The tension during Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks series briefly melted away in a lighthearted moment during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. The ball got stuck in the framing below the shot clock with 7:54 to go in the third, with the Sixers leading 74-71. Philadelphia big man Andre Drummond, listed at 6-foot-11, …

If you’re Andre Drummond, you can’t give Madison Square Garden this satisfaction. Tyrese Maxey couldn’t dislodge a basketball that got stuck behind the backboard during Wednesday’s Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. So he handed the broom to Drummond, his 6-11 76ers teammate. Surely Drummond could get the job done. Advertisement But Drummond tried and also …

Gonzaga guard commit Isiah Harwell has reportedly withdrawn his name from the G League combine, less than a week after being among 44 draft prospects selected to participate in the event. Harwell and forward Paulius Murauskas, who followed coach Randy Bennett from Saint Mary’s to Arizona State, were both announced as withdrawals from the event by Jeremy Woo of ESPN …

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks, whatever it may be, should be decided in the coming weeks. Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam said on Wednesday that the franchise would make a decision on the star player’s future with the organization before the NBA Draft in June. That gives them about six weeks to come to a decision. “Before the Draft …

Missouri basketball filled in one of its top remaining offseason needs by reportedly adding former BYU guard Kennard Davis Jr. The St. Louis native started his career by spending two seasons at nearby Southern Illinois-Carbondale, where he was an elite 3-point shooter, shooting 37.6% from 3 on 5.3 attempts per game. Missouri basketball reporters Killian Wright, Michael Stamps and Joey …

NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Nurse rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers after attending his brother’s funeral, saying Wednesday that Steve Nurse was a fan who would want him at Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Nurse was in Ankeny, Iowa, on Tuesday, the day between the first two games of the series against the Knicks in New York. Advertisement “I …

A national college basketball analyst has the Spartans sitting just outside the top five in his most recent preseason rankings for next season. Gary Parrish of CBS Sports released an updated batch of his 2026-27 preseason rankings, with the Spartans to no surprise listed in the top 10. Parrish has Michigan State sitting at No. 6 in his latest poll, …

The devil is always in the details. The NBA still plans to launch NBA Europe in the fall of 2027, but as negotiations with potential partners get serious, sticking points have emerged around players moving from the NBA to Europe and, of course, money. Specifically, the franchise fees teams will pay and the revenue distribution from the new league have …

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam says he would like to have Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future sorted out before next month’s NBA draft. Haslam spoke Wednesday alongside general manager Jon Horst at a news conference introducing Taylor Jenkins as the Bucks’ coach. Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks, but it’s possible he could leave Milwaukee …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address left shoulder instability. Miller will be out indefinitely and additional updates on his status will be provided as appropriate, but the team said he is expected to make a full recovery. Advertisement He missed 13 consecutive games beginning in late October after sustaining a left …

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mitchell Robinson did not play for the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in Game 2 against Philadelphia because of an illness, leaving each team without a center. The 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out earlier Wednesday with a sprained right ankle and a sore right hip. The Knicks added their backup center to the injury report …

The Kansas basketball program has not made it out of the first weekend of March Madness since it won a national title in 2022. Many people speculated that the 2025-26 campaign would be Bill Self’s final season at the helm, but he’s running it back for at least one more year in Lawrence to prove that he is still one …

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The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of chances to steal Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons, but careless turnovers, an inability to secure defensive rebounds, questionable coaching, and overall bad offensive process kept them from doing so. Whether or not they can turn around will determine how this series goes. Winning Game 2 will be tough. J.B. Bickerstaff-led teams are 5-1 …

Nolan Smith, Tennessee State adds former Memphis, Ohio State five-star recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Following a stellar first season, Nolan Smith has already made a huge recruiting splash for Tennessee State. The Tigers have secured the commitment of former five-star recruit Aaron Bradshaw, per a report by On3. Despite standing …

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DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins was overlooked and underappreciated for much of his career. Not anymore. Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, earning 29 minutes of playing time in their Game 1 win over the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Advertisement He had 12 points and three assists, bringing the …

Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope addressed fan concerns on Wednesday, answering questions about recruiting, the transfer portal, and the Wildcats’ roster outlook heading into the 2026-27 season. With some frustration building among the fan base following missed recruiting targets, Pope took to social media a three-minute video to provide clarity on the program’s direction. One of the topics centered …

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CHICAGO (AP) — The tears flowed as soon as Bryson Graham got the call from the Chicago Bulls. Once they stopped, he turned his attention to the task at hand. Graham has a big job trying to lift a struggling franchise after Chicago hired him as executive vice president of basketball operations on Monday. Though he’s from San Antonio and …

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ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in sailing and a World Series-winning owner in baseball. He famously owned the Atlanta Braves, leveraging his ownership of the TBS superstation to broadcast their games across the country, all while showcasing his outsized personality at a time when many owners stayed behind the scenes. Advertisement …

Ric Flair, the legendary professional wrestler, might have captured the frustration of some Los Angeles Lakers fans over Luka Doncic having been sidelined for the past five weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Flair also hit a nerve. Advertisement Famous for his signature “woo,” Flair sounded off on X, writing “Luka, Please Get In The Game! Take A Shot …

The NCAA Tournament is reportedly poised to expand to 76 teams for the 2026-27 season, which is changing how teams set up their schedules. With eight more spots up for grabs, teams can more aggressively approach nonconference dates as opportunities to enhance their resumes to ensure an at-large bid. The Iowa Hawkeyes are apparently getting out in front of the …