The Wizards shored up their center position for next season by acquiring DeAndre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s yet another trademark Will Dawkins trade — the price for Ayton was a guard they didn’t want and a couple second round picks. Add this move to a list that include paying nothing the team wanted to obtain Trae Young …

Tylen Riley is all in on his new basketball home in Cincinnati. The new Bearcats star guard chatted extensively with Zach Schuz on The Schuz Show recently and broke down picking Cincinnati in the transfer portal this offseason. The former Tulsa guard was one of the best players in the AAC last season and is a strong candidate to lead …

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It is completely understandable to be excited over the possibility of LeBron James choosing to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. That was true in the summer of 2018 when James was in his mid-30s and it’s still true now as he’s in his early 40s and potentially embarking upon a farewell tour in the 2026-27 season. After a few days …

Milan Momcilovic’s address to the media on Thursday gave everyone an insight into how the big man is adapting to life in Kentucky, and it appears that he’s already been noticing his new surroundings very closely. When asked about which Kentucky player surprised him during the summer workouts, the Iowa State transfer was quick to point out Trent Noah as …

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We all know how big of a get Milan Momcilovic is for this Kentucky roster. The Wildcats badly needed a go-to scorer and someone who can really knock down shots when you need him to. That’s exactly what Momcilovic is. He led college basketball in three-point percentage last season, shooting it at 48.7% on 136 makes, the most in Iowa …

With the offseason and free agency in full swing, the Dallas Mavericks have begun to reshape their roster with the additions of  Santi Aldama and the likely addition of Marcus Sasser once the league-wide moratorium on signings ends on July 6. Newly minted head coach Dusty May is also rumored to be adding former New Orleans Pelicans head coach, Willie …

Even though Milan Momcilovic spent the first three seasons at Iowa State, he’s aware of the rivalry he’s coming to at Kentucky. Yes, there’s Kentucky – Louisville. There’s also Kentucky – Tennessee. Given how each of the five games has gone between Kentucky and Tennessee in Mark Pope’s first two seasons, with Kentucky 4-1 in those games, Momcilovic is walking …

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally have a power forward on the roster. On Friday, the Wolves signed ten-year NBA veteran Trey Lyles to a one-year contract, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Krawczynski also reported that this signing does not take the Timberwolves out of the LeBron James sweepstakes and is just a signing to add depth at a position …

We are one week away from Summer League tipping off in Las Vegas, and with it comes our first look at Suns basketball since late April, when the team’s season ended with a first-round sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Granted, Summer League is a much different environment. But it’s exciting nonetheless, especially when you have a …

Together, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have defined Boston Celtics basketball for a generation. That era just ended, via a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. One Celtics star officially bid farewell to another on Friday, with Tatum posting a message to Brown on his Instagram story featuring a picture of the pair from their early years. Tatum’s full message: …

Nearly 48 hours after the Sixers agreed to trade Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, the consensus appears to be that the Sixers made out like bandits. ESPN’s Zach Kram gave the Sixers an A- and the Celtics a D+ for the trade. CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn gave the Sixers …

While the Lakers got their A-list center in Walker Kessler, Friday’s move to trade Deandre Ayton means the team is once again searching for a big. LA dealt Ayton to the Wizards for cap relief and draft picks, opening up the backup big spot. Immediately, the team was linked to multiple players, including Andre Drummond and Kevon Looney. Drummond is …

Two former Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball stars are heading east. The Los Angeles Lakers on Friday traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Ayton recently opted in to the second year of his contract with the Lakers, which will now transfer over to Washington. Ayton will …

Who wouldn’t want to go to the potential wedding of the year? Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and singer-songwriter superstar Taylor Swift are preparing for their reported wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3. Over the last 24 hours leading up to the event, several notable figures have appeared to make the trip …

The Lakers’ roster shuffling has continued with another trade that also lands them some sorely-needed draft capital. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, LA is trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second round picks. Finally, Rob Pelinka got Anthony Davis his center. Advertisement This deal will only open up about an extra $2 million in …

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The Lakers have traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks, in 2031 and 2032, people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter confirmed to The Times on Friday. Ayton picked up his player option for $8.1 million on Sunday. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement But it became obvious that he was …

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LeBron James is leaving us all hanging in suspense while his agent, Rich Paul, adds fuel to the fire. Paul (via his podcast Game Over) recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at their process in finding a new home for James. This includes a whiteboard with the Cleveland Cavaliers listed as one of the strongest landing spots. There’s a lot to …

With the Eurobasket U20 tournament looming, Washington Huskies forward Nikola Dzepina looks like he could be one of the big stars of the competition. In an exhibition game against Turkey, the 6-foot-10 member of Team Serbia posted a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double while adding 3 assists and 2 blocks in the friendly, showcasing the complete skill set that made Danny Sprinkle …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Life moves fast in the NBA, and after the much-hyped draft and a flurry of offseason moves, Summer League is already here. Advertisement Attention turns to the California Classic today, with the San Antonio Spurs battling the Miami Heat before the Los Angeles …

Last season, Lakers Nation was the latest fan base to talk itself into the potential of Deandre Ayton before the season, only to watch reality unfold. He was inconsistent but generally fine, although clearly not the guy they needed as a two-way center next to Luka Doncic. The Lakers are now trading Ayton to the Washington Wizards for guard Jaden …

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks in 2031 and 2032, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. Ayton is being traded just days after he picked up his $8.1 million player option for the upcoming season. The 7-footer averaged 12.5 points, 8 rebounds and 1 …