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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has no plans to become the new CEO of Disney, per sources. Silver, 60, has been the subject of rumors speculating that he will soon replace Bob Iger at the multibillion-dollar company. The league executive refuted the claims on Wednesday. Silver became the fifth NBA Commissioner in February 2014. When the […]
Kansas guard MJ Rice plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to sources. The 6-foot-5 freshman guard averaged 2.2 points and 7.6 minutes per game through 23 games off the bench this past season. Rice also shot 40.8% from the field, 20% outside the arc, and 66.7% at the foul line with the Jayhawks. […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) of the Milwaukee Bucks is listed as probable for Wednesday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers. The seven-time All-Star was absent for Saturday’s 129-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Greek Freak has missed 16 games so far this season. Other players listed on Milwaukee’s injury report include Goran Dragic (knee) […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) will be re-evaluated in the middle of next week. The 6-foot-6 forward is participating in on-court workouts for a potential return, per sources. Williamson, 22, has not played since Jan. 2. The two-time All-Star has missed 47 games. “As of right now, the plan is to […]
P.J. Washington became the sixth player in Charlotte Hornets history to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game. In Tuesday night’s 137-134 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the forward scored a career-high 43 points in 38 minutes as a starter. Along with amassing six boards, five assists, […]
The Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament is scheduled for this Saturday, April 1, and now college basketball fans know which 11 referees will be officiating at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. No. 9 Florida Atlantic plays No. 5 San Diego State at 6:09 p.m. ET. Then, No. 4 UConn takes on No. 5 […]
Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe, and Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder became only the second trio in NBA history — all younger than 24 — to each score 30 points in a single game, joining Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook in 2012. In Tuesday night’s 137-134 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Giddey […]
Dayton forward Mike Sharavjamts is entering the 2023 NBA Draft, per sources. The 6-foot-8 freshman wing averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 23.1 minutes in 32 appearances with the Flyers this past season. The Mongolia native shot 38.8% from the field, 31.5% beyond the arc, and 67.7% at the foul line. Sharavjamts ranked […]
Alabama guard Nimari Burnett has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to sources. The 6-foot-4 redshirt sophomore guard is the first Crimson Tide basketball player to transfer after the 2022-23 season. As a freshman, in his 2020-21 season with Texas Tech, the guard averaged 5.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 17.7 minutes per game. […]
Payton Pritchard (plantar fasciitis/heel) of the Boston Celtics was upgraded to probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards. Although the third-year guard is dealing with plantar fasciitis and a bone bruise in his heel, Pritchard is ready to play. The Oregon product has missed the previous nine games due to his injuries. […]
