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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ascending into the MVP conversation
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA’s dullest superstar, which has allowed him to sneak up behind the league while they sleep on his ascendance. On Tuesday night, SGA propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to their latest signature win. After a two-week stretch in which they’ve made mincemeat of the NBA...
Ex-Salukis face off when No. 9 Illinois visits No. 1 Purdue
For four years as Southern Illinois teammates, the only time Marcus Domask and Lance Jones faced each other was during the Salukis' practices. The stakes will be considerably higher for their next battle....
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Kyrie says he's not reason rabbi's 'I'm Jewish and proud' sign removed [Updated]
Updated Jan. 5: Kyrie Irving denied being why Jazz security asked a rabbi to put down his “I’m a Jew and I’m proud” sign despite an interaction between the two. ...
No. 10 Arizona draws tough Colorado after stunning loss
Arizona's unbeaten eight-game start has disintegrated into a stretch in which the team has dropped three of its past five games....
No. 24 Gonzaga puts streaks on line vs. Pepperdine
Gonzaga has uncustomarily dropped three of its past five games, but the schedule-maker has provided a gift....
A collision of win streaks: No. 19 James Madison vs. Louisiana
Since joining the Sun Belt Conference last season, No. 19 James Madison has won more games than any team in the league....
Much-improved Tulsa a challenge for No. 15 Memphis
As Memphis continues to rise in the rankings, coach Penny Hardaway expects more and more from his talented, veteran team....
Revamped Knicks aim to build momentum vs. Bulls
OG Anunoby and his New York Knicks teammates were able to relax on Tuesday, one day after the forward's arrival coincided with his new team's most complete effort in weeks....
Pelicans, looking to stay hot, take on Timberwolves
The New Orleans Pelicans will shoot for their fourth win in a row when they oppose the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneapolis....
Magic, Kings get immediate shot to shake off loss
Two teams that fought to the end in tough defeats Tuesday will try to avoid doubling their displeasure in the second game of a back-to-back when the Sacramento Kings host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night....
New-look Raptors open 6-game trip in Memphis
The reinvigorated Toronto Raptors begin a six-game trip against Western Conference opponents with a matchup against the host Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday....
Chicago St. completes road back-to-back at Oklahoma St.
If its performance over the last four games is any indication, Oklahoma State is on the verge of figuring things out as it girds for Big 12 Conference play....
Rockets face Nets, look to keep rolling behind young stars
Inconsistent performances often accompany any reliance upon 21-year-olds, a reality that continues to shape the Houston Rockets' decision to develop around Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green....
Top 25 roundup: No. 17 FAU a big winner in AAC debut
Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin each netted 20 points, Vladislav Goldin added 11 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 17 Florida Atlantic debuted in the American Athletic Conference with a 79-64 win over East Carolina on Tuesday night in Boca Raton, Fla....
NBA roundup: Hornets buzz by Kings, end 11-game skid
Terry Rozier scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets ended an 11-game losing streak by rallying for a 111-104 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night....
Red-hot Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander roll into Atlanta
Fresh off an impressive win over the team with the best record in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder bring a five-game winning streak into Atlanta on Wednesday when they begin a four-game road trip against the Hawks....
Stephen Curry powers Warriors past Magic to end slide
Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points and added a team-high six assists as the Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 121-115 on Tuesday night in San Francisco....
No. 13 Colorado State stops UNM in MW opener
Patrick Cartier scored 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field to lead No. 13 Colorado State to a 76-68 victory over New Mexico on Tuesday in the Mountain West opener for both teams at Fort Collins, Colo....
Hornets overtake Kings, end 11-game slide
Terry Rozier scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets ended an 11-game losing streak by rallying for a 111-104 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night....
No. 25 Auburn tops Penn for sixth straight win
Johni Broome recorded 24 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots to help No. 25 Auburn notch an 88-68 nonconference victory over visiting Penn on Tuesday night....