Bracketology: The case for Texas A&M as a Final Four spoilerBracketology: The case for Texas A&M as a Final Four spoiler
A tough defense, an experienced core and a great coach? Texas A&M checks plenty of boxes.
Day: January 24, 2025
Men’s basketball Coach of the Year rankings: Our top 15 at midseasonMen’s basketball Coach of the Year rankings: Our top 15 at midseason
Pearl’s Auburn and Barnes’ Tennessee squads face off Saturday. Where do they rank in our top 15?
History of 2 seeds vs. 15 seeds in March MadnessHistory of 2 seeds vs. 15 seeds in March Madness
The 15-2 March Madness upset is rare, but it happens enough that we shouldn’t be shocked when it does. Here’s the history of 15 seeds vs. 2 seeds in the NCAA tournament.History of 1 seed vs. 16 seed in March MadnessHistory of 1 seed vs. 16 seed in March Madness
Here is the history of 1 seeds vs. 16 seeds in March Madness ever since the NCAA tournament field expanded.Why the Raiders hired Pete Carroll to get them back on trackWhy the Raiders hired Pete Carroll to get them back on track
We answer six burning questions on Carroll’s return to coaching — and Tom Brady’s involvement. Plus, Ben Solak grades the hire.
Commanders eye Super Bowl, long-shot historyCommanders eye Super Bowl, long-shot history
The Commanders, who face the Eagles in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia, are a win away from becoming one the biggest preseason long shots ever to reach the Super Bowl.
Sources: Bucs’ Coen, Jags agree on coach dealSources: Bucs’ Coen, Jags agree on coach deal
Liam Coen has verbally agreed on a new contract to become head coach of the Jaguars after telling the Buccaneers on Thursday night that he would be leaving Tampa Bay, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Carroll agrees to deal to coach RaidersSources: Carroll agrees to deal to coach Raiders
Pete Carroll and the Raiders have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to be the team’s new head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Suns Continue To Have Trading For Jimmy Butler As Top PrioritySuns Continue To Have Trading For Jimmy Butler As Top Priority
The Phoenix Suns continue to have trading for Jimmy Butler as their top objective, sources tell ESPN. This week, the Suns traded their 2031 first round pick to the Utah Jazz for three lower-value first round picks.
The Suns will need to send out Bradley Beal and his no-trade clause in any deal that nets them Butler, which has made constructing a workable trade scenario immensely challenging.
In Butler trade talks, the Miami Heat are seeking some combination of young talent, win-now players, draft capital and salary that expires by the 2026 offseason. The Heat could reassess Butler’s trade market this coming offseason when the mechanisms to a trade become easier.
Zach LaVine Would Prefer To Remain With Bulls Past DeadlineZach LaVine Would Prefer To Remain With Bulls Past Deadline
Zach LaVine would prefer to remain with the Chicago Bulls beyond the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer. LaVine is under consideration for his third All-Star Game selection of his career following his injury-plagued 23-24 season. LaVine and the Bulls each wanted to find a trade last season, but the situation has changed considerably for both sides.
LaVine has two seasons remaining on his contract at a combined $95 million. LaVine was averaging 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists entering Thursday night’s game at Golden State while shooting 45.0 percent on three-pointers. As important as his production, LaVine has managed to stay healthy.
The Bulls are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. Chicago will owe its first round pick to the San Antonio Spurs if it is outside the top-10.
While LaVine is not pushing to be traded, the Bulls could consider their options on the trade market for him. The Phoenix Suns could emerge with interest in LaVine depending on how their pursuit of Jimmy Butler progresses.
The Bulls are receiving interest in center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball ahead of the trade deadline. Those talks are expected to continue through until the February 6 deadline.