Yearly Archives: 2026

Sixers outlast Magic in play-in tournament, will face Celtics in first round of playoffs

Desmond Bane was keeping the Magic alive Wednesday night in a play-in tournament matchup deciding the Eastern Conference’s No. 7 seed. Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey broke his spell. Bane, who scored a valiant 34 points and accounted for four of Orlando’s seven 3s, fueled a comeback that nearly erased an 11-point Sixers lead. Advertisement Before Bane could complete the …

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An Ode to Utah Jazz Tank Commanders Past and Present

In honor of the merciful conclusion to the Utah Jazz’s tanking era, let’s take a look back at some of the players who were instrumental in securing better draft odds and the hope of a playoff appearance next season. Referring to these players as tank commanders is not derogatory nor is it meant to degrade the skill-sets they possess, rather, …

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Jalan Haralson chooses Tennessee over North Carolina

Former Notre Dame forward Jalan Haralson, one of the nation’s top prospects, was heavily recruited by North Carolina in the transfer portal. However, Haralson chose Tennessee after visiting Knoxville on Tuesday and announced his commitment to the Volunteers on Wednesday at the conclusion of his visit. He picked Tennessee over North Carolina and Ohio State, his other two finalists. Advertisement …

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Report: Kerr’s coaching future won’t get immediate clarity

The Golden State Warriors play the Los Angeles Clippers tonight in a win-or-go-home play-in game, and Anthony Slater just told us Steve Kerr’s coaching future won’t get resolved in the immediate aftermath of the season. He’s taking time for “bigger picture conversations” before any ultimate choice gets made. So let’s be clear about what we’re watching tonight: This might be …

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Alex Wilkins arrives for Kentucky visit; Cruz Davis is also planning to visit

Kentucky Basketball has one backcourt option arriving for a visit, while another is planning to make his way to Lexington. First off, Matt Jones reports that Furman transfer Alex Wilkins is arriving for his previously reported visit to Lexington. Advertisement The 6-5, 175-pound combo guard averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game this past season as a …

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Indiana basketball lands sixth transfer portal commitment from Big East guard

Indiana basketball adds a high-volume 3-point shooter with incoming transfer Bryce Lindsay, who played at Villanova in 2025-26. Lindsay made 78-of-219 3s (35.6%). The previous season at James Madison, he made 87-of-213 3s (40.8%). Advertisement Lindsay started at Villanova with three games of at least 22 points, but his production cooled later. He reemerged with 25 points on 6-of-11 3-point …

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Alex Condon puts off NBA and returns to Florida for senior season and run at another title

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Forward Alex Condon is returning to Florida for his senior season, giving him a final opportunity to boost his 3-point shooting before making the jump to the NBA. His decision that was announced Wednesday should improve the Gators’ chances of winning another national championship. Advertisement Condon, a 6-foot-11 Australian, is the seventh player to re-sign with the …

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Maryland guard Darius Adams enters NCAA transfer portal

Maryland guard Darius Adams has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos can confirm. Adams was a freshman for the Terrapins this past season averaging 10.8 points per game. During his first collegiate season, Adams started in 28 of the 33 games he appeared in to go along with 25.6 minutes per game. The 6-foot-5 guard also averaged 3.4 …

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Mr. Whammy: Would be an honor to rep team at Lottery

With the NBA Draft Lottery about three weeks away, fans are talking about two big mysteries: where the team will pick on May 10 and who will rep Brooklyn on the dias in Chicago that night. Last year, when the Nets dropped from the sixth seed to the eighth, it was Jordi Fernandez, the head coach, looking ashen as the …

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How to watch Warriors vs. Clippers, Play-In Tournament Round 1

The Golden State Warriors will play with their season on the line Wednesday night in a first-round Play-In Tournament matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM PT in Los Angeles and can be watched on Prime Video. Previously with the Warriors: The Warriors closed out the regular season with a 115-110 loss to the Clippers …

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Indiana lands commitment from Villanova transfer guard Bryce Lindsay

Indiana men’s basketball landed their second transfer portal commitment of the day and sixth overall on Wednesday evening when former Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay announced his intention to join the Hoosiers for the 2026-27 season via social media. Lindsay, a rising redshirt junior, spent this past season at Villanova in former Maryland head coach Kevin Willard’s first season with the …

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NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA confirmed Wednesday it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years to compete in Division I starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The Division I Cabinet discussed the possibility at meetings that concluded Wednesday but did not take …

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UNC basketball target chooses ACC rival in transfer portal

As the North Carolina Tar Heels look ahead to their 2026-27 men’s basketball roster, transfer portal activity will play a sizable role. UNC already has one key piece of the puzzle, landing versatile Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas. North Carolina also returns Jarin Stevenson and Jaydon Young, while awaiting a few other decisions. Advertisement The Tar Heels recently lost one …

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BREAKING: Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon transfers to Northwestern men’s basketball

After visiting Northwestern on April 14, 2026, Mount St. Mary’s forward Luke McEldon announced that he’s committing to play for the Wildcats in the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 big man from London, England will be entering his senior season after starting 29 of 30 games for the Mountaineers while averaging 11.7 points (second on team), 6.2 rebounds (led team) and …

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