Klay Thompson's father, Mychal, did not mince words when discussing his son's situation with the reeling Dallas Mavericks.
How Post’s emergence changed Warriors’ trade deadline approach
In talking to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole and Bonta Hill on “Dubs Talk,” Mike Dunleavy explained what about Warriors rookie Quinten Post made Golden State’s NBA trade deadline dealing that much easier.
Watch James Harden turn back clock, drops 50 on Pistons to spark Clippers win
Harden doing that on the second night of a back-to-back is even more impressive.
Cleveland State plays Northern Kentucky in Horizon League Tournament
Cleveland State is fourth in the Horizon League with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Dylan Arnett averaging 3.0. The Norse's record in Horizon League games is 12-9. Northern Kentucky is 9-11 in games decided by 10 points or more.
Mercer plays in SoCon Tournament against the Western Carolina
Mercer is third in the SoCon scoring 76.9 points while shooting 43.8% from the field. The Catamounts are 4-14 against SoCon teams. Western Carolina is ninth in the SoCon scoring 69.8 points per game and is shooting 39.4%.
Tulane visits East Carolina following Felton’s 27-point outing
Tulane Green Wave (17-12, 11-5 AAC) at East Carolina Pirates (17-12, 9-7 AAC) Greenville, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina hosts Tulane after RJ Felton scored 27 points in East Carolina's 78-76 victory against the Charlotte 49ers. The Pirates are 11-6 on their home court.
Shulga leads VCU against Dayton after 22-point performance
Dayton Flyers (21-9, 11-6 A-10) at VCU Rams (25-5, 15-2 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: VCU plays Dayton after Max Shulga scored 22 points in VCU's 71-62 win against the Duquesne Dukes. The Rams are 15-0 on their home court.
Southern Illinois Salukis and Indiana State Sycamores play in MVC Tournament
The Salukis are 8-12 against MVC opponents and 5-6 in non-conference play. Southern Illinois gives up 74.3 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.2 points per game. The Sycamores' record in MVC action is 8-12.
Coppin State hosts Hobbs and Morgan State
Morgan State Bears (13-16, 7-6 MEAC) at Coppin State Eagles (5-23, 3-10 MEAC) Baltimore; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -4.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State faces Coppin State after Kameron Hobbs scored 20 points in Morgan State's 87-81 victory against the Delaware State Hornets. The Eagles are 4-6 in home games.
Illinois State Redbirds take on the Missouri State Bears in MVC Tournament
Illinois State is fifth in the MVC scoring 76.1 points while shooting 48.2% from the field. The Bears are 2-18 in MVC play. Missouri State averages 13.1 turnovers per game and is 5-8 when winning the turnover battle.
UIC Flames play the Valparaiso Beacons in MVC Tournament
Valparaiso is sixth in the MVC scoring 75.6 points per game and is shooting 42.9%. UIC is shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points lower than the 46.6% Valparaiso allows to opponents. Valparaiso has shot at a 42.9% rate from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points less than the 44.6% shooting opponents of UIC have averaged.
Portland Pilots face the Pepperdine Waves in WCC Tournament
The Waves are 4-14 against WCC opponents. Pepperdine has an 8-14 record in games decided by at least 10 points. Portland is shooting 43.6% from the field this season, 2.0 percentage points lower than the 45.6% Pepperdine allows to opponents.
Moore leads Norfolk State against Howard after 24-point game
Norfolk State Spartans (20-10, 10-3 MEAC) at Howard Bison (12-18, 7-6 MEAC) Washington; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -4.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State visits Howard after Brian Moore Jr. scored 24 points in Norfolk State's 91-87 overtime loss to the North Carolina Central Eagles. The Bison are 8-5 in home games.
No. 8 Michigan State aims for 25th win of season in matchup with Iowa
Michigan State Spartans (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (15-14, 6-12 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -6.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State will try to earn its 25th victory of the season when the Spartans visit the Iowa.
Sydnor and the Manhattan Jaspers host conference foe Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Pioneers (14-15, 10-8 MAAC) at Manhattan Jaspers (15-12, 10-8 MAAC) Riverdale, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jaspers -2.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Manhattan faces Sacred Heart in a matchup of MAAC teams. The Jaspers are 7-5 in home games.