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With the start of the 2026-27 NBA season less than two months away, Dallas Mavericks fans have many reasons to be excited. The continued development and ascension of 19-year-old Cooper Flagg is the biggest, but the return of star point guard Kyrie Irving has to be a close second. It has been quite a while since we’ve seen Irving in …

The other day I stumbled upon an article on Blazer’s Edge, the Portland Trail Blazers version of Pounding The Rock. The post, Bidding Farewell to the Underappreciated Jerami Grant, is a heartfelt adieu to a solid player who stood with the Blazers during the time when they are struggling. Jerami Grant, originally drafted 39th overall in 2014 by the Philadelphia …

As the offseason settles into the quiet, I’m taking a Warriors-centric look at Northwest Division. Let’s chat about those Denver Nuggets. They let 23-year old baller Peyton Watson walk and added a 37-year-old DeMar DeRozan. Watson signed a four-year, $22 million deal with Cleveland in a sign-and-trade while Denver told itself Watson’s number was too rich to match. This is …

Bummed out by the ticket prices at Madison Square Garden? Head over to the Westchester County Center in White Plains, where the jerseys look familiar and the seats are much more budget-friendly! The Westchester Knicks released their complete 2026–27 schedule Friday. They open with two road games against the Maine Celtics on November 6 and November 8 before returning to …

There are some givens for next year’s Celtics starting lineup: Jayson Tatum and Derrick White will be part of the opening five and you can pretty much pencil in Paul George at the 3. Joe Mazzulla has options at center. Neemias Queta was a revelation last year and signed a four-year extension to keep in Boston long term, but he’ll …

Nostalgia is coming back to Brooklyn in 2026. According to the NBA Uniform Tracker, the Brooklyn Nets will bring back their 2018-19 City Edition uniforms for the 2026-27 season. This will not be the uniform’s first return. The Nets brought back the Coogi-inspired “Brooklyn Camo” design for 11 games last season, beginning with Biggie Night against the Toronto Raptors on …

Shaquille O’Neal never dunked on either Mike Francesa or Chris Russo, but he might have played a small part in breaking up a powerhouse radio duo. Former “Mike and the Mad Dog” producer Sal Licata, who was working for the show at the end of its run in the summer of 2008, said one of the final straws in the …

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Enes Kanter Freedom says ending his campaign against the WNBA would require only a one-word change. Kanter said that he would abandon his attempted entry into the 2027 WNBA Draft if the league explicitly limited eligibility to “biological” females. Advertisement “If they come out tomorrow and say only biological females are eligible to play, I’d drop everything,” Kanter said. “Until …

DENVER— Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The terms of the deal were confirmed by his agency, Bartlett Hockey. Advertisement Makar’s extension is set to be the the richest in NHL history, surpassing the eight-year, $136 million extension signed by …

Texas Rangers @ Milwaukee Brewers Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:40 PM CDT (KRLD 1080 / Rangers Sports Network) American Family Field LHP Cody Bradford vs. RHP Logan Henderson Today’s Lineups RANGERS BREWERS Joc Pederson – DH Brice Turang – 2B Corey Seager – SS Jackson Chourio – LF Wyatt Langford – LF Jake Bauers – 1B Brandon Nimmo – RF …

The concept of a must-win game in the regular season is a flawed one 99.9 percent of the time. Acknowledging that, the context of this series opener against the Red Sox has enough sticking points for it not to be treated as just another game. Facing a team that seemingly came out of nowhere to join the top contenders in …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Tonight’s WNBA card is absolute money, giving us the perfect setup to sweep four massive same-game parlays. Advertisement Our tickets are built around three unstoppable anchors: Carla Leite orchestrating the offense, Shakira Austin imposing her will down low, and Kia Nurse lighting it …

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable – a round table of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: ESPN recently predicted the Suns to finish 8th in the West this season. What’s your opinion/prediction? zenzino: …

It’s no question that the Lakers made a big gamble this summer. Gone is not just LeBron James, but the entire starting five for most of the team’s series against the Rockets, which they won in six games. In are not just a lot of fresh faces, but a lot of unexpected names. Advertisement The Lakers identified players who can …

The Golden State Warriors are prepared to give Stephen Curry something even more valuable than a maximum contract: maximum control. Beginning Saturday, Curry can sign a two-year, $136.7 million extension that would keep him with Golden State through the 2028-29 season. Added to the approximately $62.5 million he will earn this season, the deal would represent a commitment of more …

The Golden State Warriors only tentatively filled their final roster spots when they signed Georges Niang and Brandon Williams to contracts that were partially and non-guaranteed, respectively. That’s why their Exhibit 10 signing of Dalen Terry may be more than just training camp depth and stocking the roster of the Santa Cruz Warriors. Terry was selected by the Chicago Bulls …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the sports world experiencing an unusual wave of team sales, most notably the Lakers, fans are understandably feeling apprehensive about these sudden …

NHL salaries keep going up, and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar became the third player to set a record this offseason. Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov was going to enter this season with a record $17 million cap hit. But he was passed by Anaheim forward Leo Carlsson, who averages $18 million in the Philadelphia Flyers’ five-year, $90 million offer …

Boston Celtics teammates Neemias Queta and Hugo González sat on opposing benches during Friday’s Portugal vs. Spain FIBA World Cup Qualifying matchup. Queta, who began his professional career with Benfica in the Portuguese Basketball League, and González, who debuted with Real Madrid in Spain at just 16 years old, took the floor as foes in Portugal’s 95-89 victory. Advertisement For …

There’s a new biggest contract in NHL history — again. Avalanche superstar Cale Makar agreed to an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension on Friday, the team announced. The deal carries a $20.4 million average annual value and will make the two-time Norris Trophy winner the highest-paid player in league history and the first-ever to make more than $20 million annually. …

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When reports leaked of Minnesota reaching an agreement with free agent Jonathan Kuminga — to massive headlines and the excitement of Timberwolves fans — there was one little problem: Minnesota didn’t yet have the cap space to pay him. Yet. Minnesota was hard-capped at the second apron and just about $4 million below that number, but it needed more than …

Josh Green and Lauri Markannen never crossed paths at Arizona in their respective one-and-done seasons, but now the former Wildcats will be NBA teammates. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Green was traded on Friday night from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz. Green and cash went to Utah in exchange for John Konchar and Cody Williams. Advertisement It’s the …

It’s no secret there were a few throws Fernando Mendoza would’ve liked to have back during the Raiders’ preseason finale against the 49ers. Coach Klint Kubiak knows it but also suggested his struggles weren’t entirely his fault. Advertisement Mendoza went 7-of-14 passing for 57 yards, taking two sacks and being intercepted. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza likely will start the season …