Yearly Archives: 2026

The Clippers got the feds watchin’

It started with yelling about toilets. Steve Ballmer was so serious about turning the Los Angeles Clippers into a serious franchise for the first time in their existence that he wanted to make sure no fan ever waited in a long line to use the bathroom when the team opened its new arena. Ballmer’s drive to win eventually led the …

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Syracuse men’s basketball: ACC opponent previews

Now that the Syracuse schedule is finalized, it’s time to bring you back up to speed on some of the changes to the other ACC opponents. In the transfer portal era, every team in the ACC made some changes, whether that be adding a few players or doing a complete revamp of their roster, so we will break down those …

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Ranking the Exhibit 10 players by level of intrigue

The Sixers are bringing in four players on Exhibit 10 contracts: Dillon Jones, Saint Thomas, Jameer Nelson, Jr. and, easily the most recognizable of all, Tacko Fall. As a refresher, an Exhibit 10 contract is essentially a camp invite where the signee is financially incentivized by the signing team to join its G League affiliate. It’s not the norm for …

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Ranking the Roster: Kam Jones returns home at 19th

And we’re off, starting with a familiar face to the people of Milwaukee. Look, as we sit here today, Jones’ path to NBA minutes seems miles away, given that he has to beat out ~15 guards to even get a sniff. Still, as a pure value play, it was worth the Bucks taking a flyer on someone who not only …

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Syracuse men’s basketball: TNIAAM thoughts on the ACC schedule

Now that the full 26-27 ACC Syracuse Men’s Basketball schedule is out, let’s get some thoughts from the TNIAAM staff. What do you think about the overall schedule for Gerry McNamara’s first year? Advertisement Mike: It’s a bit absurd that the Orange don’t have a Saturday home game the entire month of February – I’m getting flashbacks to past Octobers …

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Brad Underwood: “We Were Tired of Hearing Houston in Houston”

Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood spoke with CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein on his “Inside College Basketball Now” podcast and reflected on the Illini’s Final Four run last season. “We were tired of hearing Houston in Houston,” Underwood said. Brad Underwood and Jon Rothstein Advertisement Underwood did not hold back when discussing his team’s motivation to beat Houston in …

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Open Thread: Bismack Biyombo unveils Katanga Elite School

Bismack Biyombo completed his fifteenth season last June. The Congolese big man was drafted in 2011 and spent a large portion of his career with Charlotte. He’s also played for the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder before joining the San Antonio Spurs in February of 2025. Biyombo has not signed on for the …

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Knicks’ interest in veteran free-agent center emerges ahead of training camp

The New York Knicks have Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond positioned atop their center depth chart, but the defending champions remain without a traditional third center as training camp approaches and this saga doesn’t feel any closer to an end. In yet another update on the situation, according to SNY’s Ian Begley, veteran free agent Tony Bradley has emerged on …

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Duke Basketball Checks In on Nation’s Top Overall Recruit

Southeastern Prep Academy (Fla.) point guard Beckham Black remains at No. 1 on the 247Sports 2027 Composite. And it sure appears as though the coveted five-star continues to sit at or near the top of Jon Scheyer & Co.’s 2027 Duke basketball recruiting wishlist. According to the following report from Stock Risers’ Jake Weingarten on social media, the Blue Devils …

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Previewing UVA basketball’s non-conference schedule

With under two months remaining until Virginia men’s basketball tips off at JPJ, we officially have a non-conference schedule. Ryan Odom utilized the common tactic of exclusively scheduling either high stakes matchups or lopsided buy games, avoiding the frisky mid-majors. According to Torvik’s preseason projections, five opponents rank in the top 50, headlined by No. 12 UConn, and all non-power …

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Clippers facing federal criminal probe after bombshell NBA findings

The Los Angeles Clippers’ salary-cap scandal just went from an NBA headache to a federal problem. Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the franchise over allegations it circumvented the NBA’s salary cap involving star player Kawhi Leonard. The probe comes just days after the NBA dropped a staggering punishment on the Clippers, fining the team $30 million, suspending …

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What to expect, hope for Brooklyn Nets’ young players entering 2026-27

I did not write anything about the Brooklyn Nets’ play at Las Vegas Summer League. Nor the California Classic, for that matter. Let’s amend that and a look at an assortment of Brooklyn’s young players, examining what we saw during the summer and what we’d like to see in 2026-27. Again, limited to those that played this summer. Sorry, Nolan …

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Warriors fan mob shuts down Steph Curry autograph session after Beijing workout

Stephen Curry intended to turn his post-workout exit in Beijing into an autograph stop. The crowd turned it into an evacuation. Footage from Curry’s China tour shows the Warriors star emerging from a building in a gray sleeveless shirt, a white towel around his neck and a Curry-branded cap after completing a workout. Advertisement Curry initially appeared willing to linger. …

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Twitter Gold: Cooper Flagg And Jared McCain Come Home To Hoop

It’s really cool when you can see the Brotherhood in real time. In this video, Cooper Flagg and Jared McCain return to Duke to get some runs in with the current team, which is good for everyone. Flagg and McCain are professionals now, of course, and they are used to a higher level of competition. Advertisement Even so, they’re playing …

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From Luka Doncic bobblehead to 2020 Championship rings, Lakers celebrating present and past

From bobbleheads celebrating current stars to ones honoring key figures of the past, to Hello Kitty – yes, Hello Kitty – the Lakers are slated to have a well-rounded promotional nights schedule for 2026-27. The team announced Thursday their full slate of promotional nights and special recognitions for the upcoming season. The Lakers are having bobblehead giveaways of Luka Doncic …

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Warriors agree to terms: Former top draft pick will be in training camp

The San Francisco 49ers weren’t the Bay Area’s only team forging an Australian connection this week. Alex Toohey, the forward from Canberra, Australia, originally drafted by the Golden State Warriors before being waived is coming back for training camp, according to multiple reports. Alex Toohey of the Golden State Warriors arrives at the arena before a game against the Portland …

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Department of Justice opens criminal inquiry into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard | report

Fallout for the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard from the NBA’s salary cap circumvention investigation may be far from over. U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors have opened a criminal inquiry regarding the matter, according to the New York Times. Advertisement News of the federal probe follows the revelation through a separate NBA investigation that the Clippers circumvented the league’s …

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