No one came up bigger for the UConn men’s basketball team than Adama Sanogo HOUSTON – Adama Sanogo picked up a basketball for the first time as a 14-year-old soccer player in Bamako, Mali. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023
Report: Rafael Stone returning for fourth season as Rockets general manager Rafael Stone is set to return in 2023-24 for a fourth season as #Rockets general manager, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The fate of Stephen Silas is less clear. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023
Stephen Silas acknowledges uncertain future with Rockets Stephen Silas hasn't heard from the #Rockets about his future: “I have a three-year contract, and this is the last home game of my three years. Whatever happens, happens after this.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023
'He's fitting in well': Why Russell Westbrook helps the Clippers more than he did with Lakers LOS ANGELES — Before catching a flight back to Southern California late Saturday night, the player who spent high school in Lawndale and college in Westwood threw on a Dodgers cap. Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2023
Dallas superstar takes blame for Mavericks struggles but won't end season The Dallas Mavericks' regular NBA season has crumbled with the team sat 11th in the Western Conference and superstar player Luka Doncic has taken responsibility for the team's woes Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023
Magic Johnson breaks silence on his record $6billion bid to buy Commanders Magic Johnson has confirmed that his joint-bid for NFL team the Washington Commanders has been submitted and that a decision on the bid will be made by controversial owner Dan Snyder Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023
Larry Stone: Why this could be a watershed moment for women's college basketball SEATTLE — It was a great weekend for women's basketball in just about every way, writ large and small. Maybe even a watershed moment, but we'll have to wait and see about that. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
Tom Thibodeau already the Knicks’ winningest coach since Jeff Van Gundy NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau has already eclipsed the last 12 Knicks coaches in victories, an accomplishment that probably reflects more on the volatility of the position than his greatness through a short stint. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
‘What in the world happened to Duncan Robinson?’ also a talking point beyond Heat realm DETROIT — The subject was underachieving, the playoff race, but mostly 3-point shooting. Of the latter, both arguably could be considered experts, as Tim Legler made a recent appearance on JJ Redick’s Old Man and the Three podcast. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
LA Lakers deal with LeBron James' enemy the secret reason behind NBA Playoff charge LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to reach the playoffs and could go on a deep run, which is a far cry from the state of the franchise before the NBA Trade Deadline in February Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023
Andrew Wiggins’ return to Warrios imminent but is it too late? Andrew Wiggins can be a difference maker for the Warriors in the playoffs, but how long he takes to get back to his elite two-way form will impact how far the team will go. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
Five Takeaways From the NBA's New CBA A new collective bargaining agreement is here, and the biggest changes carry potential consequences for players, fans and franchises alike. Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2023
Mavericks won’t shut down Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving to help NBA draft lottery odds — yet DALLAS — Still hopeful to salvage the Mavericks’ scant play-in tournament hopes, Luka Doncic will be in uniform Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
‘We’re a part of each other’s destiny,’ says Boston’s Jaylen Brown of Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum If there's trouble in paradise, it isn't with the Georgia native's ties to Tatum, at least publicly. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2023 The Upside of Randle’s Absence for the Knicks In the midst of the most impressive season the Knicks have had in a decade, Julius Randle, New York’s leading scorer and likely All-NBA forward, not only hit an impossible game-winning jumper against rival Miami in early March. He also plopped down a career-best 57 points on March 20 against…
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023 Golden State Warriors set for huge boost in quest for back-to-back NBA titles After missing 22 consecutive games attending to a family matter, Andrew Wiggins is in line for a timely return to the Golden State Warriors squad teetering on the edge of automatic play-off consideration
Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023 Manchester Giants seeking new investor as British Basketball League takes control after collapse into administration The franchise will be run by the league until a new investor can be found
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023 Everything you need to know about the WNBA draft, from Aliyah Boston to why Caitlin Clark isn’t included The WNBA season is almost upon us already
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023 LeBron James reflective after sharing Houston court with son, Bronny James “Standing on that court where he played made me think about what could be in the future,” LeBron James says of his son, Bronny James, after both played at Toyota Center within a week.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023 The Pistons apologized to their fans for tanking exactly as planned this year A heartfelt letter to essentially say they regret nothing.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023 2023 NBA mock drafts: Potential Houston Rockets picks after March Madness As the calendar turns to April and March Madness ends, here’s a look at who the latest NBA mock drafts are projecting to the #Rockets via their two 2023 first-round selections.
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023 UConn students flip cars and break doors with lampposts in wild NCAA title celebrations UConn clinched their fifth men's NCAA championship since 1999 with a win over San Diego State - and students and fans flocked to the campus to embark on wild celebrations
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2023 Magic Johnson nearly got drafted by the Kansas City Kings in 1978 The Lakers' glorious Showtime era — not to mention the championship tradition it started — almost never happened in the first place.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2023 How Adama Sanogo Set the Tone for the Huskies’ Dream Season The UConn big man is on top of the college basketball world and in rarefied air among a program defined by its stars.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2023 The Best All-Time Programs in College Basketball Must Now Include UConn With its fifth national title in the books, Connecticut has earned its prominent place on the very short list of the blueblood programs in the sport.