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Embiid Out vs. Knicks as 76ers Manage Right Knee
Joel Embiid sat out Wednesday night against the New York Knicks due to right knee injury management. The Philadelphia 76ers said he will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.
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Spurs Waive Jeremy Sochan, Opening Door to Free Agency
The San Antonio Spurs waived forward Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, making him a free agent. Sochan was named to the 2023 NBA All-Rookie Team.
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NBA fines Hawks’ Mouhamed Gueye, Wolves’ Naz Reid $35K each after tussle
The NBA issued $35,000 fines to Atlanta’s Mouhamed Gueye and Minnesota’s Naz Reid for their roles in a jersey-grabbing tussle on Monday. Both players were penalized the same amount.
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Syracuse AD John Wildhack to Retire After 10 Years
Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is retiring after a decade at the school. Wildhack has led the Orange athletic department for the past 10 years.
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Big 12 to Use LED-Embedded Court for Men’s and Women’s Tourneys
The Big 12 Conference will play its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on a high-tech floor embedded with LED technology. The setup will enable data-driven graphics, advertising, and interactive fan features during timeouts.
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Six Players Whose Fantasy Stock Rose Most After the NBA Trade Deadline
Roster shakeups ahead of last week’s NBA trade deadline created new opportunities across the league. Here’s a closer look at six players whose fantasy value has climbed the most as a result of the moves.
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NBA suspends Stewart, Duren, Bridges and Diabate after brawl
The NBA has issued suspensions to four players following a brawl on Monday. Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren, along with Charlotte’s Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, were disciplined for their roles in the incident.
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John Tesh Set for First Live Arena Performance of Iconic NBA Theme at All-Star Game
John Tesh will perform his signature NBA theme live in a sports arena for the first time Sunday, the league announced. Ludacris is also scheduled to perform Saturday ahead of the All-Star dunk contest.
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Flagg, Thompson and Wembanyama Named ‘Got Next’ Trio for NBA The Run
NBA The Run has revealed another featured trio, naming Cooper Flagg, Thompson and Victor Wembanyama as its latest ‘Got Next’ group. The fast-paced, stylized basketball game is slated to launch this year.
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NBA Power Rankings: Reassessing All 30 Teams After the Trade Deadline
With the trade deadline in the rearview, the league’s hierarchy is coming back into focus. Here’s where all 30 teams stand heading into 2026 All-Star Weekend.
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Warriors Move On From Jonathan Kuminga in Feb. 4 Trade to Hawks
The Golden State Warriors’ split with Jonathan Kuminga became official on Feb. 4, when the forward was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. The deal closed the book on a tense, drawn-out separation between player and franchise.
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Six Key Questions Shaping the Eastern Conference Playoff Race
With the trade deadline in the rearview, the Eastern Conference turns its focus to the stretch run toward the NBA Finals. Attention now shifts to the teams at the top of the standings and the biggest questions that will define the playoff picture.
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USA vs. the World Comes to Men’s College Basketball
A new USA vs. the World concept is being applied to men’s college basketball, spotlighting top talent across the sport. The format features a roster of elite players, including 11 freshmen.
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Fantasy Fast Break: Kings’ Young Options to Watch, Santos Steps Up for Warriors
With Sacramento in a slump heading into the All-Star break, fantasy managers are monitoring whether the Kings lean more on younger pieces. Meanwhile, Gui Santos has delivered timely production for Golden State as league-wide rotation shifts create new opportunities.
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Wetzel: Giannis–Kalshi Deal Highlights NBA Optics Problem
A new deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kalshi may be legal, but it raises questions about how the league is perceived. In a landscape where public trust matters, optics can quickly become the story.
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Wembanyama scores 40 in 26 minutes as Spurs rout Lakers
Victor Wembanyama poured in 40 points in just 26 minutes as San Antonio rolled past the Los Angeles Lakers 136-108. The rookie watched the entire fourth quarter from the bench, admitting he wished he could have kept adding to his stat line.
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Spurs’ Stephon Castle Diagnosed With Bruised Pelvis After Hard Fall; X-Rays Clear
Spurs guard Stephon Castle suffered a bruised pelvis Tuesday after a hard fall in San Antonio’s blowout win over the Lakers. X-rays were clear, and he’s expected to be a game-time decision Wednesday against Golden State.
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BYU’s Robert Wright III drops 30 at Baylor as Cougars halt slide
Robert Wright III turned a hostile reception into a career night, scoring 30 points as No. 22 BYU beat Baylor 99-94 on Tuesday. The win snapped a skid that had sent the Cougars tumbling 13 spots in the AP Top 25.
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Mitch Johnson: Spurs’ All-Star count doesn’t match their record
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson voiced frustration after De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle were left off the All-Star roster. Johnson noted San Antonio owns the NBA’s third-best record yet isn’t among the teams with multiple All-Stars.
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Bulls’ Collin Sexton fined $35,000 by NBA for gesture
The NBA fined Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton $35,000 on Tuesday night. The penalty stems from a middle-finger gesture during Chicago’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.
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Buzz Williams acknowledges Maryland falling short of program standard
Buzz Williams said he recognizes Maryland hasn’t met its usual standard during his first season leading the program. The first-year head coach addressed the team’s struggles and the gap between expectations and current results.
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Top-40 senior Adam Oumiddoch decommits from St. John’s
Top-40 senior Adam Oumiddoch announced Tuesday that he has decommitted from St. John’s. Oumiddoch said he is reopening his recruitment.
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Top-10 junior Lincoln Cosby commits to Michigan, moves to 2026 class
Lincoln Cosby, a top-10 recruit in the junior class, has committed to Michigan. He will also reclassify into the 2026 class.
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Big Ten Student-Athlete Group Urges Baker to Curb or Ban Prop Bets
The Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Issues Commission is calling for a continued effort to limit — or eliminate — proposition betting. The group directed its request to NCAA President Charlie Baker.
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Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson and Wilson Highlight Wooden Award Top 20 List
The men’s Wooden Award race has been narrowed to a 20-player short list featuring several of the sport’s biggest names. The group includes seven underclassmen and two selections from Texas Tech.
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Lakers to Sit LeBron James vs. Spurs, 21-Season All-NBA Streak Ends
The Lakers have ruled out LeBron James for Tuesday’s game against the Spurs due to a foot injury. The absence also removes him from postseason award eligibility, ending his run of 21 consecutive All-NBA seasons.
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Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher added to Rising Stars as injury replacement
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher has been added to the Rising Stars game. He replaces Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell, who is out due to injury.
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Tatum Takes Part in First G League Scrimmage as Return Remains Unclear
Jayson Tatum logged his first scrimmage action with the Celtics’ G League affiliate, marking a notable step in his on-court work. He emphasized, however, that the progress does not mean a return to game action is imminent.
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Brandon Ingram Named All-Star Replacement for Stephen Curry
Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been added to this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game roster. He will replace Warriors star Stephen Curry, who is sidelined by injury.
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One Year In, Luka Dončić’s Lakers Still Searching for Title Form
Twelve months into the Luka Dončić era in Los Angeles, the Lakers’ championship ceiling remains a work in progress. A look back at what has defined the first year — and what still needs to change for the franchise to re-enter the title conversation.
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