Monthly Archives: September 2026

Did the Suns miss out on Luka because of Sarver’s U of A allegiance?

Just when everyone had (mostly) healed and moved on from all of the emotions surrounding the Deandre Ayton era, we were reminded of a decision made in 2018 that wasn’t nearly as close as we believed. Former Phoenix Suns head coach Igo Kokoshov recently spent time on the X&O’s Chat podcast, stating, “We never, literally never, had a single serious …

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Chad Baker-Mazara sues USC and Eric Musselman, alleging NIL pay dispute and racial remarks

LOS ANGELES — Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after his abrupt dismissal from the team in March. The lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges Musselman kicked Baker-Mazara off the team after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA Tournament contention to avoid paying the remainder of his NIL …

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Knicks signing forward John Konchar to one-year deal

The Knicks are rounding out their bench with a new signing. New York is signing John Konchar, according to GSL Sports Group, which represents the forward. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports it’s a one-year deal. Advertisement SNY’s Ian Begley reported that Konchar and forward-center Drew Eubanks were among the players on the Knicks’ radar this offseason. Begley reported Tuesday that Eubanks …

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Gonzaga could be headed back to Spokane for March Madness

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are one of many college basketball programs with a roster featuring multiple players in eligibility limbo, even as the season rapidly approaches. That has made preseason projections a nearly impossible task this offseason, and yet many are still doing the best they can with the information they have. Advertisement Joe Lunardi, ESPN’s longtime resident …

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Veteran guard John Konchar agrees to one-year deal with Knicks

The Knicks have one open roster spot left (that they can afford under the second apron), and it looks like they’ll use it on guard depth. Veteran guard John Konchar has agreed to a one-year deal with the Knicks, a story first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by Konchar’s agents. This is likely a non-guaranteed contract, …

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New York Knicks signing John Konchar to one-year deal

Free agent forward John Konchar has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, his agent told ESPN. At 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds, Konchar is bigger than most guards coach Mike Brown can put on the floor. He guards multiple positions and rebounds like a forward, not a backcourt piece. Advertisement The signing gets the defending champion Knicks …

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Stephen A. Smith eviscerates Kawhi Leonard in world-class Clippers scandal rant

Stephen A. Smith has found an unexpected way to describe Kawhi Leonard’s exit from the Clippers’ salary-cap scandal. “He’s a gangster.” The ESPN personality delivered that assessment Tuesday on “First Take,” marveling at the relatively limited punishment Leonard received before completing his return to the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard attends the Public School New York SS27 show at Starrett-Lehigh in …

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Steve Kerr warns Draymond Green will face ‘frustrating’ Warriors adjustment in 2026

Steve Kerr is asking Draymond Green for a favor the Warriors star once requested from him: patience. Green thanked Kerr during their postseason exit meeting for remaining patient with him through years of emotional swings, confrontations and suspensions. With Golden State entering a transition season, the coach now wants that patience returned. Advertisement “He’s going to have to adapt a …

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Laying out expectations for Paul George, Mike Conley and Jayson Tatum

Laying out expectations for Paul George, Mike Conley and Jayson Tatum originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Tuesday marked the first day of a new chapter in Celtics history, when the team introduced Paul George and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center in Brighton. Advertisement George entered the league as the 10th overall pick in 2010, and he’s played in …

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Player Preview: Rasheer Fleming is about to get his chance to prove it

Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Power forward, 6’9″, 240 pounds, 22 years old, 2nd season Advertisement Ah, Rasheer Fleming. He’s a player with …

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Jeremy Lamb’s Halfcourt Game-Winner 🤯💯

On this day in NBA history, March 24, 2019, Jeremy Lamb banked in a game-winning buzzer beater from halfcourt. Stream More … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W2y0nzrwzI Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Where Michael Porter Jr. and Julius will work … or not

Let’s face it, last June’s big move, the three-team deal that brought Julius Randle to Brooklyn, was a salary dump on behalf of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nets got the 31-year-old Randle — and a second first round pick in the next night’s draft — for Nic Claxton who wouldn’t even be sent to Minnesota. Claxton would wind up with the …

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/15/26

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Matthew Cleveland #35 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Orlando Magic during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this …

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Mike Conley, Paul George share underrated reason they will benefit the Celtics

BRIGHTON — At age 38, Mike Conley is entering his 20th NBA season. Two years Conley’s junior, Paul George is entering his 17th campaign. Together, the Celtics’ two veteran players have accomplished a boatload: they’ve combined for 10 All-Star appearances and collectively scored more than 36,000 career points. They’ve each made the NBA playoffs 12 times. Advertisement Still, despite their …

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Ducking out: Lindy Waters III leaving NBA to play for Beijing Ducks

For a few glorious weeks in 2024, Lindy Waters III looked like an incredible free-agent find for the Golden State Warriors. He sank seven of his first 12 three-point attempts to start the season and went 20-for-52 from deep in his first 15 games as the Warriors started the season 12-3. It sounds crazy in hindsight, but there was genuine …

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Kansas Basketball Gets Two Big Monday Games In 2027

The 2026-27 college basketball season is on the horizon and Kansas just received big scheduling news. On Monday, the Big 12 and ESPN announced the Big Monday games that will take place this season. The Jayhawks have become a big part of this weekly event during the season and will play two more games this year. Advertisement Kansas will take …

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