It’s been quite the Spring for Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Steve Hetzel. In early April, Fred Katz and Eric Nehm of The Athletic mentioned him in a story meant to highlight the top candidates to be first-time NBA head coaches this offseason. Earlier this week, Sam Amick, also of The Athletic, reported that Hetzel is a finalist for the lead job with …

It hasn’t been the offseason that many Kentucky Wildcats fans would have liked, but Mark Pope and his staff are working to fill the final spots on the roster with quality players. One of their biggest remaining needs was more frontcourt depth, preferably someone with experience. On Saturday, they got their man in Franck Kepnang. Injuries have been an issue …

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Globe Former Celtic thinks Boston’s season would have gone differently with Jayson Tatum in, Jaylen Brown out Kendrick Perkins voices opinions on Celtics, from fellow big man Neemias Queta to the Jays to what needs to change Advertisement Celtics roster evaluation, Part 2: A close look at the main rotation players Jalen Brunson scores 33 points to help Knicks put …

It hasn’t been Oklahoma City’s superstar burying the Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. That’s what’s made this series so vexing for the shorthanded Lakers. After the Thunder dominated the Lakers in minutes without reigning most valuable player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the court in Game 2, flexing their superior depth, athleticism and pace, Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t be more relieved to be back home as they look to shift the momentum in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where our NBA player prop projections have identified several strong value opportunities. Advertisement By breaking down the …

Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit every player who suited up during the 2025–26 campaign through the lens of expectation, reality, and what it ultimately meant. Player Snapshot 2026-27 Contract Status: $6.3 million SunsRank (Postseason): 12 Advertisement *SunsRank is based on Bright Side writers’ ranking. Season in One Sentence The process is underway, and …

Kentucky Basketball has made a polarizing addition to its 2026-27 roster, announcing that Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang has signed with the program. A 6-foot-11, 253-pound native of Cameroon, Kepnang is not yet eligible for next season, as he’s been in college since the 2020-21 season while at Oregon and was briefly recruited out of high school by Kentucky when …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. After falling short in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to tie up the series at the Target Center tonight. Advertisement Headlined by more strong play from Minnesota’s do-it-all forward, here are my Spurs vs. …

Arizona’s season was filled with unforgettable moments that turned a talented team into a true championship contender. From buzzer-beaters to historic March wins, these were the biggest moments that defined one of the best seasons in program history. There have been many moments in March for Arizona that have shaped the program. Nothing topped the moment Jaden Bradley hit the …

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CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach Kenny Atkinson used his media availability before Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers last year to complain about how officiating changes drastically from the regular season to the playoffs. “I know there’s this rhetoric going around the league about, you know, ‘Oh man, that’s playoff basketball.’ To me, that’s not playoff basketball,” Atkinson said …

College basketball fans are well aware of the expansion happening across the sport ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign. The NCAA tournament is expanding from 68 teams to 76 teams, but the early-season Players Era tournament is also getting bigger. The Players Era tournament is expanding from 18 teams to 24 teams and will feature separate tournaments in back-to-back weeks in …

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Coming off a blowout win in Game 2, the San Antonio Spurs traveled to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3. The Spurs started the game with lockdown defense, limiting the Wolves to just one point in the first six minutes. After going up by 15, the Wolves, led by Anthony Edwards, managed to cut …

USA TODAY Sports has covered the expansion of the men’s and women’s NCAA tournament, which will go from 68 teams to 76 teams starting next March. It’s not difficult to trace the chief motivation of the NCAA’s decision to increase the size of its March Madness brackets. But how much more money does the NCAA stand to make with eight …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The New York Knicks will look to sweep the Philadelphia 76ers and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season on Sunday. Advertisement Despite Philly’s best efforts, my Knicks vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks expect Jalen Brunson to lead …

Tennessee’s Juke Harris makes promise fans should be excited about this upcoming season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball are just one piece away from completing what could be one of the best rosters Rick Barnes has assembled during his time in Knoxville. His …

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With the 2026 NBA Draft lottery less than 24 hours away, all eyes are on which franchise will claim the prized No. 1 overall pick, a game-changing selection that could alter the trajectory of a team for years to come. The NBA Draft lottery uses a randomized drawing to establish the order of the first 14 picks, and for teams …

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Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Cleveland Cavaliers will be trying to get back into their second-round series as they host the Detroit Pistons for Game 3 on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement My Pistons vs. Cavaliers props are looking at a couple of difference-makers for Cleveland today, including Donovan …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to stay composed and avoid panic mode as they aim to grab Game 3 at home against the Detroit Pistons, where our NBA player prop projections have identified several strong value opportunities. Advertisement By breaking down the data and …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. With a win in Game 3, the New York Knicks take a 3-0 series lead back to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday as they look to complete the sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for a third …

Missouri basketball added Kennard Davis through the transfer portal May 1, making him the fourth portal newcomer in Missouri’s top 15-ranked transfer class. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound wing averaged 8.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game for an NCAA Tournament-appearing BYU squad last season, and averaged a career-high 16.3 points per game at Southern Illinois the season …