College Basketball

This offseason, community engagement has been a main focus for Charlotte Hornets players and staff as the 2026-27 season nears. Led by Hornets head coach Charles Lee, Lee has encouraged his players to engage with fans and organizations in the city of Charlotte throughout the offseason. Recently, a handful of Charlotte Hornets players did just that, coming together for Brandon …

On Sunday night, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark had one of her most impressive performances of the season, scoring 37 points and dishing out 10 assists to help lead her team to a 113-90 victory over the Dallas Wings. However, one longtime WNBA announcer was not impressed by what she saw from the point guard. Former Phoenix Mercury announcer Cindy …

It’s been a rollercoaster of an offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It started with the possibility of securing LeBron James for a final championship run and farewell tour, only for that to go up in flames after nearly a month of waiting around. Despite Plan A not working, Cleveland’s front office managed to do two important things this summer. They …

Boston Celtics backup big man Luka Garza helped put his Bosnian National team past the Italian National Team on Friday afternoon with Bosnia winning their FIBA 2029 World Cup pre-qualifying match in EuroBasket play to the tune of 78-76. The contest was a close one with Italy taking the lead in the game’s final moments before Bosnia closed the door …

With the Indiana Fever already qualified for the playoffs, coach Stephanie White shifts her focus to keeping Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston sharp as the trio goes to Berlin with Team USA for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.  While the rest of the WNBA takes a break from the action, White and the Fever appear to be at an …

Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a six-year contract extension to stay in Gainesville, according to several reports. The school has yet to officially announce the agreement, which runs through the 2031-32 season. The extension has a total value of $49.5 million, Golden’s agent told the Orlando Sentinel. The $8.25 million average annual salary makes Golden the second-highest …

The Gophers men’s basketball team has put together a stronger nonconference schedule in year two of the Niko Medved era, presenting some opportunities for resume-building victories before Big Ten play begins. The full slate was officially unveiled on Friday. Preseason/exhibitions Advertisement Nonconference schedule (Barttovik ranks of each opponent in parentheses) Teams are allowed to schedule an extra nonconference game this …

Jersey retirement season’s starting to hit a whole generation of players we were watching just a season ago. Kyle Lowry called it quits this summer, and the Toronto Raptors already confirmed his No. 7 goes up on January 10, 2027. Derrick Rose saw his No. 1 retired by the Bulls back in January. Marc Gasol and Andre Iguodala both got …

WNBA reporter Roberta F. Rodrigues, who covers the league as a contributor for Forbes, announced her intentions to take a “small, temporary break” from women’s basketball coverage over the coming weeks in a post on social media. While explaining her decision, Rodrigues cited the current tenor of conversation around the league, as well as harassment she has received from people …

The Boston Celtics have several players suiting up to play in FIBA 2029 pre-qualifying games this week. Among the Celtics players who will be playing in FIBA EuroBasket action this summer include two way Boston big man Amari Williams for the British National team, reserve center Luka Garza for the Bosnian National Team, wing Hugo Gonzalez for the Spanish National …

On August 18, St. John’s announced the signing of 6-foot-10 forward Reed Bailey, coming from Indiana. Entering his fifth collegiate season, Bailey now looks to put the 2025-26 season behind him and rediscover the form that made him one of the more intriguing players in the transfer portal. Bailey posted 8.3 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 57% from the …

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have both emerged as legitimate WNBA MVP candidates during the Indiana Fever’s strong 2026 campaign. Clark has returned to the form that made her one of the league’s biggest stars, while Mitchell has continued her remarkable scoring consistency. The Fever entered Friday at 25-14 and fifth in the WNBA standings, with both guards playing major …

The Brooklyn Nets came into the 2026 NBA offseason with the goal of improving the roster as much as possible following a 2025-26 campaign in which they finished with a 20-62 record. Brooklyn made some interesting moves this summer, including trading for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, but there is some belief that the Nets could be making bigger moves …

The WNBA returns Friday with four games on the schedule, including a pair of 7:30 p.m. ET matchups before the night slate tips off at 10 p.m. All eight playoff teams are now set after the Dallas Wings secured the final postseason berth Wednesday. The Minnesota Lynx remain atop the standings, while the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream …

The Los Angeles Lakers failed in their quest to sign Jonathan Kuminga in free agency, with the forward opting to join the Minnesota Timberwolves instead. The Lakers reportedly put a three-year, $36 million deal on the table, but Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Timberwolves. It was an interesting decision, and Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, revealed …

Ex-Warriors 4-time champion Klay Thompson details why he picked the Miami Heat over Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Miami Heat had their eyes set on Klay Thompson for quite a while, even when it was unclear what the Dallas Mavericks were going to do with him. …

Former 76ers sharpshooter goes off in FIBA World Cup qualifier originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. While the NBA’s regular season hasn’t gotten underway, there are still opportunities for players around the association to work on their skills against similar levels of talent, which includes the FIBA World Cup …

Warriors reportedly land $15M former first-rounder who was waived by 76ers for LeBron James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Golden State Warriors have had an offseason full of struggles, especially after they were unable to land LeBron James or Anthony Davis. After that, the Warriors organization decided …

Minas Brasília-DF is in the race for the Brasileirão Feminino A2 titleCredits: @patricyphotography/Disclosure/Instagram/@minasbrasiliaff The Brasileirão Feminino A2 final will start to take shape this weekend with the beginning of the semifinal matchups. This Friday (28), Atlético-PI faces Vasco at Lindolfo Monteiro, in Teresina, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). On Saturday (29), Minas Brasília takes on Itabirito-MG at Bezerrão, in Gama …

The NBA is in the midst of its offseason, but that doesn’t mean discussions around the league have settled. Rumors and predictions continue to circulate, as do harsh comparisons between players. Joining in on the conversation were analyst Max Kellerman and sports agent Rich Paul, hosts of the Game Over podcast. During their latest episode on Aug. 28, the duo …

Before his injury during last year’s playoffs, Jayson Tatum was widely regarded as one of the NBA’s best players. Aside from being a prolific scorer, Tatum established himself as an elite rebounder, playmaker, and reliable defender, making him one of the most versatile players in the game. Since returning from injury earlier this year, Jayson Tatum has been slowly but …

Michael Jordan has broken a lot of hearts after it was announced that the basketball legend will not be on NBC again. Jordan signed a deal with NBC for the previous season as a special contributor and this immediately got many raving, hoping to see more of the baller on-screen. NBC did not first announce what exact plans they have …

The Boston Celtics have built their teams in a number of ways over the decades, but few if any methods have born more fruit than through the NBA draft. The best players to suit up for the Celtics have, by and large, come to Boston either through being taken directly in the annual event, or via trades made that night. …

The decision is final. Jonathan Kuminga has moved on from Atlanta, locking in a 2-year, $13 million deal to join the Timberwolves. Sure, the Lakers were circling before the dust settled, but the path to Minnesota took shape first. Per reports, the contract details are now set in stone. It’s a modest price tag for a player who’s shown flashes …

Kevin Durant was among those in awe of the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship this past season, as the Houston Rockets forward admitted he didn’t see this coming. During a recent episode of Boardroom Talks with Speedy Morman, Durant gave Jalen Brunson plaudits for agreeing to take a massive pay cut, saying he wouldn’t do the same as …