[ad_1] BOSTON — They played two Sweet 16 games at TD Garden on Thursday night. The first one was expected to be a blowout; it was. No. 1 overall seed Connecticut destroyed No. 4 San Diego State to the blaring tune of 82-52. The nightcap in the East Regional was supposed to be a close…
[ad_1] Charlotte Hornets sensation LaMelo Ball’s season has come to an early end, with the young star sidelined for the team’s final ten matchups. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Ball will miss the remainder of the season as he continues rehabilitating from an ankle injury sustained earlier in the year. This setback follows Ball’s…
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Clemson guard Dillon Hunter isn’t afraid to admit the play of his older brother Chase Hunter often brings him to tears. In the Tigers’ monumental 77-72 win over No. 2 seed Arizona on Thursday in the Sweet 16, it was the younger Hunter brother who made his older brother proud by converting…
[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley may be sidelined for an extended period, potentially three to four months if he opts for surgery on his right wrist. Beverley has been diagnosed with a torn ligament, which will likely require surgical intervention. As of now, the Bucks have not officially announced any details regarding Beverley’s injury…
[ad_1] Initially, the NBA was predominantly composed of American-born players since its establishment on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). However, there was a turnaround with the arrival of international talents after the 1992 Olympics. This raises the league’s standard and attracts a diverse fan base from all corners of the…
[ad_1] Halftime Report N. Carolina is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 54-46 lead against Alabama. N. Carolina came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able…
[ad_1] The Cleveland Cavaliers have expressed confidence that Donovan Mitchell will commit to a long-term contract extension with the team. “We’ve been talking to him, sure, for the last couple of years about extending this contract,” Dan Gilbert told Larry Lage of the Associated Press. “We think he will extend. I think if you listen…
[ad_1] Steph Curry has opened up about Draymond Green getting ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors’ matchup with the Magic on Wednesday. Golden State went on to beat Orlando 101-93, but Curry was visibly upset with Green getting himself kicked out of the game after arguing with the referees. “All I’ll say is…
[ad_1] Halftime Report Clemson is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 39-31 lead against Arizona. If Clemson keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 24-11 in no time. On the other hand, Arizona will have to make due with a 27-9 record…
[ad_1] Washington Wizards interim head coach Brian Keefe praised Jordan Poole’s decision making at point guard after last night’s 122-119 home loss vs. the Brooklyn Nets (38 points/7 rebounds/8 assists/15-24 FG/5-12 3-PT/3-3 FT/+2 +/-). *15 made field goals were a career-high* (via Hooper Highlights): “Obviously he’s been great, this has been something that we thought…
