ESPN REPORT: The Boston Celtics Head Coach is Being Fired Due to…
Head coach Kenny Payne of the Lousiville Cardinals men’s basketball program is anticipated to leave the position, according to insider Jeff Goodman of Field of 68.
The 57-year-old was an assistant coach during the first two seasons of Tom Thibodeau’s tenure with the New York Knicks. He had a terrible time leading the Cardinals, going 12-53 in those two seasons (including 5-35 in ACC play). If Payne’s career is actually over, it ended with a 94-85 loss to North Carolina State in the ACC Tournament’s first round.
ADVERTISEMENT DOUBLEHEADER CLOSER VS KNICKS: March 11 Maxey Returns
With the New York Knicks in a quick doubleheader, the Philadelphia 76ers will be going all out to win.Tuesday on TNT at 7:30 p.m. ET
After missing four games due to a concussion, Maxey is expected to play against the Knicks on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Following Joel Embiid’s ongoing absence, Maxey, who recently earned All-Star recognition, has been charged with carrying the load. He is averaging 26 points and a team-best 6.3 assists.
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Philadelphia (36-28) defeated the Knicks 79-73 on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden, moving them up to sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. This season’s fourth and final match between the divisional rivals will take place on Tuesday.
MARCH 9 PACERS’ MATHURIN DONE FOR THE YEAR
The Indiana Pacers will be without emerging talent Bennedict Mathurin for the remainder of the season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.The sophomore depth player, who averaged 14.5 points on more than 44% shooting in 59 games this season, decided to have shoulder surgery.
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With the Knicks leading a five-team logjam that now occupies the fourth through eighth slots in the Eastern Conference rankings, Indiana (35-29) is at the back end of the train. On Sunday evening (6 p.m. ET, Bally Sports Indiana), the Pacers take on No. 5 Orlando.
GIBSON SIGNS A 10-DAY WITH PISTONS ON MARCH 6.
The Detroit Pistons are now adding former New York Knicks, which is a slight twist.
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Taj Gibson is expected to sign a 10-day contract with Detroit, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gibson, 38, averaged 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 points per game while playing for the Knicks on two prior similar contracts.in 16 games so far this year. Gibson made hints before leaving for Detroit that he wouldn’t mind returning to the Knicks, since he spent three full seasons there in the past (2019–22).
MARCH 3: KNICKS VS. DONOVAN MITCHELL QUESTIONABLE
Although they might get a break, the New York Knicks are scheduled to play the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
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Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell is doubtful for the contest.
Due to a knee ailment, Mitchell was unable to play in Friday’s game and may not be able to do so tonight.
On ESPN, the Knicks and Cavaliers will start off at 7 p.m. ET.
PAUL IS SAID TO PLAY THURSDAY VS KNICKS ON FEBRUARY 26
The New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors will play an interconference game soon.is about to get a little more famous: Paul is expected to play in the Warriors’ game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This would put him in position to play against the Knicks two nights later.
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Paul, 38, hasn’t played since January 5 because of a hand fracture. In his absence, Golden State has started to play better, amassing a 12-9 record during that time and taking the lead over the Western Conference elimination picture.
TUESDAY VS KNICKS: FEBRUARY 25 PELICANS LOSE ALVARADO
When the New Orleans Pelicans visit Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, one of their reserves will be absent.
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Five players, including Jose Alvarado, were penalized by theNBA on Sunday for their parts in the brawl that spoiled the Pelicans vs. Miami Heat game on Saturday. One of the harshest penalties was given to Alvarado, who along with Thomas Bryant of Miami was suspended for three games. This occurred when Alvarado left the bench area and joined the altercation that started when Kevin Love fouled Zion Williams hard in the first minute of the fourth quarter. Alvarado will be unable to play in the Pelicans’ games against the Knicks on Tuesday and Indiana on Wednesday as a result. When the Pelicans play the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, the suspensions will start (Naji Marshall was also charged one game).
