Monthly Archives: August 2026

Josh Kushner, Bob Iger reportedly intend to honor Mark Walter’s pact that allows Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers’ governor

Even though ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers is reportedly changing hands again, Jeanie Buss, the oldest daughter of former franchise owner Dr. Jerry Buss, could still remain the Lakers’ governor. Buss was granted the opportunity to continue in that role for at least five years after Mark Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, agreed to purchase a …

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Key dates revealed in Cavs 2026-27 season: LeBron’s return to Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers are right around the corner. Key dates for the 2026-27 NBA season have been unveiled ahead of the full schedule being released tomorrow. For now, we know some major games to mark your calendar for. Let’s start with their first game of the season. Advertisement Cleveland opens their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on …

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Lakers begin NBA Cup play at Warriors on Oct. 30

The Lakers will open NBA Cup play against the same team they open the season with. The Lakers start the in-season tournament on Oct. 30 on the road against the Golden State Warriors at 7 p.m. PDT on Prime Video, the NBA announced Wednesday during another stage of the schedule release that will wrap up Thursday. The NBA Cup opener …

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Russell Westbrook retires + Lakers sold in record-breaking deal

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor and Trey Kirby react to the breaking news of Russell Westbrook’s retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. Advertisement Later, KOC and Yaron Weitzman break down the bombshell sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. The pair unpacks the federal investigation surrounding Mark Walter’s finances, speculates on …

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Bob Iger’s next act: Former Disney CEO becomes Lakers co-owner

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is taking on a new project as a co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Iger and American businessman Josh Kushner reportedly bought the Lakers from Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner and TWG Global CEO Mark Walter for a record-breaking price. ESPN was the first to report the deal. Advertisement The sale has not been finalized by …

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North Carolina guard Seth Trimble committing to Louisville after Colorado eligibility ruling

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — North Carolina guard Seth Trimble is transferring to Louisville and taking advantage of the recent preliminary injunction from a Colorado judge giving student-athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 a fifth season of eligibility for the upcoming year. ESPN reported Wednesday morning that Trimble committed to Louisville, a social media post shared by the Cardinals. …

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Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons

Russell Westbrook is calling it a career. The point guard announced his retirement from the NBA at age-37 on Wednesday after a brilliant career that spanned 18 seasons. Westbrook will be remembered as the 2017 NBA MVP, and the first player to average a triple-double since Oscar Robertson. Westbrook retires as the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209. It’s …

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Kentucky Basketball target Jaxon Kohler appears headed to BYU

It appears Kentucky Basketball will be looking at another option for its 15th and final roster spot. Joe Tipton and Pete Nakos of On3 reported Wednesday that there is a frontrunner for Michigan State transfer forward Jaxon Kohler, with BYU appearing to be the likely landing spot. Advertisement The 6-foot-10, 245-pound forward has spent all four years of his collegiate …

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Russell Westbrook, 9-time All-Star and former NBA MVP, announces his retirement from basketball: ‘It’s over’

Russell Westbrook is calling it a career. The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday. Westbrook made the announcement in a video narrated by actor Michael B Jordan that he shared on social media. That video features Westbrook watching his career highlights on a big screen then looking to “whatever’s …

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Pacers, Haliburton to face Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum

Two-time NBA All-Star and former Iowa State standout Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. Scheduled for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., the contest marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue and the first such event …

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NBA analyst not sold on Cam Williams’ draft stock

Cam Williams comes to Duke for his freshman season with a lot of expectations. The 5-star recruit and top-ranked power forward in the 2026 signing class is seen as a capable replacement for Cameron Boozer, who followed in the footsteps of Cooper Flagg by winning the Wooden Award as the best player in college basketball. Despite all of the 6-11, …

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