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Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens threw Boston’s hat in the ring amid this offseason’s Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes. But Stevens could already be cooking up a backup plan in case his pursuit of the Greek Freak topples over. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported Friday morning that Boston could shift its interest from Antetokounmpo to Pelicans forward Trey Murphy …

Many years ago, I got jumped. Didn’t end well. Concussion. Contusions. Fractured wrist. A thumbprint on my neck, where one of them choked me. I’ve revisited the scene since. The first time I got all tingly and jumpy. Less and less ever since. It doesn’t hit the way it used to. Sometimes you can measure how from you’ve healed from …

We are four days out from the NBA Draft, when a lot of trades are expected to go down — including the biggest one on the board — and just 11 days out from the start of free agency. The NBA Rumor Mill could not be spinning faster. Here are just some of the latest headlines. It has long been …

The Detroit Pistons have made clear that their shopping list this season involves shooting, self-creation, and ball-handling. They are viewed as critical ingredients as the team looks at a hopeful long-term future around a core of Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and Jalen Duren. Knowing what you need is one thing. Obtaining what you need is several orders of magnitude more …

For the next month before the 2026 NBA Draft, we’ll take an in-depth look at different prospects here at Liberty Ballers and try to figure out which players would be the best fit for the Sixers at No. 22. Next up in this series is St Johns’ Zuby Ejiofor. Ejiofor quietly put together one of the more impressive senior seasons in the country …

After three straight years, it’s becoming a norm for a UConn player to be picked in the first round of the NBA Draft. The only other schools with that distinction in the last three years? Duke and Baylor, a couple of five-star daycares with questionable methods. I still remember the delight of hearing James Bouknight’s name called.  Advertisement But for …

As the New York Knicks raised the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after beating the mighty San Antonio Spurs in just five games, it was quite clear their formula worked. Going after prime players, both stars and good two-way starters, was worth the relinquished package of picks and assets, erasing a 53-year title drought and making every single part of the …

There’s no doubt the 2025-2026 Michigan Wolverines had a successful season. For some, what feels like the bow on top of the story is watching the former players realize their dreams and get drafted into the NBA. Michigan has three players who are likely do be drafted in the lottery of next week’s NBA Draft. What team would you like …

The Knicks just made their hoop dreams a reality. New York’s heroes in orange and blue are inspiring an entire generation of players ready to take the game to new heights at their Long Island high school gyms next fall, as these teens learned that anything is possible from the 2026 NBA champs. Advertisement “The Knicks had to wait a …

After three straight years, it’s finally become the norm for a UConn player to get drafted in the first round of the NBA draft. The only other schools with that distinction, the last three years? Purported  NBA daycares Duke and Baylor. I still remember the delight of hearing James Bouknight’s name called. Advertisement But for the Huskies to take that …

The Boston Celtics have recently been at the forefront of a seemingly endless cycle of rumors and speculation. With the NBA Draft and free agency rapidly approaching, one might expect those events to dominate the conversation. However, amid the flurry of developments surrounding a possible trade, those offseason milestones have largely taken a backseat, until now. Advertisement The Celtics have multiple avenues to bolster their depth …

First mailbag in a while. First championship mailbag ever. Life is good. How high did your blood pressure spike when it actually happened? I know my answer because I have to monitor mine. — Unmitigated Gall Advertisement By the fourth quarter of Game 5 my body was completely falling apart. I’m not sure I was designed to withstand that much …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 25: Cooper Flagg (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted first overall by the Dallas Mavericks during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, …

The Cleveland Cavaliers have some tough decisions to make this summer. Anything they choose to do will come with a risk. From making another blockbuster trade to simply running back the same squad. The latter feels like something they can’t afford to do. That’s because reality has caught up with the Cavs. They’ve built this roster on speciality players that …

Jerry West was a famously complex man. He wrestled with his demons for most of his life, the emotional wreckage of a difficult and traumatic relationship with his father, and a constant battle with depression that tormented him without end. Yet he remains one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, so revered that his silhouette was used for …

The possibility of LeBron James’ time as a Laker could be coming to an end. According to ESPN NBA insider Anthony Slater, the Golden State Warriors are willing to offer James a full non-taxpayer midlevel, team-friendly deal of $15.1 million next season. Advertisement Slater also added that the Warriors’ sales pitch to James could also include a player option for …

Josh Hart is living his best life. The Knicks wing celebrated with fans while DMX’s “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” blasted during the ticker-tape parade Thursday. Joining the crowd is not the only thing Hart has done for the fans during the parade; he also signed a jersey for an NYPD officer. The former Villanova Wildcat has become a man of the …

Editor’s note: Follow for live updates and highlights from the Knicks championship parade. NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a rousing speech before handing the New York Knicks players keys to the city after a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes. Advertisement The Knicks broke a 53-year championship drought with a five-game romp in the …

Spike Lee has had plenty of courtside moments with the Knicks. This one was different. The legendary filmmaker and longtime Knicks superfan was in full celebration mode during Thursday’s championship parade through Lower Manhattan, soaking in the franchise’s first NBA title in 53 years from a float alongside the Brunson family. Spike Lee attends a championship ticker-tape parade celebrating the …

Warriors work out three point guards with unique strengths before 2026 NBA Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With five days left until the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Warriors on Thursday got a look at three very different point guards they could be eyeing. Advertisement Brayden Burries, Labaron Philon Jr. and Bennett Stirtz showcased …

In the latest Stein Line, Marc Stein provided new intel about who the Washington Wizards might be picking at #1, and it might be changing from the consensus. From Stein: With only a few days to go before Tuesday night’s first round of the NBA Draft, multiple draft experts have passed along that they legitimately believe Washington could select Kansas’ …

One striking image sums up the jubilation of Knicks fans — and the adoration they have for team leader Jalen Brunson as the Big Apple celebrated the championship hometown team Thursday. A photo snapped along the parade route shows throngs of revelers reaching out to the Knicks star point guard as he held the Larry O’Brien Trophy at the celebration …

The Lakers sent shockwaves through the NBA when the organization traded Anthony Davis for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. The move signaled the Lakers’ desire to find their next generational star as the organization shifted its focus to the future of the franchise. A rumored blockbuster trade could bring current Wizards player Anthony Davis back to the Lakers, reuniting him with …

With the NBA Draft less than a week away, the Jazz will have the chance to select one of the best, if not the best, prospects they’ve ever drafted. The best part of this draft is that it counts for the top three picks. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer all have their own legitimate case for the #1 …

According to ESPN, Boston has emerged as a leading destination in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. No deal is on the table (that we know of), but the mere possibility might raise a few concerns. Concern numero uno is obvious. Giannis is one of the handful of players capable of altering the championship picture by himself. Pairing him with Jayson Tatum …