The Denver Nuggets were already into the dreaded second apron before they re-signed restricted free agent Peyton Watson. The Cleveland Cavaliers were desperate after missing out on LeBron James in free agency. The Los Angeles Clippers were waiting to take advantage of a good deal that came their way. One of the biggest questions lingering ahead of the 2026-27 season …

The Northwestern Wildcats basketball program has looked like a team on the upswing in recent years thanks to coach Chris Collins and stars like Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli, giving fans hope for better days ahead. The Wildcats brought in a stacked freshman and transfer portal class this offseason including a 7-foot-3 center who caught the attention of Collins in …

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The Suns surprised just about everyone (including me) by winning 45 games in 2025-26 despite losing their second-highest-paid player (Jalen Green) for most of the season. There are hopes, and even expectations, that the Suns will win even more with a year of continuity, fewer injuries, the addition of Miles Bridges, and development by young players Ryan Dunn, Khaman Maluach, …

In another announcement outside of Villanova, the Wildcats are confirmed to be facing off against Fairleigh Dickson towards the end of the non-conference slate. A year ago, the Knights finished with an 11-21 record (8-10 in NEC play), which was good for sixth in the conference. Fairleigh Dickinson lost to Mercyhurst 70-61 in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Conference tournament. …

Quietly, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić can become a free agent next summer. We say, “Quietly,” because in early July, when the three-time NBA MVP had also yet put pen to paper on a $278 million contract extension over four seasons, Jokić told reporters following his native Serbia’s FIBA World Cup qualifying match, “My idea and desire is to stay …

Elijah Hughes, who played college basketball at Syracuse and just represented the ‘Boeheim’s Army’ alumni team at the ‘TBT,’ has found his next professional opportunity. As noted by Mike Waters of Syracuse.com, Hughes will go back to Germany and play for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, who he also played for last season. Advertisement Hughes is just one of several Syracuse alums playing …

Next stop in The Annual Statistical Doppelgänger Machine Tour: Switzerland. Well, kinda. No skiing or fancy-schmancy watches or neutrality — just a look at which players in NBA history had seasons that looked the most like what Kyshawn George did last season. For those who haven’t memorized the birthplaces and childhood homes of every Wizards player, George was born and …

AJ Storr’s basketball journey is adding yet another stop. The former Kansas guard has committed to UNLV after receiving an additional season of eligibility through the NCAA’s ongoing court rulings involving Class of 2022 student-athletes. The move marks yet another chapter in one of the most unique basketball careers in recent memory, as Storr will now suit up for his …

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On April 21st, 2001, the Dallas Mavericks officially broke the seal on the NBA Playoffs after a lengthy hiatus. Dallas had missed the Playoffs for 10-straight seasons, including a near miss in 1999-2000 when they went 40-42. Following that campaign, Dallas improved their win total by 13 games to finish 53-29 in 2000-2001, leaving no doubt they had arrived on …

NBA history spans 80 seasons, and as CelticsBlog readers well know, the Boston Celtics have won a league-high 18 championships. This month, we are recapping each of those title years. “Anyone who tells you they knew Bird would be as good as he turned out—including me—is a liar.” After the Celtics won their thirteenth title in 1976, the team sort …

In the first episode of Season 3 of How I Met Your Mother, the primary storyline revolves around breakups, and the idea that every time two people split there is a winner and loser.  If the 2026 offseason was HIMYM, the big breakup that occurred this offseason would be the divorce that transpired between the most storied franchise in league …

Duke has had some amazing comebacks over the years, so we thought that it might be nice to list the biggest ones, including the biggest of all, which happened 76 years ago. #1: vs. Tulane (December 30, 1950) – 32-point deficitIn the old Dixie Classic, Duke trailed 54-22 (and by as many as 32) late in the first half, then …

Ideas around rebounding in the NBA have changed a lot in recent years. It used to be far more common in a star player’s profile. Think former Houston Rockets star (?) Charles Barkley. His game was partly predicated on his ability to create easy opportunities in transition, which was partly predicated on his ability to grab boards. Advertisement Think Andre …

Tavion Banks helped Iowa basketball to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years. The 6-foot-7 forward led Iowa with a team-high 20 points in the Hawkeyes’ upset win over top-seeded and defending national champion Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, too. Banks averaged 10.2 points per game, which ranked second on Iowa last season. …

Here’s some nice ACC news: with only one meeting on the schedule again this year, UNC and NC State agreed to play a non-conference game in Greensboro. That’s a great idea. ACC rivalries should be honored. UNC and NC State are calling this the Tobacco Road Classic, and it’s scheduled for December 15, 2026. Advertisement UNC coach Michael Malone said …

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It seems like the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff has their eyes on two potential targets to round out the roster for the upcoming season, but who will it be: Jaxon Kohler or Mark Mitchell? Kohler has been drawing some buzz lately, as Kentucky reportedly had a 2.5-hour Zoom call with the Michigan State transfer yesterday evening. According to Kentucky Sports …

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We are still a bit away from the tipoff of the 2026-27 college basketball season. Still, whether we’re in the midst of a season being played or the season ended yesterday, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi will always have some bracketology for us college basketball fans. Big Blue Nation may not be too fond of the placement of its Kentucky Wildcats, with …

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In 1980, ACC basketball was a very different scene. There was no three-point shot, no shot clock, Duke’s best defense was a 2-3 zone, and Maryland was still in the conference. Duke and Maryland didn’t much like each other, but it wasn’t like later, when Maryland hated Duke, while Duke, or at least the fans, were indifferent to Maryland. Advertisement …

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Knicks’ free agency: 5 Mitchell Robinson replacements to watch if he leaves The New York Times Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNLWpqVTJ0LU1PYmNNUEVONGhNSTZaXzRLbUVSSmwzUEhDVC1CNXNGa1VOUzJjWUtjajRoUjRLemlRdU9ldGQ3Qy02VWtnemkxUzhyUVVXcUpxdndjTUhLWkJ4d3JLZmFlMHVwWk4wMTZKVWZqSmdPVFo1d3BJalFNLXJlOFlFNUhVMEtPbU5aeWNva1E?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-07-04 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.