NBA Power Rankings: All 30 teams' most exciting young rising player - ESPN
The NBA regular season is in full swing ahead of a blockbuster slate of games on Christmas Day.
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Cooper Flagg leads Mavs over Nuggets, draws praise from Jokic - ESPN
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg offered a simple, if sarcastic, explanation for the best long-range shooting performance of his spectacular rookie season in the Dallas Mavericks' 131-130 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
AP College Basketball Players of the Week: TTU's Anderson, Iowa State's Crooks
The Associated Press announced its national players of the week in men's and women's basketball for Week 7 of the season. On the men's basketball side:
NBA All-Value Team: Bobby Marks picks his 15-player roster - ESPN
All 525 NBA players under contract this season have value. For some, such as supermax stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo, that value is easy to spot.
Micky van de Ven tackle on Alexander Isak ‘reckless’ – Liverpool boss Arne Slot
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has criticised Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven for the “reckless” tackle which has sidelined Reds striker Alexander Isak for a couple of months with a fractured ankle.
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel fastest player to make 100 3s - ESPN
Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel became the fastest player in NBA history to make 100 3-pointers in Monday night's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland.
Foster's sweet strike fires South Africa to 2-1 victory over Angola
Dec 22 : Lyle Foster scored a superb winner from outside the box as South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations Group B in Marrakech on Monday, the first time they have won their opening match at the continental finals in 21 years.
College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Welcomes Kentucky Back, Top 3 Unchanged
The men's college basketball season is a wild ride, and I’m here to sort it out every Sunday.