Monthly Archives: September 2026

Ariel Hukporti could be a key figure for the Sixers

Following another playoff exit in the spring 0f 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers went out in free agency and brought back true championship experience. I’m talking, of course, about the signing of 24-year-old center Ariel Hukporti, fresh off a title as a member of the New York Knicks. In all seriousness, while signing someone who played 76 total minutes during the …

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5 Noteworthy Items as Purdue Basketball Officially Begins Practice for 2026-27 Season

The start of the college basketball season has almost arrived. In October, Purdue will play three exhibition games to prepare for the 2026-27 campaign. Then, in November, the Boilermakers travel to Las Vegas to play Gonzaga in the season opener. Purdue officially begins practice for the upcoming season on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new era in West Lafayette. …

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If Lakers’ Big 3 is great, they could become elite

For the Lakers to be great next season, one thing needs to happen. The Lakers’ Big 3 needs to be dominant. Luka Doncic needs to play MVP-level basketball. Austin Reaves needs to be a borderline All-Star. And Walker Kessler needs to transform into an All-Defensive player. Advertisement If those things happen, the Lakers could be fringe contenders. Los Angeles Lakers …

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Wisconsin Basketball Announces Game-Time for Huge Non-Conference Tilt with Auburn

Wisconsin basketball’s 2026-27 schedule was finalized with the release of the Big Ten conference slate in mid-September. The Badgers’ official out-of-conference schedule was finalized in early August, and we’ve already known about the Badgers’ clash with Auburn for months now. But with the season a little over a month away, Wisconsin has cemented a tip-off time for one of its …

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Statistiche Brook Lopez: 2018-19 – basketnews.com

Statistiche Brook Lopez: 2018-19 basketnews.com Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPR0wyYmlMcmNGRWg3RTY4T2pwenN5VXR6WEE2U1JDQS1CX3pHV0hybFhTSEo0YjhSaXFldlFKOUVlbTktTTZtdHduN1ZadzFuNDRsVURENG9nbjZEYmxPY1RfMFZraEpjcG9OaDlVTS16Y0FMSTNoSV8yaGRrV2lGZllpMDN1WWZQOUxoUHhWU1g?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-09-22 17:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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The Suns might have six starters after all

Many NBA teams can look you in the eye and say they have talented bench units, and they’d be right. The Oklahoma City Thunder, with Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain, and Jaylin Williams; the New York Knicks, with Deuce McBride, Landry Shamet, and Jose Alvarado; and the San Antonio Spurs, with Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper, all have cases for boasting …

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Hawks acquire Finney-Smith for Hield, Nembhard

This trade has been rumored about extensively, as I detailed earlier this week. Now, the final details have come in with the Hawks adding in a player they acquired earlier this offseason for money purposes: From the Atlanta Hawks: The Atlanta Hawks have acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith from the Charlotte Hornets, in exchange for guards Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and …

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Illinois Basketball Projected Underdogs in Just Four Games

The Illini basketball schedule is fully released, and Brad Underwood was not shy about scheduling some of the hardest opponents in the country. Illinois will face some of the best teams in the nation, traveling to Texas Tech and Duke while also playing other top teams like Michigan State and UConn. Illinois should once again have one of the toughest …

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Ryan Nembhard Is in Search of New NBA Home

For the second time in the last two months, Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard Ryan Nembhard has been traded. This time, the Atlanta Hawks shipped him off, along with guard Buddy Hield and cash, to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charlotte plans to waive Nembhard, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, leaving the 23-year-old currently homeless. …

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Coach K’s Son-in-Law Jamie Spatola Dies Sudennly

Very sad news for the Duke Basketball family and community as Mike Krzyzewski’s son-in-law, Chris Spatola, died suddenly Monday night. He was just 47. Married to Jamie Krzyzewski Spatola, Chris, like Coach K, graduated from West Point, where he also played on the basketball team. Advertisement He was on the Duke staff from 2007 to 2012, and from there went …

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MONTH TO GO! Brooklyn Nets fans can start 2026-27 season countdown

What marks the first day of autumn on most people’s calendars is just another checkpoint for the Brooklyn Nets, but it’s a key one at that. As of today, September 22, the Nets are one month removed from the start of their 2026-27 season, which will tip off in the Barclays Center against the Charlotte Hornets on October 21. It’ll …

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Breaking Down Illinois Men’s Basketball’s 2026-27 Schedule

After making its first Final Four appearance in 21 years, Illinois enters the 2026-27 season with expectations that are significantly higher than they were a year ago. The Illini return five rotation players from last season’s team while adding a strong recruiting class and an impact transfer, giving Brad Underwood a roster capable of competing with some of the best …

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ESPN analyst, Coach K’s son-in-law, dies unexpectedly at 47

Chris Spatola, a former college basketball coach, ESPN analyst, and public speaker, died unexpectedly. He was 47. ESPN announced Spatola’s death on Tuesday, Sept. 22. “There are no words to adequately express our heartbreak over the loss of our beloved Chris Spatola,” the Krzyzewski Family said in a statement (relayed by Jason Evans of the Duke Basketball Roundup). “Chris served …

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The Houston Rockets 2026-27 Media Day Press Conference

Check out the player interviews from the Rockets’ media day ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season! 0:00 Fred Van Vleet 12:15 Kevin … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMOC4xAFPEs Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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LeBron James goes viral for brutal brick-fest during open run

Lakers fans might not feel so bad about losing LeBron James in free agency after seeing his most recent basketball footage. A video of LeBron playing pickup basketball alongside several other NBA standouts was posted on YouTube on Monday night. A clip of LeBron bricking several shots from that YouTube video has since gone viral on social media. Advertisement The …

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ESPN analyst, former Duke assistant Chris Spatola dies at 47

ESPN college basketball analyst and former Duke assistant coach Chris Spatola died unexpectedly on Monday, the network announced.  He was 47. Specifics of his death are not known. “Chris Spatola brought a unique perspective to ESPN’s college basketball coverage, shaped by his experiences as a student-athlete, Army veteran, coach and broadcaster,” ESPN said in a statement. “He was thoughtful, prepared …

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