Daily Archives: June 18, 2026

Lakers offseason latest rumors: Reaves, LeBron deals, Doncic wants team to get ‘A-list’ center

Behind the scenes, there have been sweeping changes to the Lakers this offseason: New assistant general managers, new scouts in place, dramatic changes to the business operations side and staffing. New owner Mark Walter is putting his stamp on the organization. On the court next season… will things look that much different? Advertisement The Lakers are focused on re-signing Austin …

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The Western Conference may not be as scary as everyone thinks

The hoopla is almost here. After an exciting NBA Finals, transaction season is about to kick into high gear, and it’s going to feel a lot like the Monaco Grand Prix. (based on my research, it’s fast) The draft, free agency, and the endless stream of trades that connect the two are what make late June and early July one …

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NBA Draft Odds & Predictions: Best Kalshi Picks Before Draft Night

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. With the NBA Draft set for Tuesday, June 23, all basketball eyes turn to Milwaukee. The Bucks insisted Giannis Antetokounmpo would either be traded — or decisively not traded — before the NBA Draft, and yet here we are, simply waiting. Advertisement As …

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Former Iona player made permanently ineligible as part of NCAA point-shaving investigation

Former Iona basketball player Adam Njie Jr. has been made permanently ineligible for NCAA competition for agreeing to participate in a point-shaving scheme, even though he said he never actually went through with it. An NCAA Division I infractions committee panel released the agreement announcing Njie’s violations and punishment on Thursday. Hampton announced last month that it had signed Njie …

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Tyler Kolek Almost Got Arrested At The Knicks Parade

In case you missed it, former Marquette guard Tyler Kolek recently won an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. It was a whole thing, as the Knicks turned into the most dominant team in NBA history (by way of aggregate margin of victory) for about six weeks and rolled through the playoffs after falling behind 2-1 to the Atlanta …

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How Many Future NBA Draft Picks Are on Razorbacks’ 2026-27 Roster?

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas coach John Calipari may have assembled the most NBA-ready roster in program history. Entering the 2026-27 season, as many as seven Razorbacks possess legitimate NBA Draft ceilings, including multiple players already projected as first-round selections. Advertisement There is a good chance if the season goes well, this team can potentially crush the school record for picks …

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NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson, and what to do with Cam Boozer and undersized guard prospects

With the basketball part of the 2025-26 season now concluded, with the New York Knicks ending a 53-year championship drought, focus will now turn to the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday and Wednesday. Let’s dive into three draft considerations that center on some of the projected high-lottery players and can shape the direction of the draft — and franchise futures. …

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NYPD momentarily stops Knicks’ Tyler Kolek after mistaking him for a fan during NBA championship parade

New York Knicks faithful know Tyler Kolek well. He’s a beloved reserve who just finished his second NBA season as part of a Knicks team that won the franchise its first NBA championship since 1973. And although the 25-year-old Kolek started only one game during the 2025-26 campaign, he made 70 total appearances, including the playoffs, and notably scored 16 …

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UConn coach Dan Hurley wants to face Duke at White House after UFC extravaganza

UFC Freedom 250 has sparked inspiration for one college basketball coach. Sunday’s UFC card at the White House was a major financial success, despite being a logistical nightmare with UFC President Dana White telling reporters that he will not do any other outdoor events. Advertisement UConn’s two-time national champion coach and known MMA fan Dan Hurley attended the event, and …

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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. previews the NBA Draft

In today’s Dub Hub: The Golden State Warriors are entering the final stages of their pre-draft process with the 2026 NBA Draft less than a week away. On Wednesday, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. held a press conference to discuss the draft, the team’s offseason priorities, and how the front office plans to approach the No. 11 overall pick. One …

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Oscar Goodman looking to take on bigger role for Michigan Basketball

It’s hard to forget Yaxel Lendeborg’s euro poster dunk against St. Louis in the Round of 32, or Morez Johnson Jr.’s alley-oop poster over Coen Carr against Michigan State in the regular-season finale. But a dunk Michigan fans likely won’t forget anytime soon, considering the emphatic reaction from the bench, is Oscar Goodman’s poster dunk against Auburn at the Players …

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