Quick Hitters Lakers add C Drummond for postseason push

Andre Drummond is joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the playoff push.

The Lakers announced the signing of the two-time All-Star center less than an hour before Sunday night’s game against the Orlando Magic. Drummond announced his decision with a post on his Instagram account earlier in the day, writing “Back to work” underneath an illustration of himself in a Lakers uniform.

Drummond is almost certain to get his first significant nBA postseason playing time with the Lakers after appearing in only eight playoff games — and losing all eight — in two postseason trips with the Pistons.

Drummond is averaging 17.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 25 starts for the Cavs this season. he hasn’t played since Feb. 12, when Cleveland benched him to give more playing time to youngster Jarrett Allen.

Drummond would be second in the league in rebounds per game to Atlanta’s Clint Capela if he had played enough games to qualify among the league leaders. his

4.0 offensive rebounds per game would be third in the nBA.

Louisville beats Oregon, on to women’s Elite Eight

Dana Evans broke out of a shooting slump in a big way, carrying Louisville to the Elite Eight.

The senior All-America guard matched her career high with 29 points and the no. 2 seed Cardinals advanced to the regional final of the women’s nCAA Tournament for the third straight time with a 60-42 win over sixth-seeded Oregon on Sunday night.

Memphis wins NIT title, has bigger goals for ‘22

Memphis has its first title with Penny hardaway as coach, and these young Tigers could be set up for more.

Boogie Ellis scored 23 points and Memphis never trailed after a fast start to beat Mississippi State 77-64 in the nIT championship game Sunday, wrapping up hardaway’s third season coaching his alma mater after the Tigers just missed out on their first nCAA Tournament since 2013-14.

With no seniors on the roster, the Tigers won 11 of their last 13 games. The only setbacks in that span were a pair of one-possession losses six days apart against nCAA Elite Eight team houston.

Ngannou eyes Jones for first title defense

Francis ngannou’s UFC heavyweight title belt was barely fastened around his waist when he began thinking about the fearsome foe already plotting to take it away from him.

Whether it happens this summer or shortly afterward, ngannou knows he’ll be seeing Jon Jones in the cage very soon — and the new champion welcomes the showdown.