It’s the worst-kept secret in the NBA that the Lakers are in search of a big man. Not only is LA’s need for a center obvious to anyone who watched them this past season, but with Luka Dončić reportedly asking for an upgrade at that spot, the focus on that position has only increased. Advertisement So far, the Lakers haven’t …

Indiana men’s basketball is set for yet another exhibition matchup before the 2026-27 season, the second under head coach Darian DeVries, officially tips off later this year. Indiana will host Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, a secondary school based out of Montreal in Quebec, Canada, at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The matchup will serve as …

Clippers 2026 Player Preview: Brook Lopez 213hoops.com Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE1EdXppV3NfQUZoQ0d5d0I1d29mMHNvTG5mbTdnM1ZPX2VKRmJsdnZhU01FMk5MZlRuV2tWOTRaZlRmX2FrWWRNV1RXTVRXb2FEUkZBMnFBZXd2c1ZpZDZ0MXRnQ1R6R3ZETThLbVl0NA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2025-10-21 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

LaMelo Ball feels like the most polarizing player in the NBA. His highlight reel is a thing of beauty, full of dazzling passes, daring crossovers, and pull-up shooting with range that only Steph Curry can rival. Of course, Ball can also be a maddening player. His shot selection is exasperating when the ball isn’t going through the net, his on-ball …

Happy New Year! We reflect back on the top 100 plays of 2021 around the NBA. Stream More Live Games With NBA LEAGUE … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu146YAYAgo Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

UNC’s connection with the Chicago Bulls has been a fascinating one over the last 40+ years. In 1984, the Bulls selected Michael Jordan as the third overall pick in the NBA Draft. Things went extremely well to say the least, and ultimately Jordan went on to become arguably the greatest NBA player of all time. In 2019, the Bulls drafted …

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the health and sustainability of the current iteration of college basketball. A lot of the conversation centers around negative trends and the professionalization of the sport, but basketball broadcaster John Fanta doesn’t see it that way. He recently sat down with Front Office Sports to double down on his opinion that college …

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week — Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago. On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey’s historic …

Clippers rally behind Brook Lopez’s red-hot shooting to beat Trail Blazers: Rapid Reaction OregonLive.com Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxPQlNyclVGTlhtUjZoVUhpaG5mYzNOc1lVR0xIU3R2dG9FVVNNLUxDR0hzSHpBUXJCaXYxZkJwenlQRVdMb2FjWWtoR2poLThqazl2WDBCRGtfUXQwcE81UzB5dHBvOVN4UjhfcnEta3RJanZ4X2RGR1BySnJvSzFBbkYzSWJkTk1pVlNieUFrN0JabXBibEoteURCNmxkSW1CNEF0MGxFaC13Nl8zX1BmWHMtSzNza2duZjV6UllvaElKbmJWN19hRUVqY3RMc2k5WEE?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2025-12-26 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

USC men’s basketball will feature multiple new faces next season. The Trojans added 10 new players to the roster this offseason, which includes seven transfers and three McDonald’s All-American incoming freshmen. In a recent interview with USC Athletics, assistant coach Michael Musselman, who is also the son of head coach Eric Musselman, predicted which of these new players he expects …

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Detroit needs more shooting and solid guard play around Cade Cunningham and they got it with this move. Oklahoma City reportedly is trading sharpshooter Isaiah Joe to Detroit for two second-round picks, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by other reports. Advertisement This is a big win for the Pistons, picking up a 6’4″ two …

All eyes are on Jaylen Brown and Boston. The Celtics reportedly offered the All-NBA wing to Milwaukee in a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo that didn’t come to fruition. And, according to ESPN, Boston is still “actively engaged in trade talks” surrounding the 2024 Finals MVP. So, what would be the best landing spot for Brown? And have we ultimately seen …

January is the month where college basketball teams dive headfirst into their conference schedules, but Illinois and North Carolina will take a break from Big Ten and ACC action at the end of the month. The Fighting Illini and Tar Heels are set to square off on January 30th in Nashville, in the 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown. The matchup will …

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While Dusty May is leaving Michigan, the Wolverines backcourt is staying put. Elliot Cadeau will return to Michigan his agent told ESPN, giving the program a much-needed boost following May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks. Advertisement The Wolverines point guard and Final Four Most Outstanding Player posted a picture on Instagram of him celebrating during a win over Michigan State …

Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks shocked the college basketball world this week. Not only will Warde Manual have to figure out who will be coaching the Wolverines next season, but it will soon be open season on the roster, if it isn’t already. Rosters are largely set across the college landscape, but that won’t stop poachers from seeing …

The Oklahoma City Thunder got the most out of Isaiah Joe over the past four seasons, turning the guard into a dangerous sharpshooter after his first two years in Philly. Now, Joe is taking his skills to another franchise, as he was reportedly acquired by the Detroit Pistons on Friday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes with two …

When a kid from Estonia grows up dreaming of being in the NBA, that decision goes well beyond simple salary math. A NBA team or teams, possibly the Lakers and/or Knicks, likely gave Veesaar’s representatives a strong indication they valued him as a first round pick. Veesaar recently married, and after three years of college life, a desire for a …

Giannis Antetokounmpo made his first public appearance since his blockbuster trade to the Miami Heat, attending SNF Nostos 2026, an international festival celebrating culture, sports, and social good, hosted by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in Athens. Antetokounmpo took the stage alongside Olympic medalist Emmanouil Karalis, joining Stavros Niarchos Foundation Co-President Andreas Dracopoulos for a wide-ranging conversation. The trio discussed the …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to become a member of the Miami Heat. It’s still surreal to type, considering Giannis’ long history with the Bucks (and the city of Milwaukee) and Miami’s recent pursuits of no-doubt-about-it superstars coming up short. Even during this cycle, there seemed to be real smoke behind the Boston Celtics landing Giannis for a package headlined by …

Fairly quickly, Illinois has turned into an NBA-talent-producing powerhouse. Ayo Dosunmu just signed a colossal contract. Terrence Shannon Jr. is carving out his role in the league. Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley went back-to-back in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft after each put in just one season in Champaign. And on Tuesday night, Keaton Wagler was selected …

It’s another edition of Knicks Mailbag, with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley ready to answer your questions surrounding the team. Let’s get started… Have the Knicks been in conversations with teams about centers they can trade for? – @jmere09nyc Yes. Before the draft, they checked in with at least one team with a center under contract. Obviously nothing came to …