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Last season, the Chicago Bulls finished with a 39-43 record. That was ninth in the Eastern Conference. Chicago has missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. Additionally, they’ve missed the postseason in seven of the last eight years. The Bulls are eager to get over the hump and become serious contenders in the East. That’s […] The post The Chicago Bulls exercised...
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Class of 2026 senior guard Junior County told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi on Thursday that he has committed to UConn. County chose the Huskies over Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, and Purdue. Junior County Wanted To Play For UConn Coach Dan Hurley After visiting each of his other finalists, County took his final trip to […] The post UConn Basketball Lands 4-Star Recruit...
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Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has been extended through the 2030-31 season, the school announced Thursday. The extension adds two years to his current deal that was previously through 2028-29. Scheyer last received a contract extension in 2023. Duke Coach Jon Scheyer Entering Fourth Season Last season, the Blue Devils finished 35-4, captured […] The post Duke...
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On Thursday, October 2, the 76ers and Knicks were in Abu Dhabi for a preseason matchup. New York won 99-84, and the teams will meet again this Saturday. For that first game, New York was without one of their normal starters. O.G. Anunoby reportedly suffered a sprained hand at practice on Wednesday. He was not […] The post Knicks’ O.G. Anunoby missed their preseason opener due to...
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The first No. 24 jersey worn by Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers recently sold for $889,000, including buyer’s premium, at Sotheby’s. Bryant wore the jersey while posting 23 points in a 118-112 victory against the Seattle SuperSonics on Nov. 3, 2006. No. 24 Lakers Jersey Was Signed By Kobe Bryant According to ESPN’s […] The post Kobe Bryant’s First No. 24...
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In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers finished with a 24-58 record. That was their worst since 2015-16. Injuries piled up for the Sixers last season. One-time MVP Joel Embiid appeared in just 19 games for Philly. With the 2025-26 season just weeks away, the 76ers are keeping an optimistic approach. So is former 76er, turned NBA […] The post Charles Barkley believes the 76ers are the best...
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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will wear No. 1 instead of the familiar No. 00 he donned during his first four seasons with the NBA franchise, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. Jonathan Kuminga Ended Contract Stalemate This news comes in the wake of Kuminga inking a two-year, $48.5 million contract to return to the […] The post Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga...
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Monday, October 6, is the Dallas Mavericks’ first preseason game for 2025-26. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road for a neutral-site game. Dallas had a new-look roster for the 2025-26 season compared to the beginning of 2024-25. The team has added legitimate talent to compete in a tough Western Conference. One […] The post Anthony Davis was called out by...
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Future Hall of Famer Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, but the team has since failed to reach the second round of the playoffs. However, the Nuggets made several changes this offseason, including taking the interim tag off coach David Adelman and replacing general manager Calvin Booth with […] The post Nikola Jokic Hopes To Be ‘A Nugget...
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On July 31, 2022, NBA legend Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88. The Hall of Famer had one of the most historic careers in league history. Russell is a 12-time all-star, 11-time NBA champion, and five-time league MVP. To commemorate his impact on the NBA, his #6 was retired league-wide ahead of […] The post Thunder’s Jaylin Williams will be the last player in NBA history...
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The Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey resolved their contract stalemate last month, when the former No. 6 overall pick of the 2021 draft agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal. “The fact it’s done now, I can move forward; the next four years, I’m locked in with the Bulls,” Giddey told ESPN’s […] The post Bulls’ Josh Giddey:...
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A federal judge has allowed the Pac-12 Conference’s lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference over $55 million in “poaching fees” to go forward, according to The Associated Press. Pac-12 Lawsuit Against Mountain West Conference Continues U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Van Keulen of the Northern District of California filed an order denying the Mountain West’s motion...
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Continuity is what separates the good from the great teams in professional sports. The ability to have a sixth sense with teammates took a team like the Thunder to another level last season. Having the same group of core players over multiple seasons helped them win an NBA title. Heading into 2025-26, the Los Angeles […] The post Insiders report Lakers’ Rui Hachimura is expected...
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller sustained a finger injury at Tuesday’s practice, according to the team, which announced in a press release that he has been diagnosed with a right fifth finger laceration. Leonard Miller To Miss Training Camp, Four Preseason Games Miller, who will turn 22 in November, will be re-evaluated in two weeks, […] The post Timberwolves’...
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Tuesday, September 30, was the first day of training camp for the Dallas Mavericks. The team is preparing for the grind of the 82-game regular season. Wednesday, October 22, is Dallas’ first game of the year. They will be at home to face Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. In that matchup, the Mavericks could be […] The post Dallas’ Daniel Gafford (ankle) will miss 2-3 weeks...