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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Ausar Thompson with another big defensive play to send Game 5 to OT
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Read More »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 …
Read More »… “For me it’s just about a simple move, get to the rim” – Darius Acuff Jr.
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Read More »Lakers focused on finding ‘true lob threats’ and ‘wings with athleticism’ this offseason
While the Lakers could justify getting swept by the Thunder as them losing because they didn’t have Luka Dončić available, that would be a foolish take. Sure, Luka would’ve helped, and perhaps the Lakers would have won a game or two with him, but the gap is still considerable between them and OKC. Advertisement When push came to shove against …
Read More »NBA’s Nightly Recap | May 13, 2026
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Read More »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 …
Read More »NBA’s Top 5 Plays of the Night | May 13, 2026
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Read More »Jalen Brunson’s selflessness made Knicks running offense through Karl-Anthony Towns work
This was a few weeks ago, after the Knicks had dropped two straight games to the Hawks and were looking at what would’ve been a disastrous early playoff exit. Mike Brown went to the players with an idea. He wanted to switch things up on the offensive end, to put the ball in Karl-Anthony Towns’ hands more. It meant Jalen …
Read More »INSANE OT Ending #4 Cavaliers at #1 Pistons | May 13, 2026
The Cavaliers are just the 4th team since 2016 to win a playoff game after trailing by 9+ points in the final three minutes of the 4th … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH37CqoIlnA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Darius Acuff Jr. bullish he can be ‘superstar point guad’ Nets desperately need in NBA draft
CHICAGO — The Nets, more than any team in the NBA, desperately need a star. And that’s exactly what Brooklyn target Darius Acuff Jr. vows he’ll be. The talent-starved Nets have lacked a face of the franchise since the Big 3 broke up, and falling out of the top three in the lottery hurt their chances of finding one. Advertisement …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Jawhawks on the Jazz: Ranking the Kansas Alum’s who have played in Utah
The NBA draft lottery has come and gone, and now it is time to think very critically about the potential options for the Jazz at the #2 selection. However, I am going to leave that job for someone smarter than myself – instead, I will view the awe-inspiring Mr. Darryn Peterson through the lens of baseless superstition. Peterson spent his …
Read More »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 …
Read More »“We just let the game happen” SGA on the Thunder Winning Round 2 Series vs Lakers | May 11, 2026
OKC defeats the Lakers to win the series and improve to 8-0 this postseason. They become the 11th team in NBA history to start a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2hVpN7BGM0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Pistons vs. Cavs final score: Unkind whistle, unacceptable mistakes doom Detroit
I’m going to make this recap short. I just got back from an absolutely infuriating basketball game with thousands of my Pistons fan friends, and way too many Cavs fans. Walking through the concourse and to the parking lot around a bunch of elated Cavs fans — who knew they got away with something — not fun! In the end, …
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