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No. 11 Oklahoma in recovery mode vs. No. 20 Texas Tech
There were not exactly high expectations for either Oklahoma or Texas Tech entering this season after both finished 5-13 in the Big 12 in 2022-23....

The Bucks may not have a plan, but they aren't afraid to throw money at a problem
At least Milwaukee Bucks fans can say that the Haslems aren’t penny-pinchers. Jimmy and Dee bought their way into the NBA last spring when they purchased former franchise co-owner Marc Lasry’s share. Since then, two Bucks head coaches have been fired and their most recent hire is one of the most wel...

Bucks to face Cavaliers again amid coaching upheaval
The Milwaukee Bucks will once again host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night for the second consecutive game with an opportunity to win the season series....

Well-adjusted Clippers hit road to face new-look Raptors
The Los Angeles Clippers will take aim at their fourth consecutive victory Friday night when they open a seven-game road trip against the Toronto Raptors....

Rockets meet Hornets, closing in on last season's win total
There is plenty of misery to go around for the Houston Rockets and Charlotte Hornets....

Stanford, Cal bring momentum into rivalry renewal
Two Pac-12 Conference basketball teams headed in a positive direction of late hope to continue their improved play at each other's expense when Stanford and California duel Friday night in Berkeley, Calif....

No. 3 North Carolina aims to fluster Florida State again
Two of the hottest teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference — and perhaps in all of college basketball — will face off when Florida State hosts North Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla....

No. 23 Iowa State puts unbeaten home record on line vs. No. 7 Kansas
Iowa State has been quite successful of late when hosting Big 12 teams that are featured in the Top 25....

Mavericks, Hawks limp into matchup at Atlanta
The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in a matchup in which each team is on a three-game losing streak and could be missing one of its star players....

Oso Ighodaro, No. 14 Marquette aim to subdue Seton Hall
Marquette's David Joplin is adamant that teammate Oso Ighodaro is the best big man in the nation, and it is getting easy to see why....

Wizards make coaching change, move Wes Unseld Jr. to front office
Wes Unseld Jr. was moved to the Wizards' front office on Thursday after two-and-a-half seasons as head coach in Washington....

Magic's return and the NBA All-Star Game's most memorable moments
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game tips off in Indianapolis in just a few weeks, with starters being named tonight. Whoever makes it, they’ll have some big shoes to fill. The All-Star Game is full of some of the most iconic moments in NBA history. Here are some of the performances that make the weekend so s...

Draymond Green's days in Golden State may also be numbered
Years of incidents both on and off the basketball court have finally caught up with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. It was announced Tuesday that Green would not be part of Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Green’s suspension history played a role in the decision according to...

Heat look to end latest skid against rival Celtics
The Miami Heat will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they face the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday in a matchup between teams that met in last year's Eastern Conference finals....

Timberwolves aim to improve defense against Nets
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a Timberwolves franchise-record 62 points on Monday, but his production on the offensive end was an afterthought because of Minnesota coach Chris Finch's disgust about his team's defense....

Jazz face Wizards in battle of slumping teams
After a rough stretch for both teams, either the visiting Utah Jazz or the Washington Wizards will snap a cold streak when they play in the nation's capital on Thursday night....

Top 25 roundup: Alabama pulls off upset of No. 8 Auburn
Mark Sears scored 22 points and distributed eight assists, and host Alabama held on for a 79-75 win over No. 8 Auburn on Wednesday night in a Southeastern Conference matchup in Tuscaloosa, Ala....

J’Vonne Hadley's 24 points carry Colorado past Washington
J'Vonne Hadley scored a career-high 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting as Colorado earned a solid 98-81 victory over Washington on Wednesday night in Pac-12 play at Seattle....

NBA roundup: Warriors roll in emotional return to court
Jonathan Kuminga tied a franchise record by making all 11 of his shots in a 25-point performance and the Golden State Warriors honored the memory of Dejan Milojevic with a 134-112 romp over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in San Francisco....

Jaelen House, No. 25 UNM race away from San Jose State
Jaelen House scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half, hitting two 3-pointers in a key run, to lead No. 25 New Mexico to a 95-75 victory over host San Jose State on Wednesday night....