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Free agency roundup: Dream sign Tina Charles, Aerial Powers
The Atlanta Dream signed veteran center Tina Charles and guard Aerial Powers on Thursday amid a flurry of transactions around the league on the first day of WNBA free agency....
Pelicans look to finish road trip on high note against Spurs
The New Orleans Pelicans look to build momentum off a key win when they travel to San Antonio to battle the slumping Spurs on Friday....
Inconsistent Rockets aim to rebound vs. Raptors
After scoring 130-plus points in three of the previous four games, the Houston Rockets appeared to have resolved at least one of their lingering issues while trudging through an extended rut....
Ben Simmons is the hero the NBA Players Association didn’t know it needed
Ben Simmons shows up to work, posts up on the bench in vibrant fits, shades, and quietly monitors the Nets from afar. The Nets’ well-compensated point forward has one of the best desk jobs in the NBA. Simmons being back on the shelf to rest another affliction once made him a maligned figure, but he ...
Motivated St. John's looks to upend top-ranked UConn
If Rick Pitino gets his way, Saturday afternoon will mark the last time St. John's has to worry about UConn fans invading a "home game" for the Red Storm....
Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis out vs. Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the host Boston Celtics....
Losing skid over, Heat take on struggling Wizards
The Miami Heat aim to take another step forward after snapping their longest losing skid in nearly 16 years when they visit the reeling Washington Wizards on Friday night....
Sparks acquire Aari McDonald, 8th overall pick from Dream
The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Aari McDonald and the eighth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft from the Atlanta Dream on Thursday in exchange for fellow guard Jordin Canada and the 12th overall selection in the same draft....
Iowa seeks consistent effort in clash vs. Ohio State
Iowa enters Friday's visit from Ohio State with losses in three of its past four games....
NBA fines 76ers, Pelicans over injury reports
The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans for violating injury reporting rules, the league announced Thursday....
Joe Dumars turns his back on NBA defenses
NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars has to say everything is fine while standing in front of a fiery explosion of scoring. And, of course, he’s going to be anti-load management. He is a shill for the league and has to toe the company line on the state of the game. However, it’d just be nice to a...
Healthy Hawks look for consistency in clash vs. Suns
The Atlanta Hawks find themselves as healthy as they've been all season heading into Friday's game against the visiting Phoenix Suns....
Storm sign All-Star G Skylar Diggins-Smith
The Seattle Storm announced the signing Thursday of six-time All-Star point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith....
Report: Mercury signing free agent G Natasha Cloud
The Phoenix Mercury are signing free agent guard Natasha Cloud, Winsidr reported on Thursday....
Caitlin Clark is the NCAA's all-time scoring leader. Who did she pass?
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark surpassed Pete Maravich as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer in college basketball — and continues to add to her legacy in her final collegiate season before entering the WNBA Draft. ...
Cavs, Grizzlies face off headed on different trajectories
The Cleveland Cavaliers are finally back to full strength, which is something the Memphis Grizzlies can only dream about....
Top 25 roundup: Florida upsets No. 10 Kentucky in OT
Tyrese Samuel had a double-double, Walter Clayton Jr. made two crucial 3-pointers en route to 23 points and visiting Florida upset No. 10 Kentucky 94-91 in overtime on Wednesday night in Lexington, Ky....
NBA roundup: Bucks fall in Damian Lillard's return to Portland
Anfernee Simons hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 24 points as the Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard's homecoming to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night....
Blazers beat Bucks, spoil Damian Lillard's Portland return
Anfernee Simons hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 24 points as the Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard's homecoming to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night....
Behind 35 from Max Rice, Boise State sinks No. 19 UNM
Senior Max Rice scored a career-high 35 points, sinking a career-best seven 3-pointers, as Boise State upset No. 19 New Mexico 86-78 on Wednesday in Albuquerque, N.M....