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Miles Bridges, No. 8 in ESPN 100, commits to Michigan State
Bridges, a 6-foot-7 forward from Flint, Michigan, who plays at Huntington Prep (West Virginia), chose the Spartans over Kentucky and Indiana. He announced his decision during a news conference at a community college in his hometown. The Wildcats were thought to be the heavy favorite coming out of the summer, but Bridges’ official visit to […]
Continue readingNo. 5 recruit Malik Monk commits to Kentucky
The Kentucky Wildcats entered the early signing period with a borderline top-10 class and zero top-10 recruits. They will end it with the three top-10 recruits and the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. Elite guard Malik Monk, ranked No. 5 in the ESPN 100, has committed to Kentucky, he announced in a statement […]
Continue readingWhy the Lakers’ no-risk signing of Christian Wood could free up Anthony Davis’ game
Wood tweeted that it had “always been my dream” to play for the Lakers. It turns out his dream coincides with the desires of L.A.’s most important player: Anthony Davis. Sources told ESPN that Davis made it clear to the organization he wanted to have more support at center so he wouldn’t have to play […]
Continue readingSouth Sudan earns Olympic berth as top African team at FIBA World Cup
The Bright Stars, as they are known, won the bid allotted for Africa with a 101-78 victory over Angola, triggering tears and hugs from players as several dozen fans waved the young country’s flag. They won the prize with a 3-2 record in Manila to outlast all other African teams just three years after former […]
Continue readingTeam USA the favorite? Who will qualify for the Olympics? Biggest surprises, predictions for the 2023 FIBA World Cup
Earlier this spring, we assembled a team of ESPN’s global basketball experts to discuss the matchups and draw. With rosters set and the games about to start, we take another look at the pressing questions heading into the tournament. ESPN NBA senior writer Brian Windhorst, Eric Gomez (ESPN Mexico), Pablo Cormick (ESPN Argentina), Mickey Carter-Browne […]
Continue readingAfrican teams out to prove continent’s growth at FIBA World Cup
While traditional African basketball powerhouse Nigeria will not be present at the FIBA World Cup, starting August 25, five other countries are ready to show how their games, and young players, have developed. African basketball has boomed since the last FIBA World Cup in 2019, with the introduction of the NBA’s Basketball Africa League (BAL) […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Tuesday
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for December 13th are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. Picking Against Points: […]
Continue readingLeBron James, Anthony Davis miss 126-113 loss to Raptors
TORONTO — Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis did not play in Wednesday night’s 126-113 loss to the Raptors. James is dealing with left ankle soreness, according to the team, and missed his first game since sitting out more than two weeks in November with a left groin strain. It was the […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Tuesday
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for December 6th are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. Money Off the […]
Continue readingMyles Turner: Lakers should take ‘hard look’ at potential trade with Pacers
Although the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers stepped away from trade talks shortly before training camp that involved Russell Westbrook and draft capital going to Indiana for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, the Pacers center says it’s a deal that could be worth revisiting. “If I’m the Lakers, I take a very hard look […]
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