"I’m also not silly or too jaded to know the business of the game as well... hopefully, I don’t got to go nowhere before my career is over.”
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Spencer Dinwiddie shining as starter
Spencer Dinwiddie and Yves Missi were among the players that are worth adding after Monday's seven-game slate.
3 observations after Embiid’s 37 points, Oubre’s 8 steals help Sixers blow out Blazers
Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. helped the Sixers cruise past the Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Malik Thomas, Carlton Linguard Jr. lift San Francisco over Santa Clara 97-94 in OT
Malik Thomas scored 34 points and Carlton Linguard Jr. had a go-ahead layup with 55 seconds left in overtime as San Francisco held off Santa Clara 97-94 on Monday night. Thomas made 9 of 21 shots with four 3-pointers and all 12 of his free throws for the Dons (12-3, 2-0 West Coast Conference). He added eight rebounds.
What we learned as Kings rally past Mavs to end six-game skid
De'Aaron Fox scored a game-high 33 to lead the Sacramento Kings to a much-needed win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.
What we learned as Warriors’ offense stalls in blowout loss to Cavs
The Warriors' offense stalled as Golden State fell back to .500 in a 113-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Chase Center.
No. 19 Gonzaga holds on to beat Pepperdine 89-82 behind Battle’s 21 points
Khalif Battle scored 21 points, Braden Huff added 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting and No. 19 Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 89-82 on Monday night in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams. Huff converted a three-point play that gave the Bulldogs the lead for good 7:10 into the first half, and Gonzaga (10-4) led 50-32 at the intermission. Freshman Jaxon Olvera scored a season-high 27 points on 12-of-21 shooting for Pepperdine (6-9).
Michael Rataj scores 28 to lead Oregon State over Portland 89-79
Michael Rataj had 28 points to lead Oregon State to an 89-79 victory over Portland on Monday. Rataj also added five rebounds and five assists for the Beavers (11-3, 1-0 West Coast Conference). Liutauras Lelevicius scored 15 points, going 5 of 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range).
49ers QB Brock Purdy leaves loss to Lions with elbow injury, dealing with nerve issue
Brock Purdy is due for a contract extension this offseason as he wraps up his rookie deal in the league.
No. 17 Mississippi State pulls away for 87-73 victory over Bethune-Cookman
Riley Kugel scored 22 points and Josh Hubbard added 16 to lead No. 17 Mississippi State to an 87-73 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Monday night. Mississippi State (12-1) struggled to put away Bethune-Cookman (3-10) until reeling off a 16-4 run midway through the second half. Kugel was 10 of 13 from the floor and had four rebounds before fouling out late.
Brock Purdy has right elbow injury, will undergo MRI
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was injured on a sack by Lions defensive back Brian Branch with 1:36 left in Monday Night Football. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said his starting quarterback injured his right elbow.
Maiocco’s observations: Purdy, Pearsall shine in 49ers’ loss to Lions
Brock Purdy threw for a career-high 377 yards, but it wasn't enough as the San Francisco 49ers lost to the Detroit Lions on Monday night.
Nate Calmese, Tomas Thrastarson propel Washington State past Loyola Marymount 73-59
Nate Calmese had 20 points, freshman Tomas Thrastarson scored a season-high 17 in his first start and Washington State beat Loyola Marymount 73-59 at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Monday night. Calmese made 9 of 17 shots and both of his free throws for the Cougars (12-3, 2-0 West Coast Conference). Thrastarson buried 6 of 8 shots — 4 of 5 from 3-point range — and grabbed six rebounds.
Lauri Markkanen with the big dunk
Lauri Markkanen with the big dunk, 12/30/2024
No. 3 Iowa State spoils Colorado’s return to the Big 12, beats the Buffaloes 79-69
Curtis Jones scored 20 points, Keshon Gilbert had 14 and No. 3 Iowa State opened Big 12 Conference play with a 79-69 win over Colorado on Monday night. The Cyclones (11-1) have won eight in a row, two over Colorado. Julian Hammond III had 21 points and RJ Smith scored 14 for Colorado, which returned to the Big 12 after 13 seasons in the Pac-12 Conference.