CJ McCollum’s arrival in Atlanta raised questions about his long-term fit. Despite a dip in efficiency, McCollum’s unique offensive abilities have been a major factor in the Hawks’ recent success, providing a scoring gravity that benefits his teammates.
LeBron James’ long-held ambition to own an NBA team may be fading. Fenway Sports Group, a key partner of James, is reportedly no longer interested in pursuing an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas. This development casts doubt on James’ ability to launch a successful bid.
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks, a result that could have a meaningful impact on each team’s draft chances this offseason. With the loss, Dallas and New Orleans are now tied in the standings. Naji Marshall was the best player for the Mavericks, while Cooper Flagg also had a great game.
Luka Doncic scored 36 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 100-92. The Lakers now sit 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston for third in the Western Conference standings. Jabari Smith Jr. led Houston with 22 points.
The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday evening. This match marks the start of three games in less than four nights for the Flyers. This is the second and final meeting of the season between the teams.
Liverpool delivered a scintillating performance to put four goals past Galatasaray and set up a Champions League quarter-final. Dominik Szoboszlai broke the deadlock before Mohamed Salah missed a first-half penalty. Arne Slot’s side scored three goals in 11 second-half minutes.
The Philadelphia Union have started their league campaign with four straight losses. Manager Bradley Carnell acknowledged the team’s poor performance. He stated the team needs to sharpen up and fight to get back on track.
The Dallas Stars are set to face the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. Stars forward Johnston enters the game riding a four-game point streak, while Avalanche forward Martin Necas has a four-game point streak of his own.
Collin Sexton is set to play for the Chicago Bulls after recovering from a leg injury. Isaac Okoro, however, remains sidelined with knee soreness and is set to miss his fifth straight contest. Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey also remain out.
Inter Miami are in a vulnerable position in the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16, following a 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. The team failed to score a valuable away goal, leaving them with no margin for error. Any defensive lapse could lead to an early exit for the title favourites.