Yearly Archives: 2026

Rick Adelman, Kings coaching legend and Hall of Famer, dead at 79

Rick Adelman, the winningest coach in Sacramento Kings history and Basketball Hall of Famer, has died. He was 79. His cause of death is unknown. Adelman, a Lynwood, Calif. native who starred at Pius X High School in Downey outside of Los Angeles, led the Kings to the playoffs in all eight of his seasons at the helm from 1998-2006. …

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Virginia Tech basketball:Eltayeb Eltayeb commits to Hokies

The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to turn over their 2026-27 basketball roster. While much of Tech’s offseason has been focused on adding veteran players via the NCAA transfer portal, head coach Mike Young deviated from that roster-building process on Monday, adding a commitment from 6-foot-8 wing Eltayeb Eltayeb announced his commitment to Virginia Tech. Eltayeb is a native of Sudan, …

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‘Season-Altering Commitment’ — CBB World Reacts As Kentucky Adds ‘Best Shooter in the Country’ Milan Momcilovic

Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic was widely regarded as the top player in the transfer portal after the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season ended. Now, he has found a new home with one of college basketball’s blueblood programs. Momcilovic recently withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft to return to college, and he announced on Monday night that he will …

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Former Warriors coach Rick Adelman dies at 79

The NBA lost a Hall of Famer on Monday, and one with ties to the Golden State Warriors. According to an announcement from the National Basketball Coaches Association, the legendary Rick Adelman has died at the age of 79. Adelman was a head coach for a whopping 23 NBA seasons, while also spending six years as an assistant coach. He …

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UConn lands supersized Arkansas center

UConn lands supersized Arkansas center appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. UConn basketball secured one major offseason move already in keeping Braylon Mullins. But head coach Dan Hurley and the Huskies delivered a supersized College Basketball Transfer Portal Move Monday: Landing Arkansas center Elmir Dzafic. Advertisement CBS Sports college basketball insiders Chris Hummer …

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Lakers Mailbag: Heading into the offseason

While the Finals are set to start this week between the Spurs and Knicks, the Lakers are firmly into their offseason. It’ll be an important one, kicking off with the NBA Draft at the end of June. After that, the franchise will head into one of the most important offseasons in recent memory as they look to build around Luka …

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Gonzaga makes notable jump in ESPN’s updated top 25 rankings

Mark Few has built the Gonzaga Bulldogs into one of the most consistently excellent college basketball programs of all-time, with their presence in the top 25 week after week serving as a constant over the past quarter century. So it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that, after losing 11 players from last year’s roster – including All-American Graham Ike …

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The Spurs proved talent, preparation are more important than experience

The Spurs kept their composure and closed out Game 7. Should their poise in the Conference Finals finally put to rest the concerns about their inexperience? Marilyn Dubinski: They’re going to make mistakes, but so is everybody else, and they’ve put this narrative to rest.  They showed that an alleged “lack of experience” can be overcome with maturity, togetherness, chemistry, …

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Sharpshooter Milan Mimcilovic commits to Kentucky after pulling out of NBA draft

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky, giving coach Mark Pope one of the best players in the transfer portal. Momcilovic announced his decision on Instagram on Monday, less than a week after pulling his name out of the NBA draft. Advertisement A 6-foot-8 forward, Momcilovic led the nation in 3-point shooting at …

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Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky over Arizona, Louisville

Arizona men’s basketball’s search for a replacement to Koa Peat continues. Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky over Arizona and Louisville, he announced Monday night. Arizona joined the sweepstakes for the talented 6-foot-8 forward once it became clear Peat might not return to the UA for a sophomore year. Advertisement While Momcilovic was well acquainted with Arizona’s program, …

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Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky Basketball over Louisville Cardinals

The Milan Momcilovic saga has finally reached its conclusion. Last Wednesday night, news broke that Momcilovic was withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft and returning to school, with the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals seen as the frontrunners for the Iowa State transfer. Advertisement Now, we have a decision, as Momcilovic committed to the University of Kentucky on Monday. On3’s …

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Steph Curry takes brand business oversees with Chinese company Li-Ning

Steph Curry continues to connect from long range. Even when it comes to shoe deals. The Golden State Warriors star signed a 10-year endorsement contract with Chinese company Li-Ning, according to ESPN’s Sham Charania, citing industry sources on Monday, June 1. Advertisement Curry, 38, confirmed his partnership with the Chinese Company with a video posted on social media. “The next …

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Dan Hurley, UConn Add 7-Foot Arkansas Transfer to Roster

Dan Hurley and the UConn staff continue to build their roster for another attempt at the NCAA Tournament in the coming season, working the transfer portal to add more players. After an impressive run to the championship game, UConn lost to Michigan, and then lost several key players for next season. Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. were both ineligible …

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Dallas Mavericks to change arenas following 2030-2031 season

The Dallas Mavericks are moving arenas. Following the conclusion of the 2030-2031 season — which marks the end of the team’s 30-year lease with the city of Dallas — the Mavericks will move north to where the old Valley View Mall used to be in northern Dallas to play their home games. Advertisement The Mavericks moved to the American Airlines …

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