Jimmy Butler invoking new Warriors jersey retiree Andre Iguodala as he revitalizes team’s championship hopes

SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn’t part of the original plan, but the timing was impeccable. There stood Andre Iguodala, receiving adulation from coaches, teammates and family members on the night that his... Read more »

A Change in the Garden: Rick Pitino and St. John’s now rule the Big East as UConn slides off the mountaintop

NEW YORK — A year ago, the Big East was UConn’s league and college basketball’s mountaintop was claimed by Dan Hurley. The man was in the process of solidifying legendary credentials by... Read more »

Andre Iguodala has number retired by Warriors after dominant run with the franchise

Andre Iguodala’s jersey will forever hang in the Chase Center rafters. The Golden State Warriors officially retired Iguodala’s No. 9 on Sunday afternoon after the team’s 126-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks... Read more »

Ohio State vs. UCLA odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Buckeyes in Feb. 23, 2025 game

The UCLA Bruins (19-8, 10-6) will host the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-12, 7-9) in Big Ten action on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. After missing the NCAA Tournament entirely last season, the... Read more »

Heat vs. Bucks odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 23 best bets by proven model

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Miami Heat on Sunday for an Eastern Conference matchup. Milwaukee is currently fifth in the East with a 31-24 record and is 4.5 games clear of... Read more »

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver

Lakers star Luka Doncic defends against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the Lakers’ 123-100 win Saturday night. Doncic finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. (David Zalubowski / Associated... Read more »

Miami targeting Duke assistant Jai Lucas to replace Jim Larrañaga as Hurricanes coach

NEW YORK — Duke assistant Jai Lucas is considered the front-runner to be the next coach at Miami, though Lucas has not formally been offered the job at this point, sources told... Read more »

Suns vs. Bulls odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 22 best bets by proven model

Teams looking to snap losing streaks battle when the Phoenix Suns face the Chicago Bulls in a matchup on Saturday. Phoenix, on a four-game slide, is coming off a 120-109 loss at... Read more »

Duke vs. Illinois odds, prediction, line: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 22 best bets by proven model

The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils (23-3, 15-1 ACC) will face a late-season non-conference test when they square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-10, 9-8 Big Ten) on Saturday night at... Read more »

Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Stephen Curry became the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings. Curry was... Read more »