Monthly Archives: February 2025

Luka Doncic trade highlights the biggest double standard in sports

[ad_1] As Jerry Seinfeld used to say, sports fans are just rooting for laundry. But sports fans have far different reactions to who starts the wash cycle. The stunning (I guess; I don’t follow basketball) trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks (many are saying the Mavs were had), prompted Suns forward Kevin …

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‘You know there’s some studs.’ Gonzaga-Saint Mary’s features high-caliber play at key positions

[ad_1] Feb. 2—MORAGA, Calif. — Saturday’s college basketball ticket featured a handful of compelling storylines, with high-end matchups between Top 25 opponents, juicy rivalry games and one SEC reunion that stood apart from every other game — at least as far as television ratings are concerned. Those who stayed up to catch a late-night showdown between Gonzaga and longtime West …

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Mavericks GM Nico Harrison defends Luka Dončić trade: ‘We got ahead of what was going to be a tumultuous summer’

[ad_1] Late Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks set the NBA world on fire by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, getting Anthony Davis in return. The stunning trade raised questions, shocked NBA players, and doubled the Lakers’ odds of making the NBA finals. The deal specifically raised questions for Mavericks fans, who are now dealing with the unexpected …

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Bulls vs. Pistons Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for February 2

[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and the Chicago Bulls (21-28) and the Detroit Pistons (24-24) are all set to square off from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham takes the court following his 40-point performance in the Pistons’ 117-102 victory over Dallas Friday night. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Detroit. Chicago won Friday in Toronto, 122-106. …

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John Calipari talks emotions of beating Kentucky: What Arkansas coach said after win

[ad_1] John Calipari won his homecoming to Rupp Arena on Saturday with his newly led Arkansas Razorbacks, defeating No. 12 Kentucky 89-79. It was a homecoming like no other in men’s college basketball, or college sports for that matter: Calipari helped the historically prominent Wildcats program return to national dominance, while being the face of the program as a whole. …

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The Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade is shocking, franchise-altering and very, very odd

[ad_1] Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis greet each other after a game in 2022. Photograph: Andrew D Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images Every lifetime, you get to experience a few “where were you when?” moments. Finding out Michael Jackson died. The American presidency being called for Donald Trump in 2016. And any true NBA fan will remember where they were on the evening …

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Luka Doncic Trade Drawing Comparisons To Joe Thornton Trade

[ad_1] The sports world was shocked late Saturday night when NBA superstar Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The shocking trade is similar to the San Jose Sharks’ acquisition of Joe Thornton. BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, …

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Fantasy Basketball Trade Reaction: Winners and losers of shocking Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis swap

[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks reportedly made one of the most epic and unfathomable trades in NBA history late Saturday night, dealing Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The three-team deal also includes the Utah Jazz. The deal, hoops-wise, sent shockwaves through the NBA and …

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Where Wisconsin basketball sits in ESPN’s BPI, NCAA NET Rankings after Northwestern win

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball got back on track with a 75-69 win over Northwestern on Saturday. The result snapped Wisconsin’s two-game road losing streak and stretch of two losses in three games. Importantly, it also reestablished the team’s strong position in most national metrics. Its spot had slipped after that mentioned losing stretch. Related: Wisconsin basketball KenPom ranking rises following road …

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Fantasy Basketball Trade Reaction: Impact of shocking Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis swap

[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks reportedly made one of the most epic and unfathomable trades in NBA history late Saturday night, dealing Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The three-team deal also includes the Utah Jazz. The deal, hoops-wise, sent shockwaves through the NBA and …

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North Dakota State visits Barnstable and St. Thomas

[ad_1] North Dakota State Bison (16-7, 5-3 Summit League) at Saint Thomas Tommies (17-6, 7-1 Summit League) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tommies -1.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: St. Thomas hosts North Dakota State after Miles Barnstable scored 23 points in St. Thomas’ 86-71 win against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. The Tommies have …

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What Northwestern coach Chris Collins said about Wisconsin basketball after Badgers win

[ad_1] Northwestern head coach Chris Collins’ press conference after his team’s 75-69 loss to Wisconsin on Saturday didn’t focus much on the game. Rather, it had a larger scope than just the day’s result, as Collins shared the unfortunate news that star guard Brooks Barnhizer would miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury. Collins was emotional in …

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Dunn and Pittsburgh host Virginia

[ad_1] Virginia Cavaliers (10-12, 3-8 ACC) at Pittsburgh Panthers (14-7, 5-5 ACC) Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hosts Virginia after Damian Dunn scored 24 points in Pittsburgh’s 76-74 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Panthers are 10-2 on their home court. Pittsburgh is ninth in the ACC with 14.0 assists per game led by Jaland …

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Ruffin leads Jackson State against Southern after 20-point game

[ad_1] Jackson State Tigers (6-15, 6-2 SWAC) at Southern Jaguars (13-8, 8-0 SWAC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State takes on Southern after Daeshun Ruffin scored 20 points in Jackson State’s 65-50 victory against the Grambling Tigers. The Jaguars are 7-0 on their home court. Southern scores 75.7 points and has outscored opponents by 7.3 …

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