Will Luka Doncic finally play in a preseason game Sunday? To be determined

At some point during the Lakers’ preseason, Luka Doncic will play in a game. The question is when. Even after being a full participant in practice Saturday, Lakers coach JJ Redick said... Read more »

Purdue shows quiet confidence it can break through in NCAA Tournament, end Big Ten’s 25-year title drought

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn walked into the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center together Thursday, both in dark suits with white shirts, ready to tackle what should... Read more »

The Conversation: Is there any hope for Joel Embiid and the Sixers?

Jared McCain’s rookie season ended in mid-December of last year, but he still managed to play more minutes (592) than Joel Embiid did (574) for the 2024-25 Philadelphia 76ers. The same is... Read more »

College basketball rankings: Purdue to edge Houston for No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 poll predictions

Predicting how AP Top 25 poll voters will react to results during the season can become predictable after studying voter’s habits and tendencies. But predicting how voters will cast their ballots in... Read more »

Fantasy Basketball 2030: Projecting the top 25 players of the future

Figuring out where to rank players is difficult enough in any particular season. But how about doing it with an eye towards what the NBA may look like in five years? That’s... Read more »

Big Ten Media Days news, nuggets and takeaways: Surprise newcomers, rotation developments ahead of tipoff

CHICAGO — Big Ten Media Days provides a golden opportunity to pepper the who’s who about the pressing issues in college athletics. Private equity in college sports? NCAA Tournament expansion? The 5-in-5... Read more »

Knicks, Raptors mutually agree to dismiss lawsuit over alleged theft of confidential files, per report

Getty Images The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors agreed to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit alleging the Raptors stole thousands of confidential files from the Knicks, according to a court filing obtained... Read more »

Golden State Warriors 2025-26 season preview: Steph Curry and the best-case scenario for this aging core

The 2025-26 NBA season is here! We’re rolling out our previews — examining the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and win projections for all 30 franchises — from the still-rebuilding teams... Read more »

Sister Jean dies at 106: Legendary Loyola basketball chaplain and March Madness icon passes away

Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who became known across the country as Sister Jean, the beloved and enthusiastic chaplain of Loyola Chicago basketball, died Thursday at 106 years old.  “Loyola University Chicago is greatly... Read more »

LeBron James injury ripple effects: Luka Dončić’s MVP case gets stronger, Bronny in Lakers’ rotation?

For the first time in his career, LeBron James will miss a season opener. The famously durable James is reportedly dealing with sciatica that should sideline him for at least 3-4 weeks.... Read more »