Bryce James to redshirt freshman season at top-ranked Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. — Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona.

James has yet to appear in a game for the top-ranked Wildcats this season and coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed on Tuesday the 6-foot-5 guard will redshirt.

"The redshirting decision was just a long play, to give Bryce the most options in his career as his career unfolds," Lloyd told the Big 12 Network. "I have real strong belief that Bryce will be a contributor at Arizona in the near future. He's really shown a lot of progress, not only learning our system but just physically maturing."

James arrived at Arizona as part of a heralded freshman class headlined by Koa Peat and Brayden Burries.

The Wildcats (22-0) are off to the best start in program history, so Lloyd and his staff have been able to take their time in developing James, whose older brother, Bronny, plays with their father for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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February 04, 2026

Bryce James to redshirt freshman season at top-ranked Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. — Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona. James has yet to ap...

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Clippers trade James Harden for Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Instant reactions

TheLos Angeles Clippersand theCleveland Cavaliersagree to a tradethat would send former MVPJames Hardento Cleveland, whileDarius Garlandheads to Southern California.

The trade on Tuesday was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Cleveland becomes the sixth team in Harden's 17-year career.

Harden, who averages 25.4 points, 8.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds, gives Cleveland another scoring option for the remainder of the regular-season. After all, he is No. 9 all-time in NBA scoring history with 28,805 points. For what it's worth, he's No. 12 all-time in assists.

TheCavaliersacquire a combo guard in Harden who can play shooting guard and run a team as a point guard. He's played with superstars his entire career and has had success, especially in the regular season.

Having played with an array of stars like Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul throughout his 17-year NBA career, he should have no issue gelling with Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell.

Harden, who stands at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, gives Cleveland more size in their backcourt, a difference from Garland's 6-foot-1, 192-pound frame.

He should fit right in with Cleveland, who has been looking for a consistent secondary scorer after Mitchell. They happened to get one of the best offensive players in the game's history.

Harden joins the team as someone who control an offense. He's a constant scoring threat whether via penetration or knocking down perimeter shots. He's second all-time in NBA history with 3,310 3-pointers made.

Harden has been successful in his career when paired with other shooters or an athletic big who can set screens and finish above the rim, an archetype that matches both Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

With the Cavaliers sitting at No. 5 in the Eastern Conference standings with a 30-21 record, Harden's addition gives them someone who can add a veteran presence and playoff experience.

On the receiving end of the trade are the Clippers who not only get a scorer at the point guard, right after losing one, but they also get younger in the process. Garland, who turned 26 in January, gives the team in Inglewood an 18 point-per-game scorer who turns out nearly seven assists per game this season.

The Clippers started the season with a 6-21 record by Dec. 18, and looked like they were headed towards the lottery with the Oklahoma City Thunder owning their pick.

But since then, the Clippers have turned their season around, having won 17 of their last 22 games. They now sit at the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference standings, which would qualify them for a NBA Play-in Tournament berth.

Garland can help recently named All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers creep into a potential playoff-berth by reaching the No. 6-spot or even better. They have a long way to go, as they stand seven games behind the No. 6-best Minnesota Timberwolves. But it's not entirely impossible.

The Kawhi Leonard-era isn't over just yet with the Clippers, this is just the latest iteration. From Paul George to Harden, now Garland attempts to help bring the Clippers over the hump and a chance to make and win their first ever NBA championship.

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A few weeks ago James Harden was waxing poetic about his time in LA, telling ESPN how "blessed" he'd felt to play in his hometown. I believe he was genuine in those sentiments. But this is a business decision for all involved. Garland is 10 years younger and gives the Clippers…https://t.co/aY8fqeeOaX

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne)February 4, 2026

By targeting Cleveland as his next destination, James Harden had to waive almost all of his $2.3 million trade bonus. He wanted the Cavaliers, like he wanted the Clippers... like he wanted the Sixers... It's honestly impressive this man keeps pointing at a team and getting there.https://t.co/SpOZrKhdTz

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer)February 4, 2026

Here are the salaries in the Cleveland/LAC trade:To ClevelandJames Harden: $39.2M, $42.3M ($13.3M GTY)Note: 2026-27 is a player option. If Harden opts-in, the contract is not guaranteed until 7/11To LA ClippersDarius Garland: $39.5M, $42.2M, $44.9M

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42)February 4, 2026

"I would not trade Darius Garland for James Harden under any circumstances. You know why?… All this guy does is quit on teams and fold in the playoffs."@getnickwrightsounds off about James Harden:pic.twitter.com/GsP6pZINuv

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1)February 3, 2026

I enjoyed covering James Harden during his time with the Clippers.On multiple occasions he stated his desire to finish his career in his hometown of Los Angeles. But the business side of things didn't line up that way.Should be an interest night at Intuit Dome tomorrow with…

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_)February 4, 2026

Harden x Spida 😤This new duo in Cleveland 🔥pic.twitter.com/rWbX8akhrD

— ESPN (@espn)February 4, 2026

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Cavs got an old, washed James HardenClippers got a 26 year old who still isn't in his primeWe ALL know who wonhttps://t.co/OzYMLZTz8g

— Trey Park, College Basketball Insider (@tp13enthusiast)February 4, 2026

So next season Cavs gonna have James Harden, LeBron James, and Donovan Mitchellhttps://t.co/4oXRPhs6sA

— Blake / Tech2000 💿 (@ucegotthejuce)February 4, 2026

As a long time James Harden hater and day 1 Darius Garland fan, I will simply never recover from this. I hate everything.https://t.co/kJ9xTIubIQ

— Kayley (@kayleyk)February 4, 2026

Dear James Harden, from the night you got traded here it's been an absolute honor to witness you play on this team. Never sat out any games, never complained, gave it 100%. I appreciate everything you've done for this team. Thank You and Good luck in Cleveland GOAT 😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️1️⃣pic.twitter.com/5nvRh8VuyL

— AMB🫀 (@AMBGotAura)February 4, 2026

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Christian McCaffrey shifts into recovery mode as 49ers reset for 2026

Christian McCaffreytouches the ball more than most in football, but now that theSan Francisco 49ersare out of contention, he says the real work begins.

Backstage at theIntuitfor Education Super Bowl Financial Literacy Forum, the running back spoke candidly about what the offseason looks like for a player who carries such a heavy load.

"How much time do you have?" he joked when asked about how he recovers following a season. "It's an all-year commitment and 24-7 commitment to putting your body in the best position it can be in to go out there and do what I have to do for my team."

McCaffrey explained he meticulously trains in phases mapped to the calendar, recovery cycles built around his workload.

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"It's just a consistent effort to find the exact best thing to do and the time that you have and commit to a plan," he said.

This year, the grind begins under a familiar cloud of disappointment: the49ersaren't playing the pinnacle football game on their home turf ofLevi's Stadium. The running back didn't pretend that feels normal, or easy.

"Any time you're not playing in the Super Bowl, everybody's bitter," he said. "There's only one team happy at the end of the year."

Instead of watching from inside the stadium, he will be on a plane heading to see family with his wife,Olivia Culpo, and their six-month-old daughter, Colette. He's "hoping it's a good game," not committing to rooting for theSeattle Seahawksor New England Patriots. Instead, his mind is looking toward the fall.

"Every year you have to start from zero, getting young guys on board, and starting fresh from that," he said. "So we really take it one day at a time and it starts with offseason training."

That attention to process is also what brought him to the Intuit forum, a day centered on teaching high school students financial discipline.

McCaffrey told the room of Bay-area teenagers that success, whether on the field or with money, requires the right motivation.

"I don't play football for money, and I don't play football even for accolades," he said. "I never have, and I never will. The guys that love the game, ironically, are the ones that get the money and the accolades."

The running back may get his next accolade Feb. 5. He's a finalist for Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year at theannual NFL Honors.

Bryan West is a music reporter at The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow him onInstagram,TikTokandX as @BryanWestTV.

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Students will be disciplined for ICE walkouts despite Florida state guidance

A day after the school board chair and superintendent of Brevard, Florida, warned thatstudents who participated in walkouts against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions would be punished, Florida's education commissioner sent out guidance on handling the issue.

"The Florida Department of Education recently received correspondence from members of the Florida legislature regarding reports of organized student protest activity occurring during the school day," Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas said in a letter issued Feb. 3 to Florida school districts. "I want to thank them for bringing this matter to my attention and for their leadership in elevating concerns related to student safety, instructional time, and the appropriate role of public schools."

He didn't specify which district the reports came from, but the letter came about 24 hours after posts about walkouts at high schools throughout Brevard began circulating online, prompting both School Board Chair Matt Susin and Superintendent Mark Rendell to warn students that if they participated, they would face discipline.

"While students may express their views in appropriate, lawful ways outside of the school day and off school property, disruptions to learning and campus operations will not be tolerated," Susin said in a statement posted to Brevard Public Schools' website.

Both Susin and Rendell said the walkouts were not affiliated with the district.

The letter won't change how the district will respond to walkouts, said Janet Murnaghan, chief strategic communications officer for BPS.

"Yesterday, Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell shared a letter with families outlining the district's expectations," Murnaghan said in an email to FLORIDA TODAY. "As noted in that communication, walkouts during the instructional day are not permitted, and standard attendance and disciplinary policies will apply."

Here's what Kamoutsas said.

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Students have rights but may still be disciplined

Kamoutsas reminded educators and leaders that they "carry a responsibility to safeguard instructional time;" keep campuses safe; and follow the law, Board of Education rules and school board policies.

Still, he added that students have a constitutional right to free expression, adding that this includes the ability to participate in peaceful protests if "such expression complies with applicable law and school district policy."

"Any student whose actions are to the contrary should be appropriately disciplined," he said. "Districts have a responsibility to ensure that any protest activity does not interrupt instructional time, school operations and campus safety."

He went on to say that adults may not encourage, promote, organize or otherwise facilitate student participation in protests during the school day, and that conduct that distracts or undermines instruction could warrant discipline.

Additionally, he cited a Florida Board of Education rule that requires educators to "take reasonable precautions to distinguish between personal views and those of any educational institution or organization with which the individual is affiliated."

Addressing parents, he encouraged families to have conversations with students about the "importance of not allowing civic engagement to detract from time in the classroom."

Finch Walker is the education reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Walker atfwalker@floridatoday.com. X:@_finchwalker.

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Family Saves Baby from Burning Building by Lowering Car Seat from Second Floor Window

A family saved a baby from a burning building in Milwaukee on Sunday, Feb. 1

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• Neighbor Anthone Medina waited on the ground to catch the baby as he was lowered to safety in a car seat carrier held up by what appeared to be a tow strap

• The Milwaukee Fire Department saved eight people from the building, which reportedly had no sprinklers built in to fight fires

A family saved a baby from a burning building in an unconventional way in Milwaukee on Sunday, Feb. 1.

The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene as the infant was lowered to safety in a car seat carrier held up by what appeared to be a tow strap, local ABC affiliateWXOWreported. "We knew there were a lot of people potentially still inside. We had people hanging from outside of windows," Milwaukee Fire Department Battalion Chief Nickolas Trost told the outlet.

The fire happened occurred near 77th and Green Tree Avenue,ABC 7 Chicagoreports. Neighbor Anthone Medina told the outlet that he assisted in the rescue, waiting on the ground to catch the baby as the flames grew.

"Since they didn't arrive immediately, we tried to save the baby's life by lowering him down with a blanket to get him to safety," Medina told ABC 7 in an interview translated from Spanish to English.

ABC 7 reports that the building had no sprinklers, citing the MFD.

Two people suffered leg injuries after jumping from the building, WXOW reports, citing the MFD.

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"The heaviest part of the fire was on the first floor, in the hallway. That was a big part of this story," Trost told WXOW, while noting that residents had to use alternate escape routes due to the size of the fire. Firefighters rescued eight people, all who are expected to survive, per the outlet.

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Dramatic cell phone video footage obtained by local ABC affiliateWISNshowed heavy smoke filling the building. The bulk of the fire began on the first floor, the outlet reports.

Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski told ABC 7 Chicago that several city departments are actively working to create a database that will notify dispatchers of which buildings do not have sprinkler systems to fight fires.

PEOPLE has reached out to the MFD for further comment, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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