Everything You Missed From the First Half of the Men’s Sweet 16

Photo: Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports The NBA announced Friday that Dillon Brooks is suspended for one game without pay while Donovan Mitchell is fined $20,000 for their on-court altercation in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 128-113 Thursday home win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The incident occurred in the middle of the game’s…

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talked about rookie Scoot Henderson’s elite defensive potential after this past weekend’s 126-106 road loss vs. the Golden State Warriors. (via Portland Trail Blazers): Reporter: “Scoot had 3 steals tonight. Obviously took turns guarding some pretty dynamic guards. What do you think his…

Tilman Fertitta has stated that he will step down as CEO of Landry’s Inc. if confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to Italy and San Marino, but he has no plans to relinquish his controlling stake in the Houston Rockets, reports Erica Grieder of The Houston Chronicle. Continue reading Tilman Fertitta…

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz recently told the media that rookie Anthony Black is fearless and has an exceptional work ethic (averaging 4.8 PPG/2.2 RPG/1.4 APG/49.4% FG). (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “What are your impressions of what you’ve seen from Anthony Black filling in your starting spot? As a rookie,…

Photo: Phoenix Suns/Twitter The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade point guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that San Antonio will also acquire a second-round pick and cash in the deal. Check out our Latest News and…

The Boston Celtics punched the Milwaukee Bucks in the mouth and advanced to their 37th ever Eastern Conference Finals thanks to a monster game from Grant Williams. Williams finished the Celtics’ 109-89 Game 7 win over the Bucks by knocking down a career-high 7-18 three-pointers on his way to a…