Paul George scored game-high 33 points, leading the Los Angeles Clippers (35-16) to a hard-fought 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons (8-44). In a closely contested matchup, the Clippers found themselves trailing the Pistons for much of the game before mounting a fourth-quarter rally. Kawhi Leonard added 24 points, supported by James Harden’s 14 and…
USATSI From 2009-2017, John Calipari and Kentucky were as dynamic and dominant a pairing as any in college hoops. In that span Kentucky logged more wins than any team in the sport and amassed a 249-53 overall record with five SEC regular season, five SEC Tournament titles, four Final Four appearances, a national runner-up finish…
The Miami Heat issued the following statement provided by Jimmy Butler’s agent, Bernie Lee: “Jimmy Butler has been granted a leave of absence as he deals with the death of a family member. Jimmy and his family ask for privacy at this point in time as they navigate this loss. Updates will be given when…
Halftime Report UIC is giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. They have jumped out to a quick 40-32 lead against N. Iowa. UIC 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 to…
After Kawhi Leonard reached an agreement on a contract extension with the LA Clippers, there were expectations that Paul George would follow suit with his extension. However, as of now, that hasn’t materialized. George, when questioned, affirmed his desire to secure a deal. “That’s the goal,” stated George when asked about his hopes for signing…
Halftime Report Only one more half stands between Memphis and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Tulane 46-29. Memphis came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams…
The specifics of Spencer Dinwiddie’s contract with the Los Angeles Lakers have been disclosed, shedding light on the team’s latest acquisition in the midst of the NBA season. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Dinwiddie’s deal with the Lakers amounts to $1.5 million, utilizing the remainder of the team’s mid-level exception for the current season….
USATSI Every once in a while, after you type words about Zach Edey and tweet them to the world, somebody will jump in your mentions and claim that the Purdue star isn’t actually great at basketball as much as he’s “just really tall.” Obviously, I think most people realize that’s a silly opinion to hold….
Cam Thomas scored game-high 25 points, guiding the Brooklyn Nets (21-31) to a convincing 123-103 win against the San Antonio Spurs (10-43). In his Nets debut, Dennis Schroder made an immediate impact, recording 15 points and 12 assists. Nic Claxton contributed a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons, maintaining his role as…
The Massachusetts Minutemen and the Rhode Island Rams will face off in an Atlantic 10 clash at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Mullins Center. UMass is 14-8 overall and 10-2 at home, while Rhode Island is 11-12 overall and 2-5 on the road. The Minutemen have won five of the last seven meetings…
