Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla doesn't seem too concerned about Jaylen Brown's hip flexor injury.
Watch Domantas Sabonis’ putback game-winner lifting Kings past Heat
DeMar DeRozan was dominant in the fourth, but when De'Aaron Fox missed his game-winner Sabonis was there to clean it up.
Why Warriors’ next three games are precisely what they need
The Warriors enter an important three-game stretch that will serve as an early exam to evaluate their NBA status, Monte Poole writes.
Why it is so difficult to build around Zion Williamson
There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.
Flagg thrives for No. 7 Duke in college basketball debut against his home-state program
Cooper Flagg had 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one flashy dunk to help Duke beat Maine 96-62 on Monday night.
Knicks signing guard Boo Buie to two-way deal
The Knicks are continuing to fill out their roster, signing guard Boo Buie to a two-way contract.
Are the Warriors for real? Plus Haliburton’s struggles, NBA Soap Opera teams & is Gradey Dick making a leap? | The Kevin O’Connor Show
On today's episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin is joined by True Hoops' David Thorpe to discuss the biggest headlines from the start of the NBA season. They break down the reason for the Golden State Warriors' hot start this year and what has held back Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.
Villanova hosts Columbia after Poplar’s 20-point game
Columbia Lions (1-0) at Villanova Wildcats (1-0) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces Columbia after Wooga Poplar scored 20 points in Villanova's 75-63 victory against the Lafayette Leopards. Villanova finished 10-6 at home a season ago while going 18-16 overall.
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Peyton Watson is an emergency add
Peyton Watson, Jose Alvarado, and Ochai Agbaji are some fantasy adds who stood out on a busy Monday night.
Stojakovic scores 16 to help Cal beat Cal State Bakersfield 86-73
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points, Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 15 for California on Monday night and the new-look Golden Bears beat Cal State Bakersfield 86-73 in the season opener for both teams. BJ Omot had 13 points, DJ Campbell scored 12 and Mady Sissoko 10 for Cal. Jemel Jones led Cal State Bakersfield with 22 points, Corey Stephenson scored 17 and Marvin McGhee III 13.
Cherry scores 24 as UNLV takes down Alabama State 93-79
Jeremiah Cherry scored 24 points as UNLV beat Alabama State 93-79 on Monday. Cherry also added 11 rebounds for the Rebels. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points while shooting 3 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 10 of 11 from the free-throw line while they also had seven assists.
Men’s college basketball opening night winners and losers: Gonzaga makes early statement
While Gonzaga and UCF shined and Cooper Flagg got off to a strong start, the SEC stumbled out of the starting blocks.
Sixth-ranked Gonzaga opens with 101-63 victory over No. 8 Baylor
Nolan Hickman scored 17 points, Graham Ike had 15 points and eight rebounds, and No. 6 Gonzaga beat No. 8 Baylor 101-63 at Spokane Arena on Monday night in the teams' season-opener. Braden Huff added 14 points for the Bulldogs, who got their 19th consecutive season-opening victory. It was Gonzaga's biggest margin of victory over a top-10 opponent in school history, over a team it lost to in the 2021 National Championship game in Indianapolis and the 2022 Peacock Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Langston Reynolds scores 21 in Northern Colorado’s 75-55 win over Colorado College in season opener
Langston Reynolds' 21 points helped Northern Colorado defeat Colorado College 75-55 on Monday night in a season opener. Reynolds added seven rebounds and four steals for the Bears (1-0). Brock Wisne added 15 points while going 7 of 9 from the field while they also had nine rebounds.
3 observations after George misses game-tying jumper try in debut, Sixers fall to Suns
The Sixers couldn't close out the Suns on Monday night, falling to a 118-116 loss in Paul George's debut.