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Big Maple: How Zach Edey became an improbable Wooden Award favorite

Zach Edey is impossible to miss nowadays.The 7-foot-4 junior is literally the center of attention each time Purdue takes the court. Every opponent's game plan focuses on limiting Edey's impact, but few have had success against this season's Wooden Award favorite.It's quite the rise for a player that hadn't played organized basketball until 10th grade. Edey spent his childhood playing hockey and… → Read More

Tourney breakdown: Previewing the West Region

Selection Sunday is officially in the books, and the NCAA Tournament is upon us. In the buildup to the opening round, theScore is previewing each region to get you prepared to pick your bracket. After looking at the South and Midwest yesterday, we examine the West Region today.Top teamsNo. 1 KansasKansas is looking to become the first repeat national champion in 16 years. The Jayhawks won 17… → Read More

Georgia Tech hires Stoudamire as head coach on reported 5-year deal

Georgia Tech has named Boston Celtics assistant Damon Stoudamire as the new head coach of its men's basketball team, the school announced Monday.Stoudamire has agreed to a five-year deal with the Yellow Jackets, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello.The 49-year-old is returning to the college ranks after serving on Boston's coaching staff for the past two years."I am humbled and… → Read More

NBA MVP Rankings: 3-horse race enters stretch run

The MVP award has effectively dwindled down to a three-man race. But there are still just over a dozen games remaining so, while improbable, a late shake-up could still change the landscape. Here's our latest assessment of the top 10 candidates.10. Julius Randle, KnicksPrevious ranking: UnrankedRandle deserves some downballot MVP votes, especially with the New York Knicks' recent surge up the… → Read More

Report: Ex-Texas coach Beard is top candidate for Ole Miss vacancy

Former Texas bench boss Chris Beard has emerged as the leading candidate for Ole Miss' head coaching job, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello.Both parties have been in contact recently and the Rebels are doing their due diligence on Beard, Thamel and Borzello added.The Longhorns fired Beard in January less than a month after he was arrested on a domestic assault charge. A Texas… → Read More

Heat veteran Haslem to retire at end of season: 'I'm done no matter what happens'

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is calling it a career at the conclusion of the 2022-23 campaign."I'm done," Haslem told Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. "I'm done no matter what happens. I gave my contribution. I think at this stage, there needs to be another voice for these guys. It's time for somebody to step up and be the voice."Haslem broke into the Association in 2003 as an undrafted… → Read More

Pelicans' Alvarado to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks, Nance out at least 2 weeks

The New Orleans Pelicans provided an injury update on several key players.Reserve guard Jose Alvarado will be re-evaluated in three weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right tibia, the team announced Tuesday.The Georgia Tech product is averaging nine points, three assists, and 1.1 steals in 21.5 minutes per game.Meanwhile, veteran forward Larry Nance is set to miss at least… → Read More

NBA Rookie of the Year rankings: Jazz's Kessler leaving his mark

The NBA's Rookie of the Year race may no longer be a two-man competition.While Walker Kessler certainly has some ground to make up, the Utah Jazz center is building a compelling case as the 2022-23 campaign enters the home stretch.Here are our top five candidates for the award with the second half officially underway.5. Jalen DurenPrevious ranking: NRA number of rookies are worthy of… → Read More

Klay 'still so hungry to be great' after NBA-record performance vs. Rockets

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson made NBA history again during Friday's 116-101 win over the Houston Rockets, becoming the first player to drill at least 12 triples on multiple occasions in one season.Thompson's performance is the latest in a career filled with notable achievements, and the five-time All-Star made it clear that he isn't finished yet."I did something that no one else has… → Read More

Clippers' Hyland felt 'kicked to the curb' by Nuggets

Bones Hyland continues to lament the Denver Nuggets' seeming lack of transparency just over two weeks after they dealt him to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a four-team trade."I'm a very emotional type of player," Hyland told ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. "I'm a very emotional kid, but I love very hard. And I feel like it's been miscommunication, and I just feel like I'm just being pushed (and)… → Read More

Ole Miss mutually parts ways with Kermit Davis after 5 seasons

Ole Miss and head coach Kermit Davis mutually parted ways after five seasons, vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics Keith Carter announced Friday.Assistant coach Win Case will take over on an interim basis for the remainder of the campaign."We thank coach Davis for his dedication to the Ole Miss basketball program and our student-athletes," Carter said in a statement. "No one wanted to… → Read More

Westbrook to sign with Clippers after finalizing buyout with Jazz

Russell Westbrook plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after finalizing a buyout with the Utah Jazz, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.The Clippers reportedly became increasingly interested in Westbrook after a series of conversations with the former MVP, adds Wojnarowski. The ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard apparently communicated a willingness to fit into a "clear and specific role"… → Read More

Nuggets' Malone: ASG is 'worst basketball game ever played'

Denver Nuggets bench boss Michael Malone gave a brutally honest assessment of the NBA's All-Star Game following Team Giannis' 184-175 victory over Team LeBron on Sunday."It's an honor to be here. It's an honor to be a part of a great weekend with great players. But that is the worst basketball game ever played," Malone told reporters after the exhibition contest, courtesy of Altitude TV's Vic… → Read More

Dame becomes 1st Blazers player to win Three-Point Contest

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard captured the Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, defeating Indiana Pacers duo Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton in the final round.Lillard is the first player in his franchise's history to win the competition. He registered a final-round score of 26, narrowly edging Hield with his final shot attempt.Lillard made both of his… → Read More

Report: Mercury re-sign Griner to 1-year deal

The Phoenix Mercury have re-signed Brittney Griner to a one-year deal, sources told Josh Weinfuss and M.A. Voepel of ESPN.Griner missed the whole 2022 campaign after being detained in Russia for 10 months. Last February, the 32-year-old was arrested in Moscow for carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil.Shortly after Griner's return to the United States, the eight-time All-Star announced her… → Read More

Report: Jimmy Haslam in serious talks to buy Bucks co-owner's stake in team

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Haslam Sports Group are in serious talks to purchase Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry's stake in the NBA franchise, sources told Eric Nehm, Shams Charania, and Sam Amick of The Athletic.Haslam reportedly emerged as a potential buyer after billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia purchased Robert Sarver's majority stake in the Phoenix Suns.Haslam would… → Read More

Monty Williams: KD's approach, love for game will help Suns' younger players

Phoenix Suns bench boss Monty Williams is well aware of what Kevin Durant brings to the table, having previously coached him with the Oklahoma City Thunder and USA Basketball."I think it's more than a lift," Williams told reporters following Thursday's 116-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, including ESPN's Nick Friedell. "I think it's a jolt if that makes sense. Just because of not just who he is… → Read More

AD denies intentionally disregarding LeBron's historic shot

With LeBron James on the verge of NBA history, Anthony Davis sat on the bench while his teammates and the sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena stood up in anticipation of the record-breaking moment.Davis remained there without much reaction as James surpassed Kareem Abdul Jabbar's all-time scoring mark. Um… what??? pic.twitter.com/ITehJK8rYk— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) February 8, 2023 However,… → Read More

Report: Pelicans acquire Richardson from Spurs

Richardson has been a productive reserve over parts of two seasons with the Spurs. He's averaging 11.5 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 boards, and one steal over 42 appearances in 2022-23. Graham's playing time has decreased significantly this season after starting 63 contests for the Pelicans last year. The Kansas product is a career 35.6% shooter from downtown. → Read More

Report: Bucks land Crowder in 3-team deal involving Nets, Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Jae Crowder from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal involving the Indiana Pacers, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.Five second-rounders are reportedly part of the multi-team trade, with two of those picks heading to the Pacers.Indiana will also apparently receive forward Jordan Nwora from Milwaukee and waive Goga Bitadze.The Bucks are… → Read More