Eight former Kansas Jayhawks will have the opportunity to help their teams make a run at an NBA title this spring in the NBA playoffs. Headlining the list is MVP candidate Joel Embiid, who appears to be in a battle with Denver’s Nikola Jokic for this year’s top individual honor. Embiid’s ...
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James will return to Cleveland as an All-Star Game captain, with another former Cavaliers No. 1 pick joining him as this season's surprise selection.Golden State's Andrew Wiggins was voted to his first All-Star Game, with Memphis guard Ja Morant also set for his ...
The Philadelphia 76ers have kept their trust in Joel Embiid.A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Embiid and the Sixers agreed on a four-year, $196 million contract extension that will take the All-Star center through the 2026-27 season. The person spoke on ...
Three years removed from the end of his playing career, former Kansas basketball star Nick Collison is launching into a new line of work with the same organization that employed him throughout his 15 years in the NBA.The Oklahoma City Thunder announced this week Collison will join the front ...
How former Kansas Jayhawks fared in NBA games played Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.Joel Embiid (Phi)W, 109-102 at Tor18 points (3-13 FG, 1-1 3PG, 11-12 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 6 turnovers in 35 minutes.Josh Jackson (Det)W, 105-93 at Orl18 points (7-17 FG, 0-4 3PG, 4-4 FT), 7 ...
How former Kansas Jayhawks fared in NBA games played Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.Devonte' Graham (Cha)L, 110-132 at UtaDid not play (injury).Ben McLemore (Hou)L, 100-120 vs. Chi0 points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3PG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist in 11 minutes.Markieff Morris (LAL)L, 124-127 vs. Was, OT7 points (3-5 FG, ...
How former Kansas Jayhawks fared in NBA games played Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.Joel Embiid (Phi)L, 103-110 at Tor25 points (6-20 FG, 1-3 3PG, 12-14 FT), 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers in 36 minutes.Josh Jackson (Det)L, 96-105 at Orl17 points (7-23 FG, 0-6 3PG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 ...
How former Kansas Jayhawks fared in NBA games played Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.Devonte' Graham (Cha)W, 102-100 vs. GSDid not dress (left knee injury).Ben McLemore (Hou)PPD vs. IndMarkieff Morris (LAL)L, 94-96 vs. Mia2 points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3PG, 2-2 FT), 1 rebound, 2 turnovers in 17 minutes.Kelly ...
