Houston’s elite rebounding and early success have been powered by Steven Adams, whose impact has transformed the Rockets into one of the league’s toughest interior teams.
First-year Auburn head coach Steven Pearl argued that his team deserves an at-large NCAA Tournament bid, citing quality wins and a challenging schedule despite a narrow loss to Tennessee.
Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty’s fourth-quarter comeback over the Indiana Fever and delivered a candid postgame message about winning “ugly” games.
Isaiah Stewart delivered a career-high 31 points as Detroit overcame key injuries and leaned on defense to extend its winning streak with a 108–93 victory over Chicago.
Seattle’s losing streak reached a franchise-record 11 games after an overtime defeat to Dallas, overshadowing a historic performance from rookie Dominique Malonga.
Veteran outfielder Stuart Fairchild has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, adding versatile depth to the roster as the team prepares for spring training.