Alyssa Ustby had 15 points, eight rebounds and four steals to help No. North Carolina beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. North Carolina led 44-29 at halftime and held a double-digit lead the entire second half.
Monk shares blunt response to Kings seeking revenge vs. Pelicans
Kings stars DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk assessed Sacramento wanting revenge against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday at Smoothie King Center.
UNC Asheville beats Bluefield 92-46
Connor Dubsky's 23 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Bluefield 92-46 on Wednesday night. Dubsky shot 6 for 12 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (5-4). Toyaz Solomon scored 14 points and added eight rebounds.
JJ Redick: LeBron James missed practice in excused absence, status for Friday vs. Timberwolves unclear
James will turn 40 on Dec. 30. He and the Lakers have stumbled as of late, and some rest could be appealing for both parties.
Knicks’ Landry Shamet ‘taking contact’ in G League as rehab continues
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau gave a positive update on Landry Shamet's rehab from a dislocated shoulder.
NBA Cup elimination means Lakers get valuable rest and time for physical practice
LeBron James has had excused absences while the rest of the Lakers have rested, met and practiced during their rare days off this week.
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Thunder take over top spot behind MVP-worthy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Boston remains second while the Cavaliers slide to third in this week's rankings
Warriors react to bright lights, brighter floors of NBA Cup
Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors weighed in on the bright lights -- and brighter courts -- that come with the NBA Cup.
Conwell, Gillespie, Tonje, Wolf making fast impact
Robbie Hummel highlights a handful of transfer players who have stolen the show so far this college basketball season, including guard Ryan Conwell, guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie, guard John Tonje and center Danny Wolf.
Trae Young makes his return to MSG, Jimmy Butler’s landing spots & Caitlin Clark is TIME’s athlete of the year
Vince and Dan Titus break down the Bucks win over the Magic in the NBA Cup. Then, Vince and Dan discuss potential landing spots for Jimmy Butler, who might be on the move. Later, Vince brings on Ice Young for The Last Word to discuss OKC, Caitlin Clark & the WNBA.
Wisconsin’s Tonje has ‘found his game’ this season
Robbie Hummel details the upward trajectory of six-year Wisconsin guard John Tonje, who is averaging 20 points per game and 40% from 3-point range.
Why Steph vs. VanVleet matchup key to Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup game
Monte Poole explains why the matchup between Steph Curry and Fred VanVleet will be key to the outcome of the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets NBA Cup Game on Wednesday night.
Daniels, Wagner have fantasy basketball MVP cases
RBS highlights their picks for fantasy basketball's most valuable players so far, including Dyson Daniels, Franz Wagner, and Josh Hart.
Robert Wright III sets a Baylor freshman record with 13 assists, the Bears beat Norfolk State 94-69
Norchad Omier had 19 points, seven rebounds and five steals, Robert Wright III set a Baylor freshman record with 13 assists and the Bears beat Norfolk State 94-69 on Wednesday. Baylor made its final three shots of the first half and its first five after the break to take a 54-40 lead on Omier's layup following a steal near the Norfolk State basket. Omier's layup came during an 11-0 run, while the Spartans missed five straight shots.
Where does NBA fine money go? Jaylen Brown wants more player control
Jaylen Brown gave a thoughtful answer when asked about the $25,000 fine he received last week and what happens to that money.