Basketball Page 342 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Jalen Brunson playing at elite level as Knicks visit Celtics
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will continue their push for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference when they visit the Boston Celtics on Thursday night....

Baylor freshman F Yves Missi turning pro
Baylor freshman forward and projected first-round pick Yves Missi declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday and announced he has hired an agent....

Report: Indiana St. promoting Matthew Graves to head coach
Indiana State is finalizing a deal with interim head coach Matthew Graves to become the permanent frontman for the Sycamores, Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday....

Marquette G Tyler Kolek turning pro
Marquette guard Tyler Kolek announced Wednesday that he's forgoing his final year of eligibility and turning pro....

Reports: Purdue's Mason Gillis, Ethan Morton enter transfer portal
Former Purdue starters Mason Gillis and Ethan Morton have entered the transfer portal, according to reports on Wednesday....

Longtime Green Bay coach Kevin Borseth retires
Green Bay coach Kevin Borseth announced his retirement on Wednesday after winning 821 games during 37 seasons as a head coach....

Five-star Kentucky recruit Jayden Quaintance wants out
Five-star recruit Jayden Quaintance, a consensus top-15 recruit in the Class of 2024, requested release from his letter of intent to Kentucky....

Clippers' Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden out vs. Suns
The Los Angeles Clippers will be without significant firepower for Wednesday's rematch against the visiting Phoenix Suns....

Caitlin Clark features prominently in WNBA TV plans
It's no coincidence that the Indiana Fever feature prominently in the WNBA's 2024 television and streaming schedule released on Wednesday....

Report: Hawks PG Trae Young could return Wednesday
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young could make his return to the lineup Wednesday night against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, ESPN reported....

Trojans freshman G Isaiah Collier declares for draft
Southern California freshman standout Isaiah Collier declared for the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday....

Bulls seeking home game in play-in tourney, visit Pistons
The Chicago Bulls essentially have one thing to play for during the remainder of their schedule....

Report: Kentucky to interview Baylor's Scott Drew
Kentucky plans to meet with Baylor's Scott Drew about its head coaching vacancy "in the near future," CBS Sports reported Wednesday....

It's official: Arkansas trumpets hire of John Calipari
John Calipari officially is on board as the new head coach at Arkansas....

Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo avoids Achilles injury
Tests show that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's left Achilles tendon is fully intact, ESPN reported Wednesday morning....

Suns look to atone for sluggish start in rematch vs. Clippers
After the Phoenix Suns' embarrassing first-half performance in an eventual loss to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, Phoenix will not have to wait long for a rematch....

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves set for showdown vs. Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets beat Minnesota in the first round of the playoffs in 2023, but this season the Timberwovles quickly have become one of the top teams in the Western Conference....

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama could sit as Thunder jostle for playoff position
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama might have secured Rookie of the Year status....

Giannis Antetokounmpo's status uncertain as Bucks host Magic
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night in their final home game of the regular season....

Nets chase third win this season over Raptors in home finale
The Brooklyn Nets will put a bow on their home season on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors....