Category: Basketball
2 teams expected to be trade suitors for Zach LaVine
[ad_1] Photo: Chicago Bulls/Twitter The Chicago Bulls are actively looking into potential trades for Zach LaVine. The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers are anticipated to express interest in acquiring LaVine. Both the Lakers, who must wait until January 15 for some players to become eligible for trade and the Sixers are taking a patient…
Ja Morant’s Bizarre Day in Court Takes Wild Turn
[ad_1] Ja Morant took the stand for cross-examination on Monday for a civil lawsuit filed against him for punching 17-year-old Joshua Holloway during a pickup game, which Morant says was self-defence. But it wasn’t long before court proceedings took a bizarre turn. With Morant claiming the physical altercation stemmed from Holloway disrespectfully setting the ball…
College basketball rankings: Memphis joins Top 25 And 1 after impressive victory at Texas A&M
[ad_1] USATSI We’re down to seven undefeated teams in Division I men’s college basketball — among them Arizona, which remains No. 1 in Monday morning’s updated CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings for the 10th consecutive day. The other unbeatens are: Houston Baylor Oklahoma Clemson Ole Miss James Madison If you’re…
Stephen A. Smith on Zion Williamson: “He looks fat!”
[ad_1] Photo: New Orleans Pelicans/Twitter Renowned sports analyst Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words as he criticized New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson for what he perceives as visible weight issues. Smith expressed his concerns after attending the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinal, where the Lakers dominated the Pelicans with a score of 133-89. “He looks…
College basketball rankings: Kansas jumps Houston for No. 2; Gonzaga, FAU falls in updated Coaches Poll
[ad_1] USATSI Kansas moved up to No. 2, jumping No. 3 Houston and there were some changes near the bottom of the top 10 in the latest Coaches Poll released Monday. Gonzaga dropped five spots to No. 13 after being on the wrong side of an upset loss to Washington on the road. The Zags…
Ole Miss Notes: Cisse, Murray, Beard, Barnes, Hot Start
[ad_1] Photo: Ole Miss Men’s Basketball Quick notes on the undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. Big man Moussa Cisse was cleared by the NCAA in late November, as guard Brandon Murray still awaits his decision. Cisse has put up 3.3 PPG/3.3 RPG/2.0 BPG/1.0 SPG since returning (three games played/16.0 MPG). Head coach Chris Beard told reporters…
Illinois State issues formal apology to Norfolk State after fan shouts racial slur during game
[ad_1] Getty Images Illinois State University has issued a formal apology to Norfolk State after a fan yelled a racial slur toward an athlete during a men’s basketball game held Saturday at Horton Field House. The incident led to the ejection of multiple fans from the game as well as a confrontation between Norfolk State…
Jamahl Mosley: “Goga has been absolutely fantastic”
[ad_1] Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley admires the selfless brand of basketball that Goga Bitadze is playing this season. (via Orlando Magic): “Goga has been absolutely fantastic. His ability to just play selfless basketball, finding the open man at the right time. Doing a great job defensively protecting the rim, in…
Bronny James plays in first game: Three things we learned after LeBron James’ son makes USC debut
[ad_1] Less than five months after going into cardiac arrest during a preseason workout in late July, USC star freshman Bronny James returned to the court Sunday vs. Long Beach State. In 16 minutes of action due to restrictions by the medical staff on how much he could play, James finished with four points, three…
P.J. Tucker voices frustration over Clippers role
[ad_1] Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/X Since his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers on November 1, 2023, P.J. Tucker has found himself facing a diminished role, prompting frustration from the veteran forward. The Clippers acquired Tucker, along with James Harden and Filip Petrusev, in exchange for Marcus Morris Sr., Nicolas Batum, Kenyon…