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Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job

The Portland Trail Blazers look to be narrowing down the field. Portland has three known finalists in their head coaching search, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Thursday. The three finalists are Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, LA Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy, and current interim coach Tiago Splitter. The Blazers are … The post Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ reported trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo is revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently willing to empty (whatever is left of) the vault for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Lakers are pursuing the disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo on the trade market this offseason. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported this week on “The Rich Eisen Show” what the Lakers’ trade offer for Antetokounmpo would look like. … The post Lakers’ reported trade offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo is revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Matthew Stafford’s big new contract figure from the Rams is revealed

Matthew Stafford will be getting quite the balloon payment from the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced on Thursday that they have agreed to a new contract extension with their veteran quarterback Stafford. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Stafford is getting a one-year extension from the Rams with a base value of $55 million … The post Matthew Stafford’s big new contract figure from the Rams is revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ed Orgeron lands a fitting job at a top program

Coach O is having a big ol’ reunion. The LSU Tigers announced on Wednesday that they are reuniting with veteran coach Ed Orgeron. The 64-year-old coach is returning to LSU as the special assistant to recruiting and defense. LSU also posted a photo of Orgeron shaking hands with Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin inside a … The post Ed Orgeron lands a fitting job at a top program appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Internet reacts to Stephon Castle’s unreal poster dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2

Stephon Castle lowered the boom (and then some) during Wednesday’s Game 2. The San Antonio Spurs guard Castle produced the dunk of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Castle charged into the paint off a kick-out by his Spurs teammate … The post Internet reacts to Stephon Castle’s unreal poster dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown is being linked to 2 teams in trade rumors

Jaylen Brown’s trade market appears to be heating up. The Boston Celtics star Brown is being linked to both the Atlanta Hawks and the LA Clippers as potential tradde destinations, Celtics reporter Alex Goldberg revealed in a recent appearance on the “Third Apron” podcast. Goldberg notes that the Hawks and the Clippers have been floated … The post Jaylen Brown is being linked to 2 teams in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video shows Victor Wembanyama mean-mugging Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during MVP ceremony

Victor Wembanyama has definitely got that dawg in him. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs kicked off their Western Conference Finals series vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday with a 122-115 double-overtime victory in the game of the NBA season thus far. The seven-footer Wembanyama dropped a massive 41-point, 24-rebound line to lead his … The post Video shows Victor Wembanyama mean-mugging Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during MVP ceremony appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong gives up a ridiculous Little League home run to the Brewers

It appears to be Little League Home Run Week this week in Major League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs played Wednesday against the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers. In the top of the second inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., Brewers infielder David Hamilton came up to the plate with two runners on and one … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong gives up a ridiculous Little League home run to the Brewers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges about Anthony Edwards after playoff exit

The Minnesota Timberwolves are apparently dealing with some anxiety right now after their second-round exit. Minnesota has a fear that All-Star forward Anthony Edwards will request a trade, Darren Wolfson of KSTP-TV reported on Wednesday on the “Flagrant Howls” podcast. Wolfson notes that the possibility of Edwards asking out is still nowhere close but that … The post Notable update emerges about Anthony Edwards after playoff exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nico Harrison’s unfortunate old quote resurfaces amid the Jason Kidd news

Nico Harrison is still taking Ls even after getting fired. The Dallas Mavericks made the stunning announcement on Tuesday that they are mutually parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons. Kidd is now being linked to one other NBA team in the wake of his split from the Mavericks. Social media users … The post Nico Harrison’s unfortunate old quote resurfaces amid the Jason Kidd news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards’ reported plan for Anthony Davis is revealed

The Washington Wizards appear to be prioritizing asset management above all with Anthony Davis. Washington is expected to keep their 10-time All-Star big man Davis into next season, Sean Deveney of Heavy.com reported on Tuesday. Deveney notes that the hope is for Davis to be able to prove that he is healthy and to rebuild … The post Wizards’ reported plan for Anthony Davis is revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets give up an unbelievable Little League grand slam to the Nationals

The New York Mets’ season is going from bad to absolutely embarrassing. New York played on Tuesday against the NL East division rival Washington Nationals and jumped out to an early 5-0 lead. But in the second inning at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., disaster struck for the Mets. Washington managed to load the bases … The post Mets give up an unbelievable Little League grand slam to the Nationals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong disciplined by MLB after getting profane with a fan

Pete Crow-Armstrong is getting sent to detention this week. The Chicago Cubs star outfielder Crow-Armstrong has been fined this week by Major League Baseball, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Tuesday. While the amount of the fine was not disclosed, Crow-Armstrong is being punished for an incident over the weekend with a fan of the … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong disciplined by MLB after getting profane with a fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges about LeBron James’ contract plans

The hometown discount officially appears to be off the table for LeBron James. The possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers star James taking the veteran’s minimum contract this summer is not in the cards at all, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported during a video segment on Tuesday. Fischer notes that despite … The post Notable update emerges about LeBron James’ contract plans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jason Kidd linked to 1 team amid his shocking departure from Mavericks

Jason Kidd is officially out in Dallas, but he may already have a potential pivot in place. The shocking news broke on Tuesday that Kidd has mutually agreed to part ways with the Dallas Mavericks. The move ends Kidd’s tenure in Dallas after five seasons as their head coach. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported … The post Jason Kidd linked to 1 team amid his shocking departure from Mavericks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Umpire Laz Diaz pulls a petty move after getting 2 straight calls overturned by ABS

Laz Diaz is really leaning into the theatrics these days. The veteran umpire Diaz was behind home plate for Monday’s game between the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox. During an at-bat by Boston catcher Connor Wong in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Diaz produced quite the spectacle. … The post Umpire Laz Diaz pulls a petty move after getting 2 straight calls overturned by ABS appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBC’s broadcast of Thunder-Spurs Game 1 gets marred by audio issues

NBC’s broadcast was sounding a bit apocalyptic during Thursday’s Game 1. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs tipped off their highly-anticipated Western Conference Finals series on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. NBC had the honors of broadcasting the game … but unfortunately dropped the ball in the first quarter. … The post NBC’s broadcast of Thunder-Spurs Game 1 gets marred by audio issues appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB

A former fan favorite for the New York Yankees is ready to go exploring. Veteran infielder Gio Urshela announced in a post to his Instagram page on Monday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball. Urshela noted that “today is the day to close this chapter as a professional player” and issued some heartfelt … The post Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges on Jalen Duren’s future after lousy playoffs

There is some good news and some bad news right now for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. The Pistons are expected to try to retain Duren in free agency this offseason, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported on Monday. However, Detroit will reportedly try to do so at a lower rate amid a widely-held belief … The post Notable update emerges on Jalen Duren’s future after lousy playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michigan champion Aday Mara is being linked to 1 NBA lottery team

Aday Mara might be able to stay on the East Coast as he makes the leap to the NBA. The former Michigan center Mara has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets by “multiple league sources,” Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo! Sports reported on Monday. O’Connor notes that the Nets are also being connected to ex-Tennessee forward … The post Michigan champion Aday Mara is being linked to 1 NBA lottery team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction

Joel Embiid is getting roasted on his day off. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid was in the news again this week amid the latest development with the NBA playoffs. On Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell led his team to an Eastern Conference Finals berth with a Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons at … The post Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Rai hits an absurd 68-foot putt en route to PGA Championship win

Aaron Rai has clearly mastered “Lee Carvalho’s Putting Challenge.” The veteran golfer Rai secured his first career major on Sunday by winning the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa. He finished 9-under 271, beating runners-up Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley by three strokes to take home the Wanamaker Trophy. By far … The post Aaron Rai hits an absurd 68-foot putt en route to PGA Championship win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder share a major Jalen Williams update ahead of Western Conference Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder are about to roar back to full strength. Oklahoma City is listing their injured star forward Williams as available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. Williams is in line to make his return for the series opener against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in … The post Thunder share a major Jalen Williams update ahead of Western Conference Finals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese gets benched amid season-worst performance for the Dream

Angel Reese should probably stay off social media this weekend. The Atlanta Dream star Reese put up a generational stinker for the team during Sunday’s game against the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. Reese finished with nine points on a woeful 1/8 shooting and also turned the ball over a whopping eight times as … The post Angel Reese gets benched amid season-worst performance for the Dream appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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