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Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:50:01Z

The era of the Nets' Big Three has officially come to a tumultuous end, with the team trading Kevin Durant just days after trading fellow star Kyrie Irving.

Brooklyn Nets trading superstar Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns for massive haul

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:48:42Z

In a move that changes the NBA, the Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Suns for a massive haul of players and draft picks.

Nightly Notable: Pascal Siakam | Feb. 8

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:48:11Z

Pascal Siakam heats up for 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists in Toronto's big win over San Antonio.

Mikal Bridges reacts to being traded from Suns to Nets for Kevin Durant

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:27:30Z

Mikal Bridges reacts to being traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant deal.

Rockets fans celebrate as Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:23:28Z

The #Rockets control Brooklyn's first-round draft assets through 2027, and Kevin Durant is no longer on the #Nets roster. Understandably, Houston fans are happy with the news.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 143, Jazz 118

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:18:01Z

The Timberwolves defeated the Jazz, 143-118. Anthony Edwards recorded 31 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists for the Timberwolves, while Jaylen Nowell added a career-high 30 points (6-9 3pt FG) in the victory. Lauri Markkanen tallied 21 points and five rebounds for the Jazz in the losing effort. The Timberwolves improve to 30-27 on the season, while the Jazz fall to 27-29.

Report: Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns for Mikal Bridges, others

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:14:30Z

The Brooklyn Nets will trade Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Mikal Bridges and others.

NBA rumors: Kevin Durant traded to Suns by Nets in blockbuster deal

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 06:06:47Z

Kevin Durant reportedly is headed to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade.

UConn drops back-to-back games for first time in three decades in 59-52 loss to Marquette

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 05:41:45Z

UConn lost back-to-back games for the first time in three decades after the fourth-ranked Huskies were beaten 59-52 by Marquette on Wednesday night.

Vandy stuns No. 6 Tennessee on Lawrence's buzzer-beating 3

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 05:36:36Z

Tyrin Lawrence knocked down a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer as the Commodores snapped an 11-game skid against its in-state rival by upsetting sixth-ranked Tennessee 66-65 Wednesday night.

Hepburn scores 19, Wisconsin tops Penn State 79-74 in OT

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 05:32:38Z

Chucky Hepburn scored 19 points and Connor Essegian added 18, the two combining for nine of Wisconsin's 11 3-pointers in a 79-74 overtime victory over Penn State on Wednesday night.

Oklahoma Sooners downed by the Baylor Bears 82-72 in Waco

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 05:25:15Z

The Oklahoma Sooners hung tough with the Baylor Bears but fell short 82-72 in Waco.

UConn women lose 2nd straight game for 1st time since 1993

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 05:14:01Z

Chloe Marotta had 19 points and Jordan King added 18 as Marquette defeated UConn 59-52 on Wednesday. The Huskies, who were playing three nights after an 81-77 home loss to No. 1 South Carolina, dropped consecutive games for the first time since March 1993.

Alabama dominates Florida in near 30-point blowout

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 04:39:12Z

Well, that was ugly... Florida got 29 and 10 from Colin Castleton and still lost by nearly 30 points to Alabama.

Assist of the Night: Jayson Tatum

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:36:08Z

Assist of the Night: Jayson Tatum - February 8, 2023

Celtics vs. 76ers takeaways: Shorthanded C's bury Sixers with 3s

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:36:00Z

The Celtics were without four of their starters against the 76ers, but they prevailed by shooting 54.3 percent from beyond the arc. We share our takeaways from Boston's 106-99 win.

Lakers trading Russell Westbrook in massive three-team deal with Jazz and Timberwolves

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:30:42Z

The Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in three-team deal that sends Mike Conley to Minnesota and former No. 2 pick D'Angelo Russell to L.A.

Caleb Martin with a 2-pointer vs the Indiana Pacers

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:24:15Z

Caleb Martin (Miami Heat) with a 2-pointer vs the Indiana Pacers, 02/08/2023

Jimmy Butler with an and one vs the Indiana Pacers

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:24:15Z

Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat) with an and one vs the Indiana Pacers, 02/08/2023

Bam Adebayo with a dunk vs the Indiana Pacers

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:24:15Z

Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat) with a dunk vs the Indiana Pacers, 02/08/2023

Gabe Vincent with a deep 3 vs the Indiana Pacers

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:24:14Z

Gabe Vincent (Miami Heat) with a deep 3 vs the Indiana Pacers, 02/08/2023

Tyrese Haliburton with a 3-pointer vs the Miami Heat

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 03:24:13Z

Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) with a 3-pointer vs the Miami Heat, 02/08/2023

Vanderbilt ends 11-game losing streak to Tennessee

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 02:26:44Z

Vanderbilt ends an 11-game losing streak to Tennessee.

Tyrin Lawrence buzzer-beater ends Vanderbilt's 11-game losing streak to No. 5 Tennessee

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 02:24:55Z

Tyrin Lawrence's buzzer-beater snapped Vanderbilt's 11-game losing streak to in-state rival Tennessee.

Michigan basketball finds its stride, hammers Nebraska, 93-72, for third straight victory

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 01:44:35Z

Six players scored in double figures for Michigan basketball, led by Jett Howard with 22, as U-M won its third straight game, 93-72, over Nebraska.

Michigan basketball vs. Nebraska takeaways

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 01:30:01Z

Nice to win a third straight! #GoBlue

How many NBA seasons did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar play?

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:40:00Z

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held the NBA's all-time scorer record for decades before LeBron James came along.

Kevin O'Connor: Grant Williams trade is 'definitely possible'

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:38:00Z

The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor and The Boston Globe's Gary Washburn react to reports that trade chatter around Celtics forward Grant Williams is growing "a little louder."

Reports: Lakers in talks about three-team Westbrook trade with Jazz, Timberwolves

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:32:25Z

The Lakers would come fill circle with D'Angelo Russell, who they drafted in 2015.

Russell Westbrook had heated exchange with coach Darvin Ham

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:31:33Z

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham seemed very unhappy with Russell Westbrook during Tuesday's loss to the Thunder.

Draymond Green picks Anthony Edwards over De'Aaron Fox as All-Star replacement

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:26:56Z

Warriors star forward Draymond Green weighs in on who he believes should be Steph Curry's All-Star Game replacement.

Stephen Silas recalls early days of NBA scoring king LeBron James

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:21:11Z

Twenty years ago, Stephen Silas coached then-rookie LeBron James. In 2023, the #Rockets coach reflects on James' unique path to becoming the NBA's all-time scoring king.

March Madness: Six SEC programs expected to make the cut per ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:20:15Z

Crimson Tide poised to be a one-seed in March Madness per top ESPN analyst

How Joe Mazzulla is handling NBA trade deadline uncertainty with Celtics players

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-09 00:15:00Z

Joe Mazzulla is experiencing his first NBA trade deadline as a head coach, but it sounds like the Celtics interim coach has a plan when it comes to players involved in trade speculation.

Gardner, Beekman lift No. 8 Virginia past No. 22 N.C. State

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 23:16:11Z

Jayden Gardner scored 18 points, Reece Beekman added 15 and No. 8 Virginia cooled off red-hot No. 22 North Carolina State 63-50 on Tuesday night.

Is UCLA ready to make a run? | Inside Pac-12 Hoops with Mick Cronin

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 22:48:01Z

UCLA men's basketball head coach Mick Cronin caught up with Andy Katz to discuss the Bruins' lockdown defense, why this team is built for March, and more.

Who is not playing in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game?

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:45:00Z

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson headline a growing list of stars set to miss out on the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.

Jalen Rose sounds off on 'petty' Anthony Davis, says he won't live down sitting for record

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:43:59Z

Jalen Rose reacts to Anthony Davis sitting while LeBron James broke the NBA's scoring record: "That ain't no long-term relationship."

Trade rumor rankings: Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant and more

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:36:42Z

HoopsHype ranks the 10 players who have appeared most often in trade rumors since yesterday, headlined by Fred VanVleet and Kevin Durant.

WATCH: Mat Ishbia's first press conference as owner of Phoenix Suns

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:35:59Z

Watch Mat Ishbia take the podium for the first time as the owner of the Phoenix Suns:

Scottie Pippen thinks Chicagoans cheer for Packers, Bucks too

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:33:26Z

Bulls legend Scottie Pippen thinks Chicagoans back the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks as secondary teams.

Donte DiVincenzo praises Gary Payton II, ends comparison to ex-Warrior

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:20:10Z

Donte DiVincenzo knows what an impact Gary Payton II made with the Warriors, but isn't here to make comparisons.

Heat sign G League standout Jamaree Bouyea to 10-day contract

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:10:10Z

Bouyea is averaging 17.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.8 steals in the G League this season with Sioux Falls.

NBA Twitter reacts to potential Russell Westbrook/D'Angelo Russell trade: 'Russell is arguably worse than Westbrook'

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 21:01:58Z

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the trade rumors of Russell Westbrook and D'Angelo Russell.

Report: Mavericks among teams interested in Sixers' Matisse Thybulle

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 20:50:48Z

The Dallas Mavericks are among the team interested in acquiring Philadelphia 76ers forward Matisse Thybulle.

Northeast Ohio celebrates LeBron James after favorite son becomes NBA's all-time scoring leader

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 18:44:39Z

As LeBron James takes the throne as NBA scoring king, those in Northeast Ohio who know him best reflect on his career and how he's lived up to the hype.

Duke tops trio of ranked women's teams in North Carolina

Sports/Basketball
2023-02-08 18:44:11Z

Duke's Kara Lawson and North Carolina's Courtney Banghart have spent their short tenures building programs back to national relevance. This always-competitive market looks tougher than usual with the Blue Devils' rising to No. 9, marking the second time since 2000 that all three have cracked the top 10 of the AP Top 25 in the same season. Each team appears headed for the NCAA Tournament with at least the chance to play their way to hosting opening-round games; the first glimpse of where teams stand will come Thursday with the NCAA's reveal of its preliminary top-16 seeds.