Daily Archives: June 17, 2026

3 Players Who Could Lead UCLA in Scoring Next Season

The UCLA Bruins are entering next season with a bit of a different look than last season. After losing a ton of offensive production this offseason, the Bruins will need someone to step up and shoulder the scoring load. Notably, UCLA is losing its two leading scorers from last season – Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau. Dent averaged over 13 …

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Can Paul George build on his strong finish to 2025-26?

We saw quite the rise in impact from Paul George through 2025-26. The season started in typical Sixers fashion, with their star wing sidelined due to injury for the first 12 games. His play from mid November to the end of January was solid, yet he only averaged 16.0 points per game in this 27-game span. Even with the arrival …

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Breaking down Iowa State MBB’s 2026-27 Big 12 schedule

Summer is here and the 2026-27 Big 12 schedule is out. For a program coming off its third Sweet Sixteen in five years and navigating one of its most significant roster transitions under T.J. Otzelberger, how this schedule sets up matters more than usual. The Marquee Matchups: Home and Away Iowa State will face Kansas, Oklahoma State and West Virginia …

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Hear Tom Izzo slam ‘self- inflicted’ losses at Michigan State

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is sick of the recent “self-inflicted” losses at the university. Izzo discussed the school losing its athletic director, J Batt, and president, Kevin Guskiewicz, at a press event on Monday, June 15, 2026. Hear Izzo’s rally call to 600,000 Spartan alums in the video above. More: With chaos at the top, Michigan State stuck …

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Open Thread: How about a PtR Summer Book Club?

Good day, Pounders. I was scrolling through social media and found this post: I remember early in Wemby’s NBA career seeing him enter press conferences with a book. I have asked a few times what he was reading and considered reading along. I found his creating a book club with the Spurs to be on par with his personality. Advertisement …

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2026 NBA Draft scouting report: Mikel Brown Jr.

In a pool full of lottery guards in this draft, Mikel Brown Jr. may have the biggest upside of them all when looking at the talent that he possesses. Many look at what he did for Team USA in the U19s, and he was arguably the best player on the floor, even with AJ Dybantsa on the roster. He was …

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DBR Mock Draft Results For 2026

Every year we do a DBR Mock Draft and The 2026 version is complete, with Jason Evans as Commissioner and @-jk, @CDu, and @brevity deputized to run things in his absence. Notable picks including AJ Dybantsa to Washington, Darryn Peterson to Utah, and Cameron Boozer to Memphis. Fellow Blue Devils Isaiah Evans and Maliq Brown were also selected. Here is …

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Hawks predicted to decline Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3M team option for 2026-27

Hawks predicted to decline Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3M team option for 2026-27 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Once upon a time, Jonathan Kuminga found himself buried on the bench of Steve Kerr’s Warriors. Advertisement Now the Atlanta Hawks forward might not find a stable home in Atlanta either, with John Hollinger of The Athletic predicting the Hawks will decline …

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Tom Izzo furious over Michigan State leadership after president, AD exit: ‘Ashamed and disgusted’

Tom Izzo is “disgusted” by the administrative drama at Michigan State. The storied college basketball coach commented on the on-campus turmoil that led to the recent departure of the university’s president and athletic director. Advertisement “I can’t stand what’s going on,” the longtime MSU men’s basketball coach told reporters. “I’ve had it. This is self-inflicted. We just lost the best …

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The 2026 Knicks draft guide

The Knicks enter the 2026 NBA Draft with a luxury few championship teams enjoy: patience. The draft will be held June 23-24, and New York, fresh off a title run that ended a 53-year drought, is scheduled to make the 24th, 31st, and 55th selections. The champsionship core is in place. The challenge now is finding affordable contributors who can …

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“It was one of the toughest years of my life” – Mikal Bridges reflects on being forced to sit out at Villanova

Mikal Bridges built a massive championship pedigree in college and in the NBA. He won two national titles at Villanova and, recently, the 2026 championship with the New York Knicks. Yet, Bridges’ time with the Wildcats did not begin the way many would expect from a future champion. From his perspective, the path looked frustratingly slow. But instead of complaining, Mikal stuck …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks hit holdup with Heat, Celtics in mix

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade situation appears to be moving slowly because the Bucks have not yet found an offer they are ready to accept. Milwaukee has been in talks with the Heat for months, with Antetokounmpo open to signing a contract extension if he were traded to Miami, according to ESPN. Advertisement That has kept the Heat firmly in the …

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Bill Simmons makes bold prediction about LeBron James’ Lakers Future

The possibility of LeBron James finishing his career alongside Stephen Curry continues to gain traction, and one prominent NBA voice believes the Golden State Warriors may now be the favorite to land the future Hall of Famer. Speaking on the latest episode of his podcast, Bill Simmons made a bold prediction about James’ future as the NBA offseason begins. Stephen …

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The star nobody wants could be exactly what Phoenix needs

The NBA Finals are over. The Knicks have beaten the Spurs in five games. Every year, there are storylines that pervade the playoffs. Last season, it was Haliburton’s incredible run. These playoffs, the storyline that stuck out to me more than any other was De’Aaron Fox’s fall from grace. Just a few seasons ago, he was the star of the …

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