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The Grizzlies have ruled Ja Morant out for the rest of the season due to an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow. The team said Morant is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Victor Wembanyama has publicly set his sights on the NBA’s MVP award this season. The Spurs star said he wants his case to be decisive, emphasizing a goal of leaving “no debate.”
Rockets coach Ime Udoka took issue with the officiating after Houston’s loss to the Chicago Bulls. Udoka, who was ejected during the game, said the officials made “soft” calls.
Hubert Davis is out at North Carolina after five seasons in Chapel Hill. The program is now turning to a search process expected to include a defined short list of candidates and a clear set of priorities for the next hire.
Golden State guard Moses Moody has been diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. The injury rules him out for the remainder of the season.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is slated to return Wednesday against the Boston Celtics following a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test. George said mental health issues contributed to his PED use.
Denver and Phoenix square off in a matchup with major implications for the Western Conference standings. The latest playoff projections and draft lottery standings were also updated following Monday’s slate.
The NBA Players Association has publicly rebuked the Milwaukee Bucks in a dispute involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. The union suggested the team’s desire to shut down the All-Star forward for the rest of the season raises concerns about competitive integrity.
The NBA Players Association is asking the league to amend the 65-game requirement tied to end-of-season awards eligibility. The union says any change should, at minimum, address how the current threshold is applied.
The first weekend of March Madness delivered a fresh set of evaluations for 2026 NBA draft prospects. Here’s a concise look at how the latest tournament action affected the buzz and scouting focus around a group of top names.
A brief late-game exchange between LeBron James and Austin Reaves from a 2022 matchup against the Brooklyn Nets has lived on as a widely shared meme. Years later, the two Lakers have addressed how the moment came together on the floor.
Arizona State has hired Saint Mary’s head coach Randy Bennett to lead its men’s basketball program. The school announced the move Monday, turning to a veteran coach from the West Coast Conference.
Cincinnati is expected to hire Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun, who emerged as the Bearcats’ top target after the position opened. Calhoun has guided the Aggies to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances.
Karim Lopez has declared for the NBA draft after spending two seasons in Australia’s NBL. The Mexican-born prospect is positioned to become the first player born in Mexico to be selected in the first round.
Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is set to sign a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. The short-term deal gives Toronto an additional backcourt option as the team evaluates its roster.
The NCAA tournament reaches the Sweet 16 with regional semifinal matchups that will be shaped by a handful of defining factors. From Michigan vs. Alabama to Purdue vs. Texas, here are the key elements that could determine who moves on.
Each week, fantasy basketball managers can find available players who help cover roster needs. Here are the top additions to consider for the week ahead, led by Utah’s Chandler and Washington’s Coulibaly.
Creighton announced head coach Greg McDermott will retire at the end of the season. McDermott leaves after a 16-year run in Omaha that included 365 wins.
Charlotte has named Wes Miller its next men’s basketball coach. Miller takes over the program after being dismissed at Cincinnati earlier this month.
A new ranking breaks down the 10 best and 10 worst NBA transactions since last offseason. The list highlights headline-grabbing hypotheticals — from Bradley Beal to the Clippers to Jared McCain landing with the Thunder — while evaluating which moves have helped or hurt the most.
The men’s Sweet 16 is set after a first weekend defined by buzzer-beaters, blowouts and bracket-shaking results. With five Big Ten teams still alive and Texas emerging as a dangerous, upset-minded presence, the field has narrowed to a compelling mix of styles and résumés.
Kansas coach Bill Self said he has not made a decision about his coaching future following the Jayhawks’ season-ending loss to St. John’s. Self added that any decision will be based solely on his health.
Kentucky’s season ended with an 82-63 loss to Iowa State, a 19-point margin that marked the program’s most lopsided NCAA tournament defeat since 1972. The Wildcats were unable to keep pace as Iowa State pulled away to close out the game.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie delivered 21 points and six assists in Tennessee’s Sunday win over Virginia. The performance also put him in the program record book through the first two games of the NCAA tournament.
Matt Painter reached a milestone victory as Purdue defeated Miami 79-69 to advance to the Sweet 16. The win marked Painter’s 500th at his alma mater.
Alvaro Folgueiras buried a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left as Iowa edged defending national champion Florida in a second-round NCAA tournament thriller. The shot sealed a season-ending defeat for the Gators and sent Iowa on to the next stage.
Dylan Darling scored on a layup as time expired to give St. John’s a 67-65 win over Kansas in the men’s NCAA tournament. The victory sends the Red Storm to their first Sweet 16 since 1999.
Tyrese Haliburton had some fun at the expense of Kentucky alumni following an ISU victory. The moment also came with a reminder of John Calipari’s shifting college coaching ties.
All-America forward Joshua Jefferson is hoping to be back on the floor for Iowa State in the Sweet 16. The Cyclones’ standout says he’s getting another opportunity to finish on his own terms.
The NBA has rescinded Luka Doncic’s 16th technical foul, removing the automatic suspension that would have followed. Doncic will be available for the Los Angeles Lakers’ road game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
