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UConn coach makes his decision after Lakers' $70M offer
The Lakers have their answer on Dan Hurley.
Potential John Calipari replacement 'committed' to his NBA team
Rumored Kentucky coaching candidate Billy Donovan said he hasn’t been contacted by the premier NCAA program and is “committed” to the Bulls — at least for this year.
Kentucky has 'home-run hire' lurking after two top coaches pass on replacing John Calipari
"He is the Hail Mary hire, he is the home-run hire. He is who Kentucky is going to make say no."
The candidates to replace John Calipari at Kentucky with Rick Pitino, Dan Hurley not expected
Arguably the biggest job in college basketball is set to open on the day of the national championship game, setting the sport abuzz.
Tense Jazz-Bulls battle turns into pure chaos with late-game scuffle
The score between the Jazz and Bulls was tight on Wednesday night at Delta Center — and then tensions ran high and a scuffle ensued.
Bulls resort to players-only meeting after heated exchange in disastrous season opener
One game has the Bulls down bad.
Zach LaVine irked by late Bulls benching
Zach LaVine is peeved he was benched down the stretch.
Suns coach has lots of competition for this honor
With the Phoenix Suns far ahead of the rest of the NBA, Monty Williams has been a heavy betting favorite for NBA Coach of the Year since before the All-Star...
Grayson Allen's 'bulls–t' foul injures Alex Caruso: 'Could have ended his career'
Grayson Allen, whose reputation as a serial tripper grew while with the Blue Devils, sent Chicago’s Alex Caruso crashing to the ground in a play that got Allen tossed and...
Knicks coach could be eying reunion with Bulls star
As president/coach of Minnesota, Tom Thibodeau once dispatched Zach LaVine to Chicago in a 2017 trade for Jimmy Butler. But the Knicks coach sounded like he wouldn’t mind reuniting with...
Scottie Pippen completely trashes Bulls coaching hire
Tell us how you really feel, Scottie. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen did not mince words when asked about the team hiring Billy Donovan as its new head coach, trashing...
Chicago Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls hired Billy Donovan as their coach Tuesday, landing one of the top candidates on the market to lead a rebuilding team with an overhauled front...
Thunder surprisingly let go of head coach
Billy Donovan won't return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, the team announced Tuesday night. Donovan, who was at the end of his contract, took the...
Combo guard Knicks passed on becoming big factor for Thunder
RJ Barrett and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plan to be playing together this summer for Team Canada at the Olympics. The Knicks will get a look at what could have been had...
Carlos Beltran not first to be fired before coaching a game
A look at coaches or managers who, after being hired, have either resigned or been fired before coaching a game: Bill Belichick, Jets Hired: Jan. 3, 2000; Resigned: Jan. 4,...
Warriors and Thunder both lose big in blowout
OAKLAND, Calif. — Three Thunder players were injured and Oklahoma City still left Oracle Arena with a lopsided win against the ailing, slumping two-time defending NBA champions. Russell Westbrook recorded...
Carmelo Anthony: Missing All-Star game is part of 'sacrifice'
OKLAHOMA CITY — Carmelo Anthony’s lengthy string of All-Star games will end this year after eight straight, having not been picked for next month’s game. It’s hardly a shock, with...
Russell Westbrook wrecks the Nets' upset bid
OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook is the reigning league MVP, and he gave a reminder of just how valuable he is Tuesday night. He helped erase a double-digit Nets lead,...
Enes Kanter's old coach offers major praise for new Knicks stud
PHILADELPHIA — Knicks center Enes Kanter won’t say whether his former Thunder teammates miss him in the locker room. But his former coach Billy Donovan will. Donovan said Kanter, his...
Thunder think maybe this is rock bottom
There is "no panic" yet for the Thunder, but there is plenty of concern following a 116-103 home loss to the mediocre Hornets. "For the talent that we have, obviously...