Basketball News · LatestSunday, Feb 1, 2026

The Cavs are giving up on the Hunter experience and returning to the status quo.

No. 19 Florida handled the 23rd-ranked Crimson Tide 100-77 on Sunday, a little more than a week after coach Todd Golden promised a victory vs. their SEC rival.

The San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic will be facing off today, but it looks like the game will be pushed back a few hours because of travel issues, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. The game was originally set to start at 7 pm ET. “Tonight’s Magic-Spurs game in San Antonio will now […] The post Spurs-Magic tip time moved back due to San Antonio travel issues appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets will be facing off against the Detroit Pistons, and they’ll be without one of their key players. Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out, but not because of a potential trade, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. “The Nets are listing Michael Porter Jr. as OUT for personal reasons for today’s […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. scratched from Pistons game for personal reasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith gave No. 12 Purdue a commanding lead with an early 3-point barrage, and the Boilermakers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-63 victory over Maryland on Sunday. Loyer scored 21 of his 29 points in the first half, when he Smith went a combined 9 of 12 from beyond the arc. The Boilermakers (18-4, 8-3) led 49-28 at halftime.

Alex Condon scored 25 points, Thomas Haugh added 22 and No. 19 Florida handled 23rd-ranked Alabama and Charles Bediako 100-77 on Sunday. Florida’s fifth consecutive victory in the series came a little more than a week after Gators coach Todd Golden said “we’re gonna beat ’em anyways” in response to a judge’s decision to allow Bediako to return to college. This one was so one-sided that 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager, played the final minute and scored Florida's last basket.

The Spurs had a no good, very bad time trying to get back to San Antonio on Sunday.

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee loves what Grant Williams has brought since returning from a torn ACL/meniscus in his right knee (averaging 4.7 PPG/3.4 RPG/1.1 APG/0.6 SPG/0.2 BPG/0.6 TOV/1.1 PF/17.4 MPG through nine games played). (via After the Buzzer): “I think he’s been playing well. I think he’s finding his rhythm, his groove every […] The post Charles Lee: Grant Williams is adding physicality/basketball IQ to our group appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Cavaliers made their three-team deal official.

NEW YORK — The Lakers have flipped the script on a season-long weakness, turning it into a strength after several critiques from coach JJ Redick. And it’s helped them widen the margins within the game that Redick has been looking for. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic leading the way offensively, and an improved defense,...

This is LeBron and Luka's sole trip to the Garden this year.

The Knicks' win streak coincides with a major rotation shift.

Mila Holloway scored a career-high 26 points to help No. 9 Michigan outlast No. 13 Michigan State 94-91 in overtime on Sunday in the rivals’ first matchup with both teams ranked in the top 15 of The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll. Olivia Olson, who had 23 points, made a three-point play and 3-pointer on consecutive possessions and Syla Swords followed with a layup to help the Wolverines (19-3, 10-1 Big Ten) pull away with an eight-point lead in OT. Michigan State’s Jalyn Bro...

No. 1 UConn used a spirited run in the second half to beat No. 15 Tennessee 96-66 on Sunday, the Lady Vols' worst loss in the teams' storied rivalry.

The Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2nd of 4 games between them this season.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Riley Nelson scored 16 points, Toby Fournier and Arianna Roberson contributed double-doubles and No. 20 Duke overwhelmed Wake Forest 80-44 on Sunday for the Blue Devils' 13th straight win. The Blue Devils' 11-0 ACC start (16-6 overall) is their best under coach Kara Lawson, who is in her sixth season. The 2012-13 team started 15-0 in the ACC and had a 16-game overall winning streak. Duke led 42-10 after a first half in which Wake Forest had 17 turnovers and shot only 15% (...

Things can change drastically in a year.

So long to Vit Czech.

Jada Richard scored 16 points and No. 6 LSU recorded its seventh straight win, a 103-63 blowout over No. 24 Alabama on Sunday. The Tigers (21-2, 7-2 Southeastern Conference), who lead the nation in scoring margin, scored 100 points in a league game for the first time this season. ZaKiyah Johnson had 15 points and 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season, Mikaylah Williams scored 15 points and MiLaysia Fulwiley added 10 for LSU.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James will miss Sunday’s game with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden due to soreness in his lower left leg.

Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong combined for 53 points as UConn's two top stars handed Tennessee its worst loss in the history of the rivalry.

The Golden State Warriors are in hot pursuit of star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the latest NBA trade rumors should have Dubs fans smiling.

Minnesota at Memphis is the first half of a Peacock NBA Monday doubleheader.

The New York Knicks have gotten back on track over the last week or so, winning five straight games after an ugly losing skid had them cascading down the Eastern Conference standings. Still, New York is well below where they thought they would be at this point of the season, causing some to wonder if […] The post Knicks rumors: The extra ‘hurdle’ New York will face in potential Giannis trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The TNT college basketball studio crew looks at this year's loaded freshman class — including Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer — and debates how it compares to past freshman classes in 1981 and 1991.

Late last week, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the Washington Wizards are interested in acquiring Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball. Ball currently has a $10 million annual salary that is part of a two-year contract which ends in the 2026-27 NBA season. Ball is averaging 4.6 points and 3.9 assists per game this season […]