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• Indiana’s Kel’el Ware Declares For 2024 Draft
Indiana big man Kel’el Ware has decided to enter his name in the 2024 NBA draft and will forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility, he tells Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 (Twitter link). Ware published an Instagram post thanking his teammates and the coaching staff at Indiana. A 7’0″ center, Ware transferred from Oregon to […]...2024
• And-Ones: K. Hall, March Madness, Zizic, Scoring Dip
George Mason guard Keyshawn Hall has opted to test the 2024 NBA draft waters and enter the NCAA transfer portal, he tells Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 (Twitter link). Mason spent his first college season at UNLV in 2022/23, then transferred to George Mason, where he enjoyed a breakout sophomore season with the […]...2024
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• And-Ones: Jones, All-NBA Candidates, Bad Contracts, Replays, Stackhouse
Big Sky Player of the Year Dillon Jones is declaring for the draft and is expected to sign with the Roc Nation agency, according to basketball analyst Jeff Goodman (Twitter link). The 6’6” Jones averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists for Weber State. He’s a potential first-round pick — Jones is currently listed […]...2024
• And-Ones: Stackhouse, Schröder, 2024 Mock, Mayo, Adams
Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse, a former NBA player and assistant coach, is not expected to return as the Commodores’ head coach, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein (Twitter link). According to fellow college insider Jeff Goodman (Twitter link), Stackhouse’s buyout for Vanderbilt was “extremely high.” As Goodman points out, Vanderbilt signed Stackhouse to ...2024
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• And-Ones: Self, 2024 FAs, G League, Harrison, More
Longtime University of Kansas head coach Bill Self has signed an amended lifetime contract with the school’s basketball program, according to a press release. The deal is worth approximately $53MM over the next five years, a source tells Jeff Goodman of The Messenger (Twitter link). Self, who has never coached in the NBA, was mentioned […]...2023
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• With Smart gone, who will step up as C's vocal leader?

Can Jayson Tatum step up as a vocal leader with Marcus Smart gone? Which other Celtics could take on that role? Jeff Goodman joined the Celtics Talk Podcast to discuss....2023
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• Latest on Kemba Walker’s problematic knee injury, per Celtics coach Brad Stevens
Kemba Walker’s knee practically nagged him in his first season donning the legendary Boston Celtics uniform, particularly when the games resumed in Orlando. With the brand new season just around the corner, head coach Brad Stevens shared the precautions they’re taking to make sure Walker remains healthy. Stevens joined the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman […] The post Latest on Kemba Wa...2020
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• Report: Michael Porter Jr.’s Parents To Decide If He Plays This Season

Missouri freshman and projected lottery pick Michael Porter Jr., who’s been sidelined since Nov. 10 with a back injury, was recently cleared for all basketball activities. According to ESPN‘s Jeff Goodman, his parents will now decide whether the 6-10 forward takes the court for the Tigers this season: One source close to the family told […] The post Report: Michael Porter Jr.R...2018
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• Celtics expect full recovery for Gordon Hayward, offer no timetable
There is little good news regarding Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward’s leg, but the team got a tiny bit of it on Wednesday.The team confirmed that Hayward dislocated and fractured his left tibia, but coach Brad Stevens said that an eventual full recovery is expected for the star forward. Stevens declined to put a timetable on a recovery, refusing to rule Hayward out for the season or give any...2017
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• Markieff Morris says he will play in Game 2 vs. Celtics
Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris was extremely instrumental in helping his team advance into Round 2 of the playoffs, but he only played 13 minutes Sunday after suffering an ankle injury against the Boston Celtics.With Morris in the game, Washington got off to a hot start, going up by 14 points in the first quarter. However, the Wizards fell apart defensively without the big man in the l...2017
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• Durant suffered sprained MCL, expected back for playoffs
The Golden State Warriors have announced that Kevin Durant suffered a sprained MCL in Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards and will be out for at least a month.The team did not rule out the possibility that Durant could return before the end of the regular season. ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reports that the Warriors expect Durant to be back in time for the playoffs. Though losing Durant fo...2017
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• Once a No. 1 Candidate, Duke's Harry Giles III Likely Can't Save His Draft Stock
2017

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• Greg Oden Discusses Legacy, Health, Career and More
2016

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• NBA GMs' 2016-17 Season Predictions Revealed in Survey
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• Seth Curry Reportedly to Sign with Mavericks: Contract Details and Reaction
2016

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• Denzel Valentine to Bulls: Twitter Reacts as SF Is Selected in 2016 NBA Draft
2016

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2024
"According to fellow college insider Jeff Goodman (Twitter link), Stackhouse’s buyout for Vanderbilt was “extremely high."

2023
"Celtics assistant coach Damon Stoudamire is considered a “strong candidate” to become the next head coach at Georgia Tech, tweets Jeff Goodman of Stadium."

2021
"Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will retire following the 2021-22 season, according to Jeff Goodman at Stadium."

2020
"A recent poll conducted by Jeff Goodman of Stadium resulted in 20 out of 35 NBA executives voting for Wiseman as the likely top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft The 19-year-old […] The post Video: James Wiseman reacts to NBA execs favoring him as top pick appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"After the game, an anonymous Warriors player gave a harsh opinion on Hayward to Jeff Goodman of CLNS Media Network."

2018
"According to ESPN‘s Jeff Goodman, his parents will now decide whether the 6-10 forward takes the court for the Tigers this season: One source close to the family told […] The post Report: Michael Porter Jr."

2017
"The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with their GM Wes Wilcox, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Goodman and Marc Spears."

2016
"His ROY chances were hurt by a foot injury that could keep him out until January, according to Jeff Goodman of ESPN."

2015
" "You can't really stop him," Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday told ESPN Insider's Jeff Goodman on Jan."

2014
"ESPN Insider Marc Stein reported the details of the deal on Thursday when he caught wind of it: Jeff Goodman of ESPN."

• Indiana’s Kel’el Ware Declares For 2024 Draft
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• And-Ones: K. Hall, March Madness, Zizic, Scoring Dip
2024

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• And-Ones: Jones, All-NBA Candidates, Bad Contracts, Replays, Stackhouse
2024
• And-Ones: Self, 2024 FAs, G League, Harrison, More
2023

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• What should we make of the Jaylen Brown supermax delay?
Why hasn't Jaylen Brown signed his supermax contract extension with the Celtics yet? Chris Forsberg and Jeff Goodman share what they're hearing....2023
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• Draft Decisions: Tshiebwe, Phillips, Brown, More
In one of this year’s most anticipated decisions, Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe announced that he will keep his name in the NBA draft pool, tweets Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Tshiebwe was selected as the national player of the year in 2022 after averaging 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds per game as a junior, and he was […]...2023
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• Draft Notes: Strawther, Bagley, LeDee, Flanigan, Nelson, Gaines
Gonzaga forward Julian Strawther has decided to remain in the draft, Jeff Goodman of Stadium tweets. He averaged 15.2 points and shot 41 percent from beyond the arc last season. He’s ranked No. 55 on ESPN’s Best Available list, making him a potential second round pick. Arizona’s Marcus Bagley has also decided to remain in […]...2023
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• Draft Notes: Sharp, Boone, Ivy-Curry, Anderson, Bediako
After being named the CUSA Defensive Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons at Western Kentucky, Jamarion Sharp tested the NBA draft waters this spring, but the 7’5″ center has decided to withdraw from the draft process, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium (Twitter link). Sharp, who averaged an eye-popping 4.4 blocks per game in […]...2023
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• Notre Dame to Hire Penn State’s Micah Shrewsberry
Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry is leaving for the same position at Notre Dame, per Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Shrewsberry, 46, will be signing a seven-year contract after turning down a long-term extension with the Nittany Lions, added Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel of ESPN. This season Shrewsberry led Penn State to their first NCAA […] The post Notre Dame to Hire Penn State’s Micah S...2023
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• Anonymous Warriors player reportedly says Gordon Hayward is ‘liability’ to Celtics
Gordon Hayward had one of his worst games of the season in a loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, and it apparently prompted one Warriors player to question Hayward's worth to the Boston Celtics. The veteran swingman missed all five of his shots from the field in Boston’s 115-111 defeat, finishing with two points in 22 minutes of action. After the game, an anonymous Warriors player gave ...2019
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• And-Ones: Jones, All-NBA Candidates, Bad Contracts, Replays, Stackhouse
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• And-Ones: Stackhouse, Schröder, 2024 Mock, Mayo, Adams
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• Jayson Tatum Wants To Be On Celtics’ “Mount Rushmore”
In an interview with Jeff Goodman of The Messenger, Jayson Tatum talks about his desire to add his name to the long list of Celtics legends. Tatum is off to a strong start, with nearly 10,000 career points, four All-Star appearances and several long playoff runs by age 25. But he understands that being an […]...2023
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• Draft Decisions: Tshiebwe, Phillips, Brown, More
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• Draft Notes: Strawther, Bagley, LeDee, Flanigan, Nelson, Gaines
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• Draft Notes: Ware, Bamba, Nolley, Top Prospects, More
Oregon center Kel’el Ware has decided to transfer to a new school and will not enter the 2023 NBA Draft, a source tells Jeff Goodman of Stadium (Twitter link). Ware, who averaged 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks on .457/.273/.712 shooting in 35 games (15.8 MPG) as a freshman for the Ducks, is a […]...2023
• Video: James Wiseman reacts to NBA execs favoring him as top pick
Memphis Tigers freshman center James Wiseman is one of the names being considered for the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. A recent poll conducted by Jeff Goodman of Stadium resulted in 20 out of 35 NBA executives voting for Wiseman as the likely top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft The 19-year-old […] The post Video: James Wiseman reacts to NBA execs favoring him as top pick appeared first o...2020
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• Arizona State leading scoring Remy Martin declares for 2020 NBA Draft

Arizona State junior Remy Martin has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft: Arizona State junior point guard Remy Martin has declared for the NBA Draft, he tells @Stadium. Averaged 19.1 points and 4.1 assists this past season for the Sun Devils. pic.twitter.com/w3pECSjejB — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 30, 2020 The six-foot point guard took on...2020
• Anonymous Warriors player reportedly says Gordon Hayward is ‘liability’ to Celtics
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• Cole Aldrich signs with Tianjin Gold Lions
Veteran NBA center Cole Aldrich has officially signed with China’s Tianjin Gold Lions, according to Nicola Lupo of Sportando. Jeff Goodman of Stadium first reported last week that Aldrich was expected to head to China but didn’t specify which team the big man would be joining. Aldrich, who will turn 30 in three weeks, spent the last two seasons in Minnesota, playing a limited role for the Timberwo...2018
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• ESPN’s Jeff Goodman Got In Heated Argument With LaVar Ball’s Associates In Lithuania

LaVar Ball and his family have been in the news ever since he claimed his son Lonzo Ball was better... »...2018
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• Report: Michael Porter Jr.’s Parents To Decide If He Plays This Season
2018

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• Reporter asks LiAngelo Ball on a date during press conference
The Ball family has received quite the welcome since the moment they touched down in Lithuania on Wednesday. They were swarmed by media members while live music played in the airport, and the action didn’t subside on Friday, when LiAngelo and LaMelo spoke at their introductory press conference.The two Ball brothers practiced with their new team, BC Prienu Vytautas, for the first time on Friday, an...2018
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• Celtics expect full recovery for Gordon Hayward, offer no timetable
2017

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• Magic Johnson: LaVar Ball has ‘no effect’ on opinion of Lonzo
The Los Angeles Lakers could end up in a position to draft Lonzo Ball this summer, and their new president of basketball operations insists the former UCLA star’s father will not factor into the team’s decision.When asked about all the negative publicity LaVar Ball has attracted in recent months, Magic Johnson told ESPN’s Jeff Goodman that LaVar’s antics will have “no effect” on how the Lakers eva...2017
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• Magic Johnson: LaVar Ball won’t factor into Lakers’ decision to draft Lonzo Ball
There has been a lot of talk that LaVar Ball’s brash and outspoken ways could harm his son’s draft stock, but Magic Johnson says the controversial father will not play a role into the Lakers’ decision on Lonzo Ball.ESPN Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman tweeted on Thursday that Magic, who is the new Lakers’ president, says he won’t let the presence of LaVar impact the team’s decision on Lonzo. Assum...2017
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• Report: NBA GMs not hesitant to draft Lonzo Ball due to father LaVar
LaVar Ball is reportedly not causing problems for son Lonzo’s draft stock.According to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman, no NBA general manager he’s spoken with would hesitate to draft Lonzo on account of his controversial father LaVar. Lonzo Ball is such a huge talent that teams are generally going to put up with whatever baggage LaVar brings along with the package. The NBA is full of professionals who won’t ...2017
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• NBA Draft 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Latest Mock Draft Predictions
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• Who Made Good and Bad Decisions at the NBA Draft Deadline?
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• Isaiah Whitehead Signs with Agent, Will Enter 2016 NBA Draft
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• NBPA Basketball Players Awards Winners 2015: Results and Twitter Reaction
2015

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• The Basketball Tournament Offers $1 Million with Former NBA Players on 97 Teams
2015

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• New Video of Jahlil Okafor Fighting Outside Boston Bar Surfaces
2015

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• JaVale McGee to Celtics: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
2015

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• Jahlil Okafor Comments on Scuffle with Fan Outside Bar
2015

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• Jahlil Okafor Not Facing Police Investigation For Scuffle With Fan Outside Bar
2015

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• How Joel Embiid Is Changing the NBA Without Ever Playing a Game
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• Western Conference Greatness Will Lead to Historic Amount of NBA All-Star Snubs
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• Sam Dekker Injury: Updates on Rockets SF's Back and Return
2015

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• Jayson Tatum Wants To Be On Celtics’ “Mount Rushmore”
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• Rick Carlisle: ESPN article detailing LaVar Ball's criticism of Luke Walton 'a disgrace'
The always outspoken LaVar Ball recently bashed Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton. Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who’s also the head of the coaches association, was less than pleased. (@NickVanExit) January 7, 2018 Ball made the comments from Lithuania, where he was recently mobbed upon arriving.“You can see they’re not playing for Luke no more,” Ball said, per Jeff Goodman of ESPN. “Lu...2018
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• Celtics expect full recovery for Gordon Hayward, offer no timetable
2017

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• Markieff Morris says he will play in Game 2 vs. Celtics
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• Durant suffered sprained MCL, expected back for playoffs
2017

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• Anthony Davis reacts to DeMarcus Cousins trade
Anthony Davis has a new partner in crime in New Orleans.The New Orleans Pelicans traded for DeMarcus Cousins Sunday night, an out-of-nowhere deal after Cousins had made it clear he wanted to remain with the Sacramento Kings and Davis had put on a historic show at the All-Star Game.Davis, of course, was all smiles after the unexpected move, according to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman:“This is an unbelievable ...2017
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• Once a No. 1 Candidate, Duke's Harry Giles III Likely Can't Save His Draft Stock
2017

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• Thunder vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
2016

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• Michael Carter-Williams Injury: Updates on Bulls Star's Knee, Wrist and Return
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• NBA GMs' 2016-17 Season Predictions Revealed in Survey
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• Anthony Davis reacts to DeMarcus Cousins trade
2017

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• Jahlil Okafor ‘trying to focus on playing basketball’ amid trade rumors
Jahlil Okafor has rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of Wednesday’s match-up with the Boston Celtics after not traveling with the team for its past two games amid persistent trade rumors. And now that Okafor is back with the team, the second-year player is doing his best to ignore all the rampant speculation.“I’m just trying to focus on playing basketball,” Okafor said Wednesday following shoot...2017
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• Jahlil Okafor ‘trying to focus on playing basketball’ amid trade rumors
Jahlil Okafor has rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of Wednesday’s match-up with the Boston Celtics after not traveling with the team for its past two games amid persistent trade rumors. And now that Okafor is back with the team, the second-year player is doing his best to ignore all the rampant speculation.“I’m just trying to focus on playing basketball,” Okafor said Wednesday following shoot...2017
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• NBA Draft 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Latest Mock Draft Predictions
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• NBA Draft 2016: Latest Mock Draft for Top 1st-Round Prospects
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• Who Made Good and Bad Decisions at the NBA Draft Deadline?
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• Domantas Sabonis Declares for 2016 NBA Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction
2016

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• 2016 NBA Mock Draft: First-Round Projections, Sweet 16 Edition
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• Ben Bentil Declares for 2016 NBA Draft: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz on Anthony Bennett, Markieff Morris and More
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