The Dallas Mavericks are in talks with the Washington Wizards regarding forward Kyle Kuzma as they seek to enhance their rotation alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Washington is reportedly seeking a minimum of two first-round picks in exchange for Kuzma. Mark Cuban, speaking on a Dallas radio show, mentioned the Mavs’ interest in securing…
USATSI We are nearly three months (!) into the college basketball season, and as we inch closer and closer to the sweet rhythms of March Madness, some of the best teams in the sport are beginning to get into a groove. Tennessee and Auburn dismantled their respective opponents this week to stay atop the SEC…
New Detroit Pistons center Mike Muscala applauded what he’s seen out of rookie Ausar Thompson so far after yesterday’s 141-135 home loss vs. the Milwaukee Bucks (22 points/9 rebounds/1 assist/1 block/10-15 FG/2-2 3-PT/+6 +/-). (via Bally Sports Detroit): “He’s a great athlete. He shot it well tonight, his shot looked good, and he had some…
Halftime Report Fortunes may be turning around for Wichita State after losing six in a row. After one quarter, neither team has the match in the bag, but Wichita State leads 35-32 over South Florida. This game is far closer than the pair’s previous matchup, which was decided by 20 points. If Wichita State keeps…
Trae Young is now undergoing the NBA’s concussion protocol after sustaining an injury while drawing a charge in the fourth quarter of the Atlanta Hawks’ defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. The protocol outlines procedures that Young must complete before resuming basketball-related activities. Throughout each stage, Young needs to be free of any concussion…
Halftime Report Only one more half stands between Illinois and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Rutgers 40-28. If Illinois keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 14-4 in no time. On the other hand, Rutgers…
RJ Barrett, the 23-year-old shooting guard, experienced a poignant return to New York, marking his first appearance in the city since being traded to the Toronto Raptors on December 30. Having spent his initial five and a half years in the league with the Knicks, Barrett’s return stirred emotions as he received a heartfelt welcome…
Exactly 96 schools have recorded at least one Quadrant 1 win so far this season. Auburn isn’t one of them, which is among the reasons Bruce Pearl’s team is arguably the sport’s most fascinating outfit. It’s a team that has consistently moved up in computers during an ongoing 11-game winning streak, but also one that…
The Lakers missed a chance to surpass .500 on Friday night, facing an 18-point home loss to the struggling Nets. This setback, following consecutive victories against Oklahoma City and Dallas, highlights a trend of inconsistency, with notable highs and lows. Anthony Davis expressed frustration, deeming the loss more irksome than worrisome, particularly citing defensive breakdowns…
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the 14th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini in a key Big Ten battle on Sunday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (10-7, 2-4 Big Ten), who are 1-4 on the road this season, have won two of three, including an 87-82 overtime win over Nebraska on Wednesday. Rutgers is 0-1 against ranked teams this…
