Being a Chicago native, Barack Obama has always had his answer ready when the conversation turns to basketball’s greatest era. Michael Jordan. The Bulls. The ’90s. But on a recent appearance on the All the Smoke podcast, Obama wasn’t just reminiscing- he was diagnosing. The modern NBA is faster, more skilled, and more athletically demanding […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the entire NBA world when they pulled off a blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball, sending Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange. The Timberwolves are pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards, trying to remodel the […]
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The NBA Draft is upon Tuesday, June 23, beginning at 7pm CST on ABC/ESPN. The second round is Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 7pm central on ESPN. Illini basketball superstar Keaton Wagler will almost certainly be selected somewhere in the top ten. He could even go top five. Wagler has been officially extended a draft […]
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You know the old internet meme. A dog with a fedora sits in a room. A mug is on a table. And the walls are on fire. Seemingly calm despite the circumstances, the dog says, “this is fine.” To most of the talking heads, this is where the Celtics are heading into free agency. After […]
Two years ago, the Dallas Mavericks were on the precipice of the championship after advancing to the NBA Finals. But due to a series of inexplicable decisions, plus the ACL injury of Kyrie Irving, the momentum from their impressive run swiftly dissipated, leaving the Mavericks in disarray. But if there is a positive to all […]
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Happy NBA Draft Day! The draft green room invite list has been released, and the big night is now here. And thus, The Sports Bank has released their final 2026 NBA mock draft. It’s time for version 14.0, the final boss of this endeavor. Also, The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop […]
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After Jimmy Butler had been with the Golden State Warriors for almost two seasons, the organization showed utmost respect and commitment to help him recover from a season-ending injury. It has been several months since Butler suffered a torn right ACL in a game against the Miami Heat, and had the chance to give him […]
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It has been more than five months since the Warriors’ 2025-26 NBA season came to despair as superstar Jimmy Butler suffered a torn right ACL. Despite coming into the February trade deadline with an injury, the Golden State front office has committed to Butler’s rehabilitation and prioritized stability and long-term planning over a desperate asset […]
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Jesus Christ. Martin Luther King Jr., LeBron James. Let alone the NBA prospects and rookies, even established stars often won’t mention those three names in the same sentence. But Knicks’ rookie Tyler Nickel did. Only hours after the New York side selected the Vanderbilt guard with the 47th pick, a video circulated on the internet. […]
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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to Las Vegas Aces 99-84, Still Take Season Series The Dallas Wings shot a season-low 2-of-21 from three-point range and never recovered from an early double-digit deficit in a 99-84 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, though Dallas still claimed the season series, 2-1. LAS VEGAS — […]
The Warriors are reportedy interested in trading Jimmy Butler to the Kings and land DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis in return.
Kylan Boswell heads to the league coming off of his best season yet. The senior averaged 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while helping lead Illinois to its first Final Four appearance since 2005. He shot 44.4% from the field while providing veteran leadership on both ends of the floor. Boswell was […]
After one of the most dominant freshman seasons in program history, Cearah Parchment is turning her basketball career up a notch. Canada Basketball announced Friday that the Illinois forward has been selected to the Senior Women’s National Team training camp roster as the program begins preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. At […]
Ben Humrichous went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, as expected, but quickly signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Humrichous was overlooked coming out of high school but worked his way into earning an opportunity with an NBA organization. Humrichous is originally from Tipton, Indiana, and graduated from Tipton High School as […]
Speaking at a Warriors media event on Thursday to announce the team’s new jersey patch, Butler couldn’t hide his admiration for the organization. The six-time NBA All-Star has spent years with multiple franchises. But when it comes to the Golden State, he simply knows “this is it!” However, the business side of the NBA presents […]
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Prior to their Wednesday night 101-78 victory over the Portland Fire, the Chicago Sky were on a six-game losing streak and had managed just one victory in their last 11 games. But when the win finally came, it was a dominant 23-point statement that had been a long time coming. Speaking in the postgame press […]
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Six years after delivering the Canadian side their first NBA championship, Kawhi Leonard could once again find himself at the center of their scheme of things. With the 2x NBA Champ already looming in the rumor city, attention has shifted to the Toronto Raptors. Can they assemble a compelling package to bring their former Finals […]
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Google added an unexpected twist to the fallout from the blockbuster trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. Fans discovered that searching “Giannis” on Google now triggers Heat-colored confetti across the screen. There is also a “Welcome to Miami!” message. The feature quickly went viral, with many Bucks fans seeing […]
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Trade deadline season is approaching. There’s still a muddled standings picture in both leagues, but teams can have an idea of how their contention chances are shaping up by mid-late June. Even though significant trade activity is unlikely to pick up until after the All-Star Break, front offices need to begin mapping out buy/sell trade […]
The Utah Jazz are entering next season with a prospect many are considering the best prospect in team history. But is he really? Let’s take a look at all the prospects in team history and decide who were the top ten best prospects in Jazz history. It’s important to note that this is not a […]
Here’s Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins on his goals for 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. (via Monumental Sports Network): “Day one, be a good person. Be in the community. Be authentic to who you are. We want guys to represent themselves and the organization in a way that they’re comfortable with. And just being […]
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LaVar Ball is known for being the father of Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball. He has also made a name for himself for his controversial takes about the NBA. The Big Baller Brand CEO praised the Minnesota Timberwolves for trading…
The NBA’s trade landscape is well underway, with the latest swap surrounding All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets sent the youngest Ball brother to the Minnesota Timberwolves, leaving some room for debate about the fit. However, one person is ecstatic. LaVar Ball is thrilled to the point of suggesting a family reunion to […]
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The U.S. men's national team is officially through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
The New York Knicks ended their 53-year NBA championship drought this year. They did it with Jalen Brunson and the starting unit leading the way, along with a formidable supporting cast. Mitchell Robinson, one of the bench’s key players and…