JACKSONVILLE — When Jacksonville State hosts Kennesaw State in the Conference USA Championship Game on Friday night, the Gamecocks know exactly what to expect. After all, they played each other three ...

The Miami Heat is known for its defensive-oriented approach. But even the Heat knows much of the focus this preseason needs to be on its offense. "I would say a lot of offense," Heat third-year ...

After finishing with one of the NBA’s 10 worst offensive ratings in three straight seasons, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra knew something needed to change. “We knew after last year that Spo was going ...

Franz Wagner scores on a layup in the Magic's 136-124 loss Monday in Philadelphia. Bill Streicher / Imagn Images PHILADELPHIA — These Orlando Magic, which have opened their season of high expectations ...

The theme of last season’s Celtics team was continuity. This year, it’s change. Change on the roster, with Boston turning over roughly half of its rotation this offseason. Change in expectations; for ...

At some point last season, Ryan Day realized that it would be in Ohio State's best interest to slow the pace of the game down. While a fast-paced game is much more fun, slowing the game down and ...

Tennessee's offense is operating at a faster pace, reminiscent of its successful 2022 season. But the quick-scoring offense left the defense on the field for 84 plays, the most since 2022. So there's ...

Bam Adebayo (13) shakes hands with head coach Erik Spoelstra during the second day of Miami Heat Training Camp on Oct. 1, 2025, at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Alie Skowronski ...