Utah Prep’s AJ Dybantsa to Be Coached by Former NBA, NCAA Coach

Utah Prep’s AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 high school player in the country, and now he has an NBA-level head coach.  In the small town of Hurricane, Utah, a big name is stepping into a new role. Utah Prep announced Keith Smart as its next head basketball coach, bringing NBA experience and a legacy […]
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One of the most surprising teams to start the 2024-25 season has been the Houston Rockets. At 26-12, they are second in the Western Conference and first in the Southwest division. Houston has some veterans on the roster but the team is mostly young players. The Rockets have developed their talent and Houston is thriving […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers currently have $164.21 million worth of player salaries sidelined — that’s approximately 88.58% of the organization’s payroll, according to HoopsHype. Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star Trio Of Joel Embiid, Paul George, And Tyrese Maxey Has Struggled To Stay Healthy The Sixers were projected to be a top-3 team in the Eastern Conference this season, […]
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After a five-game absence, Kyrie Irving returned to action and scored 11 points against the Nuggets this Tuesday night. Despite making his way back to the NBA courts, the player visibly struggled and later confirmed that he was diagnosed with a bulging disk in his lower back.  This means that the Mavericks medical staff will […]
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On Tuesday, the Nuggets won 118-99 vs. the Mavs for their fourth-straight win. The team is 24-15 and is 8-2 in their last 10. Inserting Russell Westbrook into the starting lineup has proved to be the right move for head coach Michael Malone. This offseason, the Nuggets lost key pieces of their 2023 championship roster.  […]
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When people talk about the greatest players to ever have graced a basketball court, the debate usually includes the likes of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. However, former player Chandler Parsons believes otherwise, as he would take one of them out of the Top 3 and exchange one of them for a current […]
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The Lakers will look to bounce back from three straight defeats when they host the Heat in Los Angeles tonight. How to watch Lakers vs Heat Click the Jazz Sports link below to watch the free live stream. 🏀 2024-25 NBA regular season match-up: Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat 📅 Lakers vs Heat game […]
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A source close to Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler said the 14-year veteran has been frustrated with the front office over the lack of in-season trades and necessary offseason moves to help the Heat win their first NBA championship since 2013. Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Miami Heat Did Little To Keep Up With The […]
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After missing out on the playoffs for seven-long season, and 18 years since their last postseason-series victory, the Pistons seem to finally be back on track to qualify once again this season. Detroit have bounced back to the East’s ninth spot with an 18-18 record, comfortably in Play-In Tournament territory.  The Michigan club is a […]
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The New York Knicks are interested in a potential trade for Washington Wizards veteran center Jonas Valanciunas while big man Mitchell Robinson remains sidelined, SNY’s Ian Begley reported Wednesday morning. Knicks Trade Rumors: New York Wants Jonas Valanciunas Since Mitchell Robinson Will Likely Not Return Until Early February The Knicks hold “solid belief” that Robinson […]
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Portland and Brooklyn entered Wednesday night with the same amount of wins on the campaign (13 each), but by the end of the matchup, it was clear that Jordi Fernandez’s squad outworked the Blazers on the glass, doubled up in transition (29-14) and made their rivals turn the ball over 17 times.  Despite losing 114-132 […]
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During the Pacers loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night Benedict Mathurin was ejected after he bumped a referee who gave him a technical foul.  Why Was Benedict Mathurin Ejected? It was a strange ejection that saw Benedict Mathurin depart Tuesday night’s loss to the Cavaliers, after the Pacers guard got into a brief argument with […]
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The 2024-25 NBA season is about halfway through on Wednesday, January 15. Most teams have played 38-40 games. In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are in first place with a 34-5 record. They are coming off a hard-fought 127-117 win on the road vs. Indiana. Cleveland has a six-game lead on the Celtics who are […]
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Both the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks look to bounce back from defeats in Wednesday’s clash at the Wells Fargo Center. How to watch 76ers vs Knicks Click the Jazz Sports link below to watch the free live stream. 🏀 2024-25 NBA regular season match-up: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks 📅 76ers vs […]
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Luka Doncic hasn’t played for Dallas since Christmas day however his team is confident that their five time All-Star will return to action before the All-Star break.  Mavericks Anticipating Luka Doncic Return Although they lost on Tuesday night in the second of two back to back games against the Nuggets, Dallas received a positive update […]
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The Celtics have won ten straight regular season match-ups against the Raptors and the Eastern Conference rivals meet once again on Wednesday in Canada. How to watch Raptors vs Celtics Click the Jazz Sports link below to watch the free live stream. 🏀 2024-25 NBA regular season match-up: Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics 📅 Raptors […]
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The Pistons are finding relevancy in basketball circles again and Cade Cunningham is a big reason why. With 10 wins in its past 12 games, Detroit has risen to eighth in the Eastern Conference. They are tied with the Miami Heat in seventh, and just a half game behind both the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana […]
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Kawhi Leonard is not looking to have his minutes restriction changed any time soon. Speaking with media Tuesday after a Los Angeles Clippers practice, Leonard shared he is wary of how ramping up too quickly has cost him in the past and so does not want to make the same mistake again. “I’m taking my […]
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With the 2025 All-Star break about a month away, several NBA head coaches are sitting in the hot seat amid disappointing records, and according to multiple sportsbooks, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is the betting favorite to become the next head coach to get fired. Per the BetOnline sportsbook, Billups (+200) leads the list, […]
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Kentucky head coach John Calipari’s departure for Arkansas muddied the Wildcats’ immediate future. They snatched Mark Pope from BYU and haven’t missed a beat, boasting a better record than Calipari’s Razorbacks. The Wildcats sit at 13-3 with ranked wins over Duke, Gonzaga, Florida and Misssipppi State. They’ve succeeded despite nearly all of Calipari’s top-ranked recruits […]
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From the moment he stepped on a college basketball court, Dylan Harper has been one of the nation’s best players. Rutgers’ freshman guard sits near the top of most 2025 NBA Draft boards on account of his elite driving and strong passing potential. His 30% assist rate and 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio are stellar, but we […]
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Georgetown vs. St. John’s Odds, Prediction, & Best Bets highlights a Big East Tuesday showdown in New York City At Madison Square Garden on January 14, 2025, the St. John’s Red Storm (14-3, 5-1 Big East) will look to extend their three-game winning streak as they take on the Georgetown Hoyas (12-4, 3-2 Big East). […]
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San Antonio Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama presented Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s sons, Knox and Kai, their game jerseys after the boys lost their entire collection of NBA jerseys, trading cards, and autographs in the catastrophic wildfires that burned down their family home last week. San Antonio Spurs Stars Gave […]
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The Dallas Mavericks (22-17, 19-19-1 ATS) are hosting the Denver Nuggets (23-15, 18-19-1 ATS) on Tuesday night; the date, time, TV channels, and live stream are featured here. NBA betting sites show the Nuggets as 3.5-point favorites on the road, according to the latest BetOnline odds. How To Watch Nuggets vs. Mavericks Click the Jazz […]
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Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler reiterated to team president Pat Riley in a face-to-face meeting last week that he wants a trade, league sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Heat Trade Rumors: Jimmy Butler Told Pat Riley That He Will Not Sign A New Deal With Miami Butler told Riley that he will […]
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Despite having a strong start of the 2024-25 campaign, Luka Doncic is no longer available to conquer the MVP title or any other regular-season awards this year. After the Slovenian star missed Sunday’s match against the Nuggets, which meant his 17th absence so far, he won’t be able to complete the amount of matches needed […]
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Steph Curry has made it clear that he doesn’t want the Warriors to panic with any acquisitions during the trade window, despite their struggles in the West this season. Curry Doesn’t Want Warriors To Panic It is no secret that the Warriors are struggling in the West this year, but Steph Curry has ensured fans […]
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Nuggets vs. Mavericks Odds, Prediction, & Best Player Prop Bets highlights a Tuesday night showdown between two Western Conference foes. The Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks meet again Tuesday night in a Western Conference clash, their second matchup in three days. On Sunday, Denver claimed a 112-101 victory, extending their win streak to three games. […]
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