Monthly Archives: June 2026

With the NBA Finals returning to MSG for the first time in 27 years and the president in attendance, both teams will try to do the impossible: pretend it’s just another game

NEW YORK — Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals will be Josh Hart’s 30th home playoff game as a member of the New York Knicks — the 30th time he’s seen fans fill the stands at Madison Square Garden for a contest that means more than most. He’s got a pretty good idea of what to expect. “The Garden …

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Where Brunson Already Ranks Among Great Knicks Guards

“You’re gonna have a dude. You have to have a 1A dude. And they’re missing that. He too small. “I have a philosophy: If your best player is small, you’re not winning. John Stockton, Allen Iverson, Steve Nash, you can go down the list… Steph Curry is the only—he’s in a different class.” — Becky Hammon (Dec. 2023) Advertisement Sometimes, …

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Report: Sixers to promote Jameer Nelson to executive vice president of basketball operations

A Philly hoops legend is taking on a major role for his hometown team. The Sixers will reportedly promote Jameer Nelson to executive vice president of basketball operations, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Nelson was one of four candidates reportedly on Bob Myers’ short list to replace Daryl Morey before the franchise decided to hire Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey. Nelson, …

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The Bruins Roster for Next Season Is Taking Shape

Mick Cronin has made many moves this offseason, trying to retool this roster to compete in the Big Ten next season. Losing players like Tyler Bilodeau, Donovan Dent, and Skyy Clark will sting, as they all brought a veteran presence to the Bruins that this year’s squad hasn’t shown. However, this group doesn’t have the high expectations that last year’s …

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Top 10 Dunks of The Decade

Before the teens come to a close, The Starters count down the Top 10 Dunks of the Decade so far. Watch The Starters daily at … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue1NT3QhuVU Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Stacey King, Chicago Bulls legendary player and broadcaster, dies at 59

Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Jordan-era Chicago Bulls who returned to the organization to become an Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died at the age of 59, the team announced. “Stacey loved being a Bull,” team president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf said in a statement. “You could feel it in everything he did — the way he played, the …

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Ceiling, floor and target for Northwestern men’s basketball in 2026-27

After a turbulent start to the offseason, caused by nine former Wildcats entering the transfer portal, Northwestern’s 2026-27 roster is finally complete, composed of three returners, eight incoming transfers, two incoming freshmen and a walk-on. With this revamped roster, summer workouts will soon be underway in Evanston. Coach Chris Collins and his staff will be in the lab, working to …

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Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, who played on three of Chicago’s NBA championship teams, dies at 59

CHICAGO (AP) — Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died. He was 59. The Bulls announced that King died Sunday and said they were notified by a family member. No other details were immediately available. Advertisement “Stacey King was a …

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What’s One Position Where Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Could Have Added To From The Portal?

For nearly every team moving their way through the offseason, there’s a feeling of would’ve, could’ve or should’ve – whether it be the correction of an errant pass, the arcing of a deep-range 3-pointer or the minute details of scouting. Today, I’ll delve into what I think that Virginia Tech men’s basketball could have added from the portal. For what …

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Duke men’s basketball draws Florida in the ACC/SEC Challenge

The Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences officially released the matchups for this fall’s fourth edition of the ACC/SEC Challenge, and for the second straight year, the Duke Blue Devils will take on the Florida Gators. Last year, Duke won a 67-66 thriller at Cameron Indoor Stadium that saw Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left in the …

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Stacey Kings, three-time NBA champion, Chicago Bulls broadcaster, dies at 59

Three-time NBA champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King has died, the Chicago Bulls announced Sunday, June 7. King was 59 years old. In a statement on social media, Bulls’ owner Jerry Reinsdorf said “Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history. His connection to Chicago, the Bulls …

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Kentucky lands highly-ranked in-state prospect Malachi Brown

It turns out, more than one Malachi is staying home in Kentucky. Just a few weeks ago, Malachi Moreno decided to stay in Lexington for his sophomore season on the hardwood. Now, another Malachi is staying home to play college football. Advertisement Malachi Brown, a 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman from Corbin and a 4-star recruit, is staying home to play …

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76ers reportedly promoting Jameer Nelson to executive vice president of basketball operations

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly promoting Jameer Nelson to be the franchise’s executive vice president of basketball operations, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Nelson, who played point guard for 14 years in the NBA between six franchises, had been working as the assistant general manager for Philadelphia. This was his first season in the role, and he impressed enough to earn …

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