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When the NBA on NBC returned last year, it brought a certain wave of nostalgia back to our TV. From the theme song to primetime matchups, it felt normal to see the NBA on NBC again. It even had a special addition with Michael Jordan joining coverage. For years, Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were [...] The post NBA on NBC likely to be without Michael Jordan for upcoming season appeared first on ChiCitySports .
All-Stars Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and the Detroit Pistons’ timeline for an NBA Finals run has officially begun. The Pistons’ stellar core grew faster than expected by turning in 60 wins for the third-best record in the association last season. Then, the front office retooled its roster, prioritizing cap flexibility and ways to […] The post Why Pistons are positioned to compete in the East despite Jalen Duren’s extension stalemate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Back in May 2025, NBC unveiled Michael Jordan as a “special contributor” to its returning NBA coverage. It came with a nicely produced announcement video, instantly making it one of the most anticipated broadcast hires in recent sports media history. Sixteen months later, that hype has turned into one of the season’s most consistent stories. […] The post Michael Jordan’s Reported NBC Exit Sparks Strong Reaction From NBA Fans appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NBA veteran Draymond Green is not impressed with Miami Heat's latest addition.
Here are blockbuster trades the Timberwolves could explore if their new ownership wants to go all-in around Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.
The Los Angeles Queens got off to a hot start, while the Boston Hunters struggled out of the gates earlier this month in the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Tonight, they will collide at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Ill. to kick off week five of WPBL action. L.A. jumped out to […]
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami has one fewer path to qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup, after Chicago Fire's elimination from the Leagues Cup. Lionel Messi ‘s Inter Miami are facing a narrower path to next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup , after Chicago Fire’s elimination from the Leagues Cup closed off another route to the continental tournament. Chicago Fire fell 2-1 to CF Monterrey in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, with Orbelin Pineda’s 83rd-minute strike sealing their exit. The resul...
The Denver Nuggets ignored flaws when they signed DeMar DeRozan, but that doesn't mean they were wrong to prioritize his strengths.
Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams finally got the opportunity he deserved, as he signed a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors.
Paul George figures to be a lock in the Celtics' starting lineup. However, Boston must be flexible about its closing group. Here's why.
Draymond Green believes sports media is setting up former teammate Klay Thompson for failure after the sharp-shooter joined the Miami Heat.
Unrivaled has been gaining in popularity as a fun yet challenging league for WNBA players during the league’s off-season since its inaugural season in 2025. Instead of waiting around for the WNBA season to start, some of basketball’s biggest stars hone their skill in a unique 3-on-3 format. Now, that popularity has attracted more money […] The post $100M Announcement Puts Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers & Others in Line to Benefit in WNBA Offseason appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Warriors had a busy Tuesday, reaching a deal with free agent guard Brandon Williams and then officially signing free agent forward Georges Niang to a minimum-salary contract. While those two players appear likely to be the team’s 14th and 15th men to open the regular season, Golden State still has a little more offseason […]
Former NBA star Blake Griffin will be hosting a new weekly late-night television show.
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to sign both Brandon Williams and Georges Niang on Tuesday to fill their remaining two roster spots, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Warriors weren’t incredibly active during free agency over the summer, mainly retaining their own players, but they’ve now added two solid options to both their frontcourt and backcourt prior to the season kicking off. Williams agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million deal with the Warriors and is coming off a career-best m...
When you look at the Phoenix Suns, their current roster construction, and how it impacts both the short term and the long term, one thing is clear. This upcoming season is going to be a make-or-break year for 24-year-old Jalen Green. Green came to Phoenix as part of the Kevin Durant trade, bringing the youth […]
August 26: Williams’ deal with the Warriors is official, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). August 25: Free agent point guard Brandon Williams has reached an agreement with the Warriors on a one-year deal, agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, it’s a […]
Why the NBA needs city edition uniforms, we’ll never know. But they have them, and the Cavaliers are in the NBA. So, yes, a new set of city editions are on the way. We know this because the Cavs revealed as much in an announcement-before-the-announcement announcement. In it, they revealed that their new city edition […] The post Ready or not, here come Cavs new City Edition uniforms appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The late-offseason market for unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga is heating up and according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation, the high-flying 23-year-old wing is zeroing in on his preferred destination. Per a league source close to the player’s camp, Kuminga favors the Minnesota Timberwolves as discussions continue to narrow down. While previous […]
Clippers wing Jordan Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who reports that the injury occurred during an offseason workout. Sources tell Charania that Miller is expected to be reevaluated in about six months. That means he’ll be sidelined until […]
Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans that includes a player option, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Pelicans had been pursuing Mathurin for over a year and were finally able to sign him in a deal that keeps New Orleans below the luxury tax line this season. Mathurin is entering his fifth year in the league and will be a key young piece on the Pelicans’ roster. He split time more The post Bennedict Mathurin to Sign with Pelic...
Former NBA player and podcaster Patrick Beverley has weighed in on several of the hot topics surrounding the NBA. The WNBA has had a huge spotlight due to the occurrences of spectators throwing sex toys on the court, as well as Enes Kanter Freedom being removed from the Chicago Sky’s matchup against the Fever on […] The post Patrick Beverley makes thoughts extremely clear on league’s recent drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ESPN scored a season-high audience for its presentation of the MLB Little League Classic while also averaging more viewers than MLB at Field of Dreams game on Netflix. However, the viewership still fell below NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball average. Sunday’s Atlanta Braves-Milwaukee Brewers game in the Little League Classic averaged 2 million viewers across ESPN…
Joey and Jesse Buss didn’t take long to find their way back into sports franchise ownership. On Wednesday, the Buss brothers announced they had joined the San Diego Padres ownership group. Shortly before finalizing the sale of their majority stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter last year, the brothers created Buss Sports Capital to […]
LaMelo Ball's decision-making improved last season, but there's still room to grow as he enters a Timberwolves team with title dreams.
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