Emoni Bates erupts for 30 points vs. Michigan

Dennis Schroder is returning to the Lakers for the first time since he played for the Lakeshow during the 2020-21 season. Schroder played a pivotal role as a steady point guard, helping the Lakers reach a 21-6 start before the team suffered a string of injuries that led to the…

Photo: Sacramento Kings/Twitter The Sacramento Kings will keep small forward Harrison Barnes off the free agent market, having reached an agreement on a 3-year, $54 million contract extension, agent Jeff Schwartz tells Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Since the team acquired him from the Mavericks, Barnes has appeared in…

Following a demoralizing defeat against the short-handed Miami Heat (123-97), Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers didn’t mince words about his team’s performance, particularly their lackluster offense. Despite shooting 51% at halftime, Rivers believed the Bucks’ offense was subpar throughout the game, which affected their defensive effort as well. “Just…

The New Orleans Pelicans reported that Zion Williamson has a left hamstring strain, as confirmed by an MRI conducted today. Williamson will undergo a re-examination in about two weeks. The Pelicans are set to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday in a crucial match for the last playoff spot in…

Photo: Partizan NIS/Dragana Stjepanovic Aleksa Avramovic emerged as the hero for Partizan in the Belgrade derby against Crvena Zvezda. He scored 14 points, showcasing impressive accuracy with 4 out of 5 from two-point range. Avramovic’s defining moment came when he sank the decisive three-pointer, securing the lead for Zeljko Obradovic’s…

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick addressed his team’s struggles following their 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. “It’s no secret that [the Grizzlies] are going to push the pace. We’ve got to get back, we are getting matched up in transition,” Redick said. “I believe…