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LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac had his home burglarized Wednesday. It was the second time Zubac’s home had been robbed in Los Angeles.
Ivica Zubac has been in the league since 2016, playing for the Lakers and Clippers.
According to a police report relayed by TMZ, three men were spotted at Zubac’s home Wednesday around 7 p.m. (PST). The 27-year-old player was not at home when the men entered, highlighting the vulnerability of professional athletes even in their own homes. No details about how much the vandals stole from the player’s home have been released.

Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown publicly called out ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith for accusing him of having a massive ego, seen as a major ‘red flag’ on the Boston star’s profile.
Many pushed back on Smith’s claim, considering Brown’s character hardly draws a headline outside of ESPN segments.
Stephen A. and his fellow ESPN pundits started on a positive note for Brown when discussing the Celtics’ two-way star, asking if he receives enough credit for keeping Boston upright this postseason.

Jayson Tatum and Andrew Nembhard highlight the top betting picks for Game 4.

Our NBA insiders give their takes on some of the biggest questions remaining in the conference finals as we head into elimination games.

D.J. Wagner is now the sixth player or recruit to follow John Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas since he took the job in Fayetteville.

Shohei Ohtani has progressed in his throwing program as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. He’s expected to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers next season.

There’s a sports bar in Portland, Ore., called “The Sports Bra.” Its website promotes it as “The sports bar that’s 100% dedicated to women’s sports.” 
That’s what makes it odd that the bar posted congratulations on its Instagram page to a transgender athlete (biological male) who won an Oregon high school state championship race in the girls division. 
Along with a photo of the athlete atop the podium, towering over the biological females that the athlete defeated, the bar posted a lengthy message.

The basketball world lost one of its most vibrant personalities Monday, as Bill Walton died at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Walton was a standout player for three years at UCLA and played under the legendary coach John Wooden. During his NBA career, he played for three franchises – the Boston Celtics, Clippers, and Portland Trail Blazers – winning two NBA titles.
Additionally, Walton’s alma mater posted a message in memoriam of one of the best players in program history.

Two NCAA championships at UCLA, two NBA titles nine years apart. Yet Walton’s legacy touches all corners of the human experience, on and off the court.

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus is facing a civil lawsuit from two women who say the placekicker assaulted them during the team’s flight to London last season. 
The Jaguars played two games in London last season, flying in prior to their Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons and then remaining in Europe for the Week 5 victory over the Buffalo Bills. 
ESPN acquired the court documents and reported that “two women … accuse McManus of rubbing himself against them and grinding against them.