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A Perfect Draft Landing The 2025 NBA draft lottery could not have unfolded better for Cooper Flagg. The Dallas Mavericks won the No. 1 pick, placing Flagg on a competitive roster that should allow him to thrive without carrying the full load as a rookie. The other top lottery selections landed in less advantageous spots. […] The post Cooper Flagg Enters Rookie of the Year Race as Clear...
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Hall of Fame Point Guard Criticizes Current Rest Habits Utah Jazz legend John Stockton believes today’s NBA lacks the toughness of previous decades. Speaking on The Maverick Approach podcast with host Maverick Bailey, the Hall of Famer called the modern league “softer” and criticized the practice of load management. “I do think it’s softer,” Stockton […] The post John Stockton Says...
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Eleonora Boi, the pregnant wife of former NBA player Danilo Gallinari, is opening up about recently getting bitten by a shark while in the water with her two children. The Italian sports journalist first revealed that she survived a shark attack while at Carolina Resort in Puerto Rico in an Aug. 1 post on Instagram. […] The post Pregnant Wife of Former NBA Player Speaks Out After Shark...
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The Southern Conference announced Wednesday that Tennessee Tech will be joining on July 1, 2026, and leaving the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), where the Golden Eagles had been members since 1949. “This historic move changes the trajectory of our athletic aspirations and makes a statement to our campus and our community that Tech sports will […] The post Tennessee Tech Moving To...
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The Big 12 will release player availability reports for football and men’s and women’s basketball before all conference games, the conference announced Wednesday. Big 12 Availability Reports Vary By Sport Beginning this season, Big 12 football teams will be required to submit daily injury and player availability reports starting three days before each conference game. […] ...
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Every summer, Warriors PG Steph Curry has a basketball summer camp. It’s a three-day, overnight camp for grades four through 10. That summer camp is happening this week. Taking some time to speak with the media, Steph Curry shared his thoughts on the lack of moves by Golden State. They are the only team in […] The post Steph Curry noted the Warriors’ need for ‘pieces...
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The Los Angeles Lakers are in no rush to sign Rui Hachimura to a contract extension ahead of the final season of his current deal. Per Spotrac, the 27-year-old is slated to earn $18.25 million in the 2025-26 season. This is part of the three-year, $51 million contract he signed with the Lakers in July […] The post Lakers’ Rui Hachimura Not Expected To Sign Contract Extension...
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The Miami Heat have signed free agent guard Ethan Thompson to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson and Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. Ethan Thompson Could Play For Skyforce After Signing With Heat Thompson, 26, was a standout last season for the Osceola Magic, the Orlando Magic’s G-League team. […] The post Heat Sign Ethan Thompson To Exhibit...
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly “looked into several candidates” for their final roster spot, including Malcolm Brogdon, Cam Payne, and Landry Shamet, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. “However, all indications are that Bones Hyland is the front-runner to get that final spot, league sources said,” Krawczynski wrote, adding that Hyland signed...
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On Thursday, August 15, the NBA had its full schedule release for all 30 teams. In 2025-26, the Thunder, Warriors, Knicks, and Lakers are all tied with 34 nationally televised games. It’s no surprise to see those teams at the top of the list. New York and Los Angeles are massive markets across the league. […] The post Five NBA teams have just two nationally televised games in...
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At this point in the offseason, the free agent market is bare. The big-time names have been signed for well over a month. However, there are still quality players worth signing. Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Milwaukee Bucks have 15 players under contract for next season. That is the maximum amount of standard contracts […] The post Milwaukee signed free agent Amir Coffey to a...
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is confident that his superstar teammate, Giannis Antetokounmpo, will stay put this offseason. Portis told ESPN Milwaukee that he doesn’t picture the two-time MVP asking for a trade amid speculation about his NBA future. “Yeah, I talk to Giannis all the time. That’s my teammate,” Portis said. “Giannis bleeds green. […] The post Bucks’...
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A Legendary Coach ImmortalizedThe Los Angeles Lakers will honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with a statue unveiled on Feb. 22, the team announced. The bronze figure joins basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant outside the arena in Star Plaza. Golden Era GloryRiley coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, leading […] The post Lakers to Unveil Pat Riley...
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A Small-Market Team in the Big Spotlight The Oklahoma City Thunder will share the top spot for most National TV games in the 2025–26 NBA season, tying with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks. All four teams have 34 National TV appearances. For Oklahoma City, a small-market team in a […] The post Oklahoma City Thunder Earn Unprecedented National TV...
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GOAT Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn The NBA’s greatest-of-all-time discussion has long been a polarizing topic, typically centered on Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Fans split into camps, defending their choice with era-specific arguments and comparisons that span positions, styles, and circumstances. Even Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, isn’t immune to the debate. Appearing on...