Monthly Archives: June 2026

Gary Trent Jr. expected to decline player option, leave Bucks

Per Chris Haynes, Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. has become a target of teams seeking knockdown shooting and is expected to decline his $3.9m player option and leave Milwaukee after two seasons with the team. Trent had a much better first year in the Cream City than his second one, when he really fell off the map. Of course, year …

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Why are the Thunder re-signing Isaiah Hartenstein through 2028-29?

Oklahoma City is not letting its big man get away. Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year deal to stay with the Thunder through 2028-29, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday night. With what he has already made in Oklahoma City, the commitment reaches five years and $134 million guaranteed. Advertisement The Thunder had possessed a $28.5 million team option …

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Sixers sign Duke Miles to Exhibit 10 deal

Normally, a slew of undrafted free agents sign with teams at the conclusion of the second round. Things were pretty quiet though after the 2026 NBA Draft — especially for the Sixers. That changed slightly Friday with the team reportedly adding Vanderbilt guard Duke Miles on an Exhibit 10 deal. Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice was the first to report …

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Suns re-signing starting center Mark Williams to fully guaranteed deal

The Suns have re-signed center Mark Williams to a fully guaranteed three-year, $38 million deal, according to ESPN. Williams played 60 games for the Suns this season, averaging 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 blocks. Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams slaps hands with teammates during player introductions. AP Photo He joined Phoenix this season after spending three years …

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Suns Summer league schedule released

The Phoenix Suns officially released the schedule for their first four 2026 NBA Summer league games Friday. The team will likely include the team’s first-round pick, Koa Peat, recent signings Sam Hoiberg and Corey Camper Jr., and 2025 draft picks Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming. Advertisement Last season, the team went 2-3 in the Summer League, with Ryan Dunn, Oso …

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Why Baboucarr Ann, Jalen Brown Could Change Wisconsin Basketball

For all of the excitement Wisconsin basketball has produced the past few seasons, the Badgers have struggled to get over the hump and earn legitimate consideration as serious national contenders. Take the 2025-26 campaign – Wisconsin deployed arguably the best backcourt duo in the nation between Nick Boyd and John Blackwell, each of whom averaged 20 points per game and …

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Jalen Warley Becomes Third Zag Added to NBA Summer League Roster

The Swiss Army knife that is Gonzaga Bulldogs wing Jalen Warley will be joining the Indiana Pacers at the NBA Summer League. One of his two reported pre-draft workouts came in Indianapolis, Indiana. Warley becomes the third Zag to join an NBA Summer League roster, including San Antonio Spurs wing Tyon Grant-Foster and Golden State Warriors forward Graham Ike. In …

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Wade Chiddick to return for third season with the Wildcats

Per Philadelphia Sports Now, graduate guard Wade Chiddick has returned for another season with Villanova. Chiddick appeared in two games in the 2025-26 season, scoring three points. The guard will provide a strong presence on the practice floor, along with experience in Kevin Willard’s system (something only three other players can claim). Advertisement The roster now stands at 14 players …

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Jose Alvarado returning to Knicks on $14 million contract after declining player option

One of the first dominoes of the Knicks’ offseason now has clarity.   Jose Alvarado declined his $4.5 million player option for next season, but he’s returning on a three-year deal worth over $14 million, according to ESPN. Advertisement The decision allowed him to, instead of playing on the one-year option, sign a multiyear deal that carries a lower average annual …

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Caleb Wilson bringing flood of confidence to Bulls: ‘I expect to have Rookie of the Year, honestly’

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and Duke forward Cameron Boozer headlined NBA mock drafts leading up to Tuesday’s first round. The discussion about which of the three should go No. 1 overshadowed North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, another intriguing prospect who had been mentioned in the same breath as that trio for much of the college basketball …

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Knicks make free agency decision on Jose Alvarado

New York Knicks point guard Jose Alvarado is here to stay at home, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. “New York guard Jose Alvarado is declining his $4.5 million player option and intends to sign a new three-year, $14-plus million deal to return to the Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Knicks made it a priority to retain the NY native who …

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Florida basketball’s SEC schedule for 2026-27 campaign revealed

Florida basketball’s SEC schedule for the 2026-2027 season was revealed on Thursday by the conference office. The Gators will participate in a home-and-away series against Texas as a rotational partner, in addition to playing Georgia and South Carolina permanently in a home-and-away series. Advertisement Florida’s remaining SEC opponents will only get one look each. The home slate for the Gators …

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