  The NCAA officially announced its Division I Council voted to allow college athletes transferring in football, baseball, men's hockey and men's and women's basketball will be granted a one-time immediate eligibity. As some of the old men yelling at c…
  - 64 days ago, 19 Apr 21, 1:44am -
• The Home Run Hire

  

  “The first thing I realize about (Haynes) is he seems like a great family man. He and his wife had their kids around, and that just shows you what type of individual he is and what he values. He’s been a great help for us. He’s like the coa…
  - 66 days ago, 16 Apr 21, 7:08pm -
• Take a Breath, Marquette...

  

  In the past two days, we reported out the commitments of Emarion Ellis and David Joplin to join Shaka Smith at Marquette. Before the digital ink dried on the Joplin article, it was reported that Keeyan Itejere (ee-TEEZ-your-ray, from what we are told…
  - 67 days ago, 15 Apr 21, 8:51pm -
• Joplin Comes Home to Marquette

  

  Shaka Smart has won the commitment of his first Wisconsin player as David Joplin, a 6'7" forward from Brookfield Central, has committed to Marquette. Joplin joins prior 2021 commits Stevie Mitchell, Kam Jones, and Emarion Ellis and according to the 2…
  - 69 days ago, 14 Apr 21, 2:39pm -
• Smart Lands First Recruit

  

  Emarion Ellis became the first new commitment to Marquette under head coach Shaka Smart today when he posted a commitment poster on Snapchat. Corey Rholdon of WHBF in the Quad Cities was the first to report the announcement. Ellis is a 6'5" combo gua…
  - 69 days ago, 14 Apr 21, 1:54am -

Basketbawful

• Show Awards and No Surprises

  

  In terms of bawfulness, there probably would have been no better outcome at the NBA's first annual award ceremony than for LeBron to win over James Harden, generating the gif that would be playing below of a slow motion zoom on Harden's face--the per…
  - 26 Jun 18, 11:53pm -
• The Summer of LeBron has Begun

  

  There was a moment in these playoffs where it really looked questionable whether the Warriors and Cavaliers (both down 2-3 in the conference finals) would be making it to their 4th showdown. Then of course, Paul's hamstring went and the Celtics reali…
  - 7 Jun 18, 4:58pm -
• Sports Writer Writes Something Stupid

  

  Hello all.It's been a long time. The last time I posted Steph Curry had never been to an NBA finals. Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Kobe were on NBA rosters. Basketball fans were obsessing over LeBron's offseason decisions...OK, some things haven't ch…
  - 3 Jun 18, 2:18pm -
• Save your eyes

  

  If by any chance you haven't already seen Paul George break his leg, and you are not really into watching people horribly injure themselves, save yourself some mental scarring and don't watch it.I definitely regret seeing it.Basketball supports sudde…
  - 2 Aug 14, 11:42pm -
• Unfinished Business
  So... two?Don't worry Heat fans; LBJ probably has two or three of these decisions left in him.
  - 14 Jul 14, 4:49pm -
• Lo and Behold

  

  Meet the new HondoI don't have anything sardonic to say this morning.Congratulations to the Spurs and their fans. We have all witnessed some beautiful team basketball.OK, maybe I have a few sardonic things, but I'm going to get to that in another pos…
  - 16 Jun 14, 12:31pm -
• Parker Strikes Back: Meme Wars

  

  Here we go...You don't even need your friends to carry youYou can do it while you watch TVAs anticipated, Parker struck back hard and decisively Sunday night, tying the series meme war at one game a piece.Addressing reporters after the game, Parker h…
  - 10 Jun 14, 2:22pm -
• Schadenfreude

  

  Spo regretting walking away from a managerial position at Chuck E. Cheese'sJuwan Howard does not want to be in this pictureLebron making it look easyThe new face of LebroningKing Crab Cramp
  - 7 Jun 14, 3:19pm -

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