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Arizona men’s basketball’s trip to the Southwest Maui Invitational won’t be as arduous as past years, but if all goes right Tommy Lloyd’s squad could find itself in a compelling championship matchup. Arizona will open the Maui Invitational against Colorado State on Nov. 23. The winner will face either Providence or VCU. Arizona got the […]
Before LeBron James chose to sign with the Sixers, he narrowed down his list of potential destinations to five teams, with the Cleveland, Miami, Golden State, and Minnesota joining Philadelphia as finalists. And before that, his agent Rich Paul spoke to a total of 27 NBA clubs who expressed some level of interest in the […]
Christian Koloko’s NBA journey is taking him to New Orleans. The former Toronto Raptors big man has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, as he looks to earn a spot on the team’s final roster. The Raptors selected the 6-foot-11 centre 33rd overall in the 2022 NBA ... Read more The post Former Raptors big Christian Koloko agrees to one-year deal with Pels first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Big Ten Media Days continues. There’s more information on Elise Woodward being the new play-by-play radio announcer for UW football. Those and more for your Wednesday Dots. Football Dots UW Athletics Dots
If the Los Angeles Lakers want to complete a sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga, they'll need to find an ideal way to work within a polarizing rule.
It has been two full seasons since Christian Wood played in the NBA or any other league.Wood last appeared in a game on February 14, 2024, for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz. He played 16 minutes, finishing with two points and four rebounds as the Lakers earned a 138-122 win.The UNLV product […] The post Former Los Angeles Lakers Big Man Becomes Subject of Surprise NBA Inquiry appeared first on HEAVY .
D’Angelo Russellas viešai suabejojo savo vaidmeniu Dalaso „Mavericks“ gretose. 30-metis amerikietis savo poziciją išdėstė reaguodamas į įrašą, kuriame buvo pabrėžiamas jo praėjusio sezono produktyvumas. „Paukštis negali skristi narve!“, – socialiniame tinkle „X“ rašė krepšininkas. Po tokio atleto pasisakymo užvirė diskusija – manoma, jog taip Russellas apibūdino ribotą laisvę krepšinio aikštelėje praėjusio sezono pradžioje. https://x.com/Dl...
D’Angelo Russellas viešai suabejojo savo vaidmeniu Dalaso „Mavericks“ gretose. 30-metis amerikietis savo poziciją išdėstė reaguodamas į įrašą, kuriame buvo pabrėžiamas jo praėjusio sezono produktyvumas. „Paukštis negali skristi narve!“, – socialiniame tinkle „X“ rašė krepšininkas. Po tokio atleto pasisakymo užvirė diskusija – manoma, jog taip Russellas apibūdino ribotą laisvę krepšinio aikštelėje praėjusio sezono pradžioje. https://x.com/Dl...
Peyton Watson is reportedly seeking a contract that pays him more annually than teammate Christian Braun as negotiations with the Denver Nuggets continue. According to Marc Stein, Denver’s latest offers to the restricted free agent have fallen short of those expectations. “Denver’s initial offers to restricted free agent Peyton Watson, league sources say, have been […] The post Peyton Watson wants more than Christian Braun appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jared McCain's scoring will help take the pressure off Jalen Williams as he returns from an injury-riddled season.
The Chicago Bulls need Bennedict Mathurin to be okay with coming off the bench.
While nothing serious came of it, Tom Dundon considered buying the Timberwolves back in 2021.
NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that the Cleveland Cavaliers secretly met with LeBron James' agent Rich Paul to discuss a potential (and failed) reunion.
The Los Angeles Lakers should try trading Dalton Knecht to the Sacramento Kings.
The Denver Nuggets are more than ready to move off of Peyton Watson, and the Atlanta Hawks would be silly not to use that against them.
The Golden State Warriors reportedly explored the possibility of trading Jimmy Butler and draft assets for Anthony Davis but ultimately decided against making the move. According to Logan Murdock, some members of the Warriors’ front office supported pursuing Davis during Summer League in Las Vegas. However, concerns about the veteran big man’s durability and his […] The post Warriors favored Jimmy Butler over Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors reportedly passed on an opportunity to acquire Jaylen Brown because they were unsure he could become the franchise’s centerpiece once Stephen Curry retires. According to Logan Murdock, the Warriors considered pursuing the former Boston Celtics star before February’s trade deadline but ultimately chose not to move forward. “Should they have gotten […] The post Warriors unconvinced Jaylen Brown fit post-Steph Curry future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Amid a quiet offseason in which the Golden State Warriors have not signed an external free agent, they did at various times explore potential trades for Anthony Davis and Jaylen Brown that didn't come to pass.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić is reportedly planning to build some chemistry with his teammates leading up to the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency is expected to stretch into August, with negotiations between the center and the Detroit Pistons showing little sign of an immediate resolution. Speaking on NBA Today, ESPN’s Shams Charania said both sides remain far apart in contract discussions. “These talks between the Pistons and Jalen Duren, I’m told, will be […] The post Jalen Duren, Pistons remain apart in negotiations appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly made a serious push to sign LeBron James this offseason, offering the veteran forward a one-year contract worth more than $20 million that would have allowed him to remain in Southern California. According to ESPN, the Boston Celtics also expressed interest in James despite the long-standing rivalry between the future […] The post Celtics surprisingly entered LeBron James free agency chase appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Although Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka publicly stated the organization wanted LeBron James to return, people close to the four-time NBA champion reportedly believed the team was never seriously committed to bringing him back. According to ESPN, James and the Lakers never held discussions before free agency. Reports also indicated the veteran forward […] The post Lakers never seriously pursued LeBron James return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaylen Brown’s tenure with the Boston Celtics came to a shocking end. After spending a decade with the Celtics and helping deliver the franchise’s 18th NBA championship, Brown was traded this offseason to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster deal for Paul George, a 2028 first-round draft pick, a 2028 second-round draft pick, a 2030 second-round draft […] The post The Boston Celtics Should Retire Jaylen Brown’s No. 7 Jersey appeared first on The Lead .
Ron Harper admits he still finds it hard to believe what his son, Dylan Harper, accomplished during his impressive rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs. Speaking with TMZ Sports at Billy “Swagga Vance” Jones’ golf invitational, the five-time NBA champion said watching Dylan thrive at the highest level has been a surreal experience. “Is […] The post Ron Harper surprised by Dylan Harper’s rapid rise appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James reportedly chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after communicating this summer with last season's leading Sixers scorer.