Kobe Bryant would often recruit teammates who had already proven they wouldn’t back down from him. Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen was one of them. Black Mamba gave him a special token of appreciation during his farewell, but before that made efforts to sign the Grindfather. It did not materialize, as Allen had a peculiar […]
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The Boston Celtics have recently been at the forefront of a seemingly endless cycle of rumors and speculation. With the NBA Draft and free agency rapidly approaching, one might expect those events to dominate the conversation. However, amid the flurry of developments surrounding a possible trade, those offseason milestones have largely taken a backseat, until now. The Celtics have multiple avenues […]
Aday Mara was a frequent mock target of the Charlotte Hornets early in the offseason, but he seems to have climbed up out of the Hornets range on Internet draft boards. It’s easy to understand the appeal. He’s a gargantuan human whose size alone is almost enough to make him a coveted NBA prospect. But […]
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One of AEW's most prominent names and former champions has revealed that his retirement is not too far away. The star in question, Cash Wheeler, is one half of FTR alongside Dax Harwood.
The New York Knicks’ championship run brought Zohran Mamdani and James Dolan on the same page, at least momentarily. Yet their political affiliations firmly kept them apart during Thursday’s parade celebration. The Knicks billionaire owner had no interest in a photo-op and even had a sneaky diss towards the New York City mayor. So, do they […]
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Jumping from one power school to the next, Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar nearly doubled his scoring production at North Carolina.
The Atlanta Hawks have officially selected Henri Veesaar with the No. 52 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Will the Nuggets make a selection with the 26th pick, trade up, trade down, or trade out?
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The Dallas Mavericks ought to recalibrate around a superstar in the making. After enduring a miserable 2025-26 campaign, the franchise enters the 2026 NBA Draft armed with perhaps its most important asset outside of Cooper Flagg: the No. 9 overall pick. Conventional wisdom suggests Dallas should simply remain in place and select the best prospect […]
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a beautiful mic drop moment during their championship parade on Thursday when he talked about choosing grace over clapping back at haters. It perfectly encapsulated his inspired ascent as one of the NBA’s elite players. Brunson has probably heard every slight there is—about his size, about his speed, […]
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Ayo Dosunmu could be back in Chicago under the franchise’s new direction, as former NBA player and analyst Kendall Gill said the guard remains open to returning to the Chicago Bulls. Speaking on 104.3 The Score, Gill said: “I know Ayo, from my conversations with him this summer, would be open to [returning to Chicago].” […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans have arrived at a crossroads that every front office dreads. One year after making one of the boldest moves of the 2025 NBA Draft, the organization finds itself paying a steep price for its ambition. Aggressively trading up to select Derik Queen was supposed to accelerate the franchise’s timeline. Instead, the […]
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The Golden State Warriors continue to view Kawhi Leonard as a major offseason target, even as they evaluate more realistic wing options, according to Kevin O’Connor. Speaking on The Kevin O’Connor Show while discussing Anthony Slater’s reporting on the Warriors’ offseason plans, O’Connor said Golden State’s interest in Leonard has not faded despite the availability […]
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Anthony Davis’ future in Washington appears to be tied to more than just the final years of his contract. According to Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger, Davis has expressed a strong interest in being part of what the Wizards are building after joining the franchise in February. “He’s communicated to me a strong interest in […]
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Good news: the Denver Nuggets currently have a pick in each of the two rounds of the 2026 NBA draft! The Nuggets currently have…
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Patrick Ewing joined the New York Knicks' championship parade on Thursday to celebrate with the franchise.
Despite an aggressive defense from the Atlanta Dream, the Indiana Fever never seemed to slump like they usually would. Considering that and knowing their pattern of fourth-quarter chases, it was hard to wonder that the Fever would lose 108-101 at home. Even Caitlin Clark fan and longtime sports commentator Skip Bayless could not believe it. […]
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It wouldn’t be a Knicks event without drama. Amid awkward friction between city leadership and team ownership, jabs in speeches, and debate over crowd control and security, the New York Knicks’ ticker-tape parade and City Hall celebration had a lot to be discussed on social media. However, a glaring design error in the backdrop decor […]
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The possibility of Ja Morant changing teams this offseason gained further traction Thursday when veteran NBA insider Sam Amick identified the New Orleans Pelicans as his most likely landing spot for the former All-Star guard. Speaking on Run It Back on June 18, Amick said he expects Morant to be traded to New Orleans, while […]
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In the latest Stein Line, Marc Stein provided new intel about who the Washington Wizards might be picking at #1, and it might be changing from the consensus. From Stein: With only a few days to go before Tuesday night’s first round of the NBA Draft, multiple draft experts have passed along that they legitimately […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the better part of the last half-decade building what many around the league consider the NBA’s next great dynasty. Armed with one NBA championship and two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder have positioned themselves to continue contending for championships for years to come. Yet the bitter ending to the […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason expecting difficult decisions, but Austin Reaves’ looming contract situation may be creating an even bigger question: how much room is left for LeBron James? Speaking on Run It Back on Thursday, NBA insider Sam Amick suggested that Reaves’ pursuit of a maximum contract could have ripple effects that […]
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The Wizards are walking on thin ice. Just a day after reports emerged that Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option and enter free agency, another question surfaced around the franchise’s future: Anthony Davis’ commitment. The timing naturally triggered the obvious questions. Davis landed in Washington along with Young as part of the […]
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Although the outside perception has largely been that AJ Dybantsa is the frontrunner to be selected first overall during next week’s draft, multiple draft experts believe there’s a real chance the Wizards will instead take Darryn Peterson, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). One “well-placed insider” told Stein that Washington is […]
The Boston Celtics remain one of the teams most frequently linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, and veteran NBA insider Sam Amick believes there is little hesitation in Boston if Milwaukee ever agreed to a straightforward superstar exchange. Speaking on Run It Back on Thursday, Amick said, “If the Bucks said ‘Jaylen Brown for Giannis, straight up,’ […]
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