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Kiyan Anthony Announces Return to Syracuse for Sophomore Season
Kiyan Anthony will be back in Orange next season. The Syracuse guard announced Wednesday that he is returning for his sophomore year.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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NBA Reviews Kings’ Late Foul Decision in Loss to Warriors
The NBA is reviewing a late-game decision in the Kings’ loss to the Warriors after team sources said a late foul was a strategic mistake, not an attempt to lose intentionally. The play has drawn scrutiny as the league gathers information on the sequence.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Cade Cunningham Expected Back for Pistons vs. Bucks
Cade Cunningham is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday night when the Detroit Pistons face the Milwaukee Bucks. The guard has been sidelined after suffering a collapsed left lung.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Spurs Rule Out Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle vs. Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle will not play Wednesday as the Spurs face the Trail Blazers. Wembanyama is dealing with a left rib contusion, while Castle is out with a sore right knee.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Dick Vitale’s ‘Dazzling Dozen’ spotlights the season’s defining names
Dick Vitale issued his annual round of superlatives, highlighting the players, performances and coaches that shaped a season packed with standout moments. From celebrated freshmen to prime-time headliners, his ‘Dazzling Dozen’ captures the year’s most memorable themes.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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BYU Guard Robert Wright III Planning to Enter Transfer Portal
BYU guard Robert Wright III is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to sources. The move would put the Cougars’ backcourt in flux heading into the offseason.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Michael Malone: UNC Was the Only College Job I’d Take
New North Carolina coach Michael Malone said the Tar Heels were the only college opportunity he would have accepted. Malone added he believes he has a chance to be part of “something special” in Chapel Hill.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Michigan returns to campus as champs, May tells fans: ‘This trophy is yours’
Michigan’s men’s basketball team arrived back on campus Tuesday as national champions and was greeted by fans at Crisler Center. Coach Dusty May thanked the crowd and told them the title belongs to them, too.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. declares for NBA draft
Louisville freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. announced he will enter the NBA draft. Brown averaged 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds across 21 games in his lone season with the Cardinals.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Final NBA Power Rankings: All 30 Teams Entering the Postseason
The regular season is complete, and the league’s final power rankings are in. Here’s where all 30 teams stand heading into the postseason, based on their body of work over 82 games.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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NBA Voices Weigh In on Tanking: ‘Painful,’ Often Effective, and Hard to Police
As tanking becomes more common and more overt, NBA players, coaches and executives are increasingly candid about the costs and the competitive advantages. The league continues to face the challenge of limiting a strategy many around the sport acknowledge can work.
By Tony Morales5 min read
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Tatum set for Madison Square Garden return, calls it ‘just another game’
Jayson Tatum acknowledged the emotions tied to returning to Madison Square Garden, where he tore an Achilles less than a year ago. Still, he said he’s focused on approaching Thursday’s game against the Knicks like any other night.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Heat fall back into familiar territory: the NBA play-in
Miami’s latest loss leaves the Heat needing to navigate the NBA play-in tournament to reach the playoffs. It’s a path the franchise knows well, with little margin for error from here.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Redick Shrugs Off Brief Sideline Exchange With Vanderbilt
Lakers coach JJ Redick and forward Jarred Vanderbilt had a heated exchange after Vanderbilt was substituted early in the second quarter. Redick later characterized the moment as a routine part of his coaching style.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Michigan’s Title Run Marks Dusty May’s Indiana Homecoming
Two seasons after arriving in Ann Arbor, Dusty May capped Michigan’s championship with a return to his home state of Indiana. The net-cutting moment underscored a homecoming that doubled as a family affair.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Top 20 Men’s Players Headline Early Transfer Portal Wave
The men’s basketball transfer portal opened to an immediate surge, with more than 1,000 players entering within the first 24 hours. A new ranking highlights the top 20 talents currently available.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Mavericks Push Back on Redick’s Claim Over Reaves MRI
The Dallas Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick’s assertion that their medical staff examined the wrong area during an MRI for guard Austin Reaves. The disagreement centers on how Reaves’ imaging was handled while under the Mavericks’ care.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Doc Rivers Sidesteps Future Questions, Points to Family Time
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers declined to offer a definitive answer about his coaching future on Tuesday. Instead, Rivers highlighted a personal priority: spending more time with his grandchildren.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Brad Stevens says he’s pleased with Celtics’ play, comfortable in current role
Brad Stevens said Tuesday he’s happy with how the Boston Celtics have played this season. Stevens also said he’s content with his current role with the organization.
By Marcus Thompson5 min read
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Wembanyama Avoids Major Injury, Listed Doubtful vs. Portland
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is dealing with a rib contusion but avoided a major injury. San Antonio remains optimistic he can return in at least one of its final three games, a key threshold for postseason award eligibility.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Reinsdorf: Bulls’ Next Basketball Boss Must Back Billy Donovan
Bulls CEO and president Michael Reinsdorf said retaining head coach Billy Donovan will be a key requirement in the team’s search for a new head of basketball operations. The comments come days after Chicago fired Arturas Karnisovas.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. Undergoes Right Knee Surgery, Out for Season
Milwaukee guard Kevin Porter Jr. has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the season.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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LeBron James Ruled Out vs. Thunder With Left Foot Soreness
The Lakers will be without LeBron James for Tuesday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles listed James as out due to left foot soreness.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Michigan Finishes No. 1 in Final AP Top 25 After National Title Run
Fresh off winning the men’s national championship, Michigan closed the season atop the final Associated Press Top 25 poll. UConn finished second, with Arizona, Duke and Illinois rounding out the top five.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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UNC Set to Make Michael Malone One of College Basketball’s Highest-Paid Coaches
North Carolina is making new head coach Michael Malone the second-highest-paid coach in college basketball. The move places Malone near the top of the sport’s coaching salary scale as he begins his tenure in Chapel Hill.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Duke Opens as Betting Favorite for 2027 Title, 2026 Champ Michigan Close Behind
Duke has been installed as the early betting favorite to win the 2027 men’s basketball national championship. Newly crowned 2026 champion Michigan sits second in the opening odds for next season’s title.
By James O'Brien5 min read
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Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal: 2026-27 Movement Tracker
Roster movement is underway across men’s college basketball as players enter and exit the transfer portal ahead of the 2026-27 season. This tracker follows the latest updates as decisions become official.
By Elena Kowalski5 min read
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Way-Too-Early Top 25: Early Look at Next Season’s Best Teams
With the 2026 champion crowned, attention shifts immediately to what comes next. A new Way-Too-Early Top 25 sets the stage for next season’s landscape under a few updated rules.
By DeShawn Williams5 min read
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Tension Shadows Milwaukee as Giannis-Bucks Relationship Strains Through Lost Season
A disappointing season in Milwaukee has intensified a seasonlong conflict involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. The result is a once-stable partnership now marked by uncertainty and unresolved questions.
By Dr. Sarah Chen5 min read
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Michigan’s Fun-First Formula Delivers a National Title Under Dusty May
In his first season in Ann Arbor, Dusty May guided Michigan to a national championship by leaning on transfers and experienced upperclassmen. The Wolverines’ run was built on a loose, player-friendly approach that helped the group rediscover joy in the game.
By James O'Brien5 min read