Monthly Archives: April 2026

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school hasn’t publicly discussed its search. Malone would replace Hubert Davis, who was fired March 24 after …

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Indiana basketball player you likely forgot about to enter transfer portal

1 / 3 Indiana basketball vs. Northwestern photos in Big Ten Tournament Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Tucker Devries (12) grabs a rebound against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images 1 / 3 Indiana basketball vs. Northwestern photos in Big Ten Tournament Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, …

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Chicago fires lead executives Arturas Karnisovas, Marc Eversley

After six seasons in charge — and seemingly that many re-inventions of the roster — the Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas as well as general manager Marc Eversley. “Arturas and Marc have led with a deep commitment to the Chicago Bulls. These decisions are never easy, especially when they involve people we respect …

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Third member of UNC’s 2025-26 backcourt to enter transfer portal

Tuesday marks an important day in college basketball, with the transfer portal officially opening. Several players already announced their decisions to transfer, while there’s bound to be plenty additional moves in the coming days. The UNC men’s basketball program already has one player in the portal: freshman guard Isaiah Denis. He could very well return, particularly with Michael Malone being …

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T-wolves are ‘a million miles away’ from the team they think they are, with the playoffs coming fast

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this season, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch found a precise if unusual way to describe why his deep, experienced and well-rounded team had slipped into another funk: moodiness. The bad vibes are back, and with the NBA playoffs fast approaching, the timing is not good. Advertisement “It feels like we’re a million miles away from the …

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UConn vs. Michigan live updates: 2026 March Madness Men’s National Championship game score, highlights, stats

College basketball powerhouses Michigan and UConn will meet Monday night, April 6 for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Championship as March Madness concludes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michigan (36-3) is seeking to end a long championship drought. The Wolverines have lost in the NCAA final four times since their last title in 1989 (an 80-79 win overtime win …

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Oklahoma hires Lucas McKay as general manager for men’s basketball

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has hired Lucas McKay as its first men’s basketball general manager. McKay, whose appointment was announced Monday, leaves Clemson, where he had the same role. He has more than 20 years of experience in college basketball, including 14 years at Clemson under coach Brad Brownell. Advertisement He joins an Oklahoma program that decided to retain …

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Cavs at Grizzlies: How to watch, odds, and injury report

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (49-29) at Memphis Grizzlies (25-53) Where: FedExForum – Memphis, TN When: Mon. April 6 at 8 PM TV: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports App, NBA League Pass Point spread: Cavs -13.5 Cavs injury report: Donovan Mitchell – OUT (ankle), James Harden – OUT (personal), Dean Wade – OUT (ankle), Jaylon Tyson – OUT (toe), Max Strus – …

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College basketball rankings: Michigan, Duke, Michigan State lead way-too-early Top 25 for 2025-26

College basketball rankings: Michigan, Duke, Michigan State lead way-too-early Top 25 for 2025-26 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Would it sound paranoid to state our belief that the biggest reason for the change to opening the basketball transfer period in April was to make the Way-Too-Early Top 25 …

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NBA mock draft 9.0: First-round projections before NCAA championship game

The NCAA men’s basketball championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and UConn Huskies will feature several players projected as first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. While top picks including AJ Dybantsa as well as Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson were eliminated earlier during March Madness, the Final Four saw several star-studded prospects participate. Arizona freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa …

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Indiana forward Josh Harris plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Indiana forward Josh Harris plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Joe Tipton. He has three years of eligibility remaining. Harris missed the 2025-26 season for Indiana due to a lower-body injury. He transferred to Indiana last offseason after spending his true freshman year at North Florida. Advertisement In his lone seasons with the Ospreys, Harris started in …

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North Carolina took a gamble hiring Michael Malone. It just might pay off

There was always going to be something jarring about whoever North Carolina was going to hire as its next men’s basketball coach. After firing Hubert Davis following a first-round NCAA tournament flameout last month, it was widely expected that for the first time in 74 years, the tradition-rich, arguably insular Tar Heels were going to get a replacement with no …

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Biggest point spreads in NCAA title games won by iconic underdogs

Michigan is the heavy favorite to win its second NCAA Tournament crown tonight. The Wolverines have rolled through March Madness and their dominating Final Four win over Arizona is the reason for the opening line of Michigan -7.5. It’s settled down to UM -6.5 as of Monday afternoon before tipoff (8:50 p.m. ET/5:50 p.m. PT, TBS/HBO Max). Advertisement RELATED: Michigan, …

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Is Yaxel Lendeborg playing for Michigan tonight vs. UConn in national championship?

Is Yaxel Lendeborg playing for Michigan tonight vs. UConn in national championship? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Michigan jumped on Arizona from the get-go on Saturday and never looked back, leading to a dynamic 91-73 Final Four victory. Advertisement While the Wolverines are likely in good spirits heading …

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Knicks vs Hawks Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for April 6

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Our NBA player prop projections are set for tonight’s Eastern Conference clash between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks, with the model pinpointing several standout opportunities. Advertisement By analyzing the data and comparing it to current market lines, we’ve uncovered the bets with …

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Braeden Smith Becomes Third Zag to Step Into Transfer Portal

Not a surprise. Redshirt junior point guard Braeden Smith becomes the third Gonzaga Bulldog to enter his name in the NCAA transfer portal, along with junior wing Emmanuel Innocenti and redshirt freshman guard Cade Orness. After transferring away from the Colgate Raiders and redshirting in 2024-25, Smith started 18 of the 35 games for the Zags in 2025-26. The 6-0 …

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The Chicago Bulls now have a chance to gain relevance. Will they take it?

Ding-dong, the witch is dead. That might be the reaction among Chicago Bulls fans, as the organization announced the firing of Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley, the team’s two leading executives. Advertisement To be fair, the reaction is appropriate, as the duo bordered on incompetent during their six-year tenure, refusing to choose a direction for the Bulls and failing to …

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