NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hartthrew out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium. Before the Yankees played the Chicago White Sox, Brunson and Hart were met with a standing ovation and loud cheers from fans as they took …

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have zeroed in on a high-scoring wing in the 2027 recruiting class, and their full-court press seems to be having the desired effect. Gene Roebuck, a 6’5 guard from La Mirada, CA, has been on Gonzaga’s radar for a year now, and he even attended the team’s season-opening win over Texas Southern last November. …

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Turnover in professional sports is common, especially when it’s a salary cap sport. But after the Knicks’ generational run culminated with their first NBA Championship in 53 years, is it possible that notable names won’t be returning next season? Advertisement Well, Knicks owner James Dolan was a guest on WFAN’s Carton Show on Wednesday and was asked what the chances …

Next year’s schedule is slowly coming together for the University of Utah men’s basketball team. In addition to a variety of reports on nonconference matchups, last week the Big 12 announced its scheduling matrix for the 2026-27 season — giving a glimpse at who the Runnin’ Utes will play in their 18-game conference schedule. Advertisement While there is still plenty …

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The New York Knicks plan to become the first NBA team to visit President Donald Trump at the White House, according to team owner James Dolan. Dolan, a personal friend of Trump, revealed the White House had extended an invitation and the Knicks have accepted during an appearance on “The Craig Carton Show” on Wednesday: “We just did receive an …

CHICAGO (AP) — Growing up in Brazil, Tiago Splitter used to watch Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the middle of the night. “Hidden from my parents and at 1 a.m., watching M.J. games and rooting for the Bulls,” Splitter said with a wry grin. Advertisement That was the most successful period in franchise history. Now the Bulls are …

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An NBA champion will visit the White House for the first time during the administration of President Donald J. Trump. New York Knicks owner James Dolan, who invited Trump to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals, said the team will accept an invite from the president on Wednesday, June 17, during an appearance on WFAN New York. Advertisement “As …

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Free agency ain’t what it used to be. When NBA free agency officially opens at 6 p.m. Eastern on June 30, there will be a rash of signings, but the biggest deals of the summer likely will already have happened. Free agency is not how the best players change teams anymore — if Giannis Antetokounmpo is leaving Milwaukee this summer, …

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The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved one of the most memorable NBA Finals victories a decade ago when they overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the 73-9 Golden State Warriors to secure the city’s first professional championship in over half a century. To celebrate, six members of that championship team are spending a few days in the United Kingdom golfing. Fortunately for …

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for ways to improve their roster after being swept in the Eastern Conference Finals by the eventual champion New York Knicks. One of the players that could provide an instant upgrade for the Cavs would be 41-year-old free agent LeBron James, who’s still playing at an All-Star level. However, a third stint in Cleveland doesn’t …

The NBA season is officially over, and the rest of the league is finally catching up to where the Phoenix Suns have been for the past month and a half: the offseason. We currently find ourselves in that two-week window between the conclusion of the NBA Finals and the start of free agency, a period in which teams can begin …

Back in April, BYU star point guard Robert Wright III entered the transfer portal after one season at BYU. Wright had a breakout sophomore season, averaging 18.1 points per game while shooting 41% from three. Wright was one of the top players in the transfer portal. He was being heavily pursued by Kentucky and former BYU head coach Mark Pope. …

Before the start of the season, the San Antonio Spurs were expected to, perhaps, compete for a spot in the playoffs. They lacked shooting, were inexperienced and their prized rookie, Dylan Harper, was just 19 years old, so surely he was not ready to contribute alongside Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Advertisement As we now know, this all turned out …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. More teams = more access. Advertisement But does it? The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams from 68 teams beginning …

I think I speak for a sizeable portion of people who follow the Knicks when I say: Mikal Bridges needs to go live on Instagram from Thursday’s parade. On Tuesday, Bridges spent time celebrating the Knicks title win, sharing jokes and plenty of insight into New York’s season while on Instagram. Advertisement As much as anyone, Bridges has earned the …

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into a perennial contender in the Big 12 under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. In five years with him at the helm, the Cyclones have advanced to the NCAA Tournament each year. An incredibly impressive feat when considering the state of the program when he was hired, as they had won two …

Subscribe to The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson’s role in the Knicks’ magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions. The duo breaks down the keys to the Knicks’ success, including Jalen Brunson’s historic Finals performance, New York’s record-breaking postseason point differential and how the Knicks’ defense played a large part in their …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas coach John Calipari continues to evaluate top talent across the country with 2028 5-star combo guard Liam Mitakaro the latest to hear from the Razorbacan offer. The 6-foot-4 prospect out of Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, (Ariz.) heard from the Razorbacks Tuesday afternoon after excelling on the EYBL circuit for his home country team, UPlay Canada. …

Welcome to our annual Lakers season in review series, where we’ll look back at each player on the team’s roster this season and evaluate if they should be part of the future of the franchise. Today, we wrap our series with a shift away from the players and towards the head coach, JJ Redick. Maybe it’s a product of the internet-fueled brain …