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Michigan dismantled Tennessee 95-62 Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, advancing to the program's first Final Four since 2018. The Wolverines, who set a single-season program wins record at 35, will face top-seeded Arizona on April 4 in Indianapolis and are 1.5 point betting favorites. Yaxel Lendeborg, named the Midwest Region's most outstanding player, led Michigan with 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists and no turnovers. The Big Ten Player of the Year became the first Wolverine to...

Rick Pitino has signed a contract extension with St. John's that adds one year through the 2029-30 season and includes a substantial pay increase, the school confirmed Sunday. The deal makes Pitino, 73, the Big East's second-highest-paid coach behind UConn's Dan Hurley, according to ESPN sources. "We're thrilled that Coach Pitino has signed a new agreement to remain at St. John's, a deal that will keep him in Queens through the end of the decade," athletic director Ed Kull said. "Coach Pitino...

North Carolina announced that they are putting arena discussions on hold while the program searches for a new head coach. The school fired Hubert Brown last week after four seasons. "Arena discussions will resume after the new coach has had time to acclimate to the program and focus on future needs," the school said. The school is deciding between renovating the Smith Center or building a new arena, which could potentially be located off campus. Former UNC head coach Roy Williams is supportin...

Boston College has named UConn assistant Luke Murray its next men's basketball head coach, the school announced Thursday. Murray, widely regarded as a key architect of the Huskies' offensive system, played a central role in building back-to-back national championship teams in 2023 and 2024. "I am deeply honored and incredibly grateful to lead the Boston College men's basketball program," Murray said. "Boston College alumni and fans will find our program defined by a standard of excellence, an...

The Boston Celtics became the second Eastern Conference team to clinch a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Boston joined the Detroit Pistons as the two teams to have clinched top-six spots in the playoffs. Boston is currently second in the East, four games behind Detroit. The Celtics have a 2.5-game lead over the New York Knicks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference. This is Boston's 12th consecutive playoff appearance, which is the longest current streak in the NBA. Overall, the Celtics...

The Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors are now locked into spots in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Portland and Golden State are currently in the ninth and tenth spots in the Western Conference. That would see them meet in the 9-10 game of the Play-In Tournament, should those standings hold. The Trail Blazers are currently 1.5 games behind the LA Clippers to move into the eighth spot in the West Play-In Tournament. The Warriors are three games behind the Clippers. Th...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The race to escape the Play-In Tournament reaches a boiling point this Monday as the Philadelphia 76ers head to the Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat. Philadelphia (41-33) currently holds the No. 7 seed and is within striking distance of the top six, bolstered by a massive 118-114 road win over Charl...

The Memphis Grizzlies injury-ravaged season has claimed another victim. Jaylen Wells will undergo surgery to repair a tendon avulsion fracture in his right big toe. While Memphis did not attach a timeline for Wells' return, it's likely he'll miss the remainder of the season. In his sophomore season, Wells improved on the surprising success of his rookie season. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and continued to play very good defense. Wells joins six other Grizzlies as side...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season winds down this Monday as the Chicago Bulls travel to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs. This matchup features two teams at opposite ends of the standings. San Antonio (56-18) has taken the league by storm, currently sitting at No. 2 in the Western Conference and...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA's 2025-26 regular season reaches a critical crossroads this Monday as the Detroit Pistons travel to the Paycom Center to battle the Oklahoma City Thunder. This matchup features two of the league's most elite rosters, with both teams having already secured 50-plus wins. Oklahoma City (59-16) ente...

Miles McBride left the New York Knicks' 111-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder after colliding with Lu Dort while diving for a loose ball on Sunday. McBride had returned to the lineup for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February. Head coach Mike Brown had no updates on McBride's condition following the game. The Knicks are 20-8 without McBride in the lineup.

Duke freshman point guard Cayden Boozer shouldered full responsibility Sunday for the turnover that directly led to UConn's game-winning buzzer-beater in the Huskies' 73-72 Elite Eight victory. With 7.5 seconds remaining and Duke protecting a two-point lead, Boozer caught an inbound pass near midcourt and attempted to deliver the ball to a wide-open Pat Ngongba. UConn's Silas Demary tipped the pass with 6.4 seconds left, and Braylon Mullins retrieved the loose ball before burying a shot near ...

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season reaches a critical juncture this Monday as the Boston Celtics travel to State Farm Arena for a quick rematch against the Atlanta Hawks. Just three days ago, a shorthanded Boston squad fended off a red-hot Hawks team at TD Garden, snapping Atlanta's three-game win streak. Boston (5...

Braylon Mullins stole a pass near midcourt and buried a 35-foot three-pointer at the buzzer Sunday, capping a stunning 19-point comeback as UConn defeated top-overall seed Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight. The Huskies advance to the Final Four for the third time in four years. The sequence unfolded in the final seconds after UConn's Silas Demary Jr. made one of two free throws with 10 seconds remaining, cutting Duke's lead to two. The Blue Devils attempted to run out the clock, but Cayden Boozer...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant will be out indefinitely due to a right calf injury. Grant said he felt a "pop" in his calf during Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran forward had an MRI, but a timeline to return won't be determined until Grant undergoes more testing. Grant has rebounded this season to be a productive contributor for Portland. On the season, the 12th-year veteran has averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Grant has been more eff...

The Dallas Mavericks have not hired a search firm to help find a new head of basketball operations, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The team was looking to fill the role by the draft in June. Michael Finley or Matt Riccardi, who are currently co-interim GMs, could still receive promotions into the position. It was reported earlier in the season that the Mavs will value previous experience as a lead NBA executive, with Dennis Lindsey mentioned as a possible candidate. Stein also not...

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed blame at himself Sunday after his team suffered the most lopsided loss in franchise history, a 139-87 defeat to the Toronto Raptors that included a 31-0 run spanning 7 minutes and 47 seconds, which is the longest unanswered scoring surge in the NBA's play-by-play era. "We've got to have them prepared for the physicality of the game, prepared for how much they were going to grab, hold and get them off their spots," Mosley said. "That's on me." "I'...

After the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth with a 114-99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, Jaylen Brown posted a simple message on social media in response to those who wrote off their chances of accomplishing anything this season amid injury and roster turnover. "50 wins in a gap year," Brown wrote. The remark was a direct callback to preseason skepticism that followed Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles and the offseason trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics...

The Golden State Warriors know they don't have a long time left to build a winner around Stephen Curry. That has the Warriors constantly looking for upgrades. Two seasons ago, the team added Jimmy Butler. This past trade deadline, Golden State made a run at Kawhi Leonard. Now, this offseason, the Warriors may make another run at adding LeBron James. The idea of James joining Golden State reportedly "has some legs" per an NBA source. The Warriors previously discussed adding James before they u...

Expectations are increasing that Kristaps Porzingis will re-sign with the Golden State Warriors this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Porzingis recently praised vice president of player health Rick Celebrini as the "GOAT," further leading to speculation that Porzingis will remain with the Warriors. The Warriors acquired Porzingis, who will be an unrestricted free agent, at the trade deadline. Porzingis is averaging 17.1 points in ten games with the Warriors. The Warriors ...

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St. John's says Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him under contract with the school through the end of this decade. Pitino was hired in March 2023 and given a six-year contract through 2029. Several media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported Sunday his restructured deal includes an additional year through the 2029-30 season and a raise that will make him the second-highest paid coach in the Big East behind Dan Hurley at UConn.

Portland Trail Blazers (38-38, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-36, eighth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will attempt to extend its five-game win streak with a victory over Portland. The Clippers are 22-23 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks last in the Western Conference recording 40.7 rebounds per game led by Kawhi Leonard averaging 6.3. The Trail Blazers are 25-21 in Western C...

Charlotte Hornets (39-36, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (18-57, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Brooklyn and Charlotte square off on Tuesday. The Nets have gone 12-32 against Eastern Conference teams. Brooklyn is 2-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Hornets are 23-24 in conference games. Charlotte ranks eighth in the NBA with 33.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Moussa Diabate averaging 5.0....

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Arizona, Michigan and Duke had looked like a clear top tier in college basketball as conference play began. The Blue Devils' stunning loss to UConn on Braylon Mullins' last-second 3-pointer ended the title push for the tournament's top overall seed, leaving Arizona and Michigan as the only 1-seeds to reach the Final Four.

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