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Jordan Wolf

Jordan Wolf is a Kansas-based sports writer who is named after Michael Jordan but thinks LeBron James is the greatest of all time. He’s a proud University of Kansas alum, even during football season, and enjoys watching Patrick Mahomes do Patrick Mahomes things on Sundays. You can find him on Twitter at @byjordanwolf.

Kyrie Irving leads Nets to clutch grind-it-out win over Bucks

Kyrie Irving has played in less than half of the Nets' games this year, but Saturday night's showdown with the Bucks provided enough drama for an entire season.

Trae Young drops 41 and 11 as Hawks wipe Raptors

Trae Young was cold as ever Saturday night. The Hawks' star dropped 41 points and 11 assists to power Atlanta to a 127-100 win over Toronto.

No. 10 Baylor comes from behind to knock off No. 5 Kansas

It was already a day of chaos in college basketball when Kansas and Baylor took the floor Saturday, but the Bears decided to add to the havoc anyway.

Ja Morant scores 46 to set Grizzlies' single-game record

Ja Morant's highlight reel is beginning to turn into a feature film.

No. 7 Duke cruises to huge win over Syracuse behind trio of stars

Duke went in to Syracuse on Saturday with a one-game lead in the ACC, entering a dangerous road environment with the potential to lose hold of the conference.

Report: Ben Simmons dealing with back soreness, not ready to return

It's possible Simmons may not be ready to return until after March 10, when the Nets travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers.

Steelers interview three more candidates for GM job

The Steelers have interviewed more than a dozen people for the general manager job now, and the latest three are entirely external candidates.

RJ Barrett scores career-high 46, but Knicks lose to Heat

Through 48 games this season, Barrett is averaging 18 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest.

In debut with Sixers, James Harden leads Philly to blowout victory

The Beard and Joel Embiid combined for 61 points as the Sixers trounced the Timberwolves.

Dejounte Murray logs triple-double, leads Spurs to 157-153 win in 2OT

Murray logged 31 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists on Friday, powering the Spurs to a 157-153 marathon win over the Wizards in double overtime.

Paige Bueckers returns from injury as UConn cruises past St. John's

Bueckers missed 19 games after suffering an anterior tibial plateau fracture and lateral meniscus tear in the Huskies' win over Notre Dame back on Dec. 5.

Knicks' Quentin Grimes leaves game with dislocated kneecap

Over 39 games played this season, Grimes is averaging 6.5 points, two rebounds and one assist per game.

Paul George 'will need more time' following MRI, but is improving

George has been out since Dec. 22 after it was learned he had torn the UCL in his right elbow.

'Optimism' Derrick Rose could return in one to two weeks after surgery Friday

Derrick Rose underwent a minor procedure Friday to address a skin infection in the area of his existing ankle injury.

Rich Paul meets with Lakers, says LeBron's 'primary objective' is to stay in L.A.

At the All-Star break, James had hinted at a potential reunion with the Cavaliers.

Heat's Victor Oladipo could make season debut in early March?

Oladipo is currently sidelined after undergoing surgery last year to repair his right quadriceps tendon, an area he had injured in the past.

Sean McVay committed to Rams' title defense, not pursuing any TV opportunities

McVay will return to the sideline at least for next season as the Rams look to defend their Super Bowl crown.

Cavaliers' Rajon Rondo out two weeks with toe sprain

Since being acquired via a three-team trade with the Lakers and Knicks at the start of the new year, Rondo has been a strong rotational piece for the blossoming Cavs.

No. 11 Providence hangs on against Xavier after triple-OT thriller

The 11th-ranked Friars held off Xavier to escape with a 99-92 win, battling their way through three overtimes in what instantly was one of the best college basketball games of the year.

Lamar Odom wants to be the head coach at Rhode Island

Despite having no significant prior coaching experience, Odom expressed confidence he could help turn the Rams around.

Liz Cambage speaks out on CBA issues in WNBA

Cambage spoke out against the WNBA pay structure and overall system and described the effect that the league's salaries have had on her and others.

Goran Dragic joined Nets in part to reunite with 'mentor' Steve Nash

Goran Dragic instantly became the top target for contending teams when he was bought out of his contract by the Spurs earlier this month. 

Rams' Andrew Whitworth 'leaning towards' retiring

Whitworth hinted he could call it a career if the Rams won the Super Bowl and now that is looking increasingly likely. 

Report: Troy Aikman 'deep in negotiations' to join ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' broadcast

Aikman has been with Fox since joining the network in 2001 as a color commentator.

Dolphins assistant Wes Welker hopes to take Jaylen Waddle 'to the next level'

Wes Welker hasn't been on the job as the Dolphins wide receivers coach long, but he's already got big plans.