Yearly Archives: 2026

Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/29/26

MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 3: The sneakers worn by Ousmane Dieng #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the …

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Thunder, Spurs set for winner-take-all game 7 in conference finals

San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -3.5; over/under is 212.5 Advertisement WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the Western Conference finals. The Spurs defeated …

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Kevin Harlan had touching Knicks playoff gesture for Mike Breen

Mike Breen had a chance to call last year’s Eastern Conference finals, even though the series was on TNT. The longtime Knicks play-by-play announcer on MSG Network has been a prominent fixture in the NBA as the lead play-by-play caller on ESPN. Advertisement But last year, TNT’s Kevin Harlan offered Breen a chance to call the Knicks ECF series against …

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Lakers’ Luka Doncic invests in Italian team, hopes to fulfill dream

Luka Doncic is bringing basketball back to Rome. The Lakers superstar is part of an investment group, which is led by former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson, that purchased professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona of Italy’s top-division Lega Basket Serie A.  The Lakers’ Luka Doncic (77) is part of an investment group that wants to relocate an Italian team to Rome. …

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What we learned from the Spurs Game 6 win over the Thunder

Right now, Kelsey Pfendler is out on the open ocean, trying to become the first American woman (and the youngest + fastest) to solo row the Mid-Pacific. Typically, the route runs from Monterey, CA, to either Hanalei Bay or Honolulu, a distance of roughly 2,000+ nautical miles (depending on how much one gets knocked off course). Advertisement Only two other …

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Warriors mailbag: draft talk and the offseason

A few days ago, I put out a call for Golden State Warriors mailbag questions. We didn’t get a ton this time around, but what we lacked in quantity we made up for in quality, with some excellent questions. ScottWarrior Advertisement I am sure the Warriors are working out some prospects projected in the first round. Why are we not …

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Thunder star Jalen Williams ruled out for Game 7 in major injury crusher

The Thunder will be without one of their stars for their biggest game of the season thus far. Oklahoma City shooting guard Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the Spurs with a left hamstring sprain, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday. Advertisement Williams, 25, initially suffered the injury during Game 2 …

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3 Reasons Why Louisville Is a Poor Fit for Milan Momcilovic

Former Iowa State Cyclones star Milan Momcilovic is the No. 1-ranked player who hit the transfer portal this cycle. He went through the NBA draft process, but decided to withdraw his name and return to school. Now, he has the tall task of choosing where to play his senior year, with the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals and Arizona Wildcats being …

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Liberty’s Jonquel Jones’ play style has roots in beloved Pistons team

Jonquel Jones grew up a fan of the Detroit Pistons. Their success during the early 2000s, known as the franchise’s “Goin’ to Work” era, inspired a young Jones. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. Advertisement tRY IT NOW The …

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What about Wagler … Lopez, Flemings, Mara, Ament?

The Nets, it would seem, are more than like to take one of two lead guards on the night of June 23 at Barclays Center, either Mikel Brown Jr. or Darius Acuff. The are the most mentioned candidates for the No. 6 pick by draftniks and assorted pundits. And indeed, both are worthy of such consideration. But, no one is …

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NBA approves sweeping lottery reform intended to curb tanking

The NBA Board of Governors met on May 28 and passed a comprehensive lottery reform intended to stop tanking that will take effect starting with the 2027 draft, the league announced. Only the Memphis Grizzlies voted against the proposal, commonly referred to as the “3-2-1” model, which significantly alters how the lottery will work going forward and has some retroactive …

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves’ buzzcut leaves the internet shocked

It’s been over two weeks since we last saw Austin Reaves on a basketball court. On Friday morning, Reaves was joined by his girlfriend, Jenna Barber, posing for a photo with a cake that read “Happy 28th,” as the couple was celebrating his birthday. But what was notable in the photo was Austin’s new haircut. Advertisement Austin was seen rocking …

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Magic hiring Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as their new head coach

The Magic have chosen their next head coach. Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney is finalizing a deal to move to the Sunshine State after the conclusion of the postseason and join Orlando, according to multiple reports. Advertisement Sweeney beat out two other candidates for the position — former Bulls head coach Billy Donovan and Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy. Sweeney …

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The case for keeping Jalen Green

The Phoenix Suns have numerous decisions ahead of them this upcoming offseason, including multiple restricted free agents, unrestricted free agents, and players with trade value. The following series will examine those decisions as our writing team presents both a point and a counterpoint for each. The offseason ahead forces the Phoenix Suns into a delicate balancing act. There is a …

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Alabama Basketball to Face Big 12 Team in 2026 Jimmy V Classic

Alabama basketball’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule continues to unfold, as it will face Houston in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden, per CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. The other game for the Jimmy V Classic is Georgia against Duke. The dates and times for these matchups are unknown at this time. This will be Alabama’s second time going to MSG …

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Report: Sixers to hire Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations

The Sixers have a new front-office boss. The team will reportedly hire Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Gansey was one of four candidates — including Minnesota Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd, Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U’Ren and a lone internal candidate in Jameer Nelson — reportedly on Bob Myers’ short list …

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Duke Basketball’s Opponent Set for 2026 Jimmy V Classic

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have already built one of the toughest non-conference schedules of any team in college basketball. So far, the Blue Devils have inked a home-and-home series with Illinois that will begin at Cameron Indoor Stadium in November 2026. Duke will also face three of last season’s Final Four squads. Advertisement Now, Scheyer …

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