The Cleveland Cavaliers have long searched for a true backup center to complement Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Tristan Thompson and Robin Lopez were given chances in the past. Neither adequately filled that role. Thomas Bryant has been the latest person to try to do so. Bryant was far from a consistent presence. While he provided energy on the floor, …

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Six players made the All-Star Game for the first time in 2026: Deni Avdija, Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, and Norm Powell. Who could make their first All-Star appearance in 2027? Here are my top 24 choices, ranked by tiers: BEST BETS 2025-26 Stats: 21.0 PPG | 6.7 RPG | 4.5 APG | 51-Point Game at 19 …

Confession Time: I completely missed the announcement that Big East Basketball Media Day was coming up on Thursday, October 1st. As such, I completely whiffed on sending out ballots to my usual collection of Smart Marquette People for the preseason poll that you’ve seen here the last few years. Instead, you’ll have to settle for my own picks as opposed …

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Another year, another Celtics Media Day in the books. This is maybe my favorite part of the offseason. The team is assembled, the stakes are set, and all the new and returning faces are telling me exactly what I want to hear. Up until the playoffs rolled around, I had very little to complain about last season. The team exceeded …

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The Atlanta Hawks are back and ready to start the 2026-27 season, and what better way to know they’re back than Media Day. It always feels like the first day of school, but it’s the time when players all come together and share with the media and fans what’s going through their minds ahead of the season. For the Hawks, …

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Yesterday was Media Day for the San Antonio Spurs. The players decked out in their uniforms and met with members of television, magazine, newspapers, and on-line sports broadcasting. The team members were in their home jerseys which underscores their unity but diminishes their individual style. Fortunately, GQ took some time to engage Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in a photo …

This off-season, Mark Pope emphasized going and finding creators, specifically out on the perimeter. He got two of them in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, who are expected to be an impressive duo this season. But it’s not just the perimeter that is filled with creators, it’s all over the court for this Kentucky team. Mark Pope spoke with media …

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Basketball is a young man’s sport. But Mike Conley, a 38-year-old who is entering his 20th season in the league, is determined to contribute in his new role with the Boston Celtics. Brad Stevens signed Conley to a one-year, $3.9 million deal earlier this summer but, after 19 seasons, it is unclear what he might bring to his fourth — …

Based on the historical record, the ACC is due. Arguably, overdue. Not that long ago the ACC was a regular supplier of Final Four entrants and NCAA champions. Fifteen ACC representatives captured national titles between the start of the conference in 1953-54 through UVa’s triumph in ’19. That’s an average of better than once every five years. Advertisement Rarely did …

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Good morning BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats basketball season tip-off is only a few days away as the Cats will take the floor at Rupp Arena on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. Mark Pope’s first two seasons have been up and down, but one thing has been constant: Injuries. Advertisement The first season, it was Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson, Kerr …

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On the court, Austin Reaves really doesn’t have much left to prove. Well, except whether he can stay on the court. The Lakers’ star guard is tough, he’s talented, he has the temperament and competitive compass to lead a team. He’s been blessed with a sense of the moment and a sense of humor. It’s been a treat to watch …

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Former Duke star Brandon Ingram was recently traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but he won’t be playing for a while, as he has had surgery for a partial Achilles tear and also a heel spur. There’s not a ton of information about his status, but our guess, for what it’s worth, is that it’s not as serious as what …

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When he’s at his best, Matisse Thybulle is already regarded as an elite, ball-hawking wing. Now think about what the new Lakers guard can do with Walker Kessler by his side. “[I] just feel like I can fully live up to my defensive potential,” Thybulle said Monday at Lakers media day, “because of having a rim protector like Walker.” Advertisement …

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“There’s a blueprint in the NBA right now where some of the best teams — guys really really enjoy spending time with each other.” I enjoyed this quote from Danny Wolf on Brooklyn Nets Media Day (which Collin Helwig admirably covered here, particularly all news items), because you typically hear “blueprint” regarding roster construction and team-wide traits like positional size …