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Blazers’ Deni Avdija Leaves Win vs. Suns as Back Issue Persists
Trail Blazers guard Deni Avdija exited Sunday’s victory over the Phoenix Suns after his lower back issue flared up. Avdija has been dealing with the problem for weeks.
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Bulls’ Anfernee Simons to Undergo Further Testing on Left Wrist
Chicago guard Anfernee Simons will receive additional imaging on his injured left wrist on Monday. Coach Billy Donovan said Simons is also scheduled to see a hand specialist.
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10 NBA Offseason Storylines to Watch: LeBron, Giannis and Key Teams
The NBA offseason is set to revolve around major roster decisions and franchise-defining priorities. A new rundown highlights 10 storylines, including the futures of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo and how several marquee teams approach the months ahead.
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MVP Straw Poll Update: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Set the Pace as 65-Game Rule Shapes Race
The latest MVP straw poll has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic leading the updated results. With multiple top candidates at risk of falling short of the NBA’s 65-game minimum, availability is becoming a defining factor in the race.
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Wembanyama’s Return Fuels Spurs’ One-Year Playoff Push After Season-Ending Clot
A year after a blood clot ended Victor Wembanyama’s season, the Spurs are headed back to the playoffs with their franchise centerpiece on the floor. Even with the rapid rise, Wembanyama has pushed back on the idea that the team is ahead of schedule.
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No. 4 Arizona snaps skid, holds off BYU despite Dybantsa’s 35
No. 4 Arizona halted a two-game slide with a 75-68 win over BYU. AJ Dybantsa poured in 35 points for the Cougars, but Arizona did enough to secure the result.
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Acuff erupts for 49, Arkansas falls to Alabama in overtime thriller
Darius Acuff Jr. delivered one of the season’s biggest scoring performances with 49 points, but Arkansas came up short against Alabama. Acuff had the ball for the final shot as the Razorbacks’ comeback bid ended in overtime.
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Hubbard sets MSU 3-point mark, pours in 46 as Bulldogs rally past Auburn
Josh Hubbard drilled a Mississippi State record 10 3-pointers and scored a career-high 46 points. The Bulldogs overcame a blown 18-point lead to beat Auburn 91-85.
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Warriors to open post-break slate without Curry as Celtics await
Stephen Curry will miss Golden State’s first game out of the All-Star break Thursday night against Boston, with no clear timetable for his return. The matchup also comes with Boston set to welcome Kristaps Porzingis for his debut.
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Ja Morant sidelined at least two more weeks with left elbow sprain
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will remain out for at least two additional weeks. He is continuing his recovery from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow suffered Jan. 21.
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No. 5 UConn goes cold after halftime, falls to Creighton at home
No. 5 UConn’s offense stalled in the second half Wednesday night, leading to a 91-84 upset loss to Creighton. The defeat marked the Huskies’ first home conference loss of the season.
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San Diego Parts Ways With Coach Steve Lavin in Fourth Season
San Diego has dismissed head coach Steve Lavin, ending his tenure in his fourth year with the program. The move comes as the Toreros make a change at the top of the men’s basketball staff.
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Memphis Dismisses Hasan Abdul Hakim, Reinstates Zach Davis
Memphis has dismissed Hasan Abdul Hakim following what coach Penny Hardaway called “repeated violations of team rules.” The program also reinstated Zach Davis after both players were suspended indefinitely last week.
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Texas Tech’s JT Toppin Tears Right ACL, Ruled Out for Season
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season. Toppin has been the Red Raiders’ leader in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots.
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Iowa Issues Apology After Fan Reaches Fred Hoiberg in Handshake Line
Iowa’s athletic department apologized after a security breach allowed an individual to approach Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg during the postgame handshake line. The incident occurred despite standard game-day security procedures.
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Kings’ Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine Undergo Season-Ending Surgeries
Sacramento will be without two key stars for the remainder of the season. Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine both underwent surgeries Wednesday to address a knee injury and a hand injury, respectively.
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Embiid to Sit Out vs. Hawks With Sore Right Shin
Joel Embiid will miss Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks after reporting soreness in his right shin during the All-Star break. Philadelphia will be without its star center as it resumes play following the midseason pause.
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Nuggets Convert Spencer Jones to Standard NBA Contract
The Denver Nuggets are converting two-way player Spencer Jones to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season. The move keeps Jones with Denver on an NBA deal down the stretch.
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Horizon League suspends Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb for one game after officiating comments
The Horizon League has issued a one-game suspension to Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb following his public criticism of the officiating in the Phoenix’s loss to Milwaukee. Gottlieb said the calls in Sunday’s game were inconsistent.
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Franz Wagner Sidelined Indefinitely With Lingering Ankle Soreness
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be out indefinitely due to lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced Wednesday. Orlando will be without one of its key rotation pieces as he continues to deal with the issue.
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Caitlin Clark on LeBron James’ snack sacrifice: ‘I’d rather retire’
LeBron James said he went two months without cookies and wine, two of his favorite indulgences. Caitlin Clark reacted with a blunt line: she’d rather retire than give them up.
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NBA Regular-Season Viewers Guide: Storylines, Matchups and Awards Races to Watch
With roughly two months left in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the league’s focus shifts to the biggest storylines still unfolding. Key matchups and awards races will help define the stretch run.
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Kyrie Irving to Miss Remainder of Season While Recovering From Knee Surgery
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will not return this season as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. Irving underwent the procedure last March and remains sidelined.
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The NBA’s Jalen Era, Ranked: 11 Best Seasons From Basketball’s Most Common Name
A wave of Jalens — along with Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons — has become one of the NBA’s defining name trends. A new ranking stacks the 11 best single-season performances from players sharing the same first name and frames the idea of what a full “Jalens” roster might look like.
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Memorabilia Firms Tighten Authentication as Fraud Threat Grows
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are increasing monitoring for fraud and adjusting how they authenticate items. The industry is working to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated attempts to pass off fake or altered collectibles as legitimate.
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Michigan backs up No. 1 ranking with win over No. 7 Purdue
Michigan opened the week by taking care of business against No. 7 Purdue. The victory reinforced the Wolverines’ standing as the nation’s top-ranked team.
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Cronin Sends Jamerson to Locker Room After Flagrant in UCLA Loss
UCLA coach Mick Cronin dismissed center Steven Jamerson II to the locker room after a flagrant foul late in Tuesday night’s lopsided loss to Michigan State. Jamerson fouled Carson Cooper from behind as Cooper attempted a dunk.
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Kansas State Opens Driscoll Era With Wire-to-Wire Win Over Baylor
Kansas State never trailed Tuesday night, rolling past Baylor 90-74 at Bramlage Coliseum in interim coach Matthew Driscoll’s debut. The win moved the Wildcats to 11-15 overall and 2-11 in Big 12 play, days after Jerome Tang was fired.
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No. 22 Miami (Ohio) stays unbeaten, tops UMass for 26th straight win
No. 22 Miami of Ohio remained the last unbeaten team in Division I with an 86-77 win over UMass on Tuesday night. Peter Suder led the way with 23 points as the RedHawks pushed their winning streak to 26 games.
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Texas Tech falls at Arizona State as JT Toppin leaves late with right leg injury
Texas Tech’s upset loss at Arizona State was overshadowed by an injury scare to star forward JT Toppin. Toppin appeared to hurt his right leg on a drive to the basket with 6:03 remaining.
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