Monthly Archives: September 2026

Duke Basketball Checks In on Nation’s Top Overall Recruit

Southeastern Prep Academy (Fla.) point guard Beckham Black remains at No. 1 on the 247Sports 2027 Composite. And it sure appears as though the coveted five-star continues to sit at or near the top of Jon Scheyer & Co.’s 2027 Duke basketball recruiting wishlist. According to the following report from Stock Risers’ Jake Weingarten on social media, the Blue Devils …

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Previewing UVA basketball’s non-conference schedule

With under two months remaining until Virginia men’s basketball tips off at JPJ, we officially have a non-conference schedule. Ryan Odom utilized the common tactic of exclusively scheduling either high stakes matchups or lopsided buy games, avoiding the frisky mid-majors. According to Torvik’s preseason projections, five opponents rank in the top 50, headlined by No. 12 UConn, and all non-power …

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Clippers facing federal criminal probe after bombshell NBA findings

The Los Angeles Clippers’ salary-cap scandal just went from an NBA headache to a federal problem. Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the franchise over allegations it circumvented the NBA’s salary cap involving star player Kawhi Leonard. The probe comes just days after the NBA dropped a staggering punishment on the Clippers, fining the team $30 million, suspending …

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Warriors fan mob shuts down Steph Curry autograph session after Beijing workout

Stephen Curry intended to turn his post-workout exit in Beijing into an autograph stop. The crowd turned it into an evacuation. Footage from Curry’s China tour shows the Warriors star emerging from a building in a gray sleeveless shirt, a white towel around his neck and a Curry-branded cap after completing a workout. Advertisement Curry initially appeared willing to linger. …

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Twitter Gold: Cooper Flagg And Jared McCain Come Home To Hoop

It’s really cool when you can see the Brotherhood in real time. In this video, Cooper Flagg and Jared McCain return to Duke to get some runs in with the current team, which is good for everyone. Flagg and McCain are professionals now, of course, and they are used to a higher level of competition. Advertisement Even so, they’re playing …

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From Luka Doncic bobblehead to 2020 Championship rings, Lakers celebrating present and past

From bobbleheads celebrating current stars to ones honoring key figures of the past, to Hello Kitty – yes, Hello Kitty – the Lakers are slated to have a well-rounded promotional nights schedule for 2026-27. The team announced Thursday their full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming season. The Lakers are having bobblehead giveaways of Luka Doncic …

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Warriors agree to terms: Former top draft pick will be in training camp

The San Francisco 49ers weren’t the Bay Area’s only team forging an Australian connection this week. Alex Toohey, the forward from Canberra, Australia, originally drafted by the Golden State Warriors before being waived is coming back for training camp, according to multiple reports. Alex Toohey of the Golden State Warriors arrives at the arena before a game against the Portland …

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Department of Justice opens criminal inquiry into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard | report

Fallout for the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard from the NBA’s salary cap circumvention investigation may be far from over. U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors have opened a criminal inquiry regarding the matter, according to the New York Times. Advertisement News of the federal probe follows the revelation through a separate NBA investigation that the Clippers circumvented the league’s …

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Lakers catch stray during Jonathan Kuminga introductory press conference

Jonathan Kuminga kept it honest during his introductory presser with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday afternoon. “I wanted to go to a winning culture,” Kuminga said after he was asked about his priority, despite having opportunities to sign with other teams for money. Advertisement While his comments were not directly aimed at the Los Angeles Lakers, they came after ESPN’s …

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The Suns have more ways to attack. What happens to Dillon Brooks?

The acquisition of Miles Bridges will undoubtedly change the geometry of the Suns’ offense. He replaces Royce O’Neale in the starting lineup, a player whose primary offensive function was to catch the ball and shoot it. O’Neale averaged 2.63 seconds per touch last season, the fourth-lowest mark on the team among players who appeared in more than 50 games. Miles …

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Justice Department opens federal investigation into Clippers’ dealings with Kawhi Leonard

The NBA brought the hammer down on the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer for circumventing the salary cap to funnel more money to Kawhi Leonard — and now federal prosecutors are looking into the matter. The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Clippers’ efforts to secure “no-show” endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard, the New York Times …

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Spurs Villain Tournament: Elite 8

The Spurs Villain Tournament started with many strong contenders in the Haters, Killers, Former Players, and Dirty Players categories. For the most part, the favorites have advanced. Now things get even more interesting as the heavyweights of each region face each other. The higher seeds dominated, for the most part, with only a couple of surprises so far. The favorites …

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U.S. Department of Justice reportedly opens criminal probe into dealings between Clippers, Kawhi Leonard

Dealings between the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and third-party vendors are now under federal criminal investigation. The New York Times reported Thursday that the U.S. Department of Justice has initiated its own investigation into the matter after an NBA probe determined that the Clippers, team owner Steve Ballmer and Leonard circumvented the league’s salary cap via third-party deals that …

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Mikel Brown gets kudos from those who went before

Opening night — October 21 vs. the Charlotte Hornets — is still six weeks away and the internet is filled with hope, tempered by widespread predictions of calamity and doom, but one thing is certain and is likely to be throughout the season — Mikal Brown Jr. along with Egor Demin are the focus of the organization, whether it be …

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