Monthly Archives: September 2026

Pistons sign Ausar Thompson to $155 million extension as Jalen Duren remains in limbo

As Jalen Duren remains a restricted free agent, the Pistons have agreed to terms with Ausar Thompson. Thompson, already one of the NBA’s elite perimeter defenders, signed a $155 million extension over five seasons, averaging $31 million per season, according to multiple reports. Advertisement Thompson, 23, was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, one spot after …

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New Lakers ownership plans to reach $30 billion valuation within the decade

The Lakers were unexpectedly sold by Mark Walter this summer. New ownership, led by Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, purchased the team for a record-setting $12.5 billion. Kushner and Iger plan to get the Lakers’ valuation to at least $30 billion within the next 10 years, according to the Wall Street Journal. Advertisement The investment firm led …

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Kawhi Leonard sends heartfelt message to Clippers fans after Raptors trade becomes official

Kawhi Leonard said goodbye to Clippers fans after six seasons with the team. The star forward posted a video on Instagram with highlights throughout his time in LA with the phrase “thank you” centered in the frame. Advertisement “I truly appreciate your unwavering support during both the highs and lows. Thank you, Clip Nation,” Leonard wrote in his Instagram caption. …

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Did the Lakers finally find their modern big in Sandro Mamukelashvili?

Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason. Today, we look at Sandro Mamukelashvili. Sandro Mamukelashvili wasn’t on Lakers fans’ radar. That’s why when the Georgian big man joined the purple and gold, it was …

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Big 12 releases BYU basketball 2026-27 schedule

BYU basketball’s Big 12 schedule was released on Friday. The Cougars’ 2026-27 conference slate is interesting to say the least. An immediate takeaway is January will be a huge month with five of the nine games on the road, including facing Arizona and Houston away from Provo. Kevin Young and his staff prepare for his third season with the program …

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Heat extend Pelle Larsson to $60 million deal in key boost to rotation

Pelle Larsson is a name NBA fans should get used to this season. The Swedish wing just agreed to a four-year, $60 million extension to remain in Miami, where the Heat are coming off a transformative summer, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. Advertisement The last year of the deal, which would be for the 2030-31 season, is a mutual option. …

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Stephen Curry’s CRAZIEST Made Threes This Season!

In honor of Stephen Curry making his 4000th 3-point shot, let’s take a dive into some of the most insane 3-point shots he has … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVg3FvMuDlw Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Why Frank Vogel was good hire for Warriors

The Warriors didn’t have an eye-popping offseason. But they had an under-the-radar acquisition that could help them: They added Frank Vogel to their coaching staff as an assistant. Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Frank Vogel looks on during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Jan. 10, 2026. Getty Images Vogel is bright. He’s defensive-minded. He …

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Scouting Report: What should Lakers fans expect from Sandro Mamukelashvili?

Of all the signings the Lakers made this offseason, Sandro Mamukelashvili was perhaps the most unexpected. A reserve for the Raptors last season, the purple and gold not only moved swiftly to sign him, but gave him quite the contract as well. It was part of the team’s move toward being younger, more athletic and offensive-focused. Advertisement But given his …

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Why Lakers went all in on Walker Kessler

So, who is this guy the Lakers mortgaged their future on? Here’s what we know about Walker Kessler. The 7-foot-2, 245-pound center is considered one of the NBA’s elite rim protectors and rebounders. Luka DonÄŤić made it clear to the Lakers he wanted him as his center. Advertisement And the Lakers responded by emptying their treasure trove, giving up two …

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Detroit Pistons lock up core member to monster extension

The Detroit Pistons finally came to terms with a core member of its young core … and it wasn’t Jalen Duren. While the extended standoff between the All-NBA center and the Pistons continues, the Pistons swooped in and took care of a different kind of business, signing young forward Ausar Thomspon to a five-year, $155 million rookie extension, per Shams …

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3 Biggest Takeaways From Iowa State Basketball Big 12 Schedule

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has known for months who they’ll play against during the Big 12 portion of their 2026-27 schedule thanks to the opponent matrix. Now, they know the dates of those matchups. Iowa State has revealed its conference schedule for the upcoming season, which includes home-and-home series with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, West Virginia Mountaineers …

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Kansas women’s basketball schedule released

The Kansas women’s basketball team now knows what its path through the 2026-27 season will look like after the Big 12 released its conference schedule Thursday. The Jayhawks will begin Big 12 play at home against Oklahoma State on Dec. 20 at Allen Fieldhouse before navigating an 18-game conference schedule that includes several familiar opponents and challenging road trips. Kansas …

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Is this the year the Sixers climb atop the Philly sports hierarchy?

Philadelphia is undeniably a huge sports town and certain fans preen about their “4 for 4” status. Still, there exists a hierarchy, and who sits atop it is a certain combination of what part of the season we’re in, current competitiveness of each club, overall likeability of the team. The last time the Sixers unquestionably sat atop the hierarchy was …

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Pistons, Ausar Thompson reportedly agree to five-year, $155 million contract extension

While negotiations drag on with one member of the Pistons’ young core — Jalen Duren — they have locked up another. Detroit and Ausar Thompson have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million contract extension, news first broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by other reports. Advertisement Thompson is one of the NBA’s elite perimeter defenders …

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