Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Sabrina Ionescu and Team USA Women’s basketball silenced Belgium’s upset bid. Bienvenue en Août! The new month kicked off with the women’s 5x5 taking center stage. Team USA pulled out a tight victory over a strong Belgian squad. Mystics legend Emma Meesseman put up 24 points and current Mystic Julie Vanloo had 11 to … [Read more...] about Olympics 2024: Basketball open thread for August 2
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Lakers Will Become Contenders in September With This Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a disappointing off-season by many standards. Apart from hiring JJ Redick as a coach and drafting Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, they have stayed put. We predicted moves they could make to get themselves back into contention. Rob Pelinka has even backed out of trades at the last minute, and nothing else has happened. However, the Lakers will … [Read more...] about Lakers Will Become Contenders in September With This Trade
Wizards Get Steal Of The Draft According To NBA Execs
When talking about the Wizards’ draft class, most would naturally think the hype surrounded No. 2 overall selection Alex Sarr. It seems that the 14th overall selection, Carlton Carrington, has stolen the show. In ESPN’s recent survey of NBA executives, Carrington received the highest votes as the steal of the 2024 NBA draft. Is Carrington the point guard of the future for the … [Read more...] about Wizards Get Steal Of The Draft According To NBA Execs
Biden to give opening night remarks at Democratic National Convention
President Biden will kick off the Democratic National Convention with an opening night primetime address, sources familiar with the planning confirmed Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Biden to give opening night remarks at Democratic National Convention
Eastern Notes: Randle, Pistons, Raptors’ Camp, Ware
The Knicks re-signed Precious Achiuwa to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The next order of business for the front office could be a contract extension for Julius Randle, but neither side is in a rush to get it done, according to Ian Begley of SNY TV (Twitter video link). “I don’t believe it’s at the forefront for either party, so it would take a major shift in thinking on both … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Randle, Pistons, Raptors’ Camp, Ware