Miami freshman Kyshawn George entered the NBA Draft on Thursday and will hire an agent. George is a projected first-round pick. "I decided to follow my basketball dream and make it a reality. I did not expect anything from this season besides working on my game and getting better every day," said George. George averaged 7.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season ..read more

Khris Middleton is questionable for Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers with a sprained right ankle. "It's another holding-our-breath situation. Honestly, I don't know," said Doc Rivers about Middleton's status. Middleton, who did not practice on Thursday, suffered the injury in Game 2. The series is tied 1-1. Rivers added that Giannis Antetokounmpo is "getting close" to returning to the Bucks lineup. "Does that mean a day, four days? I'm not sure," added Rivers ..read more

Five-star prospect Boogie Fland committed to Arkansas on Thursday. Fland, who originally decommitted from Kentucky, rejoined John Calipari at Arkansas. Fland, ranked No. 15 in the ESPN 100, is the third player to follow Calipari to Arkansas ..read more

Joel Embiid has been treated for a mild case of Bell's palsy over the past week. Bell's palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. The condition began during the Philadelphia 76ers' Play-In win last week against the Miami Heat. Embiid has been spotted wearing sunglasses inside, which is related to the condition. Embiid had wanted to keep the situation private to avoid distractions for the Sixers. Embiid had 50 points in Philadelphia's Game 3 win over the New York Knicks ..read more

The Milwaukee Bucks held practice on Thursday before flying to play at the Indiana Pacers in Game 3. The Bucks and Pacers are tied at 1-1 in the series. Giannis Antetokounmpo remained out of full participation as he continues to deal with a calf injury. Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo "did a lot of floor stuff today, probably the most I've seen." Antetokounmpo did no live practicing, but advanced beyond just walking through drills by "shooting and moving." "He's getting close," Rivers said. "But, I don't know what that even means. I'm being honest. I saw him moving around and in my mind I said h ..read more

Ja Morant has hired Mike Miller of Lift Sports Management as his new representation. Miller also represents Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. Morant was previously represented by Jim Tanner. Morant signed a five-year, $193 million extension with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2022 offseason and cannot become a free agent until 2028 ..read more

Tidjane Saluan of Cholet Basket in France has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Salaun won't turn 19 until mid-August, making him one of the younger prospects in this year's draft class. In 48 games for Cholet Basket this season, the 6-foot-9 forward has averaged 9.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game. Salaun has shot 40.4% from the field, including 33% on three-pointers. The expectation is that Salaun's offensive game will round to complement his already good defense. Salaun is projected to be lottery pick by most draft experts ..read more

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 ..read more

Thierry Darlan, who spent most of the season with G League Ignite, has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. The 20-year-old wing is currently playing for Bangui Sporting Club out of the Central African Republic in Basketball Africa League qualifiers. With the Ignite, Darlan averaged 5.4 points and 3.7 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game off the bench. The 6-foot-8 wing has shown better in BAL qualifiers. Darlan has averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 blocks for Bangui Sporting Club. Most draft experts have Darlan as being picked late in the second rou ..read more

Kentucky announced Alvin Brooks III as an assistant coach to Mark Pope's staff on Wednesday. Brooks was Scott Drew's top assistant at Baylor. Brooks has played a key role in recruiting, helping Baylor land two top-five recruiting classes during his time at Baylor. Brooks will join Cody Fueger, Jason Hart, and Mark Fox on Mark Pope's staff ..read more