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ESPN: NBA

• Texas Tech's McClung remaining in NBA draft
  Mac McClung, who was the Big 12's newcomer of the year last season at Texas Tech, has elected to forgo his remaining college eligibility and keep his name in the 2021 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Monday.
  - 5 hours ago, 18 May 21, 6:03am -
• Horford: Midseason OKC pause a mutual decision
  Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford says the move to shut him down for the team's final 28 games was a mutual decision between him and the team.
  - 5 hours ago, 18 May 21, 6:03am -
• Sources: Kings to keep Walton on as head coach
  The Kings went 31-41 for a second straight season under Luke Walton, who has two years left on his deal.
  - 5 hours ago, 18 May 21, 6:03am -
• LeBron touts Steph for MVP ahead of play-in tilt
  The Lakers' repeat title bid will commence with LeBron James facing a familiar foe in the Warriors during the play-in tournament, led by James' pick for MVP, Stephen Curry.
  - 5 hours ago, 18 May 21, 6:03am -
• Wizards' Beal: Hamstring is not 100 percent
  Washington guard Bradley Beal said his strained left hamstring won't be 100 percent before the Wizards take on the Boston Celtics in the play-in tournament on Tuesday.
  - 5 hours ago, 18 May 21, 6:03am -
• Ball, set to be RFA, 'would love' to return to Pels
  Lonzo Ball will be a restricted free agent this summer, but he said Monday that he "would love" to return to the Pelicans after building a "bond" with his coaches and teammates.
  - 5 hours ago, 18 May 21, 6:03am -
• Marv Albert to retire following NBA playoffs run
  Marv Albert is retiring after the NBA's Eastern Conference finals. Known for his signature "Yes!" call, Albert's broadcasting career has spanned nearly 60 years, with the past 22 spent with Turner Sports.
  - 5 hours ago, 18 May 21, 6:03am -
• NBA playoffs 2021: Matchups, intel and predictions
  The NBA playoffs are here! But first, let's figure out which teams will make it out of the play-in tournament. Are the defending champs vulnerable?
  - 7 hours ago, 18 May 21, 4:30am -

ESPN: College Basketball

• Coveted transfer guard Martin leaves ASU for KU
  Remy Martin, a 6-foot point guard who could be a preseason All-America selection next season after deciding to leave Arizona State, will transfer to Kansas, he told ESPN on Monday.
  - 7 hours ago, 18 May 21, 3:53am -
• Zion named in court documents for Adidas suit
  The lawsuit, which cites Zion Williamson as an example of how an agent laundered money to the families of amateur basketball players, alleges that an employee at Adidas funneled money to Williamson's family when he was in high school.
  - 10 hours ago, 18 May 21, 1:24am -
• Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2021-22 season
  Your complete guide to the roster movement for every high-major program in men's college basketball.
  - 14 hours ago, 17 May 21, 9:34pm -
• Wheeler stays in SEC, transfers from UGA to UK
  Saying that Kentucky stood out to him because the Wildcats want "to get back to playing fast, playing downhill," former Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler announced Monday that he will join coach John Calipari's roster in Lexington.
  - 14 hours ago, 17 May 21, 9:07pm -
• Texas Tech's McClung remaining in NBA draft
  Mac McClung, who was the Big 12's newcomer of the year last season at Texas Tech, has elected to forgo his remaining college eligibility and keep his name in the 2021 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Monday.
  - 18 hours ago, 17 May 21, 4:59pm -
• ESPN No. 46 recruit Kaluma commits to Creighton
  Four-star basketball recruit Arthur Kaluma of Dream City Christian high school in Arizona has committed to Creighton, he told ESPN on Sunday.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 21, 10:19pm -
• Hardy latest 5-star prospect to opt for G League
  Jaden Hardy, the nation's top uncommitted prospect for the class of 2021, said Saturday he plans to play professionally with the G League Ignite team instead of heading to college in the fall.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 21, 4:10am -
• Gonzaga secures commitment from 5-star guard
  Highly regarded recruit Nolan Hickman, a point guard who originally committed to Kentucky last August, announced on Saturday that he chose Gonzaga over Kansas and Auburn.
  - 2 days ago, 16 May 21, 1:18am -

Sports Illustrated: NBA

Cracked Sidewalks

• Some things have happened
  It's been a whirlwind for #mubb with new coaches and practically a whole new roster. We break down the changes that have happened and any changes that could still happen. It's a.....lot. Enjoy! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rppgm9/ScrambledEggs_E…
  - 19 days ago, 29 Apr 21, 5:44pm -
• This So Called Marquette Roster Exodus
  Theo John is going to Duke. Good for him. No, really I mean it. The young man gave Marquette everything for four years and now he gets a chance to play at one of the blue bloods and a free year towards a masters degree at Duke to go along with his…
  - 28 days ago, 20 Apr 21, 12:56pm -
• The Make Believe Transfer Chaos

  

  The NCAA officially announced its Division I Council voted to allow college athletes transferring in football, baseball, men's hockey and men's and women's basketball will be granted a one-time immediate eligibity. As some of the old men yelling at c…
  - 29 days ago, 19 Apr 21, 1:44am -
• The Home Run Hire

  

  “The first thing I realize about (Haynes) is he seems like a great family man. He and his wife had their kids around, and that just shows you what type of individual he is and what he values. He’s been a great help for us. He’s like the coa…
  - 32 days ago, 16 Apr 21, 7:08pm -
• Take a Breath, Marquette...

  

  In the past two days, we reported out the commitments of Emarion Ellis and David Joplin to join Shaka Smith at Marquette. Before the digital ink dried on the Joplin article, it was reported that Keeyan Itejere (ee-TEEZ-your-ray, from what we are told…
  - 33 days ago, 15 Apr 21, 8:51pm -
• Joplin Comes Home to Marquette

  

  Shaka Smart has won the commitment of his first Wisconsin player as David Joplin, a 6'7" forward from Brookfield Central, has committed to Marquette. Joplin joins prior 2021 commits Stevie Mitchell, Kam Jones, and Emarion Ellis and according to the 2…
  - 34 days ago, 14 Apr 21, 2:39pm -
• Smart Lands First Recruit

  

  Emarion Ellis became the first new commitment to Marquette under head coach Shaka Smart today when he posted a commitment poster on Snapchat. Corey Rholdon of WHBF in the Quad Cities was the first to report the announcement. Ellis is a 6'5" combo gua…
  - 34 days ago, 14 Apr 21, 1:54am -
• Smart's Staff Coming Together

  

  Internet sleuthing has found that two of Shaka Smart's three assistant coaches are now listed in the Campus Contacts, as is a new support staff member. While no one has been added to the official gomarquette.com page, Cody Hatt, Neill Barry, and Neva…
  - 36 days ago, 12 Apr 21, 8:32pm -

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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