This article was first published as the Jazz Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Friday. Every year there are a million different things that could happen on NBA draft night, but this year feels like it’s going to be particularly crazy. By now you know how many of the top draft picks could be …

After years and years of waiting for Washington to launch Bradley Beal trade talks, the new Wizards management started down that road and negotiations have quickly picked up momentum. This trade could come down before Thursday’s NBA Draft. The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are the two teams in the mix — a mix Beal controls because he has a …

The Indiana Pacers may be interested in trading the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to multiple reports. ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst floated the idea briefly on his podcast Friday. “Indiana has been talking with people about the seventh pick,” Windhorst said. “I have been told they have been trying to get wing players. They’ve been trying …

The Seton Hall basketball program’s search for a power forward netted an interesting prospect Saturday with the commitment of Sadraque “Sada” NgaNga, a 6-foot-10, 220-pound transfer from Boise State. Here are three things to know about NgaNga, who has three years of eligibility remaining. Boise State Broncos guard Sadraque NgaNga (1) controls the ball against Texas A&M Aggies guard Tyrece …

Even though the NBA season is still months away, activity within the league is high right now. To keep you up-to-date with every development, we are launching the Offseason Hub. This will be updated to the minute with all the essential resources you need to stay informed about what’s going on with all 30 franchises. Make sure you visit regularly …

As the offseason rolls on, the Chicago Bulls will undoubtedly find themselves in the middle of some trade rumors. In its current state, the Bulls roster has no hope of winning a championship, and while the playoffs could be an attainable goal, it’s nowhere close to a guaranteed outcome. In turn, they should be considering any and all options this …

The Chicago Bulls are in a weird spot as a team. While many are calling for them to hit the reset button and start over, Arturas Karnisovas seems content bringing back the same core guys and running it back. That would only lead to more middling results. The team needs a shake-up. More than anything, the Bulls need help at …

After hearing the news of Johni Broome, Dylan Cardwell, and Jaylin Williams returning to Auburn basketball after testing the NBA draft waters, most Tiger fans began to wonder what would be next for point guard Wendell Green Jr. On Friday, that question was answered. Bryan Lewis of the New York Post tweeted that Green had worked out with the Houston …

The Boston Celtics are reportedly looking to rebalance their roster (and perhaps save some cap space) by dealing away one of their four backcourt players in Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon, and Payton Pritchard, but new reporting from Substack’s Marc Stein suggests the Celtics would prefer the guard to be on the move to be Brogdon. “Word is the …

With the NBA Finals now in the rearview mirror, the focus around the league now shifts to the upcoming draft on June 22, and free agency, which starts on June 30. Between now and then there will be no shortage of free agency and trade rumors as every team in the league tries to improve their roster ahead of the …

There has been plenty of chatter surrounding whether the Boston Celtics ought to trade away All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown given his eligibility for a supermax contract heading into the 2023-24 NBA season in light of the punitive power of the league’s new collective bargaining agreement. But another school of thought involves trading veteran point guard Marcus Smart to a similar …

The 2023 NBA draft is less than a week away, which means teams only have a few more days to meet and work out with prospects. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, this means looking at players who could be available in the No. 12 and No. 50 ranges of the draft. This also means looking at players who could be …

Getty Images The Washington Wizards have engaged in serious trade talks with the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat regarding All-Star guard Bradley Beal, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. It was recently reported that Beal and the Wizards would work together to find a trade partner for him, and the team gave the guard permission to talk to other teams in …

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, a month after the university suspended him for three games for using an anti-gay slur while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview. Huggins, 69, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was pulled over by police in Pittsburgh on Friday night. He was charged with driving under the …

Cole World, Cole Life, Cold-blooded. That is the mentality the Charlotte Hornets need to turn their franchise around and get back to the playoffs after a seven-year drought. Lucky for them, J. Cole himself will be part of the team as it was announced Friday that the rap superstar is part of the ownership group that will purchase Michael Jordan’s …

Bob Huggins always liked to say that he grew up in a small Ohio town with “500 people, one stop light and nine bars.” It was an explanation of his old-school coaching style. Port Washington was where he learned his no-nonsense values, his hardcore sensibilities, his unwavering intensity and, yes, his proclivity for winding down the day over some bourbon …

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The Chicago Bulls‘ future is murky, to say the least. At the end of this past season, Arturas Karnisovas stated his lack of desire for a rebuild, but a recent rumor from Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports indicated that the Bulls have reached out to opposing teams, assessing the overall interest in a potential Zach LaVine trade. Regardless of the …

San Diego State University sent a letter to the Mountain West seeking information related to a potential exit next year, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation. According to multiple reports, SDSU wants an extension of the deadline to give formal …

The NBA offseason is upon us, which means it’s time for The Ringer’s staff to reevaluate its top 125 players list. Updated periodically throughout the calendar year, The Ringer ranks the best 125 players in the league. In this latest update — which was released on June 14 — the Oklahoma City Thunder have four members make the top 125. …

Back in 2002, University of California football head coach Jeff Tedford had a keen recruiting eye for a tight end named Garrett Cross, a standout at Butte College, located about three hours northeast of Berkeley. Cross eventually signed with Cal, and went on to catch 44 passes, including eight touchdowns, in a solid career for the Golden Bears. The story …

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky basketball’s 2023 recruiting class continues to grow — and the same goes for next season’s roster. Joey Hart, a guard from Linton-Stockton High School in Linton, Indiana, committed to the Wildcats on Saturday. It came just five days after UK picked up a commitment from another 2023 prospect, three-star forward Jordan Burks. He becomes the seventh player in …

The John Lucas Foundation is relaunching its annual celebrity golf classic on June 26 to raise funds for healthy living programs focused on mental health, substance-abuse prevention, and scholarships for youth basketball camps. The foundation is run by Lucas, a longtime member of the Rockets and an assistant coach in recent years. Under former head coach Stephen Silas, Lucas was …

As the Chicago Bulls consider all of their options this summer, the future continues to be uncertain. On the one hand, Arturas Karnrisovas said that he was against a rebuild when the season ended. On the other, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported that Chicago has put out feelers in regard to a potential Zach LaVine trade. On top of …

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Pittsburgh on Friday night, according to the police blotter on the city of Pittsburgh’s official website. The arrest account from the Pittsburgh Police Department identifies “Robert Huggins, 69, of Morgantown, West Virginia” as the offender.  Here is the account of the incident, according to the …