Yearly Archives: 2026

Paul George’s future will be a key decision for Sixers’ next top executive

The offseason has just started for the Philadelphia 76ers, but we’ve already seen a major shakeup, with Daryl Morey out as President of Basketball Operations. Whoever Bob Myers selects to fill the position will inherit some promising pieces, especially the backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, but also some challenges. Something that slants more towards the challenges category will …

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Malachi Moreno opens up about his NBA Draft decision

Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Basketball center Malachi Moreno continues to weigh whether he will return to Kentucky for his sophomore season or remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. When Moreno first announced he would test the NBA Draft waters, many believed the Georgetown, Kentucky native was almost certainly going to return to Lexington. Moreno reportedly even took a pay cut …

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ACC backs Duke’s TV deal with Amazon, calling it innovative despite Big Ten pushback

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — At a time when college athletic departments are desperately looking for new revenue sources, Duke “came up with something creative” and landed a three-game deal with streaming giant Amazon, Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips said. Phillips praised the Blue Devils for working with ACC television partner ESPN to secure a first-of-its-kind contract that could …

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Zuby Ejiofor improves NBA draft stock with solid shooting combine

CHICAGO — St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor is about to realize his dream of making the NBA. He’s almost certain to become the Red Storm’s first draft pick in a decade — maybe even a first-rounder after a solid performance in the NBA Draft Combine. Advertisement Access the St. John’s beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, …

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Kentucky target Tounde Yessoufou remains committed to staying in the NBA Draft

Former Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou made it clear Wednesday at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago that his current focus remains on turning professional rather than returning to college basketball. Speaking with CBS Sports national college basketball writer Isaac Trotter, Yessoufou addressed the possibility of returning to the college level after entering both the NBA Draft and transfer portal earlier …

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Lakers have interest in retaining Marcus Smart

The Lakers got a lot of things right with how they constructed their 2025-26 roster. One of those players who worked out so well was Marcus Smart. Luka Dončić, heavily recruited him and other Lakers players spoke glowingly about Smart the moment he was signed. Advertisement Even with the high expectations about what he could be for this team, Smart somehow …

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Kentucky Basketball in the final 247 Sports transfer portal rankings

After entering the 2025-26 season with Final Four expectations in year two under head coach Mark Pope, Kentucky Basketball instead finished with a disappointing 22-14 overall record and 10-8 mark in SEC play. The Wildcats were forced to play on the opening day of the SEC Tournament before eventually falling to Florida in the quarterfinals, marking Kentucky’s third loss to …

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Sporticast: A Secret World Cup Ticket Market

On the 552nd Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the financial impact of this New York Knicks playoff run and World Cup tickets. The Knicks are a rare major U.S. sports team owned by a publicly-traded company, which means there’s more public data on the team’s …

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Why Josh Hart brought a dog to practice with Knicks playoffs on hold: ‘Whatever makes good vibes’

Step aside, Jalen Brunson. Josh Hart may have a new best friend. Hart brought a friend’s dog to practice Wednesday, and Bucky the Bernedoodle came into the interview room with him afterward. Josh Hart brings a dog with him to Knicks practice on May 13, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post “We’re a dog-friendly establishment. It’s good vibes around …

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NBA’s Nightly Recap | May 13, 2026

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OG Anunoby takes key step for Knicks in hamstring injury recovery

OG Anunoby is making progress. For the first time since he suffered a mild right hamstring strain late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers, the standout two-way wing took part in practice Wednesday. Advertisement Anunoby practiced on a limited basis, and coach Mike Brown stopped short of saying he would be available for Game 1 …

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NBA’s Top 5 Plays of the Night | May 13, 2026

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Cavaliers rally late to steal Game 5 road win over Pistons

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons put themselves on the brink of elimination again in the NBA playoffs, blowing a nine-point lead late in regulation of an overtime setback. The Cleveland Cavaliers came back and beat Detroit 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series, winning the first road game of the postseason …

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How John Blackwell Will Fit With Blue Devils Next Season

The Duke Blue Devils landed one of the top overall players in the transfer portal during this year’s cycle in the form of John Blackwell. Blackwell – a 6-foot-4, 203-pound guard – is one of the top scorers who were made available this offseason. Last season at Wisconsin, Blackwell lit up the stat sheet, averaging 19.1 points and 5.1 rebounds …

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NBA Draft Rumors: AJ Dybantsa reveals where he wants to go

According to Adam Finkelstein, the intel floating around Chicago during the combine was that AJ Dybantsa was hoping to stay in Utah. From Finkelstein: That comment by Dybantsa was also consistent with one of the most repeated pieces of intel floating around Chicago this week: that Dybantsa was reportedly hoping to stay in Utah. He’s been in Utah now for …

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Why UCLA’s Three-Guard Lineup Could Save or Destroy Season

One of the most interesting things from UCLA’s offseason isn’t even a specific player. It’s the possibility that Mick Cronin could once again rely on a three-guard lineup. And honestly, that should both excite and terrify UCLA fans. Last season, UCLA constantly experimented with smaller lineups. Sometimes it worked perfectly because the Bruins played faster, spaced the floor better, and …

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