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A highly anticipated SEC Tournament championship game between South Carolina and LSU ended in a fight that could see players suspended  for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Following the game, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley and starting center Kamilla Cardoso, as well as LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson were apologetic about the entire […]

It was fitting that the SEC tournament championship game came down to LSU and South Carolina. Both have been the top teams in the conference and there’s no love lost between them. Sure enough, the game was marred by a major altercation. Following the game, LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson, who was involved in the altercation, apologized […]

Former NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas is attempting a comeback to the league after not having played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season. Isaiah Thomas is playing with the Utah Jazz’s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, and he was impressive in his debut. During a recent appearance on FanDuel’s NBA show, ‘Run […]

Last season, during the New Orleans Pelicans lone visit to the Philadelphia 76ers home arena in January 2023, Zion Williamson suffered a hamstring injury and had to exit the game. He was initially ruled out for four weeks, but ended up missing the rest of the season. It was a tough blow for the Pelicans […]

Back when the NBA first created the G League Ignite, the prevailing thought was to give young basketball players an opportunity to earn money while getting a jump start on their professional basketball careers. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Daishen Nix was among the first group of Ignite players. One of the top point guard prospects in […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark shattered the record books this season, not only surpassing Kelsey Plum as the NCAA’s Division 1 all-time women’s basketball scoring leader but also ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich to become the overall scoring leader in college basketball history. So it’s not surprising that as postseason play rolls around, Clark is still […]

There’s no question that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is one of the NBA’s elite players. But one of the topics of conversation that’s come up among fans and media has been Doncic’s style of play, especially as the Mavericks inconsistent play has them sputtering near the play-in seeds in the Western Conference. Count former […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a devastating blow this week when it was announced that All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns would be sidelined due to a meniscus injury. But all hope might not be lost for Wolves fans. While the there was no initial timeframe for Towns’ recovery, it’s now clear that he will undergo surgery […]

With the final month of the regular season underway, the name of the game for the Utah Jazz is development. With quite a few potential long-term prospects on the roster in Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh among others, the final weeks of the season are for them to show what they’re capable of. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are headed to the lottery once the NBA Draft rolls around, but by no choice of their own. The team was behind the eight-ball from the get-go with All-Star point guard Ja Morant beginning the season serving his 25-game suspension. Then a wave of injuries hit forcing the Grizzlies to focus on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers needed an adjustment period after acquiring James Harden in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, but after that they’ve been one of the best teams in the NBA. Following the James Harden trade, former Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said that he spoke with members of the Clippers staff when they […]

The Portland Trail Blazers hit the reset button this season when they opted to trade franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard. As the team looks to the future, they’re trying to build a nucleus of young players which includes No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson. Another young player the Blazers are building around is Anfernee Simons. During […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks just completed back to back undefeated regular seasons and are looking to make a deep run in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. With Dawn Staley at the helm as head coach, the Gamecocks have transformed into a national powerhouse. Staley managed to bring in one of top transfers to South Carolina in […]

Prior to this past weekend, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark was already the biggest name in the country in terms of college basketball. But after surpassing ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich for the NCAA’s all-time scoring record, she’s been getting praise from all different spectrums. One of the latest big names to congratulate Clark is Los […]

For a team like the Washington Wizards, who are in the running for a high lottery pick, the final month of the regular season should be all about development. Evaluating the young players on their roster and seeing who can be a part of the team moving forward. The Wizards recently made a few roster […]

The Toronto Raptors are still hoping for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, but they may have to get there without the services of rising star Scottie Barnes. Scottie Barnes recently suffered a finger injury and has undergone surgery, a move that might have ended his season as per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. […]

When the Indiana Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors, the prevailing thought was he was a good fit with Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers were set for a jump in the Eastern Conference standings. Instead, the Pacers have slipped in the standings and don’t look like a threat in the East. The Pacers […]

The San Antonio Spurs may not be a very good team record-wise this season, but Victor Wembanyama has been dazzling fans and fellow players alike with his play. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama has actually been exceeding expectations from when he was drafted. There’s no question that the Spurs […]

The New York Knicks pulled off one of their most impressive wins of the season on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They came into the game without Julius Randle, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson due to injury, and lost Jalen Brunson less than a minute into the game. The Knicks still rolled to a 107-98 […]

The Boston Celtics steamrolled the Golden State Warriors on Sunday to the tune of 140-88. Coming into the game, it appeared as if a major part of the Warriors strategy was to leave Celtics star Jaylen Brown open. That strategy backfired in a big ways as Brown knocked down his shots on the way to […]

The Golden State Warriors won their last championship in 2022 after dispatching the Boston Celtics in six games. The two teams squared off against each other on Sunday with the Celtics demolishing the Warriors, 140-88. It’s been two seasons since these teams played against each other in the NBA Finals, but Warriors star Stephen Curry […]

The New York Knicks came into Sunday ready for a huge Eastern Conference matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs hold the No. 2 seed in the East and even though the Knicks have injury issues, it’s still a good test for them. The Knicks got yet another injury scare though against the Cavs, this […]

There’s no denying that Iowa star Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in college basketball at the moment. Caitlin Clark hit a major milestone in her college career on Sunday, surpassing ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich as the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. But when women’s college basketball used to be under the AIAW, Lynette Woodard would have […]

The Boston Celtics have consistently been the best team in the NBA this season. The Celtics impressive play hit a new high on Sunday when they demolished the Golden State Warriors, 140-88. The Celtics held a 44-point lead at halftime and just continued to cruise in the second half. It was a great birthday present […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered what was probably their worst loss of the season, a 140-88 demolition at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Prior the game, Warriors star Stephen Curry appeared on the injury report due to a knee issue. Curry ended up playing the game although his stat line was rather pedestrian. After […]

The Golden State Warriors have been surging in recent weeks, playing far better than they were earlier in the season. They have won three games in a row and have won eight of their last ten games overall. A big reason for the Warriors improved play has been the contributions of Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga had […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James are often considered as the faces of the NBA along with Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. James and Curry have squared off against each other five times in the NBA playoffs with Curry’s team winning three of the five matchups. Many have […]

When the NBA season began, Shake Milton was part of the Minnesota Timberwolves who have been the top team in the Western Conference this season. But at the NBA Trade Deadline, the Wolves traded Shake Milton to the Detroit Pistons, a team that is in the running for the worst team in the league. The […]

Iowa star Caitlin Clark has rapidly become the biggest name in college basketball on either the men or women’s side. This season she became the NCAA women’s basketball all-time leading scorer. She’s a mere 17 points away from passing Pistol Pete Maravich as the overall NCAA leading scorer. Caitlin Clark made the decision this week […]

The Golden State Warriors have begun playing better basketball since their early inconsistent play. The team is a likely lock for one of the play-in spots in the Western Conference. Since the Warriors rise in the NBA with Stephen Curry at the helm, they’ve been credited with helping steer the offensive explosion the league is […]

One of the most disappointing teams in recent NBA history is the Brooklyn Nets team that featured Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. That trio was supposed to bring championship glory to the franchise but injuries and unavailability hindered their chances. One player who was a part of those Nets rosters is current Cleveland […]

With LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant entering the twilight of their NBA careers, there’s much a lot of discussion amongst fans and players alike as to who the next face of the NBA will be. The league has a few young stars who appear ready to carry on the mantle. During a recent […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had one of the greatest shooters in NBA history suit up for the franchise in Hall of Famer Ray Allen. Allen began his NBA career with the Bucks and played there for six and a half seasons before being traded to the Seattle Sonics. He shot 40.6 percent from three-point range […]

The Golden State Warriors were at Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday, hoping to continue their recent streak where they’ve won eight of their last ten games. With the Warriors leading by ten against the Knicks as the third quarter came to an end, Chris Paul rammed his shoulder in […]

The Sacramento Kings caught a lot of teams by surprise last season, but this year that hasn’t really been the case. While they were a top four seed for the majority of last season, this year the Kings have been hovering near the lower half of the playoff bracket in the Western Conference standings. The […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have held on to the top seed in the Western Conference standings throughout the season. They’ve consistently been one of the best teams in the West and have held off potential challengers so far. A major part of the Timberwolves success is the MVP level play of Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards suffered […]

The Kansas Jayhawks have been one of the best teams in the country this season, but they’ve suffered a major blow recently in the form of a knee injury to star guard Kevin McCullar Jr. The Jayhawks have played inconsistent basketball as of late and recently head coach Bill Self suggested McCullar’s injury could be […]

The USC Trojans might be one of the worst teams in the Pac-12 this season, but perhaps the most talked about storyline is what Bronny James will do at the end of the season. Coming into this season, Bronny James was often thought to be a one and done player and would declare for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled a bit on the court since firing Adrian Griffin and replacing him with Doc Rivers as their head coach. They have won three games in a row though and seem to be on their way to playing better basketball. The Bucks are fighting for positioning in the Eastern Conference standings […]