Monthly Archives: February 2025

NBA All-Star Saturday: Mac McClung thrills in dunk contest 3-peat with perfect night, dunk over car; Tyler Herro wins 3-point contest

[ad_1] Adam Silver addressed the media prior to Saturday’s All-Star festivities. Some highlights … On the Luka Doncic trade: “I was surprised when I heard about the trade. I did not know that Luka was potentially a player that was about to be traded. That was news to me. I followed it like a fan from that standpoint. … In …

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No. 11 Michigan State beats Illinois 79–65; Izzo passes Knight in Big Ten coaching victories

[ad_1] CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night giving the Spartans’ Tom Izzo the most conference wins in Big Ten history. Izzo moved past late Indiana coach Bobby Knight with his record 354th conference victory. Jase Richardson …

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Adam Silver says Hornets haven’t filed a formal protest over rescinded Lakers trade

[ad_1] NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference during NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday. (Godofredo A. VĂĄsquez / Associated Press) NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the Charlotte Hornets have not filed a formal protest with the league in regard to their canceled trade with the Lakers. Silver, speaking to the press about a wide range of topics, said …

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Carmelo Anthony is still Melo

[ad_1] Carmelo Anthony is far more than just a basketball legend and future Hall of Famer. He’s a cultural icon who wrote the blueprint for the modern athlete/entrepreneur. Now, three years after his retirement, he’s built a sustainable business empire on the core principles that made him one of the most beloved, respected and successful players of a generation. Melo …

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Tulsa defeats UTSA 80-76 – Yahoo Sports

[ad_1] TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Keaston Willis had 19 points in Tulsa’s 80-76 win against UTSA on Saturday night. Willis shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 13 from the line for the Golden Hurricane (11-15, 5-8 American Athletic Conference). Isaiah Barnes added 18 points while going 7 of …

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NBA All-Star 2025: Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama disqualified from Skills Challenge for not taking shots

[ad_1] NBA All-Star 2025 Skills Challenge, but he and his San Antonio Spurs teammate Victor Wembanyama were disqualified for their shenanigans. The final stage of the three-part Skills Challenge involves shooting, but to get through the relay with as fast a time as possible, Wembanyama and Paul didn’t actually shoot the balls from the rack. Instead, they flung the balls …

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Adam Silver was ‘surprised’ by Luka Dončić trade, says he’s ’empathetic’ with angry Mavericks fans

[ad_1] When it comes to the Luka Dončić trade, Adam Silver is just like us. So said the NBA commissioner during his news conference Saturday from the NBA’s All-Star weekend in San Francisco. Silver, not surprisingly, was asked early about the trade of Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers that remains a stunner two weeks after it was consummated. He …

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NBA All-Star 2025: Two weeks later, the league and its stars still can’t comprehend Luka Dončić trade

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO — As NBA commissioner Adam Silver hosted his annual press availability Saturday from the All-Star Game, addressing the league’s most pressing topics, the first query he faced was about The Trade. “Is that what we’re calling it?” Silver asked of the deal that sent Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange …

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UConn blows late lead, loses to last-place Seton Hall 69-68 in OT

[ad_1] NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Isaiah Coleman had 23 points and Scotty Middleton tipped in his own missed shot with three seconds left in overtime to rally Seton Hall to a 69-68 victory over Connecticut on Saturday, ending a nine-game losing streak for the Pirates. Garwey Dual stole the ball from UConn’s Solomon Ball with six seconds left, leading to Middleton’s game-winner. …

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Steph suggests ‘interesting’ change to NBA officiating transparency

[ad_1] Steph suggests ‘interesting’ change to NBA officiating transparency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If Warriors star Steph Curry were NBA commissioner for a day, what rule would he change? He answered that question during NBA All-Star Media Day on Saturday at Oakland Arena, and the answer might not be what you’d expect in that had nothing to …

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UT Martin earns 72-68 win over Eastern Illinois

[ad_1] CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Afan Trnka’s 18 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 72-68 on Saturday night. Trnka added nine assists and three steals for the Skyhawks (12-15, 8-8 Ohio Valley Conference). Vladimer Salaridze scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line and added …

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