Yearly Archives: 2026

NBA fines Jason Kidd $35,000 for ripping refs in profanity-laced rant

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, the league announced Monday. The NBA levied the punishment because Kidd publicly criticized officiating and used profane language during a media interview following the Mavericks’ 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Jan. 31. Advertisement Kidd’s comments came after a controversial call late in the game in …

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The Lakers keep waiting for improved shooting that isn’t coming

Postgame press conferences for head coach JJ Redick have begun to sound like something of a broken record. While this could apply to multiple aspects of the Lakers as currently constructed, this time, it’s regarding their shooting. On Sunday, the Lakers had their latest stinker from beyond the arc in their loss to the Knicks, finishing 12-42 from the 3-point …

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2026 NBA Championship Odds: Thunder Still Ahead of Surging Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder brought some order to the wild west on Sunday with a convincing 121-111 win over the surging Denver Nuggets. It was just the second victory in five games for OKC, but the fact it came against the Nuggets should put bettors minds at ease. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander set the pace with a game-high 34 …

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UNC basketball picks up crystal ball for five-star recruit

The North Carolina Tar Heels are hoping to close out their 2026 basketball recruiting class with a big splash. After landing a commitment from Maximo Adams back in November, North Carolina’s attention fully turned to five-star guard Dylan Mingo. He was on UNC’s campus for a visit in late 2025 and the Tar Heels are currently one of four finalists …

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Caitlin Clark details how she can learn from Luka Dončić

The Lakers’ disappointing Sunday night started off well for one of the team’s best players. Just before Los Angeles got beaten up 112–100 by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, Luka Dončić received some high praise from Indiana Fevers’ Caitlin Clark. Caitlin Clark offered up praise for Lakers star Luka Dončić ahead of LA’s Sunday night matchup …

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Arbitrator rules in favor of Terry Rozier: What ruling means for Miami Heat

The Miami Heat just got some good news. Terry Rozier, too. The franchise had been waiting on a ruling about the contract status of Rozier, whose 2025-26 salary had been placed in escrow after he was arrested Oct. 23 for his alleged role in an insider sports-betting scheme. Advertisement But on Monday, Feb. 2, an arbitrator ruled in favor of Rozier and the …

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Why St. John’s basketball is a clear March Madness pretender

Why St. John’s basketball is a clear March Madness pretender appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Rick Pitino turned St. John’s around quickly. They won the Big East regular season and tournament for the first time since 1985-86, while making the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2018-19. Pitino recently took his …

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Dusty May pushes back on Michigan Basketball’s ‘mercenary’ label

After winning the Big Ten Tournament a year ago and making it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament, Michigan head coach Dusty May and his coaching staff completely reloaded the roster. The Wolverines prioritized top transfer portal players to supplement his highly-touted freshmen and returning players, hoping to put together enough talent for the present and the future. …

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Four women’s basketball candidates to replace Beth O’Boyle at VCU

The first firing of the 2026 women’s college basketball season has happened. Virginia Commonwealth University announced Beth O’Boyle’s dismissal on Monday. Rams assistant Kirk Crawford will serve as the interim coach for the remainder of the season. Advertisement “We want to thank Coach O’Boyle for her service to VCU and her dedication to our student-athletes. We will not renew her …

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POV: you’re witnessing history ⌚️

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The TOP Dunks of Week 15 | 2025-26 NBA Season

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Tennessee moves back into AP Poll, checks in at No. 25

The Tennessee Volunteers took a two-week hiatus from the rankings in men’s college basketball. After a productive pair of weeks tallied wins over three potential NCAA Tournament teams, the Vols’ arrow is pointing back up again, and the voters took notice. Tennessee moved back into the AP Poll on Monday, albeit barely at No. 25. Tennessee fell out of the …

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Florida basketball leaps in Coaches Poll after Alabama beatdown

Florida basketball’s brutal home loss to the Auburn Tigers two weeks ago is well in the rearview mirror after a pair of superlative performances — a 47-point beatdown of the South Carolina Gamecocks on the road, followed by an epic victory in the O’Dome against the Alabama Crimson Tide. As a result of the Gators’ plus-70 margin of victory over …

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