Category: Basketball
Ben Simmons receives an epidural injection
Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter Ben Simmons got an epidural injection to help with his lower back injury, as stated by the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. They plan to assess his condition again in two weeks. So far this season, Simmons has been putting up stats of 6.5 points, 6.7 assists, and 10.8 rebounds across 6 games….
Ja Morant Gets Subpoenaed in Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault of Teenager
Ja Morant’s 2023-24 season debut looms, but it looks like his legal trouble is set to continue after getting subpoenaed. The Grizzlies star was issued a subpoena to appear at an immunity hearing for a civil lawsuit in Memphis, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. The lawsuit is from over a year ago and accuses Morant…
Duke vs. Georgia Tech score: No. 7 Blue Devils upset by Yellow Jackets, Tyrese Proctor exits with injury
USATSI The upsets in college basketball continued Saturday with Georgia Tech knocking off No. 7 Duke 72-68 in the ACC opener for both teams. The Blue Devils are the third team ranked 7th or better to lose team to go down in the last 24 hours after Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue on Friday and…
Game Report: Bristol Flyers 78-76 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks
In what arguably could be described as the game of the season so far, the Bristol Flyers completed an incredible comeback to beat the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 78-76 in overtime and snapped their five-game losing streak in the British Basketball League. This dub is the first time the Flyers have won since November 05, and helps…
Tyrese Haliburton expected to be out Saturday
Photo: Indiana Pacers/X Tyrese Haliburton is anticipated to sit out the Indiana Pacers’ Saturday night match against the Miami Heat due to an illness. The Pacers have their next game against the Celtics on Monday, which is part of the East knockout round in the In-Season Tournament. Tyrese Haliburton Expected To Be Out Saturday Due…
NBA Fans React to Wild Paul George Game-Winner
The Clippers were behind for 47 minutes against the Warriors, but a Paul George three with 8.9 seconds left gave them the win and NBA fans are losing their minds. The Warriors blew a 22-point lead and looked as though they might run away it in the first half after Draymond Green (of all people)…
Kentucky falls to UNCW for first nonconference home loss since 2020 and fourth major upset of weekend
USATSI UNCW pulled off a stunning 80-73 upset win over No. 12 Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena in the fourth major upset of the weekend in college basketball. The Wildcats were coming off their biggest win of the season over No. 8 Miami in the ACC/SEC Challenge before UNCW delivered a big win of its…
Game Preview: Cheshire Phoenix looking for hat-trick against Leicester Riders
The extra rest might benefit Cheshire Phoenix as they look for a hat-trick of wins ahead of Sunday’s British Basketball League clash against Leicester Riders. However the visiting Riders are aiming to bounce back from Friday’s loss to the London Lions and will be motivated going into their trip to the North-West. Form though is…
Luka Doncic to return on Saturday vs. Thunder
Photo: Peter Baba Luka Doncic is set to rejoin the Dallas Mavericks for their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, as reported by sources to Marc Stein of Substack. Doncic was absent from Friday’s game due to the birth of his daughter. Luka Doncic To Return Saturday Against Thunder https://t.co/YkQrrJNqsr — RealGM (@RealGM)…
College basketball rankings: Arizona takes top spot in Top 25 And 1 after Northwestern upsets No. 1 Purdue
USATSI While most sports fans spent Friday night focused on the Pac-12 Championship game that launched Washington into the College Football Playoff and/or Kansas‘ 69-65 victory over UConn inside Allen Fieldhouse, the No. 1 team in the country was upset on the road. Final score: Northwestern 92, Purdue 88 in OT. The Wildcats’ Boo Buie…