Duke freshman Cooper Flagg has been ruled out of Friday's ACC Tournament semifinal contest agains...

Duke freshman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162169" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162169">Cooper Flagg</a> has been ruled out of Friday's ACC Tournament semifinal contest against rival North Carolina due to a sprained ankle, the school announced.Flagg <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3241303" href="https://thescore.com/news/3241303">suffered</a> the injury Thursday against Georgia Tech after coming down with a rebound. He needed teammates to help him off the court and into the locker room but returned to the Blue Devils' bench under his own power.Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said after the game that Flagg was a "real long shot" to play against UNC.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Flagg averaged 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks in the regular season. The 18-year-old is expected to be the top pick in the upcoming NBA draft.Blue Devils forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/103336" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/103336">Maliq Brown</a> will also miss Friday's game after re-dislocating his shoulder Thursday. He recently missed almost three weeks due to the initial injury.Duke, a presumptive No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, last won the ACC tourney in 2023. The Blue Devils hold the most conference championships with 22.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 13: Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a quarterfinal game of the ACC men's basketball tournament at Spectrum Center on March 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Los Angeles Lakers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> won't face the Denver Nuggets on Friday due to calf injury management and an ankle sprain, the team announced.Doncic will sit on the second night of a back-to-back after logging 36 minutes in the Lakers' loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. It'll be his second absence since joining the franchise.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11858" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11858">Dorian Finney-Smith</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/38557" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/38557">Gabe Vincent</a> are also doubtful with respective ankle and knee injuries.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Additionally, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> will miss his third straight game due to a groin strain. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53163" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53163">Rui Hachimura</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/70968" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/70968">Jaxson Hayes</a> are also amid multi-game absences.Doncic is averaging 26.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.8 steals in 13 contests with the franchise.The Lakers have lost three straight games, falling to the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, and Bucks.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 13: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a three point shot during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry never imagined that he'd push his 3-point record to 4,00...

Golden State Warriors star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> never imagined that he'd push his 3-point record to 4,000 made triples."It's a clear milestone threshold," Curry told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44244689/warriors-steph-curry-reaches-4000-career-3-pointers">ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk</a> before reaching the marker. "A number that I didn't think about, that it was realistic even from 2,974, which is a number that means the most because that was the record at the time."It's beyond my wildest dreams to push a record that far."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Curry sidestepped Sacramento Kings forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37816" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37816">Trey Lyles</a> to create space before making the shot over him and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/470" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/470">DeMar DeRozan</a> to reach the milestone in the third quarter of the Warriors' 130-104 win over the Kings on Thursday."I could feel the energy and the buzz from the beginning of the game after I made my first three, even the second one I shot and missed it was an adrenaline rush, and they were with me every moment of the game tonight," Curry said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/stephen-curry-4000-3pointers-8b144faa0588da0201eca102fd8bf0b4?utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&amp;utm_medium=AP&amp;utm_source=Twitter">Janie McCauley of The Associated Press</a>. "When that second one went in, I knew there was a lot of game left, so I tried to not get too ahead of myself. But it was a special moment to feel that energy and allow them (the crowd) to enjoy that milestone and accomplishment with me."The Warriors icon finished with 11 points. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> led the team in scoring with 23, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96094" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96094">Jonathan Kuminga</a> added 18 in his return from an ankle injury that sidelined him for 31 games.Curry passed Ray Allen for most threes in NBA history in December 2021, adding 1,027 to the record over three years.Warriors coach Steve Kerr joked that Curry could double his record."So he just keeps going the way he keeps himself in shape and conditioned in rhythm," Kerr said, per Youngmisuk. "He's going to make another 1,000 for sure."The Warriors improved to 38-28 with the victory, ranking sixth in the Western Conference. They face the New York Knicks on Saturday.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 13: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 13, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Philadelphia 76ers veteran Paul George is consulting with doctors this week on treatment options ...

Philadelphia 76ers veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/1889" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/1889">Paul George</a> is consulting with doctors this week on treatment options for his groin and knee injuries, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44238840/76ers-paul-george-consulting-doctors-injuries-sources-say">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.One of the options potentially includes a procedure, Charania reports. George is expected to make a decision early next week.The 34-year-old has missed 23 games this season, including the last four contests with the groin issue. He has played through pain as well, taking injections for five straight games before the All-Star break.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>George is averaging 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals in 41 games this campaign. He signed a four-year, $212-million deal last offseason.Franchise cornerstone <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a> was ruled out for the year in February to focus on rehabilitating his knee. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93855" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93855">Tyrese Maxey</a> has also missed the last five games due to a back sprain.Philadelphia's first-round pick in the upcoming draft is top-six protected. If the pick falls outside that range, it will go to the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Sixers are 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 22-43 record.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 4: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 4, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Duke star forward Cooper Flagg suffered an ankle sprain during Thursday's 78-70 ACC Tournament qu...

Duke star forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162169" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162169">Cooper Flagg</a> suffered an ankle sprain during Thursday's 78-70 ACC Tournament quarterfinals win over Georgia Tech, head coach Jon Scheyer <a href="https://x.com/CBBonFOX/status/1900256499320127897">said</a> postgame.Scheyer said X-rays on Flagg's ankle were negative but added he has a lot of swelling that they'll work to manage, and it's a "real long shot" he'll play in tomorrow's semifinal, according to freelance reporter <a href="https://x.com/StillMikeBarber/status/1900258416955736553">Mike Barber</a>.Flagg suffered the injury while collecting an uncontested defensive rebound. He couldn't put any weight on his leg as two teammates helped him off the court and into the locker room.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Flagg <a href="https://x.com/RobDauster/status/1900235379896127800">returned</a> to Duke's bench under his own power. He was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Cooper Flagg exited the game and was helped to the locker room after appearing to injure his left ankle in the first half against Georgia Tech. <a href="https://t.co/EiUslVt0ZM">pic.twitter.com/EiUslVt0ZM</a>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1900229436529627539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 18-year-old recorded two points on 1-of-7 shooting and four rebounds before leaving the contest.In addition, reserve big man <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/103336" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/103336">Maliq Brown</a> re-dislocated his shoulder Thursday, Scheyer said. Brown left the contest on a stretcher. He recently missed almost three weeks with the injury.Georgia Tech led by as much as 14 points in the first half, but Duke cut the lead to five at halftime. The Blue Devils outscored the Yellow Jackets 52-39 in the second half.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162168" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162168">Kon Knueppel</a> led Duke in scoring with a career-high 28 points while recording eight assists. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162167" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162167">Isaiah Evans</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162172" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162172">Khaman Maluach</a> both added 14 points.Flagg averaged 19.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks in the regular season.The Blue Devils' star freshman is slated to be the top pick in the upcoming NBA draft. He recently became the fourth freshman in ACC history to win Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year in the same season. Duke takes on North Carolina in the ACC semifinals Friday.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 13: Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) is on the floor after an injury to his ankle late in the first half during the ACC Men's basketball tournament between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Duke Blue Devils on March 13, 2025 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

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The Washington Wizards announced Thursday that forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110256" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110256">Bilal Coulibaly</a> will miss four-to-six weeks with a hamstring injury.Washington will treat the issue conservatively. Coulibaly suffered the injury Monday in the first quarter of the Wizards' loss to the Toronto Raptors. He then missed the following contest against the Detroit Pistons.Coulibaly is averaging 12.3 points, five rebounds, and 3.4 assists in his second NBA season. Washington drafted the France product seventh overall in 2023.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Wizards rank at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 13-51 record. They face the Pistons again Thursday.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 5: Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 5, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle is available to make his season debut Wednesday agai...

Portland Trail Blazers wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/46144" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/46144">Matisse Thybulle</a> is available to make his season debut Wednesday against the New York Knicks.However, Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said he was uncertain whether the guard would actually play, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1899979178788708397">Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620</a>.Thybulle has been held out this season due to knee and ankle injuries. He is officially listed as questionable on the NBA's injury report. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Australian wing averaged 5.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.4 assists in his first full season with the Blazers. Portland acquired him in a three-team swap at the trade deadline in 2023.The Blazers are 15-10 in their last 25 games. They sit five games outside the play-in tournament with a 28-38 record.Thybulle holds career averages of 4.8 points, two rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 assists. He made the All-Defensive second team in 2021 and 2022.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 15: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 15, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Blazers 116-109.

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick doesn't believe his team should use injuries as an excuse for its 111-108 loss to the lowly Brooklyn Nets."I think it was a very low-level communication game for our team," Redick said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44201221/luka-doncic-los-angeles-lakers-fall-brooklyn-nets">ESPN's Dave McMenamin</a>. "I don't think being short-handed is an excuse for how we played basketball tonight."L.A. was without <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53163" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53163">Rui Hachimura</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/70968" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/70968">Jaxson Hayes</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11858" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11858">Dorian Finney-Smith</a>. James missed his first game since suffering a groin injury against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. He's set to be out for 1-2 weeks.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Lakers held the Nets to 16 points in the first quarter but were outscored by Brooklyn in the next three. They lost the turnover battle 15-7."I think it was just an overall mentality just to take shortcuts tonight," Redick said. "Want to be a good team? You want to win in the NBA? You got to do the hard stuff. We couldn't even pass to each other. We couldn't enter our offense, running ball screens literally at half court. Yeah, that's going to end up in a turnover. I don't know what we're doing."Both <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96101" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96101">Austin Reaves</a> took responsibility for their play. "When JJ said (that) about communication today, that was important," Doncic said. "That's my fault, and we should have done better at that.""I just thought I played incredibly bad," Reaves said. "That's, really, you know, about as much as I can say about that. It's frustrating not helping your team win. When Bron's out, I got to be better, and I wasn't. That's one of the reasons we lost."Doncic recorded 22 points but shot 8-of-26 from the field and committed five turnovers. Reaves added 17 points on 3-of-14 shooting. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/38557" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/38557">Gabe Vincent</a> led the team in scoring with 24.The Lakers fell to 40-23, ranking third in the Western Conference. They face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 10: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 10, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

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NBA veteran P.J. Tucker has signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks, the team announced...

NBA veteran P.J. Tucker has signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks, the team announced Monday.The 39-year-old hasn't played since the 2024 playoffs when he was a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. L.A. traded him to the Utah Jazz in February, and he was subsequently flipped to the Toronto Raptors in the five-team trade that sent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2809" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2809">Jimmy Butler</a> to the Golden State Warriors. The Raptors then waived him.The Knicks believe Tucker brings championship experience, a veteran presence, and an enforcer mentality, according to <a href="https://x.com/FredKatz/status/1898510661505695934">The Athletic's Fred Katz</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New York <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3236078" href="https://thescore.com/news/3236078">lost</a> All-Star guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45223" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45223">Jalen Brunson</a> for at least two weeks due to a sprained ankle suffered Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers.Tucker holds averages of 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 13 seasons. He has shot 36.6% on 3-pointers over his career.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 21: PJ Tucker #17 of the LA Clippers looks on before the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban commented on the Luka Doncic trade, insisting t...

Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban commented on the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> trade, insisting the franchise should have gotten a bigger return for the five-time All-Star."If the Mavs are going to trade Luka, that's one thing," Cuban told <a href="https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nba/mavericks/mark-cuban-breaks-silence-luka-doncic-trade-dallas-mavericks-full-interview/287-23216eb6-d128-443d-9185-1694a1cd5cc1">WFAA</a>. "Just get a better deal. No disrespect to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11373" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11373">Anthony Davis</a>. I still firmly believe if we had gotten four unprotected No. 1s and Anthony Davis and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102775" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102775">Max Christie</a>, this would be a different conversation."Cuban <a href="https://x.com/wfaa/status/1897860018638119198">added</a> that he was upset with the trade, which saw Doncic join the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis, Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. He refused to respond when asked if he would have traded Doncic.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cuban, one of the most passionate and recognizable team owners in professional sports, sold majority ownership of the Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont in 2023. Dallas has reached the Finals three times since Cuban joined the ownership group in 2000, winning a title in 2011.Cuban <a href="https://x.com/BenGolliver/status/1894612131632255265">attended</a> the first contest between the Mavericks and Lakers since the trade in late February, shaking hands with Doncic's father and agent.The 66-year-old also believes Dallas needs someone to replace him as the franchise's spokesperson."I think the biggest challenge that the Mavs have right now is there's nobody who's really outgoing to communicate. It's not so much what you do, it's how you communicate why you do what you do - and that's their challenge without me in front."Mavericks president of basketball operations Nico Harrison <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3207692" href="https://thescore.com/news/3207692">explained</a> the rationale for the trade in February, saying the deal was made to get ahead of offseason contract negotiations.Dallas is 6-8 since the Doncic trade, while the Lakers are 8-2 in games the 26-year-old has played in.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 30: Mark Cuban and Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals during the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 30, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Dwight Howard will be inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame on March 24, the team announce...

Dwight Howard will be inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame on March 24, the team announced Thursday. Howard will be honored prior to the Magic's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers later that evening. The Magic selected Howard with the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. He eventually grew into an eight-time All-Star, with six selections coming in Orlando from 2007-2012. He made All-NBA first team for five straight seasons, including a unanimous selection in 2010.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Known for his defensive prowess, Howard is the only player in NBA history to win three consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards, claiming the trophy between 2009-2011. He led the league in blocks in 2009 and 2010.The Magic peaked with Howard in 2009, reaching the NBA Finals. Orlando eventually lost to the Lakers in five games. He was traded to L.A. in 2012 after having a public falling-out with the organization.Howard ended his Magic tenure as the franchise leader in numerous categories, including points (11,435), rebounds (8,072), blocks (1,344), and minutes played (22,471). He averaged 18.4 points, 13 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.5 assists, and a steal for the franchise across 621 contests.Dennis Scott was the last player to be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2023.

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 13: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic smiles during the game against the Miami Heat at Amway Center on March 13, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.

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Duke associate coach Jai Lucas was named the new head coach at Miami, the school announced Thursday."I am incredibly grateful and honored to be the next head coach at the University of Miami," Lucas said in a statement. "Miami has everything you need to compete at the highest level - elite academics, a passionate fan base, and a commitment to excellence in athletics. Beyond that, the city of Miami has a rich culture and energy that makes this an incredibly special place. The history, diversity, and passion for sports here are second to none."I look forward to building on an incredible foundation and leading this program into an exciting new era. My family and I can't wait to get to Coral Gables and get to work."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Lucas is joining the Hurricanes on a five-year deal, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44126333/duke-jai-lucas-signs-deal-coach-miami-men-basketball-replacing-jim-larranaga">ESPN's Jeff Borzello</a>.The 36-year-old has played a key role in recruiting for the No. 2 Blue Devils, helping them land commitments from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/162169" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/162169">Cooper Flagg</a> and incoming prospects Cameron and Cayden Boozer.Lucas has spent his coaching career as an assistant with Texas, Kentucky, and Duke. He was elevated to associate head coach for the Blue Devils in 2023. Lucas also played collegiately at Florida from 2007-08 and Texas from 2009-11.Jim Larranaga stepped down as Miami head coach in December after 14 seasons with the school. The Hurricanes went 4-8 under the 75-year-old this season. Associate Bill Courtney was then named interim bench boss, leading Miami to a 2-16 record after Larranaga's departure.The Hurricanes made March Madness six times with Larranaga at the helm, including a Final Four appearance in 2023.

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 04: Duke Blue Devils associate head coach Jai Lucas calls a play from the sideline during the college basketball game between the SMU Mustangs and the Duke Blue Devils on January 4, 2025, at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX.

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The Denver Nuggets announced Tuesday that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110279" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110279">Julian Strawther</a> will be reevaluated in four weeks after suffering a knee sprain during Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics.Strawther is averaging 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 61 contests this season. He ranks fourth on the team in made 3-pointers (94) and is shooting 35.7% from deep.The 22-year-old has not missed a game this campaign.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Nuggets selected the former Gonzaga wing with the 29th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He averaged 4.5 points in 50 games last season.Denver ranks third in the Western Conference with a 39-22 record. Its next game is against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Julian Strawther #3 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 24, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> recorded his first triple-double with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, putting up 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 107-99 victory over his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.It was Doncic's first game against the Mavericks since the franchise shockingly traded him to the Lakers earlier in February. Doncic, 25, became the second player in NBA history to record a triple-double playing for and against the same team in a season, according to <a href="https://x.com/JoshDubowAP/status/1894618441665192212">The Associated Press' Josh Dubow</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/351" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/351">James Harden</a> did it in 2021-22 with and versus the Philadelphia 76ers.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Slovenian star now has 81 career triple-doubles in the NBA."I can't wait to go to sleep, honestly," Doncic said postgame, per <a href="https://x.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1894623223800893466">Hoop Central</a>. "I'm exhausted."Doncic admitted he wasn't sure how to handle his emotions against his former team."I felt like I didn't know what I was doing (on the court)," Doncic said, according to <a href="https://x.com/TheAthletic/status/1894626471995740539">The Athletic</a>. "I'm glad we got the win."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96101" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96101">Austin Reaves</a> contributed 20. The Mavericks got 35 points from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/6154" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/6154">Kyrie Irving</a>, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5334" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5334">Klay Thompson</a> added 22. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102775" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102775">Max Christie</a> scored 10 against his former team.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11373" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11373">Anthony Davis</a>, the main player Dallas received for Doncic, didn't play due to an adductor strain. He played one game for the franchise but has missed the last six.The Lakers improved to 35-21, while the Mavericks fell to 31-28.Doncic is slated to make his return to Dallas on April 9.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 25, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, announced her retirement Tuesday.   Taurasi no...

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, announced her retirement Tuesday. Taurasi normally starts preparing for the season Jan. 1, but she told <a href="https://time.com/7261375/diana-taurasi-wnba-retirement-interview/">TIME's Sean Gregory</a> that this year didn't feel the same."I just didn't have it in me," said Taurasi, 42. "That was pretty much when I knew it was time to walk away."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>In addition to holding the league record in points, Taurasi ends her decorated 20-year career as the leader in 3-pointers and ranks fourth in assists. She holds career averages of 18.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. Taurasi spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury after being selected first overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft. The one-time MVP won three championships in 2007, 2009, and 2014 and was an All-Star on 11 occasions. She also made 10 All-WNBA first teams and four All-WNBA second teams.Representing the United States, she won six Olympic gold medals in women's basketball, first joining the team for the 2004 Athens Games. She wrapped up her tenure with Team USA by winning her sixth gold medal in Paris this past summer. "Mentally and physically, I'm just full," Taurasi said. "That's probably the best way I can describe it. I'm full and I'm happy."In addition to her decorated professional career, she helped UConn capture three straight NCAA championships from 2002-04 and won MOP in her last two years with the Huskies.Taurasi also won six EuroLeague championships between 2007 and 2016 with Russian clubs Spartak Moscow and UMMC Ekaterinburg, as well as a Turkish League title in 2011."My scoring record, or the six gold medals, someone's going to come around that has the same hunger, the same addiction to basketball, and put those records in a different way, a different name." Taurasi said. "That's what sports is all about. That's going to be fun to watch. Hopefully not soon."

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 25: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury directs her team as she dribbles the ball in the second quarter in Game Two of Round One of the WNBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on September 25, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/1889" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/1889">Paul George</a> doesn't think the Philadelphia 76ers are approaching things like a championship team."Regardless of who's playing, who's not playing ... we've shown no sign of a team that will compete," George said after the Sixers' 142-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/DerekBodnerNBA/status/1894235575772647424">Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports</a>. "We just don't have the habits of a champion or a playoff-contending team."George continued: "So to be honest right now, it's a little far-fetched. All we can do is work hard, try to keep going for one another. But we've shown no signs of forget (a) championship (team), but a playoff-contending team here."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>George led the 76ers in scoring Monday with 19 points, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a> sat due to injury management. They were down by as many as 50 points.The result marked Philadelphia's eighth straight loss and brought its record to 20-37. The absences of George and Embiid throughout the season, along with other injuries, have derailed the team's championship hopes. The All-Star duo has only played together in 18 contests.The Sixers signed George to a four-year, $212-million deal over the offseason. The 34-year-old is averaging the fewest amount of points (16.1) since his sophomore season in 2011-12.Philadelphia faces the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 24: Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Chicago Bulls on February 24, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie held a meeting with his starting five after the team's 132-108 home loss to the Golden State Warriors, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1893336671720218882">NBA insider Chris Haynes</a>.Christie talked to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53736" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53736">Malik Monk</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30738" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30738">Zach LaVine</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/470" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/470">DeMar DeRozan</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102776" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102776">Keegan Murray</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/38429" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/38429">Domantas Sabonis</a> about the team's defensive effort, level of communication, and the players' ability to challenge each other, Haynes adds.The Warriors led by as much as 29 points. Golden State shot 53.8% from the field and 46.5% from three, knocking down 20 shots as a team. The Kings committed 24 turnovers, leading to 38 Warriors points.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Christie called his team's performance "unacceptable," according to <a href="https://x.com/MattGeorgeSAC/status/1893188194838909265">ABC10's Matt George</a>. "I get down in a certain way and I expect you guys to represent that," Christie said. "I know what these fans appreciate and they want, and what our organization wants, and that ain't it. It ain't ever going to be it."Since taking over for Mike Brown, Christie has led the Kings to a 15-10 record. With the loss, Sacramento ranks 10th in the Western Conference with a 28-28 record.

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Head Coach Doug Christie of the Sacramento Kings coaches Domantas Sabonis #11 during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 8, 2025 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma said it was the right time to accept a trade from his former t...

Milwaukee Bucks forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37799" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37799">Kyle Kuzma</a> said it was the right time to accept a trade from his former team, the Washington Wizards."I think the writing was on the wall in a sense here, and (I'm) not saying that was a good or a bad thing," Kuzma said after Friday's 104-101 over his ex-squad, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6152636/2025/02/22/kyle-kuzma-washington-wizards-milwaukee-bucks/">The Athletic's Josh Robbins</a>. "You know, I think everything in life really has an expiration date, and it was my time to go, and it was my time to go (in a way that was) beneficial to all parties involved."This organization (Washington) has a bright future. They have a plan that they're trying to accomplish with the rebuild and growing and developing these players, and they're doing a great job."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Wizards traded Kuzma to the Bucks in a deal that sent former All-Star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/4789" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/4789">Khris Middleton</a> to Washington earlier in February.Kuzma, 29, joined the Wizards in 2021 via trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. Over three-and-a-half seasons, he averaged 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. However, the team was rarely competitive - Washington went 15-67 last campaign."I wouldn't trade this experience and being here and being a Wizard for anything," Kuzma said. "I think it was a great time for me, a time of growth, a time of figuring out who I am as a person. That's something that I, obviously, didn't really know too much when I was younger in L.A. Being here and being much more calm here, (this is) a place where you can kind of figure those type(s) of things out, grow as a man, become a man. I tightened up on being a pro. This experience for the last three-and-a-half years was everything for me."Kuzma led the Bucks in scoring against the Wizards, recording 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.In six games with the Bucks, Kuzma is averaging 16.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. Milwaukee is 4-2 since acquiring the former championship-winning forward.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 21: Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks is boxed out by Khris Middleton #32 and Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Philadelphia 76ers center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a> believes he needs to take care of his knee to return to his MVP form."The way I was playing a year ago is not the way I'm playing right now," Embiid said after Thursday's 124-104 loss to the Boston Celtics, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43946569/sixers-joel-embiid-not-dominant-due-ailing-left-knee">ESPN's Tim Bontemps</a>. "It sucks. ... I probably need to fix the problem, and then I'll be back at that level. But it's hard to have trust when you're not yourself."He added that the All-Star break helped "a little bit" to rest his knee. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm OK," he said. "Still managing it. Got to keep going and hope for the best."Embiid recorded 15 points on 3-of-9 shooting, along with four assists and three rebounds. He was a minus-20 in 27 minutes of action - no Sixers starter recorded a better plus-minus than minus-15.The 30-year-old has played 18 games this season, averaging 24.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. He's suited up for at least three consecutive contests on three occasions this campaign."I'm not as dominant as I was a couple of months ago, but that doesn't mean I still can't have a lot of impact on the game," Embiid said. "Just me being out there, I think, helps a lot. My presence, my ability to attract double-teams, get guys more shots."The Sixers rank 11th in the East with a 20-35 record, 1.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the last play-in tournament spot in the conference. They take on the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 11: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks down against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Raptors defeated the 76ers 106-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season after bei...

San Antonio Spurs All-Star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a> is expected to miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the team announced Thursday.The condition was discovered when Wembanyama arrived back in San Antonio after All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, the team said. The Spurs were concerned because the 21-year-old had been experiencing low energy recently, a source told <a href="https://x.com/sam_amick/status/1892638187018977655">The Athletic's Sam Amick</a>.Wembanyama, the favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, averaged 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 46 games this season. He's led the league in blocks in back-to-back years, recording 3.6 and 3.8 per game, respectively.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Spurs believe the blood clot is an "isolated condition," reports <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1892632494475710582">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>. They are optimistic that Wembanyama will recover fully in time for next season, a team source told <a href="https://x.com/espn_macmahon/status/1892635236023841212">ESPN's Tim MacMahon</a>.Spurs officials delivered the news to players in a meeting before shootaround, veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/314" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/314">Chris Paul</a> told <a href="https://x.com/tom_orsborn/status/1892647408892334383">Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News</a>."It was tough more than anything, I think, for all of us, knowing how much he means to the game and how much he loves to play," Paul said.The Frenchman won Rookie of the Year last campaign, averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. San Antonio is already without head coach Gregg Popovich, who suffered a mild stroke in November. The 76-year-old has been recovering away from the team. The Spurs are 12th in the Western Conference with a 23-29 record. They take on the Phoenix Suns later Thursday.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 27: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 27, 2024 in New York City.

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