Monthly Archives: June 2026

Projecting Louisville’s Minutes Distribution for 2026-27 Season

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following several hectic weeks on the roster construction front, the Louisville men’s basketball program’s scholarship roster is now (likely) set. While the Cardinals’ 11-man roster does have a couple extra spots open, on paper, this is still one of the most talented roster in the entire sport. We know that head coach Pat Kelsey will employ various …

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Most Important Month Stretch for Duke Basketball Next Season

After the release of the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, the Duke Blue Devils have what is likely the toughest non-conference schedule of any team in college basketball next season. As it currently stands, the Blue Devils will take on three of last season’s Final Four clubs, including both teams that played in the National Championship, along with four other high-major opponents …

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How Rockets can learn from Knicks

Let’s have an annoying conversation. Frankly, most discussion around the Houston Rockets these days airs on the side of irritating. They’re in an irritating position. The Rockets are young, but Durant isn’t. They’re good, but not good enough. They’re X, which is good, but they aren’t Y, which is better. The Rockets are like the time you saw your favorite …

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Ranking Duke Basketball Incoming Rookies by Immediate Impact

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff once again put together one of the best recruiting classes in the country. The Blue Devils are bringing in the No. 1 overall 2026 high school recruiting class, the third straight year Scheyer and Co. have done so. The class is highlighted by three 5-star prospects: Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, and …

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5-star SG Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky

Five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky, he told Rivals. He is the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals’ Top-150 Rankings. The 6-foot-6 rising senior took an official visit to the Wildcats over the weekend where he pledged to Mark Pope and the coaching staff. Advertisement “I chose Kentucky because of Coach …

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Knicks in prime NBA Finals position thanks to their impressive bench

SAN ANTONIO — The unborn will know their names. With another two wins, the Knicks will end the NBA’s most painful drought and capture their first championship in 53 years. With two more wins, the names of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges will be passed down to future generations, just as Walt Frazier, Willis …

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A familiar piece of Finals history surfaced again

One of the unfortunate realities of being a Phoenix Suns fan is that whenever history enters the conversation, especially anything tied to championships or monumental moments, the Suns always seem to find themselves on the wrong side of it. As much as we try to outrun the past, we are constantly reminded that the Suns are a franchise that has …

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What The No. 1 Pick Means For Washington’s Long-Term Cap Sheet

The Washington Wizards entered 2026 with a projected $80 million in cap space for the 2026-27 season. But after acquiring four players before the February deadline — including Trae Young and Anthony Davis — and winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the Wizards sit just $11 million below the luxury tax. Advertisement The current odds to …

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Open Thread: Tony Parker on inspiring Victor Wembanyama

Spurs legend Tony Parker spoke regarding the time he discovered Victor Wembanyama had worn his #9 Spurs jersey and what it meant to him. “Victor was with me in ASVEL, my team, the French team that I own. And the whole time you know he was with us I had a great time and we had great talks and we …

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Historical Comparisons For This Year’s NBA Finals Matchup

The New York Knicks are just two wins from earning their first championship since they last hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy all the way back in 1973. They might as well have won it already. After Friday’s 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, New York is standing in one of the rarest …

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Knicks tell fans to arrive at least two hours early for NBA finals Game 3 due to Trump’s attendance

The New York Knicks are warning fans to bring as little as possible to Monday night’s Game 3 of the NBA finals, which Donald Trump plans to attend. The Knicks are encouraging fans to arrive at least two hours before tipoff as part of enhanced security measures due to the president’s attendance. Advertisement Related: NBA finals: Knicks within two wins …

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Jalen Brunson hasn’t hit his best level for Knicks in NBA Finals — yet

What’s scary is that there is another level the Knicks can reach. Jalen Brunson in particular. He has been far from his best across the first two games of the Finals — he has shot just 19-for-56 from the field (33.9 percent) and 4-for-17 from 3-point range (23.5 percent). Advertisement He’s committed a combined eight turnovers. In Friday’s 105-104 Game …

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MSU’s Jeremy Fears Jr. ranked as top returning player in college basketball

Michigan State basketball will boast the top returning player in college basketball next season, according to one popular social media account. College Basketball Report — a social media X account with more than 100,000 followers — released a list of their top returning players for next season and a Spartan is listed right at the top. According to College Basketball …

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