The playoffs, the draft, free agency. These are the pinnacles of NBA—and by extension Milwaukee Bucks—fandom. Well, Ranking the Roster isn’t too far behind, especially around here! An annual tradition, Ranking the Roster has been a staple of Brew Hoop since 2014. Back then, a little-known sophomore won the crown in a vote that showed the community’s collective prescience. In …

NBA superstar Jaylen Brown took an interesting side quest this NBA off season. The newly signed Philadelphia 76er popped over to Nigeria to throw hands in a boxing match. Check out some of the ‘action’ from that fight below. In the comments on Instagram Brown remarked that he “did 0 prep for this”. Advertisement In truth this fight was put …

Well, you can start to mark your calendars Orange fans because the Syracuse men’s basketball conference schedule has officially been announced and there are lot of games to circle that will be taking place at the Dome. But while glossing over the schedule and starting to text your friends about what day to book your reunion weekend, I will tell …

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MAY 12: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before Game Five of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on May 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this …

Send in your questions hot takes and predictions for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your take in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday night as Wes and Robbie give their own hot takes, and they …

Now that the Dallas Mavericks’ roster is 99% set with a little more than a month before the start of the 2026-27 season, one thing that has been on my mind is who is going to be in the rotation on day one. While there are some familiar faces, a third of the roster is brand new. Returning Players: Kyrie …

Yesterday UNC announced their official ACC schedule for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Now that the dates and opponents are set, Michael Malone and his staff have an idea of what their team will be up against this fall when conference play begins. Let’s discuss three takeaways from the schedule release so that we can feel out how good (or …

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 …