Basketball Page 466 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Mavs continue torrid stretch, rough up Heat
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 54 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Miami Heat 111-92 on Wednesday night....
Brandon Miller helps Hornets rally past Hawks
Brandon Miller scored 27 points and the Charlotte Hornets rallied from 18 points down in the second half to defeat the host Atlanta Hawks 115-114, spoiling the return to action of star guard Trae Young on Wednesday night....
Adam Silver: NBA players manipulating wagers face life ban
With the NBA investigating a player for possibly conspiring to affect gambling results regarding in-game performance, league commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that such actions could result in a lifetime ban....
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs overwhelm Grizzlies in 2nd half
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Caris LeVert added 18 for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who took control in the second half to beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 110-98 on Wednesday....
Rockets looking to maintain improved play at expense of losing Jazz
The last two times Houston and Utah played in March, the Jazz were in the middle of a lengthy losing streak and the Rockets were in hot pursuit of a spot in the NBA's postseason....
Purdue's Zach Edey honored with second consecutive Wooden Award
Purdue star center Zach Edey's sweep of national honors continued Wednesday when he was selected the John R. Wooden Award winner as the best men's college basketball player....
Report: Celtics G Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year extension
Veteran guard Jrue Holiday has agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Wednesday night....
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....