Memphis star Haggerty enters transfer portalMemphis star Haggerty enters transfer portal
Memphis star guard PJ Haggerty, the AAC Player of the Year and a second-team All-American, entered the transfer portal.
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Doug Christie ‘Well-Positioned’ To Remain Head Coach Of KingsDoug Christie ‘Well-Positioned’ To Remain Head Coach Of Kings
Doug Christie is well-positioned to remain head coach of the Sacramento Kings, but he has yet to be given any assurances, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. After the Kings were eliminated in the Play-In, they swiftly parted ways with Monte McNair as general manager and hired Scott Perry as his replacement. Perry will have influence over the head coach decision.
“None,” Christie said after Wednesday’s loss. “But this is where I want to be. You guys know that. I need to finish what I started.”
The Kings elevated Christie to interim head coach after firing Mike Brown in December. The Kings initially surged under Christie before struggling over the final stretch of the season in which they also traded De’Aaron Fox and brought back Zach LaVine.
Christie first joined the Kings’ bench as an assistant in 2021. The Kings hired Mike Brown in 2022.
Damian Lillard Cleared Of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Resumes Contact WorkoutsDamian Lillard Cleared Of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Resumes Contact Workouts
Damian Lillard has been medically cleared of his deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is no longer required to take blood-thinning medication, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Despite this positive development, Lillard will not be available for Game 1 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Lillard will now enter a recovery phase that includes resuming contact workouts and gradually ramping up his basketball activities before returning to game action.
Lillard is averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game in his second season with the Bucks. Lillard has been sidelined since March 18th, when the Bucks suffered a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
His absence represents another significant injury setback for Milwaukee, which has struggled to maintain a fully healthy roster during playoff runs since capturing the NBA championship in 2021.
The medical clearance marks an important milestone in Lillard’s recovery process, with his most recent scan showing substantial improvement in his condition.
The Bucks organization has emphasized that they are following strict medical protocols throughout Lillard’s recovery, prioritizing his long-term health over immediate playoff availability.
“Damian’s most recent weekly scan shows that his injury has significantly improved which will enable him to move ahead safely with increased basketball activity,” said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst in a statement this week. “Damian’s health remains our No. 1 priority. We have followed strict protocols and will continue to do so. We are pleased with the positive news about Damian’s progress.”
Latest Rockingham revival just might bring NASCAR back for goodLatest Rockingham revival just might bring NASCAR back for good
NASCAR is coming back to Rockingham, and if all goes well, the former calendar staple could return full-time.
Browns GM: Hunter’s two-way value ‘like Ohtani’Browns GM: Hunter’s two-way value ‘like Ohtani’
Browns general manager Andrew Berry believes Travis Hunter is worth one of the top picks in the draft, even if he plays only one position, and compared him to Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to describe his value.
Kings Hire Scott Perry As General ManagerKings Hire Scott Perry As General Manager
The Sacramento Kings will hire Scott Perry as general manager. Perry previously spent three months with the Kings in 2017 before abruptly exiting to join the front office of the New York Knicks.
Perry bridged the regimes of Steve Mills and Leon Rose, but left the Knicks in 2023 when his contract expired.
The Kings turned over their top-two decision-makers in the front office with the departures of Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox.
‘I'll beat you tomorrow for $10k': Inside the secret world of MLB pickleball‘I'll beat you tomorrow for $10k': Inside the secret world of MLB pickleball
Here’s how the pickleball court is replacing the golf course as where the baseball world gets away from the game.
Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers, Mets or Padres No. 1 this week?Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers, Mets or Padres No. 1 this week?
Three weeks into the season, the defending champs have been replaced at the top by another NL power.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, newsStanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Next-to-last on Dec. 1, Habs grab last playoff spotNext-to-last on Dec. 1, Habs grab last playoff spot
The Canadiens, who were 31st in the overall standings on Dec. 1, clinched the last playoff spot with Wednesday’s win over the Hurricanes in their regular-season finale.