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It’s time for the second round of the NBA Draft. Follow along this thread and on @BrightSideSun on X/Twitter for the latest updates and insights on all things Phoenix Suns and the NBA Draft with staff writer Holden Sherman at the Barclays Center covering the event. 10:29 PM EST: Officially no Suns pick in the second […]
Draymond Green and Yaxel Lendeborg are different in so many ways. The former is 36 years old, has completed 14 seasons in the NBA, and is putting the finishing touches on a Hall of Fame career; the latter is 23, and just beginning an NBA journey that began on Tuesday, when the Golden State Warriors […]
The Heat have picked up their $2.3MM team option on Pelle Larsson for the 2026/27 season, the team announced (via Twitter). After being selected in the second round of the 2024 draft, Larsson signed a three-year deal that included a team option in the third year. Larsson’s salary will remain non-guaranteed until the start of […]
DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open To Trading Brown For Elite Big The Boston Celtics are willing to trade small forward Jaylen Brown for a “big man,” according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Boston offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded to the Miami Heat. Brown was upset when […]
Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank revealed the Clippers' reasoning heading into the draft. The post Clippers Executive Explains Winning Mentality Behind Draft Pick appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Quadir Copeland put together the most complete season of his college career after transferring to NC State. The 6'6" guard averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 assists and 1.8 steals while showcasing one of the more intriguing all-around skill sets among non-first-round prospects.
The Houston Rockets have officially signed Quadir Copeland to a two-way deal after the guard went un-drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
PHOENIX – One of the best moments during NBA draft cycles is the reaction of young men having their dream come true. The draft fulfills a dream that they have had since a kid, but for some, that moment becomes sweeter because of the team. The Phoenix Suns traded three second-round picks for the 30th pick […]
Yesterday the Portland Trail Blazers welcomed Micah Nori as their next head coach. The hire came after an extended process. Though rumors of their search started in May, the Blazers were the last NBA franchise to fill their vacant coaching position this summer. Along with the appointment came news of a highly-unusual contract structure for […]
For every college star chasing a lifelong dream of reaching the NBA, one stage stands above all others. Every June, future franchise cornerstones walk across that stage, shake the commissioner’s hand, and officially become professionals. For more than a decade, that moment has unfolded inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The NBA Draft did not always […] The post Brooklyn’s Biggest Night: Why Barclays Remains the Home of NBA Draft appeared first on EssentiallySports .
(Mandatory credit: Getty Images) The Miami Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster broke the internet on the eve of NBA Draft day. The word to describe it? Relevant. That’s what Antetokounmpo’s arrival in South Beach has made the Heat franchise. After years of mediocrity, Giannis has injected new life into the organization. It took only a year […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat has made shockwaves throughout national media appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Dallas Mavericks traded for Sergio De Larrea toward the end of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and this could very well jeopardize Brandon Williams' future in Dallas.
The New York Knicks are NBA champions, which means they now have bragging rights over all those who doubted them.
The Dallas Mavericks turned heads Tuesday night when they were part of a four-team trade that gave them the rights to Sergio de Larrea, the 25th overall pick. De Larrea currently plays for ACB Valencia in Spain and his team just won the Liga ACBC title on Wednesday with a 108-84 victory in the deciding […]
Tyler Bilodeau developed into one of the nation's most efficient scoring forwards during his time at UCLA. The 6'7" forward averaged 17.6 points while shooting 51.8 percent from the field, 46.4 percent from three and 87.3 percent from the free-throw line.
The Brooklyn Nets have officially selected Tyler Bilodeau with the No. 43 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
The Boston Celtics now must think about what their best route is now that their best option is off the table. What they do with Jaylen Brown will be key, and to be honest, it's not clear what route they should take with him.
New York Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose responded to criticism of the team's trade for Mikal Bridges after winning the 2026 NBA Finals.
A 5-foot-8 guard known for her flashy passes, Tatum Forbes was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. She graduated from Saint Anselm (2023-26) and is about to embark on a pro career in basketball. In her last college season, she averaged 18.3 points and 5.1 assists for the Hawks. She joined Swish Appeal to talk […]
After 23 of the 24 prospects who were invited to the green room for the first round of the 2026 NBA draft were selected on Tuesday, at least 10 new prospects will be in the green room on Wednesday for the second round, per the league. As Ian Begley of SNY.tv relays (via Twitter), the […]
Last offseason, the New York Knicks made a somewhat surprising decision to fire Tom Thibodeau, and they replaced him with Mike Brown.
Austin Reaves was serenaded by the Lakers during offseason contract talks.
With all the Giannis Antetokounmpo noise surrounding the Miami Heat, some forget that there was another underrated addition for Miami as part of the deal in Bobby Portis. Miami lost a lot of quality rotation pieces in their haul to the Milwaukee Bucks. There’s still a lot more work to be done, but getting their […] The post Bobby Portis quietly becomes crucial depth addition for the Heat in Giannis deal appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The Milwaukee Bucks have officially signed Rafael Castro to a two-way deal after the forward went un-drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The NBA draft is officially in the rearview mirror, and while the league’s newest rookies are putting on their fresh team caps, the actual tectonic plates of the league are shifting beneath our feet. This week, the basketball world was set ablaze when reports surfaced that the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat struck a preliminary […]