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LeBron James gives Lakers injury boost after returning to court during team practice

The Los Angeles Lakers are desperate for LeBron James to return and save their playoff push, with the legendary NBA star currently fighting back from a right foot injury

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Thanks to Chris Lowery — a former Sweet 16 head coach — Northwestern’s ‘D’ never rests

To watch the Wildcats is to appreciate how hard they play while also wondering how a collection of modestly athletic players is winning so often. Lowery is a big part of the answer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2023

Bulls’ Pat Beverley and Alex Caruso continue sparking starting engine

The new-look Bulls now have eight games under their belt, and the one thing that’s become clear is that Caruso and Beverley have embraced doing the dirty work, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2023

March Madness 2023 predictions: Our brilliant staff gives you the men’s winner and Final Four teams

Here are our picks for the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Is Giannis to Blame for Bucks–Kings Scrum?

Other players and coaches had to separate Trey Lyles and Brook Lopez following a late-game foul on the Milwaukee star.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2023

These Players Can Make a Difference for NBA Teams on the Fringes of Postseason Play

Welcome to one of my favorite times of the year. It’s the portion of the NBA calendar when there are only a few weeks left, and the postseason is close enough to where clubs often begin jockeying for position—aka sitting out their best players—to manifest the first-round playoff matchup they…

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2023

Kevin Porter Jr. plays through pain to lead Rockets past Celtics

“Scoot’s 13 assists and only one turnover is some big-time progress,” #Rockets head coach Stephen Silas says of Kevin Porter Jr.’s big game in a win over Boston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

The March Madness champion will (almost definitely!) be one of these 8 NCAA men’s teams

How many teams are good on both offense AND defense?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

How Donovan Mitchell Has Shockingly Turned the Cavs Into Contenders

There are arguments against a deep playoff run for Cleveland, but the young team has put in the work and believes it should be taken seriously.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2023

Steph Curry caught on camera delivering hilarious trash talk to NBA rival Chris Paul

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was caught on camera brutally trash talking NBA rival Chris Paul in Monday's 123-112 win over the Western Conference powerhouse Phoenix Suns

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023