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Tue, 02 Jul 2024 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/sports/klay-thompson-joins-mavericks-on-50m-contract-in-nba-free-agency/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:42:31 -0400 2024-07-01T23:28:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/01/sports/klay-thompson-joins-mavericks-on-50m-contract-in-nba-free-agency/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32603612 0 Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson sitting on the bench, wiping his face with a towel during the fourth quarter of a 2024 NBA playoff game against the Sacramento Kings Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shooting the basketball over Sacramento Kings players in a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs Paul George signed with the 76ers in NBA free agency. https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/paul-george-contract-talks-with-clippers-had-significant-gap-in-nba-free-agency/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:09:34 -0400 2024-06-30T21:09:46-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/paul-george-contract-talks-with-clippers-had-significant-gap-in-nba-free-agency/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32652882 0 Paul George and the Clippers faced a significant gap in negations. Paul George will not be returning to the Clippers. https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/isaiah-hartenstein-meeting-with-thunder-in-knicks-worry/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:50:15 -0400 2024-07-01T01:30:14-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/isaiah-hartenstein-meeting-with-thunder-in-knicks-worry/ Stefan Bondy, Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32652148 0 The Thunder are meeting with Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein in NBA free agency. Isaiah Hartenstein battles with Pascal Siakam during the Knicks-Pacers series. https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/travis-kelce-reveals-situation-where-hed-leave-chiefs/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:45:51 -0400 2024-06-30T18:46:03-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/travis-kelce-reveals-situation-where-hed-leave-chiefs/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32651687 0 Travis Kelce said he'd be interested in playing for an NFL team based in London. https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/76ers-optimistic-about-landing-paul-george-in-nba-free-agency/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:36:50 -0400 2024-06-30T23:50:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/30/sports/76ers-optimistic-about-landing-paul-george-in-nba-free-agency/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32650935 0 Paul George could end up with the 76ers in NBA free agency. Joel Embiid (21) and Tyrese Maxey (0) of the 76ers. James Harden is returning to the Clippers. https://nypost.com/2024/06/29/sports/2024-nba-free-agent-rankings-predictions-landing-spots/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:04:04 -0400 2024-06-29T15:22:43-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/29/sports/2024-nba-free-agent-rankings-predictions-landing-spots/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32642034 0 Paul George will be the top free agent available. James Harden spent last season with the Clippers. Isaiah Hartenstein became a critical Knicks piece throughout last season. This might be the last chance for Tobias Harris (12) to cash in during free agency. Tyus Jones was a regular starter for the first time last season with the Wizads. Obi Toppin helped the Pacers during their recent postseason run. Eric Gordon has collected plenty of postseason experience throughout his career. Isaac Okoro's impact will be difficult for the Cavaliers to replace if he doesn't return to Cleveland. Nicolas Batum still has something left to offer at 35 years old. Andre Drummond could be a fallback option for the Knicks in free agency. https://nypost.com/2024/06/28/sports/nets-teardown-puts-spotlight-on-pair-of-2023-first-round-picks/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:43:44 -0400 2024-06-28T19:43:55-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/28/sports/nets-teardown-puts-spotlight-on-pair-of-2023-first-round-picks/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32637417 0 Brooklyn Nets draftees Dariq Whitehead (l.) and Noah Clowney speak at a press conference to introduce the Brooklyn Nets draft picks, Friday, June 23, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY. Noah Clowney is a key piece of the Nets' future. Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead (0) during his NBA debut in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Barclays Center. https://nypost.com/2024/06/28/sports/2024-nba-draft-winners-losers-timberwolves-aced-it/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-06-28T09:28:42-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/28/sports/2024-nba-draft-winners-losers-timberwolves-aced-it/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32624386 0 Rob Dillingham was drafted by the Timberwolves at No. 8 overall. Dalton Knecht fell to the Lakers in the NBA draft. The Knicks traded up to get Tyler Kolek in the NBA draft's second round. Stephon Castle was one of three lottery picks from the Big East. Bronny James will play with his father, LeBron, after getting drafted by the Lakers. Ron Holland II was selected by the Pistons in the first round. The Hawks opted to take Zaccharie Risacher at No. 1 overall. AJ Johnson was a risky pick by the Bucks in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Rockets selected Reed Sheppard in the first round. https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/daniss-jenkins-thrilled-after-signing-two-way-deal-with-pistons/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:16:38 -0400 2024-06-27T23:16:50-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/daniss-jenkins-thrilled-after-signing-two-way-deal-with-pistons/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32623152 0 Daniss Jenkins signed a two-way deal with the Pistons. Daniss Jenkins followed Rick Pitino to St. John's for last season. Daniss Jenkins averaged 14.9 points, 5.4 assists and 3.5 rebounds and shot 44.6 percent from the field. https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/jay-wright-ex-villanova-stars-have-opportunity-of-lifetime-with-knicks/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:14:06 -0400 2024-06-27T23:14:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/jay-wright-ex-villanova-stars-have-opportunity-of-lifetime-with-knicks/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32621472 0 Jay Wright said Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Mikal Bridges, who won national titles with him, have an "opportunity of a lifetime" to win a title together as pros with the Knicks. Jay Wright embraces Mikal Bridges, who is now with the Knicks, during a Villanova game in 2018. Left to right: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges won a championship together in Villanova. Donte DiVincenzo https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/jay-wright-not-interested-in-coaching-knicks-or-anyone-else/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:30:14 -0400 2024-06-27T13:30:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/jay-wright-not-interested-in-coaching-knicks-or-anyone-else/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32613370 0 Mikal Bridges (l.) and Jay Wright (r.) Jay Wright left Villanova and became a CBS analyst. https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/three-big-east-stars-chosen-in-top-13-spots-in-2024-nba-draft/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0400 2024-06-27T03:44:22-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/sports/three-big-east-stars-chosen-in-top-13-spots-in-2024-nba-draft/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32607654 0 UConn Star Donovan Clingan, who was selected by the Trail Blazers as the No. 7 pick of the NBA draft, hugs Stepon Castle who was selected fourth overall by the Spurs. Providence's Devin Carter was selected with the No. 13 pick by the Kings. https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/2024-nba-draft-grades-how-each-team-fared-in-the-first-round/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:51:31 -0400 2024-06-28T09:28:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/2024-nba-draft-grades-how-each-team-fared-in-the-first-round/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32604949 0 Zaccharie Risacher was the No. 1 pick. Alex Sarr, right, greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the second pick in the NBA draft. Reed Sheppard, right, greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected third overall by the Houston Rockets. Stephon Castle will be playing with Victor Wembanyama. French prospect Tidjane Salaun is headed to Charlotte. Donovan Clingan honored his family as part of his NBA draft night look. Colorado's Cody Williams went in the top 10. The Bulls looked to G League Ignite for their lottery selection. The Thunder selected Nikola Topic. Duke Blue Devils guard Jared McCain and teammates celebrating after a successful three pointer against the James Madison Dukes in NCAA Tournament game Dalton Knecht poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Pacome Dadiet and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/carlton-bub-carringtons-2024-nba-draft-rise-a-surprise-to-even-himself/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:58:05 -0400 2024-06-26T17:58:16-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/carlton-bub-carringtons-2024-nba-draft-rise-a-surprise-to-even-himself/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32602466 0 Panthers guard Carlton Carrington (7) controls the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels. Panthers guard Carlton Carrington (7) reacts after making a three point basket. Carlton Carrington #7 of the Pittsburgh Panthers dribbles against Jamir Watkins #2 of the Florida State Seminoles https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/providences-devin-carter-shoots-up-2024-nba-draft-rankings/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2024-06-25T23:11:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/providences-devin-carter-shoots-up-2024-nba-draft-rankings/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32589824 0 Providence guard Devin Carter shoots from 3-point range during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Marquette in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament. Friars guard Devin Carter (22) celebrates at the end of the second half when the Providence Friars defeated the Creighton Bluejays 78-73 in the Big East Tournament. Devin Carter #22 of the Providence Friars dribbles against Zaide Lowery #10 of the Marquette Golden Eagles in the first half during the Semifinal round of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden. https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/sports/top-prospects-push-back-on-idea-2024-nba-draft-class-is-weak/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:50:26 -0400 2024-06-25T20:51:13-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/sports/top-prospects-push-back-on-idea-2024-nba-draft-class-is-weak/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32589030 0 nba-draft-prospects.jpg nba-draft-prospects.jpg Matas Buzelis Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard Some key members of the 2024 NBA Draft Class (Clockwise from top left): Dalton Knecht, Reed Some key members of the 2024 NBA Draft Class (Clockwise from top left): Dalton Knecht, Reed Sheppard, Stephon Castle, Zach Edey, Kyle Filipowski and Zaccharre Risacher Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/sports/bronny-james-will-be-most-scrutinized-2024-nba-draft-prospect/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400 2024-06-24T23:28:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/25/sports/bronny-james-will-be-most-scrutinized-2024-nba-draft-prospect/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32574941 0 Bronny James participates in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Bronny James participates in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Bronny James (6) brings the ball up the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament. LeBron James and his wife Savannah Brinson watch Bronny James participate in the 2024 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. https://nypost.com/2024/06/23/sports/gotham-fc-cant-solve-spirit-as-win-streak-ends-with-shutout-loss/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:31:12 -0400 2024-06-23T23:20:24-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/23/sports/gotham-fc-cant-solve-spirit-as-win-streak-ends-with-shutout-loss/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32560904 0 Washington Spirit defender Casey Krueger (3) plays the ball defined by NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Bruninha (3) in the second half on Sunday. Gotham FC midfielder Yazmeen Ryan (18) reacts after receiving a red card during the first half of a soccer game against the Washington Spirit on Sunday. Gotham FC midfielder Jenna Nighswonger (2) plays the ball against Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) during the first half of a soccer game, Sunday June 23, 2024. Gotham FC forward Katie Stengel (28) misses a shot a goal against Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury (1) during the first half of a soccer game, Sunday June 23, 2024. https://nypost.com/2024/06/23/sports/keshad-johnson-brother-will-share-draft-day-triumph-after-childhood-tragedy/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:30:00 -0400 2024-06-23T04:01:15-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/23/sports/keshad-johnson-brother-will-share-draft-day-triumph-after-childhood-tragedy/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32554597 0 https://nypost.com/2024/06/22/sports/st-johns-looks-like-a-classic-second-year-rick-pitino-team/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-06-22T01:24:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/22/sports/st-johns-looks-like-a-classic-second-year-rick-pitino-team/ Zach Braziller https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32547178 0 newspress-collage-cv7mb0avj-1719017153231 newspress-collage-cv7mb0avj-1719017153231 Rick Pitino reacts in the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates during the Quarterfinals of the Big East Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2024 in New York City. Kadary Richmond dribbles the ball during the NIT Final college basketball game against the against the Indiana State Sycamores at Hinkle Fieldhouse on April 4, 2024. RJ Luis Jr. shoots against Marquette during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.