Yearly Archives: 2026

Who is the biggest “freak of nature” you saw play at UNC?

Arguably the biggest story in sports in recent days came in the NBA. On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. A large reason — literally and figuratively — for the victory was San Antonio’s star Victor Wembanyama. The man known “Wemby” scored 41 points and grabbed 24 …

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Jalen Williams (hamstring), Dylan Harper (leg) ruled out during Thunder-Spurs Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) and San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (leg) both left the Thunder’s 122-13 win Wednesday in Game 2 of the Western Conference and didn’t return. Neither team provided an update on their respective status moving forward in postgame news conferences. Advertisement Williams left the court after playing seven minutes in the first quarter …

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Is Rafael Stone expecting too much from Reed Sheppard?

The next Steph Curry. The next Steve Nash. The next Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf…the next Brent Price. The first Reed Sheppard – existentially speaking. He is not a Kevin O’Connor comparison – He is a solitary unit. Advertisement But what is he? It seems like Rafael Stone has some lofty expectations. Rumors suggest that he sees Sheppard as a Nash-level talent. Stone …

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Former Tennessee starter who transferred to another SEC team is ranked higher than any transfer player the Vols landed this offseason

One of the Tennessee Volunteers’ biggest portal losses of the offseason came from the offensive line. And it’s a loss that Tennessee will feel, to some extent, during the 2026 season. Of the players the Tennessee Vols lost during the spring transfer window, the one they’d probably most like to have back in 2026 is offensive lineman Lance Heard. Advertisement …

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Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NBA Playoffs Game 2

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. I’ve seen Grade 6 science fair bridges made of plastic straws and pipe cleaners with heartier integrity than the Cleveland Cavaliers. Advertisement Cleveland suffered one of the most ground-shaking collapses in NBA playoff history in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals, blowing …

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Stephon Castle throws down the dunk of the playoffs in Game 2 of Spurs-Thunder

For all that’s made about Victor Wembanyama, it’s worth remembering he isn’t the only physical freak on the San Antonio Spurs. Spurs guard Stephon Castle whipped out the dunk of the playoffs in the second quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 win on Wednesday, entering an occupied paint and taking flight over multiple defenders. Advertisement Thunder big man …

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10 most polarizing 2026 NBA Draft prospects

The NBA Draft has always divided scouts, executives, and fans because projecting young talent is rarely straightforward. Some prospects dominate high school or college basketball but raise concerns about fit, athleticism, or long-term development. Others possess elite physical tools yet remain inconsistent offensively. That uncertainty creates polarizing prospects every year. Teams drafting near the top often debate whether to prioritize …

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Cavaliers have what it takes to rebound from ‘devastating’ playoff loss: Kenny Atkinson

Kenny Atkinson called it “devastating.” No, not Tuesday’s Eastern Conference finals opener, in which his Cavaliers blew a 22-point fourth quarter lead to the Knicks. He was referring to Game 6 of the opening round, specifically RJ Barrett’s game-winning 3-pointer that bounced off the back rim and dropped in, forcing a Game 7. Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson argues with …

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Mick Cronin Wades Into The Duke-Amazon Deal

Duke’s deal with Amazon includes a game with Michigan, set to be played in Madison Square Garden on December 21st. As you probably know, the Big Ten and Fox have an issue with that game, arguing that Fox should have the broadcast/streaming rights since it is in a shared territory (Rutgers would theoretically qualify). Advertisement Enter Mick Cronin. The UCLA …

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Bucketheads Podcast: John Mobley returns, and we talk NBA Draft with Jam Hines

“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio Advertisement On episode 205 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor welcome on Jam Hines from No Ceilings NBA to talk about the NBA Draft. …

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Kenny Atkinson doubles down on his James Harden defense after Cavaliers’ meltdown

A day later, Kenny Atkinson remained firmly in James Harden’s corner. No second-guessing his decision to stick with the veteran despite his issues defending Jalen Brunson in the Knicks’ wild comeback from 22 points down to win the opener of the Eastern Conference finals. Advertisement “One thing about James: I’ll just defend him,” the Cavaliers coach said Wednesday. “He’s a …

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NBA’s Nightly Recap | May 20, 2026

0:00 Spurs at Thunder Game 2 15:15 Player of the night 17:27 Top 10 Plays of the night 14:39 TDIH: Mario Elle’s “Kiss of Death” … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSkZuj-a_1Y Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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YouTube Gold: “He Wanted To Go Guard Him On The Bench”

Former Bulls GM Jerry Krause has never fully gotten the credit he deserved for building the Chicago Bulls into the second-greatest dynasty in basketball, behind only the Boston Celtics of the Bill Russell era, and it’s partly his own fault. He was indeed a brilliant GM, but he was also an insecure man who wanted to make sure he got …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | May 20, 2026

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=aVlurknB7aM Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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