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Tim Cowlishaw: Ex-Texas coach Chris Beard already has a full-time job again. Why doesn’t Rodney Terry?

Chris Beard got arrested in December and was initially charged with domestic assault, the police report indicating he was “slapping, throwing and biting” his fiancée at their Austin home. Rodney Terry picked up the pieces of the Texas basketball program after Beard’s dismissal and led the team to a 26-8…

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

Dom Amore: Pressure to win ever-present for UConn women, but Geno Auriemma isn’t walking away

ROCKY HILL, Conn. – As has been well chronicled, this has been a tough year for Geno Auriemma, personally and, by UConn women’s basketball standards, at least, professionally.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

Is there a clear-cut leader in the NBA’s Eastern Conference?

More specifically, is it the Boston Celtics, despite recent turbulence?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

D’Angelo Russell says he has no relationship with Julius Randle

Despite playing two seasons with Knicks forward Julius Randle, Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell said he has no friendship with him.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Billy Donovan: Zach LaVine’s decisiveness makes the ‘whole team better’

LaVine's hot scoring streak has kept the Bulls afloat in the Eastern Conference play-in picture.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Jeff Van Gundy: Rob Pelinka deserves lots of credit for saving the Lakers’ season

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has turned heads around the NBA as a result of his blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade in February.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Mavs fall below .500 with 2nd straight loss to Grizzlies, but Jason Kidd preaches patience

DALLAS — The Mavericks’ gradual swirl, which began in early January and briefly paused with February’s Kyrie Irving acquisition, has gathered momentum and dropped them to a precarious depth.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

Reaction: Rockets stun Celtics, Jabari Smith Jr. continues 20-10 binge

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. has gone for 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games, including Monday’s upset over Boston. He hit 9-of-11 shots and 5-of-6 on 3-pointers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Joe Mazzulla admits concern after Celtics’ ugly loss to lowly Rockets

The Celtics knew this six-game road trip – with several beatable opponents – was important as they try to build good habits and fix some of their glaring issues as the playoffs loom.

Boston Herald · Mar 14, 2023

Juju Watkins named Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Sierra Canyon star Juju Watkins was named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year after a dominant season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023