With coach Will Wade suspended, LSU players will try to come together before the Tigers face Yale in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Why the Hawks need Zion Williamson more than any other NBA team
Atlanta is in rebuilding mode and its top 2018 NBA draft pick – Trae Young – is an example of the Hawks’ focus on player development. Zion would excel.
Jazz permanently ban second fan for separate Russell Westbrook incident
The Jazz have issued another permanent ban from its arena for an offensive and inappropriate interaction with Thunder starRussell Westbrook.
Opinion: No need to worry about Steve Kerr-Draymond Green drama or Warriors’ recent slide
While the Steve Kerr-Draymond Green mini-controversy is not ideal, it’s not a major cause for concern. The Warriors are just waiting for the playoffs.
Things we’d change in sports: Expand the NBA court to accommodate bigger, faster players
While it doesn’t seem like a huge difference, extending the NBA court width-wise by four feet would create more space and improve the flow of the game.
How an ex-NBA coach and a team of G Leaguers took over USA Basketball
Jeff Van Gundy had an appreciation of G League players when he began coaching the U.S. basketball team. His admiration only grew from there.
Opinion: Pelicans sitting Anthony Davis against Lakers creates bad look for NBA
Even if the Pelicans are justified in sitting Anthony Davis against the Lakers according to league guidelines, it’s a bad look for the NBA.
Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim to coach against Duke days after killing pedestrian in car accident
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim will coach his team against Duke just days after he killed a pedestrian in a car accident. while driving after a game.
Will injury impact Zion Williamson’s NBA draft stock?
Duke star Zion Williamson’s knee injury – called a minor sprain by the team – probably shouldn’t impact his NBA draft stock.
NBA officially proposes lowering draft age from 19 to 18
The NBA has submitted to the National Basketball Players Association a proposal that will lower the draft-eligible age to 18, USA TODAY has learned.