If the Heat and Pelicans were fully healthy entering Friday’s play-in games, they’d likely be considered solid home favorites. Instead, both teams will be without their leading scorers, with Jimmy Butler sidelined for Miami due to an MCL sprain and Zion Williamson on the shelf for New Orleans as a result of a hamstring strain. The injuries to Butler and Williamson don’t … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win Friday’s Play-In Games?
Christian Clark: Willie Green said Brandon Ingram “had a great practice.” “He came in early yesterday to get some work in. He’s knocking off some rust. He’s been out for 4 weeks or so. He looked great today. … We look forward to him getting back on the floor tomorrow and getting after it.” … [Read more...] about
LSU’s Angel Reese explains why she’s dropping ‘Bayou Barbie’ as she heads to WNBA
Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese took on the "Bayou Barbie" nickname during her first season in Baton Rouge, bringing additional attention to the moniker when she helped lead the Tigers to the 2023 national title. … [Read more...] about LSU’s Angel Reese explains why she’s dropping ‘Bayou Barbie’ as she heads to WNBA
LSU prospect Maason Smith met with Saints on pre-draft visit
Could this be the year the New Orleans Saints make LSU fans happy? The Saints have been linked to several prominent Tigers prospects in the 2024 NFL draft, having hosted wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. at their local pro day while sending a huge contingent of coaches, scouts, and other team personnel to LSU’s pro day workouts. And we can add LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith to … [Read more...] about LSU prospect Maason Smith met with Saints on pre-draft visit
Southwest Notes: Ingram, Thompson, Lively, Jackson Jr.
Brandon Ingram‘s outing against the Lakers in Tuesday’s play-in loss was just his second since returning from a bone bruise that forced him to miss 12 games. Ingram was pulled from that loss with 7:38 to go in the fourth and didn’t return, finishing with 25 minutes of game time. “I just liked the group that was on the floor at the time,” head coach Willie Green said. “B.I. is … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Ingram, Thompson, Lively, Jackson Jr.