Monthly Archives: August 2026

Three Key Thoughts on Iowa Basketball’s Nonconference Slate

Ben McCollum and the Iowa Hawkeyes aren’t shying away from competition. The Hawkeyes’ 2026-27 schedule has turned up the heat with early-season tests from the jump. The nonconference slate is littered with quality opponents, which are sure to play a role in Iowa’s NCAA Tournament resume. Looking at the lineup of games before Big Ten play begins, some things stand …

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Northwest division watch: Wolves add Kuminga, Ball

Let’s it get it Dub Nation. I’m taking a look around the league this summer division by freakin’ division to see what all the big hubbub is about. Now that the Warriors are apparently playing out the flickering hopes of their dynasty, it’s more important than ever to see who is standing in the way from Stephen Curry and Draymond …

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Former Warriors, Lakers big man signs one-year deal with Real Madrid

Real Madrid FC announced the team’s basketball squad has signed free agent center Damian Jones to a one-year deal earlier this week. Jones spent eight seasons in the NBA from 2016-2024, but has been unable to return to the most prestigious basketball league. Over the past two years, Jones has primarily played in China with the Zhejian Golden Bulls, but …

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Kawhi Leonard’s Epic Game-Winning Jumper vs 76ers

On May 12, 2019 Kawhi Leonard knocked down one of the most famous shots in playoff history, to send the Raptors to the … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woLtZvZ1-hQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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3 reasons the Suns could disappoint this season

The Phoenix Suns took the NBA by storm last season, catching several teams off guard. They were supposed to be the “easy win” on the schedule for opponents. Instead, they made it a 48-minute battle every time they stepped out on that floor, win or lose. Towards the end of the year, teams caught on and the Suns started to …

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Open Thread: The brightest light to shine during the Spurs darkest times

The other day I stumbled upon an article on Blazer’s Edge, the Portland Trail Blazers version of Pounding The Rock. The post, Bidding Farewell to the Underappreciated Jerami Grant, is a heartfelt adieu to a solid player who stood with the Blazers during the time when they are struggling. Jerami Grant, originally drafted 39th overall in 2014 by the Philadelphia …

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Duke Recruiting: Another Family Affair On The Way?

Some of you will remember Stan Brunson, who was a solid walk-on for Duke in the early 1990s who eventually earned a scholarship. He also played soccer while at Duke. Like most walk-ons, he was greatly appreciated by the fans, and after his playing days were over, he returned to Durham and got his MBA from Fuqua. Advertisement Now, his …

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