[ad_1] MILWAUKEE – Luck hasn’t fallen the way of the UConn men’s basketball team very much this season. But when Alex Karaban drove at Kam Jones, the shot clock winding down with just over seven minutes to go in the second half Saturday night, and flicked up a free throw line floater, lucky was the only way he could describe …
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Grizzlies vs. Bucks Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for February 2
[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and the Memphis Grizzlies (32-16) and the Milwaukee Bucks (26-20) are all set to square off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks return home after having lost two in a row on the road, most recently getting ripped by the Spurs in San Antonio 144-118. Home has been especially good of late to Milwaukee, …
Read More »UConn’s Liam McNeeley close to returning from ankle injury that’s kept him out for a month
[ad_1] MILWAUKEE — UConn freshman Liam McNeeley is close to returning from the high ankle sprain that has kept him from playing for the last month. Huskies coach Dan Hurley said Saturday he expects McNeeley to be available Friday when the 25th-ranked Huskies host No. 15 St. John’s. “Liam will be at full strength as long as there are no …
Read More »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 …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Look: Reed Sheppard donned Arkansas-Kentucky fit before John Calipari return to Rupp Arena
[ad_1] John Calipari sent a statement in the college basketball world on Saturday as he led Arkansas to a 89-79 win over No. 12 Kentucky in his first return back to Rupp Arena. But before the Razorbacks picked up just their second SEC win of the season, former Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard made a loud statement of his own. Currently …
Read More »Clippers vs. Raptors Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for February 2
[ad_1] It’s Sunday, February 2, and the Los Angeles Clippers (28-20) and the Toronto Raptors (15-33) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Clippers need a win to keep pace with the Lakers atop the Pacific Division. LA has won two straight and four of their last five. The Clippers are currently 11-12 on the road …
Read More »Eric Musselman and USC make their voices heard versus Michigan State
[ad_1] It has been an up-and-down first season at USC basketball for head coach Eric Musselman. On Saturday, Musselman’s Trojans hit their highest point to date. Welcoming a top-10 Michigan State squad to the Galen Center, few gave USC the chance to pull out a victory. Yet, that is exactly what the Trojans did, leading wire to wire and stunning …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Recap and highlights: Saint Mary’s tightens grip on WCC with 62-58 win over Gonzaga
[ad_1] Feb. 2—MORAGA, Calif. — It lived up to the hype, and then some. It usually does when Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s square off on a basketball court. But it was another sour ending for the Bulldogs in a season that’s seen too many of those conclusions in close games. Gonzaga climbed out of a 14-point first-half deficit, poked its …
Read More »De’Aaron Fox dime to Malik Monk
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Read More »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, …
Read More »UNC basketball got ‘whupped’ at Duke, and only one thing looked good for the Tar Heels | Baxley
[ad_1] DURHAM — North Carolina basketball looked good in its throwback jerseys. That, along with the arrival of the final buzzer, completes a list of positives for the Tar Heels on Saturday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Final: No. 2 Duke 87, UNC 70. Don’t let that 17-point margin fool you. Hoo buddy, if you think the game looked rough …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Edwards to Yabusele for the fastbreak lob and JAM!
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Read More »LeBron James refutes report he was frustrated with Anthony Davis: ‘A f***n lie’
[ad_1] LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been teammates since 2019, when Davis was traded to the Lakers. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The NBA world is still reeling from Saturday night’s shocking trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. The trade sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, and broke a few …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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