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Five-star senior Anthony Thompson committed to Ohio State on Tuesday, becoming the Buckeyes’ highest-ranked men’s basketball recruit in more than a decade. Anthony Thompson Chose Ohio State Over Indiana, Texas Thompson chose the Buckeyes over Indiana and Texas. The 6-foot-8, 205-pound wing also visited Michigan, Kentucky, and North Carolina, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul […]
After the Portland Trail Blazers reached contract extensions with Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe, they exercised their 2026-27 team options on Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, and Donovan Clingan. Per Spotrac, the moves were largely a formality and part of the players’ rookie contracts, representing fourth-year options on Henderson and Murray, and a third-year option on […]
While Luka Doncic scored 43 points in a game-high 41 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-109 season-opener loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, the more important headline concerns the five-time All-Star spending time in the training room after the game to receive treatment on the inside of his right leg. “It’s […]
Indiana Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones issued an apology after practice Tuesday for the actions leading to his arrest on preliminary charges of reckless driving and resisting law enforcement Monday morning. Kam Jones Insisted On Apologizing To Pacers Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Jones “insisted” on apologizing to the team and wanted an opportunity to […]
The New York Knicks ruled out Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson ahead of Wednesday night’s 2025-26 season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns was also listed as questionable with a right quad strain. Knicks’ Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson To Remain Sidelined Hart, who is dealing with lumbar spasms, has been sidelined […]
The Boston Celtics signed head coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension in August, but length and details of the new deal were not released. However, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday that it is likely a six-year pact. “Terms were not formally announced on Mazzulla’s new pact beyond the Celtics terming it a […]
Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg formally pled guilty to two counts of wire fraud in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes reported late Monday night. Each count carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. PST at the United States […]
Indiana State men’s basketball coach Matthew Graves is taking a leave of absence after having triple heart bypass surgery on Monday, the athletic department announced in a news release. Associate head coach Mark Slessinger will serve as Indiana State’s acting head coach until Graves returns. The Sycamores did not say when they expect Graves back. […]
The Milwaukee Bucks waived Tyler Smith on Monday to get within the regular season roster limit. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Smith is expected to have “several” two-way options to pick from in the days ahead. Bucks Drafted Tyler Smith In 2024 Smith, who was selected 33rd overall in last year’s draft after spending […]
The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie-scale contract, the team announced Monday in a press release. The move locks in Lively’s $7.23 million salary for the 2026-27 season, putting him on track to become eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. Dereck Lively II Entering Third Season With Mavericks […]