Monthly Archives: September 2026

Paul George knows the optics behind his Celtics arrival and isn’t fazed: ‘It’s fair’

Paul George had zero control over his destiny this offseason. It wasn’t until the Celtics began shopping Jaylen Brown on the trade market that wheels began to turn, ultimately leading to George’s unforeseen move from Philadelphia to Boston. Once the Celtics and Sixers shook hands and agreed to their Brown-George blockbuster on July 1, the 36-year-old’s situation changed dramatically. Advertisement …

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Kentucky Wildcats News: More Injury Concerns for UK Basketball

Good morning, BBN! One common theme across all of Coach Pope’s teams has been injuries. According to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim, junior wing Trent Noah has re-aggravated the hamstring injury that bothered him earlier this summer. Advertisement Noah originally tweaked the hamstring in July, with Mark Pope calling it “a nothing” at the time, but he later missed UK’s final open …

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YouTube Gold: Wes Unseld Was A Problem

Wes Unseld is somewhat overlooked today, and that’s a shame.  The Louisville native had a tremendous career at his hometown school, averaging 20.6 ppg and 18.9 rpg for his varsity career (freshmen were not eligible at the time) Drafted in 1968, he was brilliant in the NBA as well.  Advertisement In the NBA, despite being just 6-7, Unseld played center. …

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James Harden First Career 3-Pointer Back in OKC!

James Harden needs 6 3pt FGs to pass Reggie Miller (2560) for 3rd all-time, as he approaches this milestone take a look at his … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEtKL-Gws7I Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Nike unveils new NBA ‘Specter’ uniforms for historic franchises: See them here

Nike unveils new NBA ‘Specter’ uniforms for historic franchises: See them here originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Another year, another new set of NBA uniforms. Nike and the NBA unveiled a fresh batch of jerseys for the upcoming 2026-27 season, plus a collection of merchandise that went on sale Tuesday. Advertisement The new “Specter” threads will be for eight …

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LeBron James brings back ‘Taco Tuesday’ post with help from San Diego’s Mike’s Red Taco

LeBron James appears to be enjoying his “Taco Tuesday.” Seven years after James was denied in his attempt to trademark the term “Taco Tuesday,” he posted a video of himself scarfing down at least three plates of tacos. Advertisement The video began with James saying, “Hey, y’all I’m just chilling here, relaxing. And you know, I’m not really having a …

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NBA expansion teams heading to Las Vegas and Seattle likely to happen at record setting numbers

The possibility of the NBA adding two more expansion teams continues to gain steam, and it’s expected to happen at record numbers. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, the league is advancing into further stages that would grant Las Vegas and Seattle two expansion teams, at deals over $7 billion and $10 billion. Advertisement “The NBA and Adam Silver …

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Mike Conley and Payton Pritchard are already connecting on and off the court

Mike Conley and Payton Pritchard have made a connection this summer. Conley revealed at his introductory press conference on Tuesday that they have begun working out together, playing a lot of five-on-five and one-on-one. “Me and Payton [Pritchard] work a lot,” Conley said. “One-on-one with our workouts. Before practice or before five-on-five, we play [or] hoop or whatever, and we’re …

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Why Lakers’ defense is vastly improved after offseason construction

In the immediate aftermath of his team’s 2025-26 season ending, Lakers coach JJ Redick clearly and plainly laid out one of the biggest points of emphasis for 2026-27. “We clearly need to have a better overall season defensively,” Redick said in May. Walker Kessler is a core reason why the Lakers should have a better defense in 2026-27. JASON SZENES …

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Warriors icon could be dealt in seismic midseason reset: insider

The 2026-27 NBA season could determine whether the Golden State Warriors extend their aging foundation or finally tear it down. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are all playing on expiring contracts, giving Golden State an opportunity to disband its veteran core if the season begins poorly. Advertisement Marcus Thompson II, who has covered the Warriors for more than …

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Knicks signing John Konchar, Drew Eubanks as roster battle gets underway

The Knicks did some end-of-roster maneuvering Tuesday. They signed guard John Konchar and center Drew Eubanks to one-year deals, The Post confirmed. Eubanks’ deal is nonguaranteed. It was not immediately clear whether Konchar’s is guaranteed. Advertisement Both will battle for a roster spot. John Konchar gestures after scoring during the Jazz’s blowout win over the Grizzlies on April 10, 2026 …

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NBA Commish reacts to Clippers boss’ ‘precise words,’ alludes to possible federal hot water

Adam Silver heard what Steve Ballmer said in his apology — and appeared to notice what the now-suspended Clippers owner did not say. Speaking Tuesday after the NBA Board of Governors meetings, Silver was asked whether Ballmer’s Sunday statement went far enough despite stopping short of admitting that the Clippers circumvented salary-cap rules. Advertisement “Putting aside the precise words he …

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Blue Ribbon Yearbook predicts Memphis will win the American

Blue Ribbon Yearbook released their college basketball preseason magazine for the 2026-27 season, and they predict Memphis will win the American and make the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are coming off a disappointing season where they finished 13-19 and 8-10 in conference play. Penny Hardaway completely revamped his staff and roster over the offseason, so it will be a lot …

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NBA Commish drops the gavel on Clippers investigation, details ‘damage to franchise’

When it comes to the Clippers-Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention scandal, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes it’s time to move forward. At least for the NBA. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, addressing the media following the Board of Governors meetings on Tuesday, said the Clippers’ salary-cap circumvention penalties are “final”. NBAE via Getty Images Among the many things he made clear …

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Knicks sign John Konchar and Drew Eubanks to training camp deals

In a league where everyone seems to have lost their minds, the Knicks have had a quiet offseason. I mean, after you win a championship, why be overtly active when you have everything you need to go back-to-back? We haven’t heard of a real roster move since the attempt to sign Mavericks center Moussa Cisse to an offer sheet back …

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Nets add two G League prospects in Sign-and-Waive moves

Dwight Murray Jr. and Isaiah Wong are officially joining the Brooklyn Nets organization. This morning, the team signed both players before waiving them shortly after. The Nets traded for Murray Jr.’s rights earlier this month and then Wong’s two days later. What might seem like an odd transaction on the surface is actually a move commonly made by NBA teams …

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Louisville Basketball Embraces Digital Finance with Ripple Partnership and XRP Court Logo on Denny Crum Court

On Tuesday morning, Louisville Athletics announced a multi-year partnership with Ripple, a blockchain-based fintech company, which will bring XRP branding to the Louisville basketball program. Ripple was founded in 2012 and provides technology and solutions to help businesses use cryptocurrency to move and manage money more easily and efficiently. Advertisement XRP is the cryptocurrency that will be the featured logo …

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Anthony Gill re-signs with the Wizards

On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards announced that they have re-signed forward Anthony Gill. Per various reports, the contract is for one season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Gill is the longest tenured Wizards player among players on the active roster, entering his seventh season in Washington. He averaged a career-high 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in 55 …

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Georgetown basketball: Star Kentucky transfer gets pivotal injury update from Ed Cooley

Georgetown basketball: Star Kentucky transfer gets pivotal injury update from Ed Cooley appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Much of the Georgetown Hoyas’ hopes for the 2026-27 season hinge on the availability of Jaland Lowe, the program’s main offseason acquisition via the transfer portal. The former Kentucky standout suffered a shoulder injury last …

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