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- Mock drafts (as of 4/22): DraftExpress (Randle 4th; Young 15th); NBADraft.net (Randle 4th; Young 11th); ESPN (Randle 6th; Young 15th); SI.com (Randle 5th; Young 13th); CBS Sports (Randle 3rd; Young 14th); Sporting News (Randle 5th; Young 13th); SB Nation/CelticsBlog (Randle 6th; Young 16th).
- Julius Randle enters NBA Draft, says “I’m definitely going to miss” Kentucky.
- Mentor says Julius Randle will be able to show more versatility at NBA level.
- Anthony Davis & Rajon Rondo finalists for Seasonlong Community Assist Award.
- Harassment charge against Terrence Jones dropped after compromise reached.
- John Wall says Wizards “are still the underdog” after taking 1-0 lead vs. Bulls.
- More minutes in Game 2 for Patrick Patterson? He’s played well vs. Nets all season.
- Liggins named D-League’s Defensive Player of the Year. He led league in steals.
- James Young entering NBA Draft: “My time at Kentucky has been special.”
- Patrick Patterson’s return is perfect timing for injury-riddled Raptors.
- Enes Kanter has struggled to meet expectations, but he’s making progress.
- Suns regroup; Eric Bledsoe says team intent on correcting “little mistakes.”
- John Wall finally NBA playoffs-bound: Wizards clinch spot with win vs. Boston.
- From ESPN: DeMarcus Cousins refuses to put on act to get respect he deserves.
- Baseball: Mariners’ James Paxton dominating in season debut. | Highlights.
- ESPN commentary: Can Riley’s sharp long-term vision keep Heat’s core together?
- Commentary: Wizards & Wall endured a long journey to finally get in the playoffs.
- John Wall, a Cowboys fan, helped recruit DeSean Jackson to the Redskins.
- Rajon Rondo happy that fellow ex-Cat John Wall will get to make playoffs debut.
- From Grantland: Only a matter of time until Davis ascends to NBA throne.
- Pelicans’ coach comments on Miller’s season, Davis’ shot at NBA’s most improved.
- Nerlens Noel unlikely to play this season, but his coach still won’t rule it out.
- Celtics TV voice Gorman on Rondo: ‘I think Boston…missed the boat with this kid.’
- DeMarcus Cousins takes over in Kings’ win over Anthony Davis and Pelicans.
- Rajon Rondo starts awkward, gets insightful as color analyst for Celtics game.
- Rondo & Celtics host Make-A-Wish for 15-year-old leukemia survivor (with video).
- Video: Terrence Jones has become a key figure in the Rockets’ climb out West.
- Miller and Davis score 16 apiece in Pelicans’ surprise win over the Clippers.
- Video: Miller says he took advantage of opportunity with 16-point performance.
- Darius Miller filled in well when Pelicans needed him to play backup point guard.
- Commentary: Celtics’ loss hurt Rondo more than stitches he needed on forehead.
- Darius Miller and Kenny Walker talk about how to block out rivalry game buildup.
- Randolph Morris’ team in China one win away from taking league championship.
- Jodie Meeks talks to Slam about 42-point game and being teammates with Kobe.
- NBA’s most improved players in PER includes Cousins, Davis, Knight & Meeks.
- Walter McCarty is a candidate for head coaching job at Boston College.
- DeMarcus Cousins posts his 44th double-double in Kings’ rout of Bucks.
- Cousins goes 12 games without tech, but says he’s just focusing on winning.
- Ex-Cats notes: Davis’ 6-game hot streak; NCAA picks; Liggins back in D-League.
- Pelicans’ coach sees 35 point-25 rebound-10 block games in Davis’ future.
- Check out Anthony Davis and John Wall’s NCAA brackets. | Here’s Rondo’s too.
- Jamal Mashburn’s career was cut short by injuries, but he didn’t let that derail him.
- Terrence Jones scores 30, including Rockets’ 1st 9 in 3rd, in rout of Jazz.
- Anthony Davis posts career highs in points (40) & rebounds (21) in Pelicans’ win.
- Anthony Davis scores career-high 36 points in Pelicans’ loss to Trail Blazers.
- John Wall’s 21 points & 11 assists lead Wizards to overtime win against Magic.
- The Miami Heat released DeAndre Liggins and added center Justin Hamilton.
- Anthony Davis won Kia Community Assist Award for work during All-Star break.
- Judge delays Farmer’s prison report date; he’ll be able to watch son in Sweet 16.
- Patrick Patterson’s NBA success no surprise to ex-UK assistant Glynn Cyprien.
- Joe B. Hall on social media: “I couldn’t have done all that tweet stuff.”
- ESPN’s Chad Ford expects “at least 4 or 5″ UK players to enter NBA Draft.
- Larry Bird says he’s a big fan of Rajon Rondo: “He’s amazing to watch.”
- 76ers’ Thaddeus Young impressed by what’s seen from Nerlens Noel in practice.
- Brandon Knight scores 24 points, ignites Bucks’ rally past Magic, 105-98.
- Jodie Meeks scores career-high 42 points in Lakers’ win over the Thunder.
- Anthony Davis’ block on Lawson & 32 points lead Pelicans past Nuggets in OT.
- Ex-Cats notes: Rondo’s 18 assists; Noel hints at return; Patterson sidelined.
- Dwane Casey says Patrick Patterson has “been a godsend” since joining Raptors.
- The Miami Heat re-signed guard DeAndre Liggins to a second 10-day contract.
- Nerlens Noel taking positive, albeit small, steps toward return from ACL injury.
- Tayshaun Prince scores season-high 21 as Grizzlies end Wizards’ win streak.
- John Wall named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for 2nd time this season.
- John Wall on Allen Iverson: “That’s the player I looked up to … in my era.”
- ESPN’s Chris Forsberg says Rajon Rondo still at his pesty best on the court.
- Washington Post commentary: John Wall’s locked in, has become true NBA star.
- Suns exec Babby on Archie Goodwin: “He’s got an innate ability to get to the rim.”
- DeAndre Liggins signs 10-day contract with Heat. | Video: Interview with Liggins.
- Pelicans’ Monty Williams explains Darius Miller’s lack of playing time in last 9 games.
- Eric Bledsoe could be back at practice next week with Phoenix Suns.
- Pacers’ Roy Hibbert on Anthony Davis: “He’ll be a terror in this league.”
- Rajon Rondo says trade rumors part of job, but “it gets annoying at times.”
- Brandon Knight shouldering a hefty load in first season for struggling Bucks.
- Karl Malone: “You can truly build a great team around” Anthony Davis.
- Toronto Sun reports that Raptors showing interest in trading for Rajon Rondo.
- Yahoo sources: T’wolves, Grizzlies discussing deal involving Tayshaun Prince.
- Eric Bledsoe’s workload in practice increases as he rehabs from knee injury.
- Anthony Davis says All-Star Game jitters his worst since 2012 NCAA title game.
- From well-traveled teen to 1st-time All-Star, it’s been quite a ride for Davis.
- VIDEO: Anthony Davis’ post-game interview after his 1st All-Star Game.
- PHOTO GALLERY: Pelicans website’s top All-Star Game photos of Anthony Davis.
- John Wall had 12 points & four assists in the East’s All-Star Game victory.
- Wizards’ John Wall wins Dunker of the Night after spectacular closing slam.
- Wall prepped for All-Star Game with heavy heart because of his ailing mother.
- Anthony Davis before his 1st All-Star game: “I’m just here to have fun.”
- USA Today: John Wall saved the dunk contest with night’s final slam.
- VIDEO: Watch highlights from John Wall’s practice for the slam dunk contest.
- Terrence Jones makes his mark in Rising Stars win with 14 points & 6 rebounds.
- All felony charges dropped in domestic abuse case against DeAndre Liggins.
- Archie Goodwin back with Suns, talks about latest successful stint in D-League.
- Celtics coach Stevens says minutes restriction has been lifted for Rajon Rondo.
- Video: Coach Cal talks about Wall & Cousins in interview at Kings-Wizards game.
- Breakdown of the slam dunk contest and its participants, including John Wall.
- Video: Davis talks about being named to All-Star team as Kobe’s replacement.
- Pelicans have star in Anthony Davis, but building around him could be tough task.
- Video: Watch Nerlens Noel working out (and dunking) during Sixers workout.
- UK-Mississippi video intro included Cousins, Davis, Jones, Meeks, Prince & more.
- Notes: Wizards above .500 for 1st time with Wall, plus Knight’s game-winner.
- Watch Brandon Knight’s game-winning three-pointer for Bucks against the Knicks.
- DeMarcus Cousins posts double-double & Kings win in his return from ankle injury.
- Video: Behind-the-scenes look at ankle injury that kept Cousins out 6 games.
- Bonus football link: Report on Jared Lorenzen’s interview on The Jim Rome Show.
- Nazr Mohammed to accept “Bull of the Year” honor at March of Dimes event.
- Eric Bledsoe making progress toward return to Phoenix Suns this season.
- Notes: Rajon Rondo posts double-double, gets 1st win since return from injury.
- Antoine Walker wants back in basketball, to be cautionary tale for young players.
- Ex-Cat Leroy Byrd, wife reflect on life of young son who died in car crash.
- Jodie Meeks talks 3-point shootout, wants to stay with Lakers longterm.
- Video: Watch Anthony Davis’ popular “Buzzer Beater” ad for Kids Foot Locker.
- Video: John Wall talks about being named an NBA All-Star for the first time.
- Michael Kidd-Gilcrhist’s blocked shot saves Bobcats’ win vs. Nuggets.
- Patterson hits game-winner for Raptors. | Watch the play. | Post-game interview.
- D-League stint ‘good experience,’ but Archie Goodwin’s glad it didn’t last long.
- ESPN Stats & Info breaks down All-Star case for John Wall & Anthony Davis.
- Anthony Davis capped big night with highlight-reel dunk. | Watch it here.
- Grantland: Cousins having a great season — but will he ever be a great leader?
- Sacramento Bee columnist says Cousins should be All-Star, and an Olympian.
- Anthony Davis No. 1 in ESPN’s sophomore rankings; Terrence Jones was 4th ($).
- ESPN’s Thorpe says it’s a matter of when, not if, that Davis wins MVP award ($).
- 2013-14 photo galleries: Anthony Davis; DeMarcus Cousins; Terrence Jones; John Wall; Eric Bledsoe; Josh Harrellson; Tayshaun Prince.
- 2012-13 season photo galleries: Anthony Davis, Darius Miller, Doron Lamb, Brandon Knight, DeMarcus Cousins, Terrence Jones, Chuck Hayes, Jodie Meeks, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, Enes Kanter, Patrick Patterson, Marquis Teague, Nazr Mohammed, Keith Bogans, Tayshaun Prince, Rajon Rondo and DeAndre Liggins. Also: Orton, Harrellson and other Kentuckians.
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