Following last season’s first-round defeat to VCU in the NCAA tournament, the North Carolina Tar Heels orchestrated multiple groundbreaking moves this offseason. It was apparent that the Tar Heels needed to make drastic changes after five years of mediocrity. With that in mind, here are the five most important individuals for North Carolina heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season. …

This week’s question asks: How many wins will the Houston Rockets have this season? The Rockets have been on a roller coaster since the start of the decade. From a franchise-changing trade in 2021 that sent James Harden, the Rockets’ best player, for almost a decade to a complete overhaul that saw them hit rock bottom and end up in …

I apologize there was no Open Thread yesterday, I have been experiencing some technical difficulties. For the time being, Ms. Marilyn Dubinski has graciously offered to post the OT for me. Without further ado: On Friday, Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox released his new Fox 3 shoes through the Under Armour brand. The $125 sneakers are lighter and more responsive than its predecessor.  …

Lillard scored a career-high 51 points, and had seven assists, six steals and no turnovers to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iywBUhCusto Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9fsBLX_AmQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Stream More Live Games With NBA LEAGUE PASS: https://app.link.nba.com/e/subscribe_now Subscribe to the NBA: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnaSMNTYEj4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMPJ3LAMyws Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjHtV2jSCx4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The offseason has been a near overhaul for the Lakers’ roster, and former NBA player Matt Barnes is having fun analyzing it. In a video with TMZ Sports, Barnes called out the team’s roster and said it’s the “whitest Laker team since the Minneapolis Lakers.” Lakers roster hilariously trolled by Matt Barnes. Getty Images Barnes cracked a smile as he …

The Lakers’ ownership saga over the last three weeks has been dizzying, to say the least. Mark Walter agreed to sell his shares of the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a historic valuation of $12.5 billion, less than a year after Walter bought the team from the Buss family.  Advertisement All while Walter’s business empire is facing …

Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv6EJt61xBk Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Grant Napear spent 31 years calling Sacramento Kings games. Then one tweet blew up his career. A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Bonneville International Corp. was within its rights to fire the longtime Kings announcer after he responded to former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins with an “All Lives Matter” message during the nationwide protests following George Floyd’s death. Napear …

The Kansas Jayhawks opened the 2026 season with an emphatic statement. Kansas overwhelmed LIU 51-6 Friday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, using a dominant defensive performance and an explosive second half to turn the season opener into a rout. Advertisement Kansas Finds Its Rhythm The Jayhawks didn’t immediately explode offensively, scoring just six points during the first quarter. …

SunsRank continues as we look at the Phoenix Suns roster in its entirety and try to determine the team’s hierarchy. It is an exercise I always enjoy because it captures exactly how we feel at a specific point in time. Right now, that point is September. Hope is still alive. Possibility is everywhere. We can talk ourselves into players, rotations, …

The Kansas Jayhawks opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating LIU 51-6 behind a strong defensive performance and an offense that eventually found its rhythm. Kansas’ defense immediately set the tone, forcing LIU into a three-and-out on its opening possession. However, the Jayhawks were unable to capitalize on their first offensive opportunity, turning the ball over on …

One of last year’s WILDEST endings: Nuggets/Lakers on March 14 Austin Reaves forced OT from the baseline off his missed FT … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNIn4OxYQU4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

While the Lakers have lots of new faces joining the franchise this season, one of the more intriguing players returning is Bronny James. The only real discussion about him this offseason is whether or not he’d be used as a trade pawn before or after his father’s free agency decision. Once it became clear the Lakers were holding onto him, …

It’s been quite the offseason for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, particularly when it comes to building the backcourt. Five months ago, the presumed starting guards for Gonzaga included returning sophomore Mario Saint-Supery and incoming 20-year-old German Jack Kayil – a duo that looked among the best backcourts in the entire country on paper. Advertisement Then Kayil decided to …

For several months, the Kansas basketball program has been looking to add to its roster amid the NCAA’s ongoing eligibility fiasco. While the Tenth Circuit reversed a ruling that would have allowed all Class of 2022 student-athletes to become eligible, certain players are filing lawsuits in states that are looking to grant TROs (temporary restraining orders) against the NCAA. One …

Murray State hits the road Saturday for a matchup against Middle Tennessee at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The longtime regional rivals will meet for the 73rd time, with Middle Tennessee holding a 39-30-3 advantage in the all-time series. Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano (16) passes the ball during the NCAA college …

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Jeremiah Fears #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User …

Villanova looks to bounce back Saturday when the Wildcats visit Bucknell at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, with kickoff set for 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup is an early Patriot League contest in Villanova’s first season as an associate member of the conference. Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Villanova Wildcats running back Isaiah Ragland (20) …

Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qBnImszKbg Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Dallas Mavericks now have five Europeans on their roster, and the NBA is getting increasingly more international and influenced by the European style of play.  After primarily focusing on the European perspective in part I and part II, it’s time to take a look at this topic from the other side in part III: the American perspective, and one …

In case you missed it (or were sitting under a rock for the last couple of days) the Clippers got hammered by the league with penalties stemming from their circumvention dance with Kawhi Leonard and his uncle. I’m sure that most of you also realized that the Celtics have a Clippers pick in 2028. But there are complicated provisions related …