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The rapper died Sunday after a shooting in his native Los Angeles.

Analyzing what is currently known about Kristaps Porzingis's alleged rape and the legal action that could follow as well as taking a look at the alleged extortion plot also being reported. 

League sources reportedly denied that the word 'rape' was used during the Knicks' Porzingis trade call with the Mavericks 

Atlanta and Milwaukee combined for 39 made threes on the record 116 attempts. 

Trae Young finished the game with 12 points and 16 assists and had two clutch buckets late.

Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis has been accused of a raping a woman in New York in 2018.

The move was made to allow James's groin injury to fully heal.

Adams reportedly collapsed and hit his head at a townhouse near the Georgia Tech campus.

Cousins said on Tuesday that he was called the n-word during the game. 

Giannis finds a special surprise in this young fan's purple folder, and her reaction is priceless.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are finding out the hard way that no team is immune to struggling late in the season. Can Paul George and company pick it back up before the playoffs?

Los Angeles sits 11th in the West at 33–42. 

The Celtics have been one of the most unpredictable teams all season and there is uncertainty regarding their path to the NBA Finals. The Crossover examines why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown is the key to Boston's playoff hopes. 

Lou Williams has played with the likes of Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant and James Harden. So what happens when the legend of Lou Will gets a team of his own? Whoever faces the Clippers with the game on the line in the fourth quarter already knows. 

The team also played the Argentine national anthem before the game and wore warm-up shirts in Ginobili's honor.

Antetokounmpo was able to walk and jog on the sideline but did not return to the floor for the Bucks.

Phoenix guard Devin Booker is an elite scorer and has received praise from the NBA's biggest superstars but as the Suns continue to lose, questions about his overall game continue to follow him.

A hotel charge reportedly led to Jordan Bell’s suspension by the Golden State Warriors.

Find out who might go head-to-head as the NBA playoffs draw closer.

Hurts led the Crimson Tide to two straight College Football Playoff finals during his career.

How much money could players earn if they were allowed to do endorsements? Plus, next season's top defensive linemen.

We have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Which NBA prospects benefited the most from the first two rounds? Which players should you keep an eye on? Sports Illustrated's Front Office examines. 

Lillard can sign a four-year, $194 million extension in July, keeping him in Portland through the 2024-25 season. 

With Jusuf Nurkić out the rest of the season after suffering compound leg fractures, the Blazers will be without one of its safest outlets. So what is the outlook for Portland going forward?

Kenneth George Jr. was arrested Thursday in Miami Beach, Fla.

The student gate at Ross-Ade Stadium will be renamed to honor Tyler Trent and will feature a plaque with the words "Forever Our Captain."

Lonzo Ball revealed some new ink that covers up a part of his life he probably doesn't want to remember.

Kobe Bryant finally gave into the GOAT debate.

Tim Hardaway made homophobic remarks back in 2007 that he says are the only thing keeping him out of the Naismith Hall of Fame.

The MVP race argument between James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo is nearing its boiling point as both players have ramped up their campaigns with the regular season winding down. The Open Floor podcast makes the case for both candidates. 

Stephenson sent Green stumbling to the ground before drilling a step-back jumper.

Breaking down the 2019 quarterback battles at Auburn, Miami, Florida State and other top programs.

The ad is part of Adidas's "Free to Harden" campaign to push for the Rockets star to win another NBA MVP award.

The Warriors center opened up about the type of comments opposing fans have directed at him.

The Knicks reportedly tried to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Kings in exchange for De'Aaron Fox ahead of the 2018 NBA draft. 

NBA podcast: Sports Illustrated's Open Floor 

The Hawks have built an entertaining culture around first-year head coach Lloyd Pierce and rookie Trae Young. With Atlanta on the rise, Adam Silver and the NBA league office should be rooting for the city to land potential No. 1 pick and Duke superstar Zion Williamson.

Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are gone—but the Spurs are still standing. In the thick of the West playoff race, Gregg Popovich is (actually) having fun as he adjusts to a new group.

Your favorite team might be out of the playoff picture but that does not mean that you should lose hope for your franchises' future. Sports Illustrated presents silver linings for every eliminated team.

Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic suffered a serious leg injury in double overtime against the Nets on Monday. 

Jason Kidd said he'd like to get back to coaching "at any level" after his name has come up for possible vacancies in college basketball and the NBA.

Abraham Reinhardt was a redshirt-senior linebacker for the Division II program.

LeBron and the Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention on March 22. 

It all started with a gesture normally reserved for opposing fans. Since then, Feleipe Franks's strong finish to the 2018 season has given Florida rare optimism at quarterback.

Can Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks fulfill expectations that come with a top seed in a LeBron James-less Eastern conference? With the NBA season winding down, Sports Illustrated takes a look at what each team should look forward to in the latest edition of power rankings.

Chris Bosh's career ended abruptly in 2016 when a second occurrence of blood clots led to his release from the Heat. The 11-time All-star and two-time champion spoke to Sports Illustrated about his upcoming jersey retirement in Miami, life after basketball and more.

Jeremy Lamb hit one of the most absurd buzzer-beaters ever to help the Hornets beat the Raptors. 

Kidd previously coached the Nets and Bucks.

Adams had been going through offseason workouts and was preparing for the start of spring practice when he died on campus Saturday.

Young led all players with 32 points and 11 assists in Atlanta's 129-127 victory.

Ball cut ties with the co-founder of Big Baller Brand on Friday. 

Jadeveon Clowney's cousin is coming to LSU.

Back in the day when the NBA playoffs didn't feature LeBron James, we all lived much different lives.

LeBron James's first year in Los Angeles ends without a postseason run.

March Madness is in full swing, which means it's a perfect time to observe prospects. Take a look at which players you should be watching this weekend during the Round of 32.

Lonzo Ball told ESPN that Alan Foster, who is a longtime family friend, "used his access to my business and personal finances to enrich himself. As a result, I have decided to sever all ties with Alan, effective immediately."

For Andre Iguodala, golf is life. 

Real recognizes real.

Irving said emphasizing regular season games before the playoffs, "makes no sense."

The Jazz's shooting guard, a vocal supporter of public education, surprised his fourth-grade teacher and her daughter with a $25,000 scholarship check.

Russell Westbrook is on pace to average a triple-double for the third straight season but will his jump shot hurt the Thunder in the race for the Western Conference crown?  

When going down the list of the greatest shooters of all time, Houston Rockets guard James Harden is rarely mentioned. But at the end of next season, he will likely rank in the top five in career three-pointers made.

Clifford Dixon was shot multiple times, according to the police.

While college stars like Zion Williamson and Ja Morant prepare for the NCAA tournament, The Crossover reflects on the most iconic March Madness runs of current NBA players.

Phoenix will reportedly have a team option to extend Fredette's contract through 2019-20. 

D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets utilize pregame fruit smoothies for an extra advantage. 

While Zion Williamson is the future, the rest of the 2019 NBA draft class looks half as exciting as we thought it would be. 

A woman has accused Cal football players and coaches of sexual harassment.

Wednesday night's win over Boston showed Philadelphia’s immediate Finals hopes could largely depend on Jimmy Butler.

Things got heated between Celtics guard Marcus Smart and Sixers big man Joel Embiid. 

Emmanuel Acho made his own version of what a day in the life of a student-athlete is really like. 

Kawhi Leonard has paced himself all year, taking nights off when he pleases and resting with free agency in mind. But now that the playoffs are here, the Raptors are ready to fully unleash their best player. 

James Harden's moves are so cold that defenders feel the need to explain themselves after the game.

Collison will be the first Thunder player to have his jersey retired at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. 

Ben Simmons showed support for the teenager who went viral for smashing an egg on the head of a senator whose response to the Christchurch attacks sparked outrage. 

Blind USC long snapper Jake Olson raised money for eye cancer research by bench pressing at the school's pro day.

Mike Trout and Anthony Davis have had similiar careers but what if the NBA followed the same contract system as MLB? Sports Illustrated compares the two superstars after Trout's record breaking 12-year contract worth more than $430 million. 

The NCAA tournament is finally here and The Crossover's Front Office provides its latest first-round projections for the 2019 NBA draft. Which prospects will leave a strong impression during March Madness?

Kobe Bryant says that Anthony Davis is better than Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball combined

Donovan Mitchell bursts onto the scene as a rookie with the Utah Jazz, earning accolades and carrying his team to a surprise playoff win. While his second season hasn't been perfect, Mitchell is back on track thanks to the help of a few fellow NBA stars. 

Russell finished the game with a career-high 44 points.

Rivers said he plans on staying with the Clippers "for a long time."

The former Ohio State QB's immediate eligibility at Miami may compel others to follow a similar transfer path.

The NCAA has cleared quarterback Tate Martell to play the 2019 season at Miami.

With All-NBA debates looming for Bradley Beal and Klay Thompson while Anthony Davis continues to seek a trade in New Orleans, the NBA's supermax contract era remains an incredible mess.

As March rolls on, the focus shifts to the NCAA Tournement and players with NBA potential. While we all know stars like Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett, Sports Illustrated provides info on the best players available in every first-round game. 

It's been nearly two years since the Celtics traded two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas but the bond between player and city remains special.

Payton finished Monday's game against the Mavericks with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

Stephen Curry drilled another ridiculous, opposite-end-of-the-court buzzer beater on Monday vs. San Antonio. 

The Celtics honored their former point guard with a tribute video on Monday. 

Retiring Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki passed Wilt Chamberlain to become the NBA's sixth all-time scorer in history at Monday's home game against the Pelicans. 

Hayward collided with Hawks forward John Collins on Saturday.

LeBron James and the Lakers fell to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in a very unusual way. While Lou Williams is making his case as a Hall of Famer for his prolific bench scoring. Here is this week's power rankings.

Where should the loaded free-agent class of 2019 really look to play? A breakdown of this summer’s best options.

Here's a list of NBA star players who never got the chance to play in the NCAA tournament during the collegiate careers.

Williams's game-winning three ended Brooklyn's 10-0 run to end the fourth quarter. 

Wade will retire following the 2018 season after three championships and 13 All-Star appearances. 

The Sixers have been on fire since Joel Embiid returned from a knee injury and their most recent win over the Bucks shows how formidable Philadelphia is when operating at full strength. 

Scott dove into the crowd at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee in the second quarter. 

CJ McCollum exited Saturday's loss to the Spurs due to injury.

The Knicks stole a 124-123 win over the Lakers Sunday.

LeBron James was not looking like the most interested Laker on the bench during this break in the action.

This is going too far now.

The Bucks have not announced a return date for Brogdon.

The Crossover sat down with Miami Heat legend Shane Battier to dive deep into the 3-and-D archetype's famous Karaoke charity event. 

The ripple effect of these seven key headlines from 2009 continues to color how college football will look entering next season.

Are the Sixers favorites in the East if they never made the deal for Jimmy Butler and kept some of their assets? The Open Floor podcast considers this, the Tobias Harris trade and much more.

Jazz issue second permanent ban on fan from 2018 playoff video that surfaced against Russell Westbrook.

Kevin Durant and Nike are ready with another sneaker release just in time for the NBA playoffs. This time we get a first look at the KD 12, which sports an altered silhouette. 

The NBA playoffs is a month away but it hasn't stopped us from dreaming about first-round scenarios. The Crossover broke down the five most exciting potential matchups. 

The NBA will try to take steps to avoid situations like Russell Westbrook's ugly altercation with a Utah Jazz fan, but the truth is that only fans can police themselves and keep the best experience in sports intact.

Oklahoma City's jersey patch deal now completes sponsorship for all 30 NBA teams.

Miller addressed fans in light of Russell Westbrook's verbal altercation with a heckler.

Karl-Anthony Towns has played his best basketball to close a season to forget. With the Timberwolves clearly out of the playoff picture, he's embraced his place at the center of Minnesota. 

Garrett Gilbert came to Orlando with an eye at getting NFL attention, but leading the AAF's best team is pretty cool, too.

The buyout market is a place where contenders try to add veterans that would move the needle come playoff time. While some additions might make an impact, there are others who will not meet expectations. 

LeBron James and the Lakers have nothing to play for after falling behind in the Western Conference playoff race. With James set to miss his first postseason since 2005, should Los Angeles shut him down? 

Drake reportedly has a stall in Toronto's locker room at Scotiabank Arena. 

After Wednesday night's thrilling Golden State-Houston bout, anything short of Rockets-Warriors II in this year's Western Conference Finals would be a disappointment.

The Raptors are also only 1-3 ATS in their previous four home games versus Western Conference opponents.

The Clippers would keep their lottery-protected first round draft pick if they miss the playoffs, but they continue winning and now sit in sixth place in the Western Conference. What’s driving the playoff push in L.A.?

Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman was acquitted of rape in February.

The fundraiser was started in hopes of allowing "true, loyal, welcoming and kind Utah Jazz fans to show our true colors."

A federal court ruling and a bill in Congress both could set up players to earn more. But will either move help resurrect NCAA Football?

Never change, Kobe. Never change.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension. 

NBA players are commodified and objectified today more than ever. That fact came to a head during Russell Westbrook's altercation with a Jazz fan, where he was harassed and reacted with vitoral of his own. The Jazz and the league handled both sides properly.

With conference tournaments here and the NCAA tournament next week, The Crossover's Front Office reveals its updated big board and analysis for the top 80 prospects.

Green will be an unrestricted free agent following the 2020 season.