Multiple times this summer, I’ve heard it claimed by fans, pundits, and current/former coaches, players, and front office types that the Wizards are deep. My instinctual reaction is skepticism. I delved into statistical analysis in part because so much of what I heard from the “experts” on TV when I was a kid didn’t seem accurate. I’d watch Player X …

Per a Spurs press release: “Spurs fans are invited to the free 2026-27 Silver & Black Open Scrimmage, presented by Ticketmaster, at Frost Bank Center on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. The San Antonio Spurs will take the court for four 10-minute quarters, giving fans the chance to preview the team in action ahead of their Oct. 20 home …

With preseaon less than a month away, its time to take a look at the Houston Rocket’s roster for training camp. For the purpose of this article I will be utilizing the Sports Illistruated Rockets roster and depth list. The Houston Rockets enter the 2026-27 season with a roster that combines a veteran championship core with several young players still …

President Donald Trump entered American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday night prepared to talk about Iran, immigration, oil prices, the economy and the upcoming midterm elections.   Then, in true Trump fashion, as he stood inside the building that Luka Doncic once dazzled on a nightly basis, he reopened one of the city’s most painful wounds.  Advertisement The president interrupted …

It has been a strange summer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After waiting, and waiting, and then losing out on the LeBron James sweepstakes, the Cavs had to pivot. They already watched Keon Ellis and Dean Wade depart before James’ decision, and then had to offload Dennis Schroder and Max Strus to get a smidge of wiggle room to improve the …

One rule I’ve developed in years of writing about financial scandals is that, as bad as a scheme appears at first, it’s more likely than not that the facts will turn out to be nastier than they appeared at first. Case in point: The scandal swirling around the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Assn. and their billionaire owner, …

Josh Hart doesn’t see a “target” on the Knicks’ back as they prepare to defend their NBA championship. In fact, the veteran guard sees the exact opposite when asked during an appearance on ESPN’s U.S. Open broadcast on Wednesday night if the rest of the NBA would be gunning for the Knicks. Advertisement “I don’t think we have a big …

Just when you thought the Lakers’ jerseys couldn’t get worse, Nike unveiled maybe the worst version of them yet. The team’s jerseys have been trending in the wrong direction for some time now, whether because of the design or the shift toward highlighter yellow instead of gold. But Nike hit a new low on Wednesday. Advertisement At an event on …

It’s not Alabama vs Auburn, Ohio State vs Michigan, or Army vs Navy, but Kansas and Missouri have been doing this Border War thing since 1901 – an 18-12 Mizzou win – and have played it 110 times since. There’s genuine hatred in this, even though the basketball side tends to get a little more heated. This time around, Kansas …

Another day, another change in the eligibility status of someone on the Gonzaga Bulldogs roster. This time it’s Florida State transfer forward Chauncey Wiggins, who is currently ineligible after the NCAA’s stay request was granted by the Georgia Court of Appeals on Wednesday evening. Advertisement The case is still pending appeal, but while the appeal process is ongoing, the plaintiffs, …

MIAMI, Fla. – The Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball program announced its Atlantic Coast Conference scheduled matchups for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday and here are five matchups that stand out in order by date: After three games to start ACC play, the Hurricanes will host sophomore guard Kiyan Anthony, son of Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, and the Syracuse Orange. …

The Los Angeles Lakers will have a bold new look next season. During an event hosted by Nike, the Lakers revealed their new Specter jersey that they will wear a handful of times as an alternate jersey for the 2026-2027 NBA season. Advertisement The model walked out on the runway during the event and was seen wearing a No.77 Luka …

The Lakers’ trip to Slovenia seemed to be more about building off-court camaraderie than actually basketball training, although the team did a fair share of both. What’s for sure is that the Lakers got to enjoy several intriguing off-court activities, including one night spent presumably partying at “a Ljubljana restaurant that also serves as a nightclub.” Advertisement The Lakers’ roster …

President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to rally support at Wednesday’s Republican midterm convention included a dig at the Dallas Mavericks’ front office. The Mavericks forever shaped their franchise when they shocked the sports world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in February 2025. Nearly everyone questioned it. Mavericks fans protested the move. General manager …

Do you ever stretch out on the Earth, gaze at the pinpricked majesty of the Lite-Brite night sky, and take a moment to consider your place in the universe? Ponder the scope of existence. Observe the celestial bodies that pierce the outer reaches of the void and flicker a message of awareness in our direction. The Earth is a satellite …

Alabama basketball continues to prove that it belongs in the conversation with the biggest programs in college basketball when it comes to recruiting elite talent. Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide landed another major piece of their future when four-star guard Chase Lumpkin announced his commitment to Alabama, and make no mistake about it, this is a big-time recruiting win …

How to Watch Illinois vs. Duke Game Time: 2:30 p.m. Saturday TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: ILL -5.5, O/U 51.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) Head Coach: Bret Bielema (6th season) Advertisement 9-4 in 2025, 5-4 in conference Last Game: Illinois 42, UAB 23 Duke Blue Devils (1-0, 0-0 ACC) Head coach: Manny Diaz …

Remember when Illinois beat Duke by 26 points last September? I bet Duke does! The Illini embarrassed the Blue Devils 45-19 in Durham last season, turning what was supposed to be a competitive non-conference matchup into a laugher. Duke eventually recovered and went on to win the ACC, while Illinois finished with nine wins and a victory over Tennessee in …

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell has been diagnosed with cancer and he is working through treatment. The Scarlet Knights program released a statement from the coach Wednesday, with Pikiell saying he had “great confidence” in associate head coach Brandin Knight, the rest of the staff and athletes as he manages his health. Advertisement “I know …

After months of searching, the Lakers have finally secured their second assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka. The Lakers are hiring Heat vice president of player personnel Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has secured his second assistant general manager. Getty Images He’s also the general manager of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat’s …

Virginia will get two shots at rival Duke in 2026-27, according to the conference schedule released by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Wednesday. The Blue Devils finished first and the Cavaliers second in last season’s ACC standings and are expected to be among the top contenders again this winter. They were designated as “Variable Partners” for 2026-27, meaning they’ll meet …

Soon after the surprising sale of the Lakers to the Joshua Kushner/Bob Iger group was announced, hiring reportedly paused in both the Lakers’ front office and business side. Under Mark Walter, the Lakers began reorganizing and growing their basketball operations, adding analytics staff and much-needed personnel on the scouting side. The Lakers had already hired Rohan Ramadas away from the …

Michigan State basketball is gearing up for the start of the 2026-27 season in just over six weeks time. Before that happens, though, the Spartans will need to finalize their schedule for the upcoming season. Earlier on Wednesday, the Spartans annual matchup with Oakland received a date, and now, another piece to the puzzle has been announced by Jon Rothstein. …