CAMDEN, N.J.–The Philadelphia 76ers believe they have a talented bench unit that they can count on when the time calls for it. In a case when a starter can’t go, coach Doc Rivers likes the idea that he can look down his bench unit and be able to call upon anybody to fill in. When Joel Embiid can’t go, the …

Who’s Playing UMass Lowell @ Maine Current Records: UMass Lowell 17-4; Maine 7-12 What to Know The Maine Black Bears haven’t won a matchup against the UMass Lowell River Hawks since Jan. 15 of 2020, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Wednesday. Maine and UMass Lowell will face off in an America East battle at 7 p.m. ET …

Wright continues to be a difference-maker for Wizards originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The old saying “offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships” could not have been more true in the Wizards’ win over the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night. Many in American Airlines Center assumed Luka Doncic was going to do one of his patented step-back 3-pointers to win the game …

Who’s Playing Samford @ Furman Current Records: Samford 14-7; Furman 15-6 What to Know The Samford Bulldogs are 3-12 against the Furman Paladins since January of 2016, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Wednesday. The Bulldogs and Furman will face off in a Southern battle at 7 p.m. ET at Timmons Arena. The teams …

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Report: Bobby Portis to miss time with MCL injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Milwaukee Bucks can’t escape the injury bug. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton both returned from extended absences on Monday against the Detroit Pistons, but they will now …

Getty Images Indiana coach Mike Woodson will not be on the sidelines Wednesday against Minnesota as he recovers from COVID-19, the university announced. Assistant and associate head coach Yasir Rosemond, who had the scout for the game, will serve as the acting coach in Woodson’s absence. Indiana has quietly been on a heater since entering the meat of its conference …

LeBron James is in a league of his own. The 38-year-old is well on his way to passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer during his 20th season in the league. He is just 177 points away. And the four-time MVP shows no signs of slowing down. James has openly expressed his desire to share the basketball …

Who’s Playing Wofford @ Chattanooga Current Records: Wofford 11-10; Chattanooga 11-10 What to Know The Wofford Terriers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Chattanooga Mocs and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 16 of 2021. Wofford and Chattanooga will face off in a Southern battle at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at …

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, who has missed 15 straight games after leaving their Christmas Day contest against the Denver Nuggets after four minutes because of a left groin strain, will be sidelined for at least another week and then be reevaluated, according to the team, via Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.  On Dec. 28, the Suns announced that …

Who’s Playing Valparaiso @ Northern Iowa Current Records: Valparaiso 9-12; Northern Iowa 11-9 What to Know The Valparaiso Beacons and the Northern Iowa Panthers are set to square off in a Missouri Valley matchup at 8 p.m. ET Jan. 25 at McLeod Center. The Beacons will be seeking to avenge the 69-67 loss they suffered the last time these two …

Report: Myers’ situation ‘hot topic’ in Clippers’ front office originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea As Warriors general manager and president of basketball operations Bob Myers enters the final months of his contract that expires in June, other NBA teams are monitoring the situation. Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Wednesday, citing sources, that people …

Who’s Playing South Florida @ Temple Current Records: South Florida 9-11; Temple 12-9 What to Know The South Florida Bulls have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. South Florida and the Temple Owls will face off in an American Athletic battle at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at Liacouras …

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday with a 147-127 win against San Antonio, but they are still just 3-7 in their last 10 games. On Wednesday, they face Jordan Clarkson and the Utah Jazz, who have won five of their last seven games. In two previous matchups against Portland this season, Clarkson …

Who’s Playing Butler @ Providence Current Records: Butler 11-10; Providence 15-5 What to Know The Butler Bulldogs are 4-14 against the #23 Providence Friars since December of 2015, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Wednesday. Butler and the Friars will face off in a Big East battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at Amica Mutual …

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls suffered arguably their most embarrasing loss of the season, falling to the slumping Indiana Pacers, 116-110. The Bulls blew a 21-point first-half lead after being outscored by the Pacers 70-48 in the second-half to see their three-game winning streak snapped and ending the Pacers’ seven-game skid. Following the loss, the Bulls reportedly held another team …

Who’s Playing Xavier @ Connecticut Current Records: Xavier 16-4; Connecticut 16-5 What to Know A Big East battle is on tap between the #13 Xavier Musketeers and the #19 Connecticut Huskies at 6:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous games. The Musketeers had enough points to …

Negotiations on a contract extension for Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers have stalled, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported a month-and-a-half ago, and it’s unclear what the future holds for him and the team. Talks haven’t gone anywhere since, according to a story The Athletic published Wednesday. Three notes from the story, co-written by Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson and Sam Amick: …

With fewer than seven weeks to go until Selection Sunday for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, the midpoint of college basketball’s regular season has flown by. Résumés are being cemented, but there is still time for some teams outside the NCAA Tournament picture to turn things around and reach the Big Dance.  Every team that qualifies for its conference tournament will …

The term “rookie wall” is often used to describe how first-year players may hit a roadblock in the midst of their seasons as they adjust to the 82-game schedule and increased competition level in the NBA. With teams well into the second halves of their schedules, some rookies appear to be slowing down of late. However, there are others that …

Who’s Playing Louisville @ Boston College Current Records: Louisville 2-17; Boston College 9-11 What to Know The Louisville Cardinals are 7-1 against the Boston College Eagles since February of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success Wednesday. The Cardinals and BC will face off in an ACC battle at 9 p.m. ET at Silvio O. Conte Forum. …

The NBA is expected to approve billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia as the new owner of the Phoenix Suns franchise before the Feb. 9 trade deadline, people familiar with the situation told The Republic. ESPN first reported the news Wednesday. The news is significant because the Suns haven’t made any trades so far this season. Interim team governor Sam Garvin, a …

Who’s Playing Mississippi State @ Alabama Current Records: Mississippi State 12-7; Alabama 17-2 What to Know The #2 Alabama Crimson Tide will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Bama and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off in an SEC battle at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday at Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide are out to keep their nine-game …

The sale of the Phoenix Suns to Mat Ishbia is expected to be ratified by the NBA board of governors in early February, and, since he’ll officially take control of the team before the Feb. 9 trade deadline, he will be involved in team-building strategy as the deadline approaches, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes and Adrian Wojnarowski.  Robert Sarver, the …

Who’s Playing Texas A&M @ Auburn Current Records: Texas A&M 13-6; Auburn 16-3 What to Know The Texas A&M Aggies are 6-2 against the #15 Auburn Tigers since March of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success Wednesday. A&M’s road trip will continue as they head to Neville Arena at 9 p.m. ET to face off against …

This season has been a roller coaster for the Suns. After getting off to a 16-7 start, they are now hovering around .500 and are in the play-in picture. While injuries, particularly to Devin Booker, are to blame for their 9-17 skid since, they probably also overachieved a bit early on considering they were missing Chris Paul, Cam Johnson, and Jae Crowder. …