The end of another transaction cycle drags the Lakers down, lifts the Hornets up and leaves the Thunder and Celtics at the top of the heap.
Some coaches -- like Baylor's Dave Aranda -- might need more than just a bowl bid to save their jobs.
The future Missouri freshman, whose game and path are untraditional, is averaging 43.8 points in California.
The Red Sox add strong arms behind their ace, the Dodgers keep doing Dodgers things, the Yankees are listless.
