Monthly Archives: April 2026

Luka Doncic providing Lakers a big playoff boost, even from the bench

When the doors opened after Lakers practice on Monday, injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were nearby as their teammates took some final shots after the session. Doncic, who is back with the team after traveling to Spain to receive treatment for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain, sat out the Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets. …

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Former UConn center Eric Reibe commits to USC

Former UConn men’s basketball center Eric Reibe has announced his commitment to transfer to the University of Southern California on Instagram. The four-star freshman from Germany was a key piece off the bench for the Huskies. behind Tarris Reed Jr. He averaged 5.9 points on nearly 66% from the field and 3.3 rebounds in 40 appearances at UConn. Advertisement Reibe …

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Solo Ball to miss UConn basketball 2026-27 season with wrist injury

Multi-year Connecticut starter Solo Ball Jr. will miss the entirety of the 2026-27 season to recover from a wrist injury he played through in 2025-26, the school announced Monday, April 19. He’ll take a medical redshirt to return to action in 2027-28. “Solo is a true husky and a champion that would do anything to be out on the court,” …

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Kansas Jayhawks get 16.4 PPG guard in transfer portal commitment

Kansas Jayhawks get 16.4 PPG guard in transfer portal commitment originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Bill Self has found himself a lead guard. Advertisement Leroy Blyden Jr. has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks out of the transfer portal. Blyden is coming off a dynamic freshman season in the …

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UConn’s Solo Ball will take a medical redshirt and miss next season after undergoing wrist surgery

STORRS, Conn. — UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and won’t return to the Huskies until 2027-28, the school announced Monday. Ball, who will take a medical redshirt next season, averaged 12.8 points per game and earned All-Big East second-team honors as the Huskies advanced to the national championship game. Advertisement “Solo is a true Husky and a …

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New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks: Where to watch tonight’s NBA playoffs game, time, channel, and more

While a regular Peacock subscription begins at $10.99 for a Premium Plan and goes up to $16.99 for the ad-free Premium Plus plan, you can get an ad-supported subscription for free if you’re a Walmart+ subscriber.  Walmart+ members actually get their choice between Paramount+ or Peacock included in their membership at no additional cost. A monthly Walmart+ subscription costs $12.99, …

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Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu declares for the NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is entering the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Chinyelu announced his decision Monday, five days after teammate and fellow big man Alex Condon said he is returning to the Gators for “ one more.” Advertisement Chinyelu still could end up teaming up with Condon and maybe small forward Thomas Haugh for …

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5 Sixers thoughts after their Game 1 stinker in Boston

Well, even the little sliver of optimism I had for this Sixers-Celtics series evaporated rather quickly on Sunday. Boston was dominant and the Sixers looked out-classed in every facet of Game 1. It looks like it’s going to be a long week for Sixers fans as their team marches their way to inevitable doom. Until then, I’ll hit our loyal …

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Marquette lands local product Nolan Minessale in transfer portal

Nolan Minessale is coming home to play for the Marquette men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-5 guard, who was one of the top mid-major players at St. Thomas, will transfer to MU, a program source told the Journal Sentinel. Advertisement Minessale has two seasons of eligibility remaining. He joins Louisville big man Sananda Fru in the Golden Eagles’ transfer-portal haul. Minessale …

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Sebastian Williams-Adams plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal

Auburn men’s basketball freshman forward Sebastian Williams-Adams plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, via his announcement. After originally announcing a return to the program, Williams-Adams has now announced his plans to enter the transfer portal on Monday, Apr. 20. The 6-foot-8 freshman averaged 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 steals. One of his best performances came in …

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Draymond Green doesn’t think Steve Kerr returns to coach the Warriors next season: ‘It felt like that was it’

Draymond Green thinks that the Steve Kerr era in Golden State is over. Green, speaking on his podcast on Monday, thinks that the longtime Warriors coach won’t be with the organization next season. Their loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, which kept them out of the playoffs, felt like the end. “I hope he’s our coach next season,” …

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Seven-foot-four center Gabe Dynes is scheduled to visit Kentucky

Gabe Dynes is a familiar name in Kentucky Wildcats basketball circles. The 7-foot-4, 214-pound center honed his skills in the Bluegrass State, emerging as a standout player at Simon Kenton High School in Independence. This past season with the USC Trojans, he participated in 30 games and started six, averaging 2.9 points on an impressive shooting percentage of 78.8%, though …

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