Basketball Page 366 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Dan Hurley, Nate Oats say they won't be lured by Kentucky
Final Four coaches Dan Hurley and Nate Oats said they have no interest in replacing John Calipari at Kentucky, despite chatter linking each to the open job....
Duke tops odds list for 2025 NCAA title
As confetti fell on the court in Glendale, Ariz., following UConn's second consecutive national title, bettors began looking to the 2025 NCAA Tournament championship odds....
UConn knocks off Purdue to repeat as national champion
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tristen Newton scored 20 points and dished out seven assists as UConn won its second straight national championship, beating Purdue 75-60 on Monday night....
Playoff-bound Pelicans look to take advantage of lowly Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans have their sights set on landing a top-six playoff spot in the Western Conference....
Trying to avoid falling into play-in, Suns clash with Clippers
The host Phoenix Suns will attempt to maintain their hold on a top-six seed in the Western Conference when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night....
Lakers, Warriors face key matchup for playoff position
With one order of business now out of the way, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will give one last shot at simplifying their path forward....
Reports: Hornets to interview Lindsey Harding for head-coaching job
The Charlotte Hornets requested and received permission to interview Sacramento Kings G League coach Lindsey Harding for their upcoming head-coaching vacancy, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday....
UConn F Amari DeBerry enters transfer portal
Amari DeBerry is entering the transfer portal after spending three seasons as a little-used sub for UConn....
Chasing top seed, Nuggets visit slumping Jazz
The reigning champion Denver Nuggets enter the season's final week in pursuit of the Western Conference's No. 1 seed, beginning a stretch of three road games in their final four dates with a visit to the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Tuesday....
Magic eye East's No. 2 spot, while Rockets aim to finish strong
The pressing need for a victory was front and center for the Orlando Magic on Sunday coming off a surprising loss to the Charlotte Hornets that snapped a timely three-game winning streak....
Kings visit Thunder, both looking to climb West ladder
Two teams as interested in scoreboard-watching as they are in facing each other duel Tuesday night when the Sacramento Kings visit the Oklahoma City Thunder....
Weary Wizards up next in Wolves' West quest
Since joining the NBA as an expansion team in the 1989-90 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have not had overwhelming success....
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs open final road trip vs. ailing Grizzlies
The San Antonio Spurs begin their final road trip of a rebuilding 2023-24 campaign when they visit the injury-riddled Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday....
Heat trying not to join Hawks in play-in round
The Miami Heat missed out on an important opportunity Sunday as their top-six playoff hopes took a huge hit....
Pacers looking to maintain momentum against Raptors
The Indiana Pacers will be out to solidify their hold on a top-six playoff position Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors....
Women’s NCAA title game draws 18.7M viewers, setting records
South Carolina's victory over Iowa in the national championship game Sunday afternoon averaged 18.7 million TV viewers and set new marks inside and outside women's college basketball....
Hawks star Trae Young cleared to practice with team
Six weeks after having left pinkie surgery, Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young was cleared to return to practice, the team announced Monday....
Hornets host red-hot Mavericks in home finale
The Dallas Mavericks are looking more and more like a team capable of making a run in the NBA playoffs....
NBA fines Knicks $25K over injury reporting
The NBA fined the New York Knicks $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules, the league announced Monday....
Report: Arizona C Oumar Ballo to enter transfer portal
Arizona center Oumar Ballo is entering the NCAA transfer portal, CBS Sports reported Monday....