Share this: In theory, the No. 1 overall pick is more valuable than the No. 3 selection, hence why the Philadelphia 76ers relinquished a first-round pick in next year’s NBA draft to move up two spots earlier this week. That said, the Boston Celtics, who traded down from No. 1 to No. 3 in the aforementioned deal, still sit in an enviable position, especially given some rumors surrounding Kansas’ Josh Jackson, who could be the best player available on many draft boards Thursday night if Washington’s Markelle Fultz and UCLA’s Lonzo Ball go first and second, respectively, as expected. First, consider this report Thursday morning from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports’ The Vertical: Tremendous appetite around the NBA to trade into the Top 4
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U.S. Grand Prix Schedule Changed To Accommodate Justin Timberlake Concert
Share this: Justin Timberlake will perform in Austin, Texas on Saturday night following the United States Grand Prix, but not without a little schedule shifting. While there usually is a two-hour break following the FP3 session, there now will be a four-hour space before the 4 p.m. local time qualifying race precedes the “JT” concert. According to motorsport.com, the change is in hopes that more people will stay for the concert, as well as for music fans to maybe take in some racing before going to the show. Mechanics and race teams are complaining about the time change because it will make them change their routine and create a longer work day. The teams also are worried that this could cause the Formula One to
NBA Rumors: Timberwolves Still Targeting Paul George Or Jimmy Butler
Share this: The Minnesota Timberwolves apparently are very active ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft. While much of the focus Thursday has been on the Boston Celtics’ reported pursuit of New York Knicks young star Kristaps Porzingis, the T-Wolves also reportedly are looking into acquiring a star of their own. Minnesota continues to show interest in landing Paul George or Jimmy Butler, league sources tell @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 22, 2017 Both the Indiana Pacers’ Paul George and Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler have been popular topics in trade rumors over the past few days, and Minnesota has been one of the teams reportedly interested in the stars. The T-Wolves also reportedly are shopping the No. 7 overall pick, so it could be a very
NHL Awards 2017 Results: Patrice Bergeron, Connor McDavid Among Winners
Share this: Las Vegas was a happening place Wednesday night. In addition to the Vegas Golden Knights building their roster through the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft at T-Mobile Arena, the best players from the 2016-17 season were honored at the NHL Awards. Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron was among the big winners when he made history by tying Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey with his fourth Frank J. Selke Award for the best defensive forward. Here’s a full look at the award winners from Wednesday night. Ted Lindsay Award, Hart Trophy — Connor McDavid, C (Edmonton Oilers)Selke Trophy — Patrice Bergeron, C (Boston Bruins)Norris Trophy — Brent Burns, D (San Jose Sharks)King Clancy Memorial Trophy, Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award — Nick Foligno, LW (Columbus Blue Jackets)NHL
Golden Knights Roster: How Vegas’ Team Looks After NHL Expansion Draft
Share this: The NHL’s newest franchise has its initial group of players for the 2017-18 season. Following some activity in free agency and the NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, the Vegas Golden Knights have begun to form their identity. Here is the roster as of Wednesday night: Forwards: Reilly Smith (Florida Panthers), James Neal (Nashville Predators), David Perron (St. Louis Blues), Erik Haula (Minnesota Wild), Brendan Leipsic (Toronto Maple Leafs), Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (Philadelphia Flyers), Cody Eakin (Dallas Stars), Mikhail Grabovski (New York Islanders), Tomas Nosek (Detroit Red Wings), Oscar Lindberg (New York Rangers), Jonathan Marchessault (Panthers), Alex Tuch (Wild), David Clarkson (Columbus Blue Jackets), Teemu Pulkkinen (Arizona Coyotes), Connor Brickley (Carolina Hurricanes), Chris Thorburn (Winnipeg Jets), Nikita Gusev (Tampa Bay Lightning),
New NBA Insider Ice Cube Has Update on Chauncey Billups, Cavs Opening
Share this: You now can add NBA insider to Ice Cube’s already impressive résumé. The legendary rapper and actor was approached by TMZ Sports on Wednesday days before his new 3-on-3 league, the BIG3, tips off, and he was asked which team is the favorite to win the inaugural season. And his answer might have broke some pretty big news when it comes to Chauncey Billups and the Cleveland Cavaliers. “It was the Killer 3’s (led by Chauncey and Stephen Jackson) for a minute but since Chauncey took that job, it might change,” Ice Cube said, via TMZ Sports. The Cavs are in need of a new front office presence after they parted ways with general manager Daniel Griffin earlier this week, and Billups was rumored
Onboard Footage Of Flying Lap In Roborace’s Driverless Car Is Spooky
Share this: Driverless race cars aren’t yet faster than actual racing drivers, but they’re still fast enough to make you a feel uneasy while riding along in one. Roborace tweeted a video Wednesday that features onboard footage from its development car, Devbot, during a flying lap of the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. The lap was filmed either June 9 or 10, during race weekend for the Formula E Berlin ePrix. Devbot lapped the 10-turn, 1.398-mile circuit in roughly 1 minute, 40 seconds, which might not sound quick. But considering Devbot was nothing more than an idea roughly a year ago. You asked for it and here it is. ➡️ Video of our Development car, Devbot, running an autonomous full lap in Berlin. Enjoy.