Former NCAA coach with 20 years of experience. Now provides expert analysis on college basketball and player development.
Devin Booker briefly exited Saturday’s Game 3 after hurting his left ankle on a play involving Oklahoma City’s Lu Dort. The Suns guard said afterward he was unsure whether Dort intentionally stuck his foot out.
Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich is expected to announce his retirement as early as next week. The move would mark a leadership change for the Hurricanes' athletic department.
The Philadelphia 76ers welcome the Boston Celtics for a pivotal Game 3. Follow along for live updates as the series shifts to Philadelphia.
Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Lakers guard Austin Reaves will not play in Friday’s Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Both players were downgraded from questionable to out prior to tipoff.
Mikal Bridges went scoreless as the Knicks fell in Game 3 in Atlanta. Coach Mike Brown said he isn’t ready to bench Bridges, but his reduced second-half minutes reflected a difficult finish.
Tennessee forward Nate Ament announced Thursday he will enter the NBA draft after one season with the Volunteers. Ament said he leaves the program with pride in his time at Tennessee.
Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock is retiring after 12 years leading the Hokies’ athletics department. He will transition into an advisory role, the school announced.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. The team said he will be reevaluated on a weekly basis.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ role and long-term fit remain recurring pressure points in New York. As the Knicks continue their playoff run, their path forward hinges on Towns delivering the kind of game-changing versatility that has defined his value.
Kevin Durant returned for Game 2, but the Lakers leaned on Marcus Smart’s defense to slow him down. Los Angeles held on for a 101-94 win Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
Scoot Henderson delivered his best performance of the 2025-26 season, scoring a season-high 31 points as Portland beat San Antonio on Tuesday night. The win squared the teams’ first-round playoff series at 1-1.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his call for Congress to pass legislation aimed at regulating college athletics. His comments come as athletes have greater freedom to transfer between schools and can earn salaries that are straining athletic department budgets.
Billy Donovan has stepped down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, ending a six-year run on the sideline. His departure comes as the franchise undergoes sweeping changes.
Joseph Savarino, the grandson of retired Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, has been charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired. The charge is tied to a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.
Rudy Gobert turned a disappointing Defensive Player of the Year result into a statement performance in Game 2. The Timberwolves center helped hold Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting as Minnesota earned a 119-114 win to tie the series.
Rockets star Kevin Durant participated in roughly half of Houston’s practice Monday. His availability will be decided at game time for Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Lakers.
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA draft process while maintaining his college eligibility. Chinyelu is ranked No. 57 on ESPN’s NBA draft big board.
Boston opened strongly against Philadelphia, with Jayson Tatum leading the way as the Celtics took control early in the matchup. The start also revived a familiar storyline for the Sixers in this rivalry: recent series frustration against the Celtics.
UConn guard Braylon Mullins will remain in Storrs for another year rather than enter the NBA draft. Mullins is ranked No. 17 on ESPN’s latest NBA draft big board and will look to improve his position with a second season at UConn.
The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 as the series gets underway at Madison Square Garden. Follow along for live coverage and key moments as the opener unfolds.
