Yearly Archives: 2026

NBA Finals: ‘Drive, kick, make the right reads’ — The Knicks vs. Victor Wembanyama, summed up in one play

SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks entered the 2026 NBA Finals with basketball’s hottest, most overwhelming offense, averaging a scorching 126.7 points per 100 non-garbage-time possessions — a rate of offensive efficiency that would’ve led the NBA in every season of the league’s existence. Through two games against the San Antonio Spurs, though, the Knicks are averaging 108.8 points-per-100 …

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Evaluating all of LeBron James’ contract options in free agency

In case you hadn’t heard, LeBron James is set to become an unrestricted free agent in less than a month. While the Lakers have repeatedly said that they’d welcome him back with open arms, there’s no guarantee that he’s in LA next year. Or on the Lakers, at least. Advertisement If this turns out to be LeBron’s final year in …

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NBA insider clarifies Cavs stance on Evan Mobley

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have many high-value assets they could move for a talent upgrade. One of those is Evan Mobley, who theoretically could be used for a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo deal, given that the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly value him. However, as of now, the Cavs have little interest in moving Mobley. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Mobley “will …

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/6/26

PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 30: The sneakers worn by Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is …

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The ending of Game 2 showed exactly why the Knicks are in the driver’s seat to win the NBA Finals

You don’t want to make declarative statements midway through a series. The job is nowhere near finished, even if history and all logic suggests that a team who’s had the most dominant 13-game winning streak in the history of basketball won’t suddenly go 1-4 with three remaining games at home. Advertisement Knicks fans have waited 53 years for this, they …

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Should college basketball have a limit on off-campus games?

College basketball fans are used to it by now. Programs load up their schedule to play games in NBA arenas, international venues, and even baseball stadiums. Revenue growth and brand exposure drive these decisions, which will continue to be paramount in the NIL era. While schools constantly review their bottom lines, the bottom line for local fans and students is …

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Top ten overreactions to Game 2 of the NBA Finals

I don’t particularly care for people who say, “I’ll be honest with you,” after I’ve had an hour-long conversation with them about their family, work, or the car they’re trying to sell me. So you were lying this whole time? You don’t have two kids, and this car has NO WHEELS? But that being said, I’ll be honest with you: …

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NBA Finals: ‘Drive, kick, make the right reads’: The Knicks vs. Victor Wembanyama, summed up in one play

SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks entered the 2026 NBA Finals with basketball’s hottest, most overwhelming offense, averaging a scorching 126.7 points per 100 non-garbage-time possessions — a rate of offensive efficiency that would’ve led the NBA in every season of the league’s existence. Through two games against the San Antonio Spurs, though, the Knicks are averaging 108.8 points-per-100 …

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Knicks/Spurs Game 2 takeaways, offseason rumors, evolution of the big man & more with Chris Haynes, DeAndre Jordan, Bennett Stirtz & Aaron Nkrumah

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor deep dives into the Knicks 105-104 win against the Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Can San Antonio do what has never been done and overcome an 0-2 Finals deficit at home? Or is New York truly just two wins away from becoming NBA champions? Advertisement Up next, KOC is …

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Stephen A. Smith begs Donald Trump to not show up for NBA Finals at MSG: ‘Stay at the White House’

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t want to see President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals. The scene there is already expected to be crazy enough with the Knicks two wins away from winning their first NBA championship since 1973. Advertisement The ESPN star believes the presence of the Commander-in-Chief will only unnecessarily add to it on Monday …

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North Carolina To Host SEC Powerhouse in 2026

The North Carolina Tar Heels have had no downtime this offseason, with developments and updates constantly revolving through the doors in Chapel Hill. Last week, we learned of the Tar Heels’ home and away ACC schedule, and earlier in the offseason, a portion of their non-conference schedule was released. Late Thursday, North Carolina was informed of another non-conference game, and …

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Why the Toronto Raptors should add the best shooter in the draft

Profile Position: Point guard Height: Six-foot-one Weight: 180 pounds Comparisons: Tyus Jones, Marquis Teague, Earl Watson Raptors Comparisons: Fred VanVleet (not as good defensively), Jose Calderon (smaller and not as good of a passer) Advertisement Strengths Perimeter-shooting Anderson has a case for being the best shooter in the draft. That lone selling point should be enough for a Toronto Raptors …

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