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Fantasy startup season is in full force again! Boy, do I love this time of year. It’s a great time to add more fantasy football and basketball leagues; you definitely don’t need to tide you over until the two sports begin. It feels like every year, I tell myself, “OK, let’s cool it a little […]
Earlier this summer, Cleveland Cavaliers free agent guard James Harden was arrested on Saturday, June 26, outside of Houston after having a handgun visible in the car during a routine traffic stop. The handgun was not carried in a holster as it should’ve been. Harden was booked later that same day and released on bond. […]
“You really need to check out this kid from Nebraska,” my dad told me back in the winter of 2020. At the time, he was paying more attention to the South Dakota State men’s basketball team than I was. SDSU had been in the weeds a bit. Before the mid-majors were just a stop on […]
The San Antonio Spurs on Friday signed former Indiana Pacers guard Taelon Peter to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, giving the 2025 second-round pick an opportunity to compete for a spot during training camp. Peter was selected 54th overall by Indiana in the 2025 NBA Draft after playing at Liberty […] The post Spurs sign former Pacers second-round pick to Exhibit 10 contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Raptors face a tough RJ Barrett dilemma as they are forced to decide whether to extend or trade the hometown kid.
One of the goals of the current collective bargaining agreement is to break up superteams like the 2024 championship squad — or at least spread the wealth when it comes to high paid talent. New York, particularly Jalen Brunson, had to take considerable discounts to keep the Nova Knicks together and bring home a championship. […]
Krepšinio gerbėjams, besitikintiems išvysti 2028 m. Los Andželo olimpinių žaidynių vyrų krepšinio turnyro finalą, už geriausias vietas reikės sumokėti tūkstančius dolerių. Remiantis „The Athletic“ publikuota bilietų kainų analize, brangiausias bilietas į vyrų krepšinio finalą kainuoja 3,350 JAV dolerių. Tai padaro šias rungtynes trečiu brangiausiu renginiu visame sąraše ir pačia brangiausia sporto rungtimi. Už krepšinį brangesni tik keli renginiai: atidarymo ceremonijos bilietų kai...
Ilgametis Eurolygos žaidėjas Joelis Bolomboy 2026-2027 m. sezone vilkės Vilerbano ASVEL marškinėlius, nepaisant esminių pokyčių klubo projekte, praneša BasketNews žurnalistas Donatas Urbonas. Nors keli Eurolygos klubai ir komandos iš kitų rinkų teiravosi apie Bolomboy galimybes persikelti, šaltiniai nurodo, kad jo susitarimas su ASVEL išlieka galiojantis. Bolomboy neatbaidė ir sumažintas ASVEL biudžetas bei daugybė išvykusių žaidėjų. ASVEL dar oficialiai nepaskelbė apie Bolomboy atvykimą. Patt...
The Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for much of the summer. One hypothetical proposal offers a complicated way to finally get him to Los Angeles. Hawks reporter Rohan Roman recently floated a three-team trade involving the Lakers, Hawks and Trail Blazers that would send Kuminga to L.A. while moving several other players and […] The post NBA three-team trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Prieš trejus metus LKL žaidęs centras Rokas Gustys toliau rungtyniaus Japonijoje. Oficialiai pranešta, kad 31-erių kaunietis pasiekė susitarimą su antros lygos komanda Kanadzavos „Samuraiz“. Praėjusiame sezone Gustys atstovavo Tačikavos „Dice“, dar prieš tai žaidė Tokijo „United“ (2024-25 m.) ir „Shonan United“ (2023-24 m.). Gusčio statistika Tačikavos klube per vid. 25 minutes siekė 12,6 taško, 13,7 atkovoto kamuolio, 2,4 rezultatyvaus perdavimo...
The Lakers have been urged to consider a trade for Taylor Hendricks as a low-cost alternative amid the ongoing Jonathan Kuminga saga. The post Lakers Urged to Pivot to $25 Million Alternative As Kuminga Saga Drags On appeared first on HEAVY .
The Washington Wizards have reached an agreement with free-agent guard Alondes Williams, Chris Haynes reported Friday. Williams returns to Washington after scoring a career-high 25 points for the Wizards last season. Williams, 27, appeared in four NBA games for Washington in 2025-26, averaging 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.3 minutes per game. […] The post Wizards bring back Alondes Williams appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers put Michael Jordan ahead of LeBron James in the GOAT debate and argued that opponents do not fear facing James in the same way they feared Jordan. Chalmers pointed to Jordan’s 6-0 record in the NBA Finals and his dominance during the 1990s as the primary reasons he considers […] The post Mario Chalmers says nobody fears LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bulls Fest 2026 returns Aug. 22-23 at the United Center with free admission, a 51-court 3v3 tournament, youth clinics, player appearances, and family activities. The post Bulls Fest 2026 Returns to United Center Campus Aug. 22-23 appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Ime Udoka makes his feelings clear on his expectations for Marcus Smart and Bruce Thornton in 2026-27 for the Rockets.
The NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard appears to be moving toward a negotiated resolution, with the most likely outcome being a settlement that allows Leonard to join the Toronto Raptors. Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported Friday that league sources believe the investigation has moved beyond its fact-finding stage. […] The post Most likely Kawhi Leonard investigation outcome emerges appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Alcorn State has hired former NBA guard Monta Ellis as the new general manager of its men’s basketball program, the university announced Friday. The Jackson, Mississippi, native will oversee roster construction, recruiting strategy, transfer portal decisions and NIL opportunities while working alongside head coach Jake Morton. Ellis brings 12 seasons of NBA experience to Alcorn […] The post Monta Ellis named Alcorn State’s GM appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
It has been over a year since the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, which has led to a balance between young stars and a veteran roster. Speaking with Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., the franchise has seen immense growth since adding Durant, drawing on the experience of consecutive postseasons. In addition, […] The post Jabari Smith Jr. looks forward to another season with Kevin Durant appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a deal with Taelon Peter, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Peter will join the Spurs for training camp after spending his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. Peter, the No. 54 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, appeared in 38 games for Indiana during the 2025-26 […] The post Spurs sign Taelon Peter appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Aryna Sabalenka’s new Nike kit for the US Open didn’t land the way the brand probably hoped. Fans piled on almost immediately after she unveiled the basketball themed design, with plenty calling it a miss and comparing the black mesh overlay to a fishing net. The World No.1 wasn’t interested in apologizing for it, and […] The post Aryna Sabalenka Fires Back at Critics of Her Nike US Open Outfit: “You Can’t Impress Everyone” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jabari Smith Jr. gave his honest assessment of Kevin Durant's work ethic, revealing what he's learned from the two-time NBA champion, during an interview on "Chiney Today" on ESPN on Friday. The post Jabari Smith Jr. Reveals What He’s Learned From Kevin Durant as Rockets Teammates appeared first on HEAVY .
Ausar Thompson is expected to receive a five-year extension from the Detroit Pistons, with the deal projected to average between $30 million and $35 million annually, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The extension is being delayed by Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency, with Detroit waiting to determine its long-term financial commitments before finalizing Thompson’s […] The post Ausar Thompson set for nine-figure Pistons extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Du buvę NBA žaidėjai – Enesas Kanteris Freedomas ir Royce’as White’as – viešai pareiškė ketinantys dalyvauti 2027 m. WNBA naujokų biržoje. Tai įžiebė diskusijas dėl translyčių sportininkų dalyvavimo moterų sporte. Šie pareiškimai nuskambėjo kelių valandų skirtumu. Abudu buvę NBA krepšininkai savo planais dalyvauti biržoje pasinaudojo norėdami iškelti klausimus dėl moterų profesionalaus krepšinio taisyklėse numatytų reikalavimų. Freedomas, NBA praleidęs 11 sezonų, apie s...
Jalen Duren is expected to remain with the Detroit Pistons despite a significant gap in his restricted free-agency negotiations, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Pistons have maintained throughout the offseason that they intend to keep the 22-year-old center and have rejected potential sign-and-trade scenarios. Duren and the Pistons remain separated primarily by contract […] The post Jalen Duren expected to remain with Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Channing Frye believes Steve Nash was a better overall player than Russell Westbrook, despite acknowledging that Westbrook possessed a level of athleticism and physical ability rarely seen from an NBA guard. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ Show, Frye compared the two accomplished point guards and ultimately chose his former Phoenix Suns teammate. “Russell Westbrook is […] The post Channing Frye says Steve Nash was better than Russell Westbrook appeared first on TalkBasket.net .