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The Los Angeles Lakers face one of the weaker teams of the league this season in the Washington Wizards tonight, with Luka Doncic suspended.

Although emerging as a frontrunner to win the Coach of the Year award this season, Joe Mazzulla dismisses the debate by providing an interesting statement.

Despite emerging as favorites to win it all this year, Duke came up short against UConn and guard Cayden Boozer couldn't help but blame himself for his team's run coming to an end.

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 Western Conference playoff push continues this Monday as the Minnesota Timberwolves head south to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Minnesota (45-29) is looking to solidify its position in the top six to avoid the Play-In tournament, while Dallas (24-50) is focused on develo...

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 Western Conference playoff race is heating up this Monday as the Phoenix Suns travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum. With the regular season winding down, Phoenix (41-33) is desperately chasing the Houston Rockets for the final guaranteed playoff spot to avoid the Play-In tournament...

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...

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 enters its final stretch this Monday as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center. Cleveland (46-28) is currently locked in a fierce battle for the third seed in the Eastern Conference, coming off a massive 149-point performance against Miami. Meanwhile, the ...

St. Bonaventure is finalizing a deal to hire Daemen College coach Mike MacDonald as its next men's basketball head coach, a source briefed on the decision confirmed. The announcement is expected this week, continuing the program's pattern of outside-the-box appointments following its 2024 hire of ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski as general manager. MacDonald, 59, spent 12 seasons at Division II Daemen in Amherst, N.Y., compiling a 61-3 record over the past two years. This season's Daemen squad...

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 continues its westward swing this Monday as the Washington Wizards visit the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers (48-26) are in the midst of a heated battle for a top-three seed in the Western Conference, currently riding an eight-game home winning streak. Conversel...

The EuroLeague's appointment of Chus Bueno as its new CEO has generated fresh optimism among league sources that the NBA and EuroLeague can reach a collaborative arrangement rather than compete directly against one another in Europe. Bueno is a former NBA executive who worked on league development initiatives across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The shift in sentiment coincides with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's most direct public statement yet on the league's preferred approach to Eur...

Jaden McDaniels has been diagnosed with left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise after undergoing an MRI. McDaniels will be listed as week-to-week. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get Anthony Edwards back in the lineup on Monday after he missed six games due to a knee injury. McDaniels is averaging 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 31.9 minutes across 71 games this season.

ESPN's Kevin Pelton has been hired for a front office role of the Houston Comets, who are relocating from Connecticut ahead of the 2027-28 season. Pelton will be assistant general manager and vice president of analytics with the franchise. Pelton will work with the Sun front office this season as they prepare for their offseason period. The Sun are run by general manager Morgan Tuck and team president Jen Rizzotti. Pelton covered the Seattle Storm of the WNBA from 2003 until 2012. Pelton was ...

Nate and Danny check in on the progression of every young player of note in the West DAL: Cooper Flagg, AJ Johnson, Ryan Nembhard, Dereck Lively II, Moussa Cisse, Max Christie 1:21 DEN: Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, DaRon Holmes 8:23 GSW: Will Richard, Gui Santos, Brandin Podziemski, Quinten Post, Moses Moody 17:03 HOU: Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, Reed Sheppard, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason 27:59 LAC: Bennedict Mathurin, Kobe Sanders, Cam Chris...

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to a group led by Dallas businessman Tom Dundon, a league source told The Athletic. The deal is structured at an approximate total value of $4.25 billion. The transaction ends the Allen family's ownership era dating to 1988. It is structured in two stages: an 80.1 percent stake closes March 31 at a $4 billion valuation, with the remaining 19.9 percent closing no later than September 1, 2028, at a $4.5 b...

Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 23. Tatum averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists as the Boston Celtics went 3-0. Over 11 games since his return from an Achilles injury, Tatum is averaging 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists with a PER of 18.7. Jokic averaged 26.0 points, 17.0 rebounds and 14.0 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 4-0.

Mark Cuban sold the Dallas Mavericks over two years ago and the franchise immediately went on to The Finals in 2024, but Nico Harrison's decision to trade Luka Doncic in February 2025 has created a tumultuous period for the franchise. Cuban was sidelined by Harrison, who reported directly to team governor Patrick Dumont. Cuban has been increasingly outspoken about the Mavericks and this week has said he regrets selling the Mavericks to Miriam Adelson. "I don't regret selling. I regret who I s...

The Golden State Warriors made an aggressive late push for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard in the final hour before the February 5 trade deadline, believing Leonard might become available after the Clippers agreed to send Ivica Zubac to Indiana. Los Angeles ultimately declined, but Golden State is expected to revisit the possibility this offseason, according to sources. Leonard, who turns 35 in June, is having one of the finest seasons of his career, averaging 28.2 points, 6.3 rebo...

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Following an embarrassing loss to Belgium, the USA has a golden chance to redeem itself in Tuesday's tuneup against Portugal.

From schedules to rosters to the elite one-on-one matchups, here is everything to know about the girls' All-Star game.

From pregame analysis to postgame keys, we've got you covered for all of Monday's Elite Eight action.

From UConn's memorable win over Duke to Yaxel Lendeborg's dominance, FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up four takeaways from the Elite Eight.

The first Final Four participants are guaranteed to be two of the biggest brands in college sports

Before the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire select their initial rosters on Friday, we explain all the rules and look at who might be available to select

Caitlin Clark is currently the Indiana Fever’s cornerstone superstar. Clark made an immediate impact upon her arrival in 2024, winning Rookie of the Year honors. The Fever are hopeful that Clark leads the franchise to success in 2026 — and for many years beyond.

With the WNBA having another expansion draft this year, the Sparks can protect five players, but who should they be?

WNBA star Caitlin Clark is making a major appearance on Sunday as she prepares for her third season with the Indiana Fever.

Due to surging ticket demand to see Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever will play all but five games in NBA arenas.

The WNBA's new CBA was unanimously approved on Tuesday before the WNBA season after more than a year of negotiating.

The WNBA is still on a break and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark doing side quests as she joins NBA broadcast team for crucial Monday NBA showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks.