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Morant out past trade deadline with elbow sprain

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Updated Jan 24, 2:09 PM ET

Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, the team announced Saturday morning, meaning that he will be sidelined through the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

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Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo still lead the way in second returns of NBA All-Star Game fan voting

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokić and Knicks standout point guard Jalen Brunson are both second among vote-getters in their respective conferences.

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Giannis delivers clutch block on LeBron, Bucks prevail in Los Angeles

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

A clutch block by Giannis Antetokounmpo on LeBron James sends the Milwaukee Bucks to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers The post Giannis delivers clutch block on LeBron, Bucks prevail in Los Angeles appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Kawhi Leonard Out At Least Two More Games With Knee Injury

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Star forward Kawhi Leonard is being sent home to Los Angeles for treatment on his injured left knee and will miss the final two games of the Clippers‘ road trip, the team announced (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic). More to come…

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Barnes, Raptors heat up in third quarter to beat Kings 122-109

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Updated Jan 22, 2:33 AM ET

Scottie Barnes scored 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 122-109 on Wednesday night. Barnes shot 8 of 17 and had eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals while posting his season-high fifth consecutive game with 22 or more points. Brandon Ingram also had 23 points for the Raptors, who outscored the Kings 43-21 in the third quarter and won in Sacramento for the first time since Jan. 25, 2023.

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Kawhi Leonard reflects on dominant fourth quarter as Clippers extend winning streak to six

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Kawhi Leonard credited aggressiveness and team trust after scoring 45 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at Intuit Dome. The victory extended Los Angeles’ winning streak to a season-best six games. “Just kept being aggressive. Teammates wanted […] The post Kawhi Leonard reflects on dominant fourth quarter as Clippers extend winning streak to six appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Monaco adds NBA veteran Cory Joseph

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

AS Monaco strengthened its backcourt on Thursday, December 4, announcing the signing of veteran guard Cory Joseph as the club continues its push up the EuroLeague standings. Joseph, 34, joins a roster sitting fifth at 8–5 and will make his EuroLeague debut after 14 seasons in the NBA. Monaco turned to the experienced playmaker to […] The post Monaco adds NBA veteran Cory Joseph appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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DeRozan reaches 26,000 points as Kings earn first win of season over Rockets

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings earned their first victory of the season Sunday night, holding off the Houston Rockets 111-98 at Golden 1 Center behind a balanced effort and a historic milestone from DeMar DeRozan. Sacramento improved to 9-30 by closing the game with timely perimeter shooting and defensive stops after three tightly contested quarters. DeRozan scored […] The post DeRozan reaches 26,000 points as Kings earn first win of season over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reflected on his team’s 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, highlighting Luka Doncic’s performance and the squad’s resilience. “We’ve had so many of these games this season. It almost feels normal,” Redick said, emphasizing the team’s “level of spirit and toughness and fight and […] The post JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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LeBron James faces 3 possible paths after season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

According to Brian Windhorst, league executives see three realistic options ahead for LeBron James once the season concludes. He could remain with the Lakers on a reduced contract, explore opportunities elsewhere through free agency, or decide to step away from the game entirely. What seems increasingly unlikely, however, is Los Angeles continuing to pay him […] The post LeBron James faces 3 possible paths after season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Inside Super Bowl week's concerts, parties and celebrity scene heading into big game

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Super Bowl week will unfold across several days in the Bay Area, with the game itself serving as the final act in a tightly coordinated mix of sports, music, media and celebrity appearances. From league-run press events to invitation-only gatherings in San Francisco, the jam-packed week draws athletes, entertainers and executives together in the days leading up the league's championship game. Early programming sets the stage for nights headlined by figures such as Shaquille O’Neal and Dave Ch...

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No. 3 UCLA routs Purdue 96-48 to take sole possession of first place in Big Ten

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Gabriela Jaquez scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting, and No. 3 UCLA routed Purdue 96-48 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. The Bruins (18-1, 8-0) moved out of a tie with idle Iowa with their 12th straight win. UCLA took control from tipoff, scoring the game's first seven points and ending the quarter with consecutive midrange jumpers from Lauren Betts in a display of the 6-foot-7 senior's range.

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Ian Holt birdies final hole to win in the Bahamas for his 1st Korn Ferry Tour title

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Ian Holt steadied himself at just the right time Wednesday and had a two-putt birdie on the par-5 18th hole for a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory in the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic. Holt, who played his college golf at Kent State, won for the first time on the Korn Ferry Tour. In gusts approaching 30 mph at The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, Holt had consecutive bogeys on the back nine and was tied for the lead when he holed a nervy par putt on the 17th.

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Ducks hold off Rangers 5-3 for 4th straight win following 9-game losing streak

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Updated Jan 22, 12:27 AM ET

Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night. Cutter Gauthier scored twice on his 22nd birthday — the second into an empty net in the final minute — to push his season total to 22. Mason McTavish also scored to help Anaheim to its fourth victory in a row following a nine-game losing streak.

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JT Toppin scores 27 points to lead No. 15 Texas Tech to an 84-71 victory over No. 11 BYU

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Updated Jan 24, 4:58 PM ET

JT Toppin had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 15 Texas Tech rallied in the second half for an 84-71 victory over 11th-ranked BYU on Saturday night, ending the Cougars' 13-game winning streak. Christian Anderson scored 22 points and LeJuan Watts added 20 for the Red Raiders (14-4, 4-1 Big 12), who beat the Cougars for the fifth consecutive time after losing the first three meetings between the schools. Robert Wright III had 28 points while leading scorer AJ Dybantsa was limited to 13 points...

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Olivia Miles scores 16 as No. 10 TCU beats Arizona 78-62 for 37th consecutive home win

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Updated Jan 24, 4:08 PM ET

Olivia Miles scored 16 points, Clara Silva had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 10 TCU extended its home winning streak to 37 games with a 78-62 victory over Arizona on Saturday. The Horned Frogs (18-1, 6-1 Big 12) tied No. 4 Texas for the nation's longest current home winning streak while holding a 30th consecutive opponent under 70 points. The last team to score 70 against TCU was the Wildcats in their 85-73 loss at home last February.

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No. 22 Princeton women beat Dartmouth 69-41

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Updated Jan 24, 2:23 PM ET

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Ashley Chea scored 16 points, Fadima Tall added 15 and Skye Belker chipped in with 14, and No. 22 Princeton jumped out early to cruise past Dartmouth 69-41 on Saturday for the Tigers’ 13th straight win. Chea shot 5 of 13 from the floor that included a pair of 3-pointers. Tall and Belker combined for 12-of-25 shooting. Emily Eadie grabbed 10 rebounds to go with six points, three assists and two blocks for Princeton (15-1, 3-0 Ivy League). The Tigers shot 40% (27 of 68) f...

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Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie’s season-high 20 points

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-99 on Friday at Capital One Arena. The win marked Washington’s fourth victory in five games, a level of consistency the team hasn’t seen since February 2023. Alex Sarr added 19 points and CJ McCollum contributed 17 as the Wizards […] The post Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie’s season-high 20 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2025, has committed to play for Brigham Young University next season. The announcement solidifies BYU’s position as an emerging basketball program under first-year head coach Kevin Young. Standing 6-foot-9, Dybantsa is a highly skilled small forward playing his senior year at Utah Prep in […] The post AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU: Top Draft Prospect Joins Cougars for 2025 Season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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