EIU star disciplined ‘internally’ for swing at fan
Eastern Illinois leading scorer Kinyon Hodges will be disciplined “internally” after he tried to hit a fan in a loss Thursday, according to the school.
Source: Nets star guard Irving asks to be traded
Kyrie Irving delivered his trade request to the Nets on Friday after both sides failed to reach an agreement on an extension, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Suns
Suns star Devin Booker, sidelined the past five weeks with a left groin strain, could return as soon as Tuesday against the Nets, sources told ESPN.
LeBron
LeBron James moved within 89 points of breaking the NBA’s career scoring record and climbed into fourth place on the assists list, finishing with a triple-double in his return to Madison Square Garden as the Lakers won in overtime.
Magic
Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, headlines the list of participants in this year’s Rising Stars Game during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Sources: LeBron (foot) to return, play at Garden
LeBron James, who didn’t play Monday due to “significant soreness” in his left foot, will return to the Lakers’ lineup Tuesday against the Knicks at MSG.
Mazzulla, Celts staff to coach Giannis-led All-Stars
Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla and his staff will guide Team Giannis in next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA announced Monday.
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— Giannis Antetokounmpo says he wants to keep producing outstanding performances that he can show his kids one day when they’re old enough to appreciate them.
Grizzlies, others speak out on Tyre Nichols
The Grizzlies were one of several NBA teams to speak out Friday, the day video was released showing how Tyre Nichols was killed by five Memphis police officers.
76ers
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was fined $25,000 for “making an obscene gesture on the playing court,” the NBA announced Friday.
Delivery person walks onto the court during Loyola Chicago-Duquesne
A delivery person briefly walked onto the court in the middle of a play in a game between Loyola Chicago and Duquesne.
Sources: Bucks evaluating Portis for MCL sprain
Bucks forward Bobby Portis has suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee, with the team still working through a timeline on his return, sources told ESPN.
The secret history of NBA players “walking the dog” — and how Ja Morant perfected it
The NBA is on pace to double its usage of rolling the ball up the court on inbound plays. Why is the move so popular? We reveal the secret history and secret value of “walking the dog.”
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The former McDonald’s All-American Game stars congratulated Bronny James and Ja’Kobe Walter for making this year’s roster.
Wizards
There’s optimism that Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) can return to the Wizards’ lineup within two weeks, sources told ESPN.
NBA all-time leading scorers: Whom will LeBron James join?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the name James is chasing, but the previous record holders include Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Bob Pettit.
Where have the Warriors gone? Collapse to Celtics could spark changes by Steve Kerr
The reigning champs know they have what it takes to succeed – they just haven’t quite found it yet.
Irish coach Brey to step down at end of season
Longtime Notre Dame coach Mike Brey plans to step down at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Victor Wembanyama stuffs the stat sheet in win over Fos-sur-Mer
On Wednesday, the 7-foot-4 French prospect with an 8-foot wingspan showed off his skills on both sides of the floor in a win against Fos-sur-Mer.
Cavs
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell missed Wednesday night’s game at Memphis with a strained left groin.