Red McCombs, who founded the San Antonio Spurs while also owning the Nuggets and NFL’s Vikings at various points, has died at the age of 95.
Westbrook plans to sign with Clippers, agent says
Nine-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook, officially waived by the Utah Jazz on Monday afternoon, plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, his agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN.
Pat Bev finalizing deal with Bulls for playoff push
Free agent guard Patrick Beverley is finalizing a deal with the Bulls, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.
Sources: Meyers Leonard back in NBA with Bucks
Meyers Leonard, who hasn’t played in the NBA since 2021 after using an antisemitic slur, is signing a 10-day deal with the Bucks, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Agent: Ohtani has right to explore free agency
Shohei Ohtani’s agent said he’s willing to negotiate with the Angels this spring but that his client has the right to “explore free agency” after this season.
Sources: Giannis has ligament sprain in right wrist
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a sprained ligament in his right wrist and will undergo treatment with the expectation that he’ll be able to return to the lineup once the pain subsides, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.
Power Rankings: Kansas looks like a national champion again
Alabama stays at No. 1 despite its loss at Tennessee (which got the Win of the Week), but competition for the top spot is heating up and Kansas is among the teams on the rise.
O’Reilly’s debut ‘as advertised’ as Maple Leafs win
Less than a day after a blockbuster trade sent him from St. Louis to Toronto, new Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly started in his first game in his new home arena, during a convincing 5-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
MSU, Michigan join to remember shooting victims
A lengthy moment of silence was held ahead of the Michigan State-Michigan men’s basketball game Saturday night, as the teams honored the victims of this week’s mass shooting on Michigan State’s campus.
Lillard outlasts Hield, Haliburton in 3-point contest
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard won the 3-point contest at the NBA’s All-Star Saturday Night in Salt Lake City, topping Pacers teammates Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton in the final round and saying afterward that the title was “a goal of mine.”