Earlier this week, we ran a poll looking back at the Dallas Mavericks draft. We asked you to grade it. Now, because of some technical limitations, I couldn’t do a normal letter-scale grade, so I went with the broader set of statements: Passing, failing, incomplete. Here are the results of that poll. The majority of fans gave the Mavericks a …

Ah, yes, NBA Summer League, the time of the year when all the NBA sickos that don’t watch a single second of college basketball suddenly discover college players that we’ve been paying attention to for months if not years. That’s the side value of Summer League. For our Marquette-centric purposes here, we’re keeping an eye on former Golden Eagles who …

LeBron James is a free agent, and no one is enjoying that more than his agent Rich Paul. Since news broke that James would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul has been openly speaking about his client’s free-agent prospects. Turns out, a lot of teams are interested in the 41-year-old James. That shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise …

Rich Paul, the agent for free agent LeBron James, said the New York Knicks have contacted him to gauge James’ interest in joining the reigning NBA champions. During an episode of the Netflix podcast “Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul,” Paul displayed a whiteboard with a list of options and teams that the NBA’s all-time leading scorer could …

The NBA is hanging on The Decision 4.0 to find out where LeBron James will play for the 2026-27 season. James might turn 42 years old in December, but he still feels like a top-50 player in the world, and there are a ton of contenders who could use his services. James is believed to be choosing between the Cleveland …

After having three players selected in the NBA Draft lottery for the first time in school history, the Michigan Wolverines will be well represented in the 2026 NBA Summer League with five players set to make their professional debuts this month. Here’s a breakdown of the former Michigan players taking the court in the NBA’s annual summer showcase. Morez Johnson …

One of the themes we’ve stressed over the last few years is the need for better coaching in the ACC. It hasn’t been a problem for Duke, obviously, but at UNC, NC State, Syracuse, Boston College, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, and Louisville until Pat Kelsey took over, it’s often been a disappointment. In general, ACC coaching has improved. We can’t …

The 76ers have added another potent scorer who once played for the Celtics. One day after acquiring superstar Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade with Boston, Philadelphia has agreed to terms with guard Anfernee Simons on a two-year pact, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday. The Sixers have agreed to a deal with Anfernee Simons, who suited up for the Celtics …

Herald Jaylen Brown issues statement on Celtics trade: ‘I’m excited and disappointed’ Jaylen Brown for Paul George?! Trying to make sense of Celtics’ stunning trade Celtics reportedly trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, picks Advertisement Globe Here’s Jaylen Brown’s statement after reportedly being traded by the Celtics ‘As a former Celtic, I do not approve’: Basketball world reacts …

Marvin Bagley’s NBA career probably hasn’t worked out quite like he and a lot of other people expected, but nonetheless after he left Duke, but he’s getting close to a decade in the NBA, and most players never get near that. He spent last season with the Dallas Mavericks, but Denver has signed him to a one-year contract for next …

As we enter the fourth day of free agency, the best player available remains on the board and is mulling over his options before ultimately announcing his latest decision to the world. Amid a LeBron James sweepstakes that points mainly toward one of three potential destinations — Golden State, Miami, and Cleveland — a couple of conflicting reports emerged on …

As the dust settles on the nuclear fallout from the Jaylen Brown trade that rocked all of Celtics Nation to their core, the question on what happens next is loaded but interesting to think about. We turn our eyes to Jayson Tatum who is now the no doubt number one option for this team. Looking at the roster currently constructed …

Tennessee is recruiting toward its 2027 basketball signing class. Four-star power forward Davis Cochran named Tennessee in his top eight schools, along with Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Clemson, Virginia and Cincinnati, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Advertisement The 6-foot-9, 220-pound prospect is an in-state target from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks him as the …

The Brooklyn Nets have landed in Sacramento, gearing up for the California Classic with a squad of rookies, sophomores, and fringe NBA players looking to make an impression during this extended summer showcase. This means that Nets fans are dying to get their first look at Mikel Brown Jr. and Tyler Bilodeau (but mostly Mikel), as each officially signed his …

Over the last several recruiting classes, the University of Kentucky Basketball program has come up short in terms of landing the “big fish” in either recruiting or the transfer portal. But recently, head coach Mark Pope and his staff landed Milan Momcilovic — the top target in the entire transfer portal — from Iowa State to join their team for …

In the 1980s, the NBA, under David Stern, moved to a more star-oriented game, and you can’t really blame him. With guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Michael Jordan, to name a few, it was a marketing dream. All those players, and many more, were spectacular. So when you see the older NBA, the one that reigned …

One of the many talking points of last offseason was Trent Noah and the shot-making ability he brought to the team through summer practices. Kentucky’s point guard at the time, Jaland Lowe, even went to the lengths of saying he was “the best shooter I’ve ever seen.” But when it got to the season, people didn’t necessarily see it translate …

The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced. It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons. Here’s a breakdown of Dybantsa’s cap hit each season, according to Spotrac. Advertisement 2026-27: $14,748,0002027-28: $15,485,7602028-29: $16,223,0402029-30: $20,457,254 Factoring in Dybantsa’s cap hit, the Wizards have roughly $13,556,249 in …

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Ever since LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would be signing elsewhere in free agency this offseason, one of the biggest stories in basketball has been with which team he’ll sign and end his legendary NBA career. The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are thought to be the two favorites. However, a third team has …

The Knicks have been looking for their Mitchell Robinson replacement in the Big Easy, but the Pelicans are telling them to take a hike. New York has tried to acquire New Orleans center Yves Missi this offseason, but multiple offers to the Pelicans have been rejected, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. The Pelicans view the big man as a …

Kyle Lowry is reportedly set to retire next week at a special event in Toronto, the city most closely associated with his 20-year career in the NBA.  But Lowry didn’t appear to be happy that the news leaked ahead of time.  Advertisement Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported on Thursday that Lowry was going to sign a one day contract with the …

LeBron James’ tenure with the Lakers is over after he informed the NBA franchise he’d spent the past eight seasons with that he’ll sign elsewhere in free agency. While both sides have shown each other nothing but respect since James’ decision went public, it is clear that his and the Lakers’ relationship wasn’t perfect. If it were, then James presumably …

After lead assistant coach and defensive guru Sean Sweeney departed San Antonio for the head coaching position with the Orlando Magic, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was tasked with his most important hire for the second straight year. Suffice it to say, he nailed it again with the hiring of legendary college coach, NBA veteran head coach and Hall of …

In December 2025, Baylor basketball was gearing up to head into the most difficult conference slate the program had ever seen. Sitting at an 8-2 record heading into the Christmasbreak,the Bearsknew if they were to keep their winning ways up, some holes needed to be filled. Rumors had been circling the team concerning themid-seasonaddition of alob-threat and defensive anchor that …