Monthly Archives: August 2026

One player might hold the key to Arkansas basketball

Arkansas basketball has a lot of hugely important players. On a roster with eight freshmen, nearly everyone has to step up. The Hogs will absolutely require at least five or six of those freshmen to have good if not great seasons. That’s the reality of having a young team with the average age of a teenager. Jordan Smith has to …

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Open Thread: NBA rules that changed because of a specific player

Over the past 80 years, the NBA had evolved. From the addition of a three-point line to the 14-second clock resetting with an offensive rebound, the league implements rules to make the game more challenging, fair, and interesting. The post below listed a few of the changes that were specific to players. Even early on, the league has adapted everything …

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Player Preview: Isaiah Denis Could be Poised for Breakout Sophomore Season at UNC

North Carolina’s 2026-27 roster is filled with newcomers, but the eighth installment of the annual Locked On Tar Heels basketball roster player preview series turns the spotlight toward one of the few players who already knows what it means to wear Carolina blue. After previewing freshmen Maximo Adams, Sayon Keita, Malloy Smith and Kevin Thomas, followed by sophomores Matt Able, …

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“The little things Steph Curry was doing with his shot” – Brook Lopez reveals how studying NBA guards sparked his transformation into a perimeter scorer – Basketball Network

“The little things Steph Curry was doing with his shot” – Brook Lopez reveals how studying NBA guards sparked his transformation into a perimeter scorer Basketball Network Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxOLTEyLUVBWDhPbFZlMkFDSHd1cGpfb05rREhEbXdSa20yYTQ0bEg1Uk5URUdyZGtBNXVxMmJqZThoNnJnR3BBdlg2YS1HX1JSbzBDUzllbGVUSHFFa2hYbUNmb2E3MDEyZWtLU0F1RmhzamxPQWxPb1VTV05KOWVzOVU1Y3U1ZXJlWjJJdjRkOHJXQXVLd2lBZTQzY0VjanZsYWI0Nmx1WGhES0RCMGVTckpGU0pUVERHdFRsOFlxaHRndjIweVZmSXdVSFlwTFpBYnpfYmJtS3BYdw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-08-27 11:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves agree to two-year, $13M contract, per agent

Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves agree to two-year, $13M contract, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga has found a new home following his first foray into unrestricted NBA free agency. Advertisement The former top Warriors draft pick has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves that includes a player option, his agent Aaron …

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Lakers sale drama twists again as Buss brothers revealed as MLB team owners

Joey and Jesse Buss are securing their next sports franchise ownership stake.  The Buss brothers, through Buss Sports Capital, have reached a deal to become minority owners of the San Diego Padres. The Athletic reported Wednesday that Joey and Jesse Buss are acquiring an ownership stake of around 5% of the Padres, who have new controlling owners after Kwanza Jones …

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Jonathan Kuminga inches closer to joining Luka Doncic on Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga have been linked for much of the offseason. But the framework to get Kuminga in purple and gold remains complex. The Lakers have been interested in signing Jonathan Kuminga for several months now. NBAE via Getty Images Despite being an unrestricted free agent, Kuminga joining the Lakers requires a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta …

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Michael Jordan’s underwhelming ‘NBA on NBC’ run may already be over

Perhaps Michael Jordan’s media career will mirror his NBA years with a little break in the middle. Jordan’s run with NBC Sports’s basketball coverage is expected to cease after just one year, according to Front Office Sports, although the reason has not yet been revealed. Advertisement NBC Sports landed exclusive interviews with Jordan in its return to NBA coverage last …

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Draymond Green says to ‘shut the hell up’ over NBA salary complaints

Draymond Green wasn’t shy about revealing his true feelings about the NBA salary cap. During his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” he spoke about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson due to salary restrictions and told basketball fans that if they didn’t like it, to “Shut the hell up.” Advertisement “I saw a lot of people saying, ‘Aww …

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Jeanie Buss files petition to block family’s sale of Lakers

If I had a nickel for every time Jeanie Buss took her family to court, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s odd that it’s happened twice. Jeanie has officially filed a petition to block the family’s sale of the Lakers, a move that became public on Tuesday. It’s the second time Jeanie has taken her siblings …

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Don Nelson, late NBA coach, to be honored by Warriors during 2026-27 season

The Warriors are set to honor late NBA coach Don Nelson this season by wearing a band across the shoulder of their uniforms that reads “NELLIE.” Golden State announced the new patch Wednesday for Nelson, who died Aug. 9. Nelson had two coaching stints with the Warriors (1988-1995 and 2006-2010) and had 422 regular-season victories with the franchise. Advertisement During …

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Warriors will wear “NELLIE” patch to honor their late coach

Don Nelson is one of the most important figures in Golden State Warriors franchise history. That’s why the team will be honoring him with a jersey patch all next summer — even putting it above their data center patch! The Warriors will sport a “NELLIE” patch on the left shoulder of their uniforms, honoring the coach who won 422 games …

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Metta Sandiford-Artest opens up on trying to buy Lakers’ minority ownership stake under Mark Walter

Metta Sandiford-Artest said he tried to buy a 1% minority ownership stake in the Lakers under Mark Walter, but his bid was declined. Sandiford-Artest said he reached out to Walter after the businessman bought the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers for a $10 billion valuation in 2025. The City Council celebrates “Metta World Peace Day” honoring the former …

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Warriors fan survey: How do you like the recent signings?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Warriors fans and fans across the country. The Golden State Warriors went a few months without making any roster moves other than re-signing their own players. Finally, earlier this week, the Dubs ended that drought in a flurry, …

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Florida’s Xaivian Lee Looks to Finally Be Gonzaga’s Guy

Now Valencia Basket’s Mario Saint-Supery of Spain in the EuroLeague and LSU Tigers’ Donovan Dent didn’t want to be a part of the Gonzaga Bulldogs with the larger paycheck calling. Florida Gators’ Xaivian Lee does, who has a natural fit with the program’s style of running a half-court offense and utilizing the pick-and-roll heavily. The point guard transfer committed to …

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Jeanie Buss calls for ‘devious’ siblings to ‘be held in contempt’ in court filing amid Lakers sale drama

The Buss family’s conflict over ownership of the Lakers has become a legal battle.  Jeanie Buss, the franchise’s governor, filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court this week, looking to block her siblings’ attempted sale of their minority ownership stake of the franchise.  Jeanie Buss and her siblings are embroiled in off-court drama involving the Lakers. Getty Images Five …

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Iowa State Receives Fair Big 12 Basketball Standings Projection

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into one of the most consistently productive programs in the country under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. He has been at the helm for five seasons, taking over for Steve Prohm, who went 2-22 in his last campaign. That didn’t stop Otzelberger from finding immediate success, leading the Cyclones on an unexpected …

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Spurs Villain Tournament, Round 1: Spurs Killers

We are deep into the doldrums of the NBA off season with over a month to go until training camp. To fill in the gap, we have enjoyed doing bracket-style tournaments over the years, and this year, we will be determining who the biggest Spurs villain of all time is. With the help of you and our staff, we have …

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Jonathan Kuminga signs $13 million deal with Timberwolves, Lakers come up empty

The Los Angeles Lakers lacked a versatile wing defender and Jonathan Kuminga provided a solution. All signs had pointed toward the talented youngster joining the Purple and Gold. But the free agent forward signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Kuminga became one of the final players off the market …

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