OKLAHOMA CITY, March 2, 2024 – The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward/center Mike Muscala, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti.Muscala returns to Oklahoma City after spending four seasons with the Thunder (2019-2023) where he played in 168 games (seven starts) and averaged 7.0 points on 39.2% 3-point shooting (248- 632 3FG) and 3.0 rebounds in 14.5 minutes. per game. Currently in his 11th NBA season, the Bucknell product was originally drafted 44th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft and in 532 career games (45 starts), Muscala has averaged 6.0 points and 3.2…
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Darius Bazley’s 10-day contract with the Sixers expired Friday, meaning the Sixers have two spots open again at the moment. With the March 1 playoff eligibility deadline for ruled out players just passing, the buyout market is now set as well. Before you slot your favorite buyout target and/or Ricky Council IV into one of these two open spots, it’s worth keeping in mind why the Sixers might space out their moves during the rest of the regular season. Thanks to their maneuvers of February 8 NBA trade deadline, the Sixers were about $2.1 million below the luxury tax threshold…
For the second time in a week, Houston Rockets beginner Cam Whitmore and veteran Phoenix Suns Super star Devin Booker had a heated exchange on the field during Thursday’s match.In the final example, which occurred in the fourth quarter, both players received a technical foul. Neither was ejected.Booker spoke to the media after the game, as he was the game’s leading scorer (35 points), and addressed what appeared to be a tense situation. Whitmore, who plays off the bench for Houston, typically doesn’t speak after the game with reporters, given his smaller role.Here’s how Booker characterized the incidents with Whitmore,…
A former member of Portland Trail Blazers has a new home in the NBA, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Free agent C/F Harry Giles III agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the the Los Angeles Lakerssaid his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Lakers are adding depth at the center position following injuries to Christian Wood and Colin Castleton. Giles – the No. 20 overall pick from 2017 NBA Draft – made the Nets’ training camp squad this season and averaged 3.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in five minutes per game over 16…
#1 Augmenter la pression – encore une fois Tout comme lors de leur match contre le 76ers de Philadelphiele Celtics de Boston a fait monter la pression aux troisième et quatrième quart-temps. Les Celtics avaient commencé le match en force. Cependant, le Mavericks de Dallas ont trouvé des moyens de lancer leur attaque, ce qui a forcé Boston à creuser plus profondément. Dans l’ensemble, cependant, ce fut un match solide pour les Celtics avec une véritable sensation de séries éliminatoires. Le fait qu’ils aient contenu l’une des meilleures équipes de la Conférence Ouest, avec une fiche de 8-2 lors de…
Lorsque vous atteignez enfin l’oasis des séries éliminatoires après 17 années consécutives d’errance dans le désert, que faites-vous comme rappel ?Ce n’était pas non plus une apparition symbolique en séries éliminatoires. L’année dernière, les Sacramento Kings ont signé l’attaque la plus efficace de l’histoire de la NBA, ont accumulé 48 victoires, ont décroché la troisième tête de série de la Conférence Ouest et ont affronté les champions en titre pendant sept matchs avant de succomber au volcanique Steph Curry.De’Aaron Fox et Domantas Sabonis, les moteurs jumeaux qui propulsent l’ascension de l’équipe, ont été récompensés par des hochements de tête All-NBA.…
The Chicago Bulls boiled over in the second half of a 113-97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, giving up a series of technical and flagrant fouls as they stumbled to a 16-point blowout. This was always going to be a controversial game. The United Center was sold out for a late-night special, including a thunderous contingent of Milwaukee Bucks fans. And the opposing roster was filled with familiar faces – Patrick Beverley and Bobby Portis – who were guaranteed to piss off fans and players. Bulls coach Billy Donovan said he could feel the discontent building in…
You think about Donovan Mitchell today as a graceful and dynamic scorer. He has an arsenal unlike any offensive player in this league. He can shoot, make athletic plays and move the rock effortlessly. What if I told you it wasn’t always like this? Mitchell first rose to prominence as a defender at Louisville. The Cavs star even thinks that was his defining trait when he entered the NBA. Looking back on it, the transition seems surprisingly wild.America’s Favorite Video TodayToday, Mitchell is an offensive heavyweight who has led the Cleveland Cavaliers to one of the best winning streaks the…
Jayson Tatum overcame a slow start to score a team-high 32 points as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to 10 games by beating the visiting Dallas Mavericks 138-110 on Friday night.Tatum had two points after 17 minutes but finished 10 of 19 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and Kristaps Porzingis pitched in 24.Boston was 21 of 43 (48.8 percent) from beyond the 3-point line. Tatum connected on 5 of 9 3-point attempts. Porzingis made four 3-pointers, while Jrue Holiday and Derrick White each finished with three.Luka Doncic had 37 points, 12…