Basketball news from around the world
Portland guard Shaedon Sharpe has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left fibula. The Trail Blazers said he will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
Chicago guard Anfernee Simons has aggravated a fractured left wrist he originally suffered while with the Boston Celtics. The Bulls did not provide a timeline for his return.
AJ Dybantsa delivered 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead No. 23 BYU past No. 6 Iowa State 79-69 on Saturday. The win marked the Cougars’ first victory over a top-10 opponent this season.
Atlanta has made a change to its starting five, moving veteran CJ McCollum into the lineup. Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will come off the bench.
Kansas has spent a significant stretch without Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in the next NBA draft. The missed time has introduced uncertainty around the Jayhawks’ outlook as March approaches.
Coby White is expected to make his Charlotte Hornets debut Tuesday night in a matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The game marks White’s first appearance for Charlotte against the team he previously played for.
The SEC has fined Kentucky coach Mark Pope $25,000 for his postgame conduct and comments following the Wildcats’ 75-74 loss at Auburn. The league announced the penalty in response to remarks made after Saturday’s one-point defeat.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points as No. 3 Duke knocked off top-ranked Michigan 68-63 on Saturday. The win handed the Wolverines another loss away from home in a high-energy matchup in the nation’s capital.
Charles Bediako’s latest effort to regain eligibility and play college basketball this season was turned down in court. An Alabama judge ruled against his request to return to the Crimson Tide.
As Selection Sunday approaches, the committee’s evaluation will hinge on more than win-loss records. Team metrics, the impact of star injuries, and individual cases such as Charles Bediako are among the central talking points around the bracket process.
With the trade deadline in the rearview, attention is shifting to the 2026 NBA draft. League insiders outlined the biggest roster and direction questions confronting 10 teams tracking toward the lottery.
Alabama center Charles Bediako has petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court for interim injunctive relief. The request is aimed at allowing him to finish the college basketball season with the Crimson Tide.
Tre White poured in a season-high 23 points as No. 14 Kansas rebounded from a surprising loss. The Jayhawks handed No. 5 Houston its third consecutive defeat.
Duke is back on top of the AP men’s college basketball poll following a win against Michigan. The victory moved the Blue Devils into the No. 1 spot in the latest rankings.
Duke moved to No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a win over Michigan. Arizona also climbed back into the top two following its victory against Houston.
A grand jury returned a no-bill in the case involving former NBA guard Patrick Beverley. Beverley had been arrested last fall in what police described as a "family violence" incident.
Russell Westbrook scored 25 points as Sacramento ended a franchise-worst 16-game losing streak. The Kings earned a 123-114 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
San Antonio extended its winning streak to nine straight with a defensive-minded victory over Detroit. The matchup was framed as a potential NBA Finals preview as the Spurs continued their strong run.
Utah center Jusuf Nurkic will have nose surgery this week and will miss the remainder of the season. The Jazz will finish the year without the veteran big man in the middle.
Dejounte Murray is expected to return Tuesday after a ruptured Achilles. New Orleans will host Golden State in his anticipated first game back.
Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson marked another birthday the way he often does: with a dunk. The longtime NBA standout continued his annual tradition with another emphatic finish.
Charles Bediako’s eligibility case took another turn with his latest appeal being denied. The most recent action involved a motion to the Alabama Supreme Court.
Kevin Durant told ESPN he intends to suit up for the United States at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The veteran star also addressed criticism aimed at U.S. basketball.
The Phoenix Suns will be without guard Dillon Brooks for four to six weeks as he recovers from a broken left hand. The injury leaves the Suns short-handed in the backcourt for the next month-plus.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner were each fined $35,000 by the NBA on Monday. The league cited their scuffle during a game over the weekend.
With the fantasy season entering its final stretch, the waiver wire can still provide key help. Three widely available options to consider this week are Melton, Wallace and Raynaud.
A proposed tweak to the NBA’s incentives would shift the focus of the standings to games played after the All-Star break. The concept aims to reduce the value of late-season losing by making only post-break wins count.
USA Basketball is in a transitional moment as it looks ahead to the 2028 Olympic cycle. With international competition continuing to deepen, roster construction and continuity remain central topics for the program.
With the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles looming, USA Basketball is entering a new chapter. A new era brings a new coach and a fresh set of decisions that will shape the program’s next cycle.
Jaylen Brown powered Boston past Los Angeles on Sunday, then drew praise from the opposing side of the rivalry. LeBron James endorsed Brown’s place in the MVP conversation following the Celtics’ win.
