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ESPN: NBA

• Five things every NBA rookie should know heading into the 2020-21 season
  We asked players past and present what challenges rookies should be prepared to face as they enter their first NBA season.
  - 5 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 2:48pm -
• How a different Charles Barkley the golfer and Phil Mickelson beat Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning
  Charles Barkley showed off a smooth swing as he and Phil Mickelson coasted to an easier-than-expected win over Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning.
  - 15 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 4:15am -
• Sources: Barea, Mavericks agree to 1-year deal
  J.J. Barea, who has spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the Mavericks, reached a one-year deal to remain with the team for the veteran's minimum of $2.6 million, sources told ESPN.
  - 18 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 1:03am -
• Sources: Whiteside lands 1-year deal with Kings
  Free-agent center Hassan Whiteside has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources told ESPN.
  - 18 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 1:03am -
• Belinelli leaves NBA for Italy after 13 seasons
  Former Spurs guard Marco Belinelli is going back to Italy, announcing Thursday that he has signed a three-year contract to play for Virtus Bologna.
  - 18 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 1:03am -
• Klay has surgery, expected to make full recovery
  Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson underwent surgery on Wednesday and is expected to make a full recovery from a season-ending tear to his right Achilles tendon.
  - 18 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 1:03am -
• Kaminsky agrees to one-year deal with Kings
  The Kings have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent big man Frank Kaminsky.
  - 18 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 1:03am -
• NBA releases preseason slate for Dec. 11-19
  Each NBA team will play at least two preseason games Dec. 11 through Dec. 19 -- one at home and one on the road -- and none will play more than four games, the league announced.
  - 18 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 1:03am -

ESPN: College Basketball

• Howard shutting down Maker (groin) indefinitely
  Howard is shutting down Makur Maker indefinitely due to a groin injury, according to coach Kenneth Blakeney.
  - 5 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 2:41pm -
• San Francisco stuns No. 4 Virginia with 8-0 run
  Jamaree Bouyea scored 19 points and San Francisco used a late 8-0 run to beat No. 4 Virginia 61-60 in the Homelight Classic, part of the "Bubbleville'' basketball event at the Mohegan Sun.
  - 14 hours ago, 28 Nov 20, 5:27am -
• No. 3 Villanova extends its stay in 'Bubbleville'
  Villanova has added a game against Virginia Tech on Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena amid coach Jay Wright's appreciation for safety measures at the site.
  - 20 hours ago, 27 Nov 20, 11:17pm -
• No. 2 Baylor makes last-minute trip to Las Vegas
  No. 2 Baylor made an unexpected Thanksgiving night flight to Las Vegas, where the Bears now hope to open their men's basketball schedule against Louisiana and Washington.
  - 23 hours ago, 27 Nov 20, 8:48pm -
• 2 Gonzaga players out due to COVID issues
  Gonzaga held two players out of Friday's game against Auburn following testing after Thursday's game, the school announced.
  - 1 day ago, 27 Nov 20, 7:18pm -
• Temple, Butler pausing after COVID-19 positives
  Temple and Butler both announced Thursday that their men's basketball teams are pausing activities following positive COVID-19 tests within their programs.
  - 2 days ago, 26 Nov 20, 6:50pm -
• Jay Bilas’ 9 national championship contenders, All-Americans, Player of the Year choice
  Bilas has collected his preseason thoughts on college basketball ... and binge-worthy shows ... and tacos.
  - 3 days ago, 26 Nov 20, 3:22am -
• Final Four picks, player of the year predictions
  ESPN.com's experts make their picks and discuss the hottest topics in college basketball entering the 2020-21 season.
  - 3 days ago, 26 Nov 20, 3:22am -

Sports Illustrated: NBA

Cracked Sidewalks

• The season starts....we think
  It's time for the weirdest season on-record for #mubb to kick-off. We start off by talking about the swirl of external events around the basketball season and how they will impact the shape of the season to come. We also discuss what a delay to the s…
  - 4 days ago, 24 Nov 20, 8:21pm -
• Marquette Preview, 2020-21

  

  Marquette Golden EaglesCoach: Steve Wojciechowski (115-81)Three-Year NCAA Rank Average: 37.3Three-Year kenpom Average: 39.02020-21 T-Rank Projection: 76Yes Big East fans, Theo John is still at MarquettePhoto from gomarquette.com Projected Starters: P…
  - 4 days ago, 24 Nov 20, 2:03pm -
• St. John's Preview, 2020-21

  

  St. John's Red StormCoach: Mike Anderson (386-215 overall, 17-15 at St. John's)Three-year NCAA Rank Average: 77.0Three-year kenpom Average: 76.02020-21 T-Rank Projection: 60Julian Champagnie is looking for a sophomore breakoutPhoto by Seth Wenig | AP…
  - 5 days ago, 23 Nov 20, 1:27pm -
• Providence Preview, 2020-21

  

  Providence FriarsHead Coach: Ed Cooley (273-191 overall, 181-122 at ProvidenceThree-year NCAA Ranking Average: 46.3Three-year kenpom Average: 60.72020-21 T-Rank Projection: 20David Duke is expected to step up as Ed Cooley's next great Providence guar…
  - 6 days ago, 22 Nov 20, 1:46pm -
• Georgetown Preview, 2020-21

  

  Georgetown HoyasHead Coach: Patrick Ewing (49-46)Three-Year NCAA Rank Average: 104.0 Three-Year kenpom Average: 87.02020-21 T-Rank Projection: 121Patrick Ewing is still seeking his first NCAA bid at GeorgetownPhoto from ESPN Projected Starters: PG Ja…
  - 7 days ago, 21 Nov 20, 12:21pm -
• DePaul Preview, 2020-21

  

  DePaul Blue Demons Head Coach: Dave Leitao (208-227 overall, 123-132 at DePaul)Three-Year NCAA Rank Average: 124.3Three-Year kenpom Average: 103.72020-21 T-Rank Projection: 81Charlie Moore is a First-Team All-Big East selectionPhoto from depaulblued…
  - 8 days ago, 20 Nov 20, 12:12pm -
• Butler Preview, 2020-21

  

  Butler BulldogsCoach: LaVall Jordan (70-64, 59-40 at Butler)3-Year NCAA Ranking Average: 41.33-Year kenpom Average: 39.02020-21 T-Rank Projection: 74LaVall Jordan needs to find new production this yearPhoto from IndyStar.com Projected Starters: PG Aa…
  - 9 days ago, 19 Nov 20, 2:01pm -
• Connecticut Preview, 2020-21

  

  Connecticut HuskiesHead Coach: Dan Hurley (186-134, 35-29 at Connecticut)3-Year NCAA Ranking Average: 92.73-Year kenpom Average: 109.72020-21 T-Rank Projection: 34James Bouknight is about to announce his presence to the Big EastPhoto by Jessica Hill…
  - 10 days ago, 18 Nov 20, 12:08pm -

Basketbawful

• Show Awards and No Surprises

  

  In terms of bawfulness, there probably would have been no better outcome at the NBA's first annual award ceremony than for LeBron to win over James Harden, generating the gif that would be playing below of a slow motion zoom on Harden's face--the per…
  - 26 Jun 18, 11:53pm -
• The Summer of LeBron has Begun

  

  There was a moment in these playoffs where it really looked questionable whether the Warriors and Cavaliers (both down 2-3 in the conference finals) would be making it to their 4th showdown. Then of course, Paul's hamstring went and the Celtics reali…
  - 7 Jun 18, 4:58pm -
• Sports Writer Writes Something Stupid

  

  Hello all.It's been a long time. The last time I posted Steph Curry had never been to an NBA finals. Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Kobe were on NBA rosters. Basketball fans were obsessing over LeBron's offseason decisions...OK, some things haven't ch…
  - 3 Jun 18, 2:18pm -
• Save your eyes

  

  If by any chance you haven't already seen Paul George break his leg, and you are not really into watching people horribly injure themselves, save yourself some mental scarring and don't watch it.I definitely regret seeing it.Basketball supports sudde…
  - 2 Aug 14, 11:42pm -
• Unfinished Business
  So... two?Don't worry Heat fans; LBJ probably has two or three of these decisions left in him.
  - 14 Jul 14, 4:49pm -
• Lo and Behold

  

  Meet the new HondoI don't have anything sardonic to say this morning.Congratulations to the Spurs and their fans. We have all witnessed some beautiful team basketball.OK, maybe I have a few sardonic things, but I'm going to get to that in another pos…
  - 16 Jun 14, 12:31pm -
• Parker Strikes Back: Meme Wars

  

  Here we go...You don't even need your friends to carry youYou can do it while you watch TVAs anticipated, Parker struck back hard and decisively Sunday night, tying the series meme war at one game a piece.Addressing reporters after the game, Parker h…
  - 10 Jun 14, 2:22pm -
• Schadenfreude

  

  Spo regretting walking away from a managerial position at Chuck E. Cheese'sJuwan Howard does not want to be in this pictureLebron making it look easyThe new face of LebroningKing Crab Cramp
  - 7 Jun 14, 3:19pm -

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