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WNBA sees urgent need to reach new CBA by Monday to not impact season

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Updated Mar 14, 11:58 AM ET

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters on Friday that there's urgency to get a new collective bargaining agreement done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.

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St. John's routs UConn for 2nd straight Big East tourney title

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Updated Mar 14, 9:32 PM ET

A tenacious defensive performance carried No. 13 St. John's to its second straight Big East tournament championship Saturday night with a 72-52 blowout of sixth-ranked UConn at Madison Square Garden.

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WNBA commissioner stresses urgency to get labor deal done as negotiations drag on

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During the fourth day of lengthy in-person meetings in New York between representatives of the WNBA and the players’ union, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters that there is urgency to agree to the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement by Monday, The Athletic confirmed. “I’ve never been a betting woman in my life, and I’m not going to start now. But we have to get a deal done by Monday,” Engelbert said Friday night. “We have to get it done without disrupting … this two team

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Al Horford Exits Friday’s Game With Right Calf Tightness

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Updated Mar 14, 7:46 AM ET

The Warriors entered Friday’s contest vs. Minnesota shorthanded, with leading scorers Stephen Curry (patellofemoral pain syndrome in right knee) and Jimmy Butler (torn right ACL) sidelined and Draymond Green a late scratch due to a lower back issue. Golden State lost another longtime NBA veteran to injury during the game, as Al Horford experienced right […]

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Rockets outlast Pelicans 107-105 to move into 3rd place in West

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Updated Mar 14, 3:18 AM ET

Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead 18-footer with 7.6 seconds left and the Houston Rockets outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 on Friday night to move into third place in the crowded Western Conference. Durant scored 32 points two nights after matching his season low with 11 in a blowout loss at Denver. Against the Pelicans, he was 13 of 24 from the field and had six rebounds and five assists.

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Suns' Jalen Green records back-to-back 30+ point games in loss to Raptors

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The 2025-26 season hasn’t been very kind to Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green on the injury front. After missing a grand total of 21 games through the first four seasons of his career (including a grand total of zero for the past two campaigns), Green has missed 48 games this season due to hamstring problems. […] The post Suns’ Jalen Green records back-to-back 30+ point games in loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Warriors' Steve Kerr defends Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo amid 83-point game discourse

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SAN FRANCISCO– Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr could not believe there was discourse surrounding Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards, the second most in NBA history. “That’s a thing? People aren’t giving him credit for getting 83 [points],” Kerr asked the room when told how a good portion of fans, reporters, […] The post Warriors’ Steve Kerr defends Erik Spoelstra, Bam Adebayo amid 83-point game discourse appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Pistons Notes: Sasser, Winning Streak, Holland, Huerter

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Updated Mar 14, 9:37 AM ET

Marcus Sasser took advantage of extended playing time for his highest scoring output since New Year’s Day. The Pistons guard scored 16 points in a 126-110 win over Memphis on Friday. Sasser has been starting with Ausar Thompson sidelined by a right ankle sprain. “Again, this isn’t new or a surprise. It’s just opportunity,” coach […]

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Brunson scores 29, Anunoby adds 25 as Knicks get past the Pacers 101-92 for 2nd straight victory

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Updated Mar 14, 3:11 AM ET

Jalen Brunson finished with 29 points and nine assists, OG Anunoby added 25 points and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night. Mitchell Robinson had a career-high 22 rebounds to go with 12 points as last year's Eastern Conference runner-up won its second straight and its sixth game in nine contests. The Knicks are still fighting to earn a top-four seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

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Raptors Notes: Barnes, Ingram, Shead, Murray, More

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Updated Mar 14, 3:28 PM ET

The Raptors picked up a much-need win over Phoenix on Friday after dropping six of their previous eight games, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. Scottie Barnes, who entered Friday with a questionable tag due to an illness, was under the weather but made the biggest play of the game, blocking Jalen Green‘s dunk attempt from […]

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Keegan Murray (Ankle Sprain) Out At Least Two More Weeks

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Updated Mar 14, 12:40 PM ET

While Keegan Murray is making progress in his recovery from a left ankle sprain, he’ll be out at least two more weeks, which is the next time he’ll be reevaluated, the Kings announced in a press release (Twitter link via James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com). After appearing in 80, 77, and 76 regular season games over […]

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Mississippi beats No. 15 Alabama 80-79 in SEC quarterfinal shocker

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — AJ Storr scored 17 points, Ilias Kamardine added 16 and 15th-seeded Mississippi upset No. 15 and second-seeded Alabama 80-79 on Friday night in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Mississippi (15-19) won for the third time in three days in the tournament after losing 12 of the final 13 regular-season games. The Rebels advanced to the semifinals Saturday against the winner of the final quarterfinal matchup between No. 17 Arkansas and Oklahoma. Labaron ...

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Evan Mobley scores 29 points and the Cavaliers rout the Mavericks 138-105

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Updated Mar 14, 1:32 AM ET

Evan Mobley matched his season high with 29 points, Donovan Mitchell had 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-105 on Friday night in the opener of a home-and-home series. Mobley had 16 points in the first quarter and was already up to 23 by halftime, the second-highest scoring half of his career. James Harden finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Cavaliers, who shot 61.5% from the field and were 18 for 38 (47%) from 3-point range.

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Zion Williamson's contract gets major upgrade after start vs. Rockets

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Updated Mar 14, 8:13 AM ET

On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans faced the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, Zion Williamson is securing his future with the franchise despite early trade rumors and injuries. Before tip-off, the Williamson saw a rapid increase in his contract, per Bobby Marks of ESPN. As a result of playing in 51 games, Williamson’s guaranteed salary will go from […] The post Zion Williamson’s contract gets major upgrade after start vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Warriors' Draymond Green downgraded to out for Timberwolves clash

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Updated Mar 14, 5:21 AM ET

Draymond Green got a negative update regarding his availability for the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Green has been in the league since 2012 when the Warriors selected him in the second round of that year’s NBA draft. He made his way up the ranks as one of the […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green downgraded to out for Timberwolves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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No. 10 Virginia rolls past Miami 84-62 to advance to ACC Tournament title game

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Ugonna Onyenso scored 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Thijs De Ridder and Sam Lewis each scored 16 points and No. 10 Virginia beat Miami 84-62 on Friday to advance to the ACC Tournament championship game for the first time since 2023. Mailk Thomas scored nine of his 15 points in the second half for the Cavaliers, who improved to 29-4 under first-year coach Ryan Odom.

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