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Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez will meet for Romero’s WBA welterweight title in a Premier Boxing Champions main event tonight from Las Vegas. Rolly will look to make a successful first defense of the title he beat Ryan Garcia to win in May 2025, while Teofimo is trying to win a world title in a […]
Chicago lives and dies by its sports teams. Bears Sundays. Cubs summer nights. Bulls banners hanging from the rafters like nobody’s forgotten the 90s. But there’s a newer game building its own following in the city’s parks and rec centers, and it doesn’t need a jumbotron to pull a crowd. Pickleball’s been the fastest-growing sport [...] The post Why Pickleball Leagues Are Becoming One of the Best Ways to Meet People Through Sport appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Nuggets ultimately decided Peyton Watson wasn’t worth $22 million a year. The painful part? They apparently could have had him for considerably less a year earlier. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said on Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective that Watson was seeking roughly $14 million annually when he was extension-eligible last fall. Denver, according to […] The post Nuggets could have kept Peyton Watson for much less a year ago appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Things may be getting uncomfortable between Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Actually, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, they already have. Duren remains a restricted free agent with September approaching, and MacMahon said on Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective that negotiations between the young center and Detroit have gotten “awfully nasty.” That certainly doesn’t sound […] The post Pistons, Jalen Duren contract talks have gotten ‘awfully nasty’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as the finalists for Jonathan Kuminga, according to Evan Sidery, with both teams offering the 23-year-old forward a starting role but facing very different financial paths. Sidery reported Friday that the Lakers would need to acquire Kuminga through a sign-and-trade at a larger salary, while Minnesota […] The post Lakers and Timberwolves emerge as Kuminga finalists appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Denver Nuggets are likely to trade Zeke Nnaji in an effort to move below the NBA’s second salary apron after signing DeMar DeRozan, according to Evan Sidery. Sidery reported Friday that Denver may need to attach draft capital to move Nnaji, who is owed $7.5 million in 2026-27 and holds a $7.5 million player […] The post Nuggets likely to trade Zeke Nnaji appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
James Harden says he sacrificed money, individual accolades and his role as a scorer during his stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers in pursuit of an NBA championship, only to come away without a title. Speaking on Earn Your Leisure, Harden reflected on the compromises he made after leaving Houston, saying, “Let me […] The post James Harden says Nets, 76ers sacrifices were “for nothing” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat are considering bringing back free-agent forward Keshad Johnson as they continue filling out their roster for the 2026-27 season. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported Friday that Johnson continues to work out with the Heat and has discussed a return with the team. According to a source, Miami could bring the […] The post Heat consider Keshad Johnson reunion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have become “awfully nasty,” according to Tim MacMahon, raising concerns that the restricted free agent’s contract dispute could have consequences beyond this offseason. “Sometimes these negotiations when they are ugly like this can have long-lasting consequences,” MacMahon said on The Hoop Collective podcast. Duren is coming off […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren talks turn “awfully nasty” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Gilbert Arenas does not see Philadelphia’s collection of star players as an obstacle to championship contention. Discussing the 76ers’ new roster on The Gilbert Arenas Show, Arenas rejected the idea that there will not be enough touches for LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. “What the fu*king problem is? Pass the ball. […] The post Gilbert Arenas dismisses 76ers’ concerns over sharing ball appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Phil Handy is finalizing a deal to join Nick Nurse’s Philadelphia 76ers coaching staff, according to Marc J. Spears. The move would reunite Handy with both Nurse and LeBron James as Philadelphia enters the 2026-27 season with a rebuilt championship-contending roster. Handy previously worked alongside Nurse as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors during […] The post Phil Handy reunites with LeBron James in Philadelphia appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Alex Rodriguez makes his feelings known in an official statement after the Timberwolves owner Marc Lore sold his stake to Marc Stad.
Laisvuoju agentu buvęs DeMaras DeRozanas karjerą pratęs Denveryje ir suvienys jėgas su Nikola Jokičiumi. ESPN žurnalistas Shamsas Charania paskelbė, kad atletas su „ Nuggets “ sudarys vienerių metų 3,9 mln. JAV dolerių kontraktą. Pastaruosius dvejus metus 37-erių 198 cm ūgio DeRozanas praleido Sakramento „ Kings “ gretose, kuriose rungtyniavo su Domantu Saboniu ir Jonu Valančiūnu . Praėjusį sezoną Sakramente jis vidutiniškai rinko po 18,4 taško, atkovojo 2,9 kamuolio ir...
Angel Reese didn’t even check into the game against the Los Angeles Sparks when something strange disrupted the event. Instead, while watching from the sideline, she helped in her own way. The Atlanta Dream center’s reaction saw her jumping and pointing, attempting to identify the culprit. During the game between Reese’s Atlanta Dream and the […] The post Video Footage Reveals Angel Reese’s Real-Time Reaction as NBA, WNBA Punish Man Accused of Throwing Obscene Object appeared first on Essent...
The debate surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports has found a high-profile voice in the basketball world weighing in. NBA legend Charles Barkley has now backed a petition calling on the WNBA to establish clearer eligibility rules and is standing behind Sophie Cunningham’s views on transgender players in women’s sport, drawing a response from a […] The post Martina Navratilova Drops 3-Word Message After Charles Barkley Signs Petition Supporting Sophie Cunningham’s Position on Tran...
The Golden State Warriors are now waiting for their own Hail Mary buyout move after Klay Thompson's decision to join the Miami Heat on Friday.
The Philadelphia 76ers spent the offseason chasing star power, and Shaquille O’Neal believes that pursuit now comes with zero margin for excuses. The Hall of Famer laid out a stark expectation for Philadelphia heading into the 2026-27 season: win it all, or consider the year a failure. “This team was put together to win the […] The post It’s championship or bust for the 76ers in 2027, according to Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevon Looney makes his feelings known on his goals with the Lakers for the 2026-27 season and playing alongside Luka Doncic.
The Philadelphia 76ers are adding a familiar face to Nick Nurse’s coaching staff, creating an intriguing reunion and connection to the newly acquired Sixer, LeBron James. The move comes at an important time for the Sixers, while the Dallas Mavericks are dealing with another setback during a turbulent offseason. The Mavericks were already dealing with […] The post 76ers Bolster LeBron James With a Familiar Face as Mavericks Suffer Double Blow After Klay Thompson Buyout appeared first on Essen...
The Denver Nuggets' projected starting five and improved depth chart after signing DeMar DeRozan to a $3.9 million veteran minimum contract.
A lot has been made — particularly by Knicks fans — about how Joe Tsai told NetsDaily about the “embarrassment” he faces watching the Knicks revel in their championship while his Nets are deep in their rebuild. But little attention was given to what else the Nets principal owner said. Here, ICYMI, is the full […]
Veteran wing Klay Thompson was waived by the Mavericks on Friday following a buyout agreement. The 36-year-old, who won four titles with Golden State, is expected to join the Heat on a two-year deal worth around $13MM. Thompson will be Miami’s 13th player under standard contract, and free agent center Nick Richards has “emerged as […]
Bronny James answers young fan who asked about his dad joining the 76ers.
Klay Thompson's contract with the Miami Heat makes his rejection of a return to the Golden State Warriors impossible to ignore.
The Mystics dropped a hard fought game to the Minnesota Lynx, 94-84. This game was defined early by the Mystics’ inability to take care of the ball. Nine first half turnovers turned into 14 points off of turnovers for Minnesota. Sonia Citron and Shakira Austin were the biggest culprits with four turnovers each in the […]
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