It was an ugly way to go out. The Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff run wrapped up with an embarrassing 30-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs and a six-game series defeat in the second round. It's left all sorts of questions for this offseason if the T-Wolves hope to truly be a serious contender in a tough Western Conference. With that, let's have a look at three players who will not be back in Minnesota for the 2026-27 season. Julius Randle After a disastrous playoff performa...
While everyone continues to ponder when and where Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded, one thing that some teams might want to be aware of is just how healthy the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is. According to Milwaukee insider Gery Woelfel, not only did he confirm that most observers around the league expect the Greek Freak to be traded this summer, he came up with some ominous reports about the two-time MVP's knees. I chatted with a slew of NBA individuals in recent days at the pre-draft ...
On Friday night, A’ja Wilson reminded why she’s the four-time MVP, dropping 45 points on better than 83 percent shooting as the Las Vegas Aces won the second of two-straight matchups against the Connecticut Sun, 101-94. Wilson is the epitome of an MVP because of how her raw production translates to winning impact. Scour the […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be in the middle of multiple trade rumors during the Summer of 2026. A team with valuable assets, no current draft picks, and a thirst for improvement is going to pique the interest of rival GM’s and media members alike. Whether or not the Blazers end up making […]
As heartbreaking as it is to watch a team with legitimate championship aspirations fall in the first round to a rival, there is a silver lining for grieving Celtics fans. With the extra few weeks, the Celtics can allocate even more time to an area that separates them from the bulk of other NBA teams: […]
The San Antonio Spurs are 2-0 in elimination games this postseason. The Silver and Black smacked the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 in Game 6 to secure a spot in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017. In a series that felt incredibly close through all six games, the Spurs won three games by […]
Terry Stotts last coached the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2020-21 season. After being dismissed from the position, he took a couple years off from the NBA before returning as an assistant coach with Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. As recent reports have indicated, he’ll move on from that post this summer. What’s […]
We are in the thick of the era of name, image and likeness (NIL) in college athletics. Over the last half-decade, it’s infiltrated college sports, where players are being paid for their fame, which has directly impacted the present and future of myriad student athletes nationwide. A premier example is the NBA Draft player pool. […]
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Current and former professional athletes in major sports -- from Kobe Bryant to Kirk Gibson -- weighed in on gay NBA player Jason Collins.
The Seattle Seahawks will open the 2026 NFL season against the New England Patriots, the same team they vanquished to win Super Bowl 60. Given the Super Bowl wasn’t exactly a classic from a neutral perspective, reaction has been generally underwhelming to an immediate rematch, especially when the Chicago Bears looked like a prime option […]
Globe Stephon Castle gives the Spurs 32 points in a Game 6 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves Celtics’ Jaylen Brown named a finalist for NBA Social Justice Champion award Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate second half to beat Cavaliers and force Game 7 CelticsBlog Mock Draft Deep Dive: Does Karim Lopez make sense for […]
It has seemed like trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks have lingered in the media for years now. However, NBA fans may finally see an overdue blockbuster deal for the former multi-time MVP within the next few months. And the Miami Heat will reportedly be “first in line” to take yet […]
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Hansi Flick has set his sights on an unprecedented milestone for Barcelona’s final match of the season at the Spotify Camp Nou against Betis, calling the chance to achieve a perfect home record “a great objective.” The newly-crowned La Liga champions have already locked up the league title, but motivation remains high heading into Sunday’s […]
The highlights speak for themselves; if this was any other year Caleb Wilson could very well go #1 overall in the NBA Draft. This year just so happens to be stacked with NBA ready talent. This draft in particular has been touted as a “Big 3” draft between Cam Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, and Darryn Peterson, […]
Yang Hansen might end up being this incarnation of the Portland Trail Blazers’ most divisive player. The talent is raw, the size is enticing but the reality is a genuine mystery. The young center also has the spectre of Cedric Coward hanging over his head. General Manager Joe Cronin opted to trade the more mature […]
There had been speculation for weeks that the NFL was going to select the Chicago Bears as the Seattle Seahawks’ opponent for the NFL Kickoff game to open the 2026 season. Heck, even Michael Wilbon was talking about it on the radio like it was a done deal. When the NFL announced that it would, […]
The calls for Daryl Morey’s ouster got louder and louder in the 48 hours between Philadelphia’s elimination from the NBA playoffs last Sunday and his official firing on Tuesday. In the span of just over one week, the Sixers managed to come from 3-1 down against the Boston Celtics on the heels of their star […]
Barcelona players have been paying tribute to Robert Lewandowski after the striker confirmed he will be leaving the club this summer after his contract expires. Lewandowski will depart after a successful four years at the club, winning three league titles, the Copa del Rey and landing a Pichichi award during his time at the Camp […]
Guess who just got back to the WCF? Those crazy cats down in San Antone. Making sure Game 6 is all they need, Stephon Castle responded to the Timberwolves’ defensive switch-up and scored a game-high 32 points along with 11 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox chipped in 21 points with 9 assists while Victor Wembanyama “casually” scored […]
Reinforcing the offensive line remains one of the top priorities for the Seattle Seahawks, and the addition of Beau Stephens fits perfectly within the front office’s continued investment in physical linemen tailored for zone-based schemes. He may not have entered the draft cycle carrying the same level of national hype as some of the bigger […]
We’ve reached a point where you can say the Cavs and the Pistons are doing this on purpose to prevent Knicks fans from enjoying New York basketball. But hey, seven games on their legs? Can’t complain! We’re the latest four days and a few hours from the ECF Game 1 tip-off. Finally. Mike Brown On […]
Have you ever had a dream so good that you just wanted to go back to sleep to keep the vibes going? What if it got even better? That’s how the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl wins have felt, as a fan and native son of Seattle. From a team (and city) that, at times, felt […]
Barcelona will play their final home game of the season this Sunday when they face Real Betis at Camp Nou, but two players are doubtful for the game as Frenkie de Jong and Marcus Rashford missed training on Saturday. Hansi Flick was asked about the status of those two players at a press conference and […]
It was a jam-packed day of action down on the farm as there were a handful of significant individual performances to highlight, so let’s get into it. (26-17) Gwinnett Stripers 9, (17-26) Durham Bulls 2 Box Score Gwinnett rode an excellent start from Carlos Carrasco and a handful of solid offensive performances on Friday night […]