Monthly Archives: August 2026

Kentucky to have zoom meeting with huge transfer portal option

Recent reports say that former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler is headed to BYU. However, Kentucky basketball is going to get their shot to impress him. On Tuesday, a California court ruled that the class of 2022 athletes that were ruled eligible by a separate ruling can enter the transfer portal, and head to a different school. That includes Kohler, …

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Banner Years: 1976, triple the tension with Celtics-Suns 3 OTs

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. In 1974, the Boston Celtics won their 12th championship in a tension-filled seven-game Finals versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Game 6 of that series went to double overtime and was one …

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Why Collin Gillespie could have another gear as he enters year 4

Collin Gillespie was a revelation for the Phoenix Suns last season, and it may have surprised some folks… not me. I’ve been higher on him than most, so high that I threw him in the mix for Sixth Man of the Year last preseason and was (somewhat) ridiculed for those lofty expectations. Okay, maybe not ridiculed, but an eye roll …

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Heard ‘em say: Mid-August media roundup

August. Continues. To. Stagnate. Still, there are bits and pieces—rumours and news and everything in between—that you might have heard about (yes, it took a lot of resistance not to force a deer-related pun in there—and for the headline). Let’s catch up. Brayden Burries keeps balling You love basketball. I love basketball. Brayden Burries loves basketball. Playing for team Problems, …

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What if Gordon Hayward stayed healthy in Boston?

Normally, entertaining a ‘What if?’ scenario is a fun exercise. You change one thing, start pulling on the thread and see how ridiculous you can make everything on the other end. Maybe Kevin Durant actually says yes to Tom Brady’s recruiting pitch. Maybe Danny Ainge finally cashes in the war chest on Anthony Davis without sacrificing either Jay. Considering what …

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Latest National Projections Seem Good For UConn Men’s Basketball, in Multiple Ways

On Tuesday, ESPN College Basketball Insider Joe Lunardi put out his second edition of the “Way Too Early Bracketology.” In those projections, Lunardi had the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team pegged for a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, probably a bi-product of the team’s ridiculously hard non-conference schedule. Advertisement However, Lunardi also had something else in his …

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Jonathan Kuminga suitor drops out, leaves Lakers among final 3 options

The Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Jonathan Kuminga has been widely known for months, but there’s been little movement in a potential deal. The Lakers initially pitched the idea of Kuminga starting alongside Luka Dončić, earning roughly $10 million annually. The Lakers have been interested in signing Jonathan Kuminga for several months now. NBAE via Getty Images For weeks, the …

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Top three highest-earning Illini in the NBA

Just last week, former Illinois defensive back Devon Witherspoon inked a four-year, $132 million extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Witherspoon has come a long way from representing the Orange and Blue at Memorial Stadium, and is obviously cashing in the big bucks at the next level. Advertisement But he’s not the only former Illini who has …

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Kentucky Wildcats News: What happens if UK does not get Mark Mitchell?

Good morning, BBN! Mark Mitchell appears to be Kentucky’s top choice to fill its final roster spot, but the Wildcats have several intriguing alternatives if the former Missouri star lands elsewhere. Advertisement Keyshawn Hall may offer the most proven scoring punch. The 6-foot-7 Auburn forward averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds last season while shooting 45.1% from the field. Kentucky …

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Not AI! LeBron James’s NBA coach at a Brasileirão Série B game

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse made an appearance in Brazilian soccer. But if you thought it was Fla-Flu, Palmeiras vs. Corinthians, Grenal, Galo vs. Cruzeiro, or any other Série A derby, you were wrong! Advertisement LeBron James’ coach in the NBA went to Estádio dos Aflitos, in Recife, to watch the match between Náutico and Ceará in the 23rd …

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2027 NBA mock draft: AI ranks the top 30 prospects

If the early expert predictions are accurate, the 2027 NBA Draft doesn’t have an obvious No. 1 pick like Cooper Flagg in 2025 or a rare collection of players who project as future All-Stars near the top of the class like the 2026 draft. There is, however, an emerging consensus forming that Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes is the player most …

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I don’t usually write Tennessee basketball columns in August but … | Adams

The afternoon of Tennessee’s football media day, I met a couple of friends for a late lunch. I was prepared for quarterback questions. I wasn’t prepared for basketball questions. Throughout most of the South, a basketball discussion in early August would be blasphemous. Football takes center stage now, and there’s no room for anything else – unless, of course, you …

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Three underrated Tennessee basketball newcomers who will make an impact

The five guards that made up Tennessee basketball’s nine-player transfer class grabbed national attention. But coach Rick Barnes also found some complimentary pieces in the frontcourt that will be critical to improving upon last season’s third consecutive Elite Eight run. Since scholarship limits were eliminated, the best teams college basketball are making use of extra roster spots by adding more …

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The ULTIMATE Russell Westbrook KIA NBA MVP Mixtape

2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook made nonstop magic — and a whole lot of history — happen in 2016-17. Re-live the most … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVtER-e-cw4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Celtics Reacts Survey: History Month era debate

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s an age-old debate between the generations, often that uncomfortable conversation at Thanksgiving that can divide a family more than politics …

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