The state of Maine, often associated with breathtaking nature and lobster rolls, is about to be front and center at this year’s NBA draft, as Cooper Flagg is expected to make history as the first No. 1 pick from the Pine Tree State. “It’s a really cool feeling, really cool for me to go through … Read more
When Khaman Maluach’s freshman season at Duke University ended in April, the biggest question about the 7-foot-2 big man’s ability to play in the NBA had nothing to do with his shooting, size or skill. It had everything to do with his passport. His enormous wingspan and potential made Maluach, who was born in South … Read more
Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell remembers the first time he saw Ace Bailey. As a freshman at McEachern High School in Georgia, Bailey had a long, athletic frame and showed energy — but he “was learning how to be a basketball player.” One year later, Pikiell and assistant coach Brandin Knight returned to see … Read more
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon during the Pacers’ 103-91 loss in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, according to ESPN and The Athletic. With five minutes left in the first quarter, Haliburton was attempting to drive toward the hoop when he collapsed to the ground. Haliburton began slamming the court … Read more
All eyes are on Iran to see how it reacts to U.S. strikes at its nuclear facilities. Polls hint that President Donald Trump’s agenda bill isn’t popular with registered voters. And the Oklahoma City Thunder win the city’s first NBA championship. Here’s what to know today. U.S. and the world await a response to strike … Read more
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton left Game 7 of the NBA Finals in the first quarter with a right leg injury. The Pacers announced during the second quarter that Haliburton would not return with what they called “a lower right leg injury,” per the ABC broadcast. After he received a pass near the top of … Read more
Perhaps it was only appropriate that an NBA postseason no one would have predicted could not end without yet another plot twist. Despite star point guard Tyrese Haliburton’s playing with a calf injury, the Indiana Pacers staved off elimination Thursday to win Game 6 of the NBA Finals, 108-91, and push the best-of-seven series against … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — At the Indiana Pacers’ team practice ahead of a crucial Game 6 of the NBA Finals, assistant coach Jenny Boucek was doing everything but focusing on the history she’s been making. She strategized with head coach Rick Carlisle at center court, ran three-point shooting drills with T.J. McConnell, and jumped up to take … Read more
If the lesson of these NBA playoffs is how quickly fortunes can change, then the latest example is the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three days after the Thunder appeared seemingly out of offensive options, fatigued and headed toward a 3-1 series deficit in the best-of-seven NBA Finals, they’re now just one win away from claiming an … Read more
The Oklahoma City Thunder reached the NBA Finals by producing one of the season’s statistical marvels. Their longest losing streak was just two games. And over an eight-month season, they lost consecutive games only two times. For much of Friday night in Indianapolis, it appeared as though the Indiana Pacers were close to doing the … Read more