Warriors’ risk in trading Wiseman? Just ask Lakers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — By cutting ties with James Wiseman as part of a trade to reacquire Gary Payton II, the Warriors are taking a risk they realize might backfire. They and the rest of the NBA have seen it happen many times before, including relatively recently …

Who’s Playing Stony Brook @ Delaware Current Records: Stony Brook 9-17; Delaware 12-14 What to Know The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens will play host again and welcome the Stony Brook Seawolves to Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday. Stony Brook should still be riding high after a victory, while the Fightin’ Blue …

The Golden State Warriors (28-28) are set to play host to the Washington Wizards (26-29) on Monday at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Golden State is 21-7 at home, while Washington is 12-17 on the road. The Wizards are coming off a 127-111 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday and have won two straight. The Warriors lost to …

Who’s Playing American @ Bucknell Current Records: American 15-10; Bucknell 10-17 What to Know The American Eagles and the Bucknell Bison are set to square off in a Patriot matchup at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 13 at Sojka Pavilion. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they’ll have plenty of motivation to get the ‘W.’ The Eagles …

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Tatum headlines lengthy C’s injury report ahead of Bucks game originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics could be without several key players when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Seven C’s — including Jayson Tatum — were listed …

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer gracefully handled his team’s 69-62 overtime loss to Virginia on Saturday after the officials called — then reviewed and waved off — a foul that would have sent leading scorer Kyle Filipowski to the line in regulation with a chance to win the game. In his first public comments since the dust settled over the …

While the rest of the league was wheeling and dealing ahead of last week’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Chicago Bulls stood pat and didn’t make a move as they sit in no man’s land in the Eastern Conference. Rumors that Russell Westbrook could end up there after a buyout from the Utah Jazz persist, but as of Monday, Westbrook is …

Who’s Playing Hampton @ Elon Current Records: Hampton 6-20; Elon 5-20 What to Know Get ready for a Colonial battle as the Hampton Pirates and the Elon Phoenix will face off at 9 p.m. ET Monday at Schar Center. Elon should still be feeling good after a victory, while Hampton will be looking to get back in the win column. …

Eric Gordon, while playing for the Rockets, drives for a layup against the defense of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during a game in 2021. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) For Eric Gordon, Monday’s setting was as familiar as the assignment. The 34-year-old guard practiced for the first time since being traded last week from Houston to the Clippers inside …

Who’s Playing Towson @ William & Mary Current Records: Towson 17-9; William & Mary 9-17 What to Know The William & Mary Tribe have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Towson Tigers and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 31 of 2021. William & Mary and Towson will face off in a …

Getty Images Giannis Antetokounmpo is making sure that no one can take advantage of his well-known moniker “The Greek Freak.” According to trademark attorney Josh Gerben, the Milwaukee Bucks star has filed three separate trademarks that are related to his “Greek Freak” nickname, including “Stay Fr34ky.” Of course, “Stay Fr34ky” is a play on his popular nickname and the fact …

Who’s Playing Drexel @ Hofstra Current Records: Drexel 15-11; Hofstra 19-8 What to Know After two games on the road, the Hofstra Pride are heading back home. Hofstra and the Drexel Dragons will face off in a Colonial battle at 7 p.m. ET Monday at Mack Sports Complex. The Pride are out to keep their five-game home win streak alive. …

The OKC Blue had a notable news day on Monday as they lost to the G League’s Memphis Hustle in a 133-113 loss. Before the game, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have assigned Tre Mann to the Blue and called up Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who is on the verge of making his NBA return from an ankle sprain. During the …

We need to do something about athletes thinking that nobody believes in them. I understand it’s a motivational thing, but Travis Kelce screaming after last night’s Super Bowl win that nobody believed in the Chiefs was ridiculous. They were one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl all season. It comes on the heels of the Georgia Bulldogs yelling …

Well, remember when Ja Morant said “I’m fine in the West” during a December interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews when he named the Celtics as the only team that he looked at as genuine title competition for the Grizzlies?  Shortly thereafter, Morant was given a chance to walk back the comment. He doubled down instead. Now, after the Suns traded …

The North Carolina Tar Heels will look to continue their recent mastery of the No. 19 Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes when they meet in a key Atlantic Coast Conference showdown on Monday night. The Tar Heels (16-9, 8-6 ACC), who snapped a three-game losing streak on Saturday with a 91-71 win over Clemson, has beaten Miami in five of the last …

Now that the NBA trade season has passed, there has been a bevy of new information coming out about what deals were on the table for certain players, what one team could’ve gotten from another team for a certain player, etc. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Memphis Grizzlies were willing to trade every draft asset they had to get …

The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions look to get back on track when they take on the visiting Alabama A&M Bulldogs in Southwestern Athletic Conference action on Monday. The Golden Lions (10-15, 6-6 SWAC), who have dropped three in a row and four of five, are tied for fifth in the conference. The Bulldogs (10-15, 6-6), who have won two of …

Warriors hopeful GP2 can be ready in time for playoff run originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors’ trade for Gary Payton II finally is complete after an interesting twist, but the 30-year-old won’t be suiting up for Golden State any time soon as he deals with a lingering injury. But Payton is set to be reevaluated in a …

Who’s Playing Alabama State @ Mississippi Valley State Current Records: Alabama State 8-17; Mississippi Valley State 3-23 What to Know The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are 3-12 against the Alabama State Hornets since January of 2016, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Monday. The Delta Devils and Alabama State will face off in …

The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-29) will wrap up their four-game road trip when they visit the Dallas Mavericks (31-27) on Monday night. Minnesota has alternated between wins and losses for eight straight contests, with its most recent outing being a 128-107 defeat at Memphis on Friday. Dallas had won three straight games before losing to Sacramento in overtime on Saturday.  Tipoff is …

Who’s Playing Alabama A&M @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff Current Records: Alabama A&M 10-15; Arkansas-Pine Bluff 10-15 What to Know The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions haven’t won a game against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs since Feb. 11 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Monday. The Golden Lions and Alabama A&M will face off in an SWAC battle at …

Steph applauds Mahomes’ rare MVP feat, Super Bowl LVII win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Steph Curry knows all about championship performances, and the Warriors star had to shout out Patrick Mahomes after the quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVII glory Sunday. Shortly after Mahomes hoisted the Lombardi Trophy and the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award, …

Who’s Playing Texas Southern @ Southern Current Records: Texas Southern 8-17; Southern 13-12 What to Know The Texas Southern Tigers haven’t won a contest against the Southern Jaguars since March 6 of 2021, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Monday. Texas Southern and Southern will face off in an SWAC battle at 9 p.m. ET at F.G. Clark …

The Oklahoma City Thunder (27-28) will return home from their three-game road trip when they face the New Orleans Pelicans (29-28) on Monday night. Oklahoma City won the final two games of its road trip, beating Portland by nine points on Friday. New Orleans had its three-game winning streak snapped in a loss to Cleveland, and it will try to avoid falling …