The Boston Celtics didn’t take long to pivot from their disappointing Game 7 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, opting to trade for former All-Star Kristaps Porzingis ahead of the 2023 NBA offseason. The deal may have cost Boston its veteran leader in Marcus Smart, but by some accounts, the Celtics are a lot more potent following …

Things will look a lot different for the Warriors next season, and that includes the front office. But Golden State veterans Steph Curry and Klay Thompson have the utmost confidence in new Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., who was promoted after longtime executive Bob Myers decided to walk away from the position. The Splash Brothers recently told The Athletic’s …

Getty Images NBA free agency is just days away, and we’re getting a clearer picture of exactly who will be available this summer. Several players are facing decisions on player options for the 2023-24 season, and notable names like Draymond Green and Kyle Kuzma have already declined them. Green, as expected, turned down his $27.6 million player option with the …

Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang already had tagged Anthony Winchester for an expanded role on the Wildcats’ staff when director of strategies Kevin Sutton departed earlier this month. On Tuesday, Tang made it official that Winchester has been promoted from director of video operations to an on-court position as special assistant to the head coach. “He’s gifted,” Tang told …

Trey Lyles is one of six Kings slated to hit NBA free agency once the negotiating period opens Friday, and the forward has made it crystal clear he’d love to remain in Sacramento. It appears as if Lyles’ wish could come true, as the Kings expect to re-sign the versatile 27-year-old, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported Tuesday, citing sources. …

The NBA world was shocked last week when the Warriors dealt Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul on draft day. But Golden State superstar Steph Curry knows surprises are all part of the game. Still, saying goodbye to a young player with so much promise like Poole can be hard, even when a talented veteran …

Donte DiVincenzo reportedly will be hitting the open market later this week. ESPN’s Kendra Andrews reported Tuesday, citing sources, that DiVincenzo will decline his $4.7 million player option and is set to become a free agent when the negotiating window opens Friday. DiVincenzo signed a two-year deal worth $9.3 million with Golden State last summer that included a player option …

Violent defender. That’s the term that Arkansas men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman routinely assigned to Jordan Walsh during his lone season with the Razorbacks. It’s a description that can’t help but promote intrigue in a player making an early leap to the pro level. The Boston Celtics selected Walsh with the No. 38 pick in Thursday’s 2023 NBA Draft, and …

The Boston Celtics shook things up in a big way by dealing away veteran point guard Marcus Smart for star big man Kristaps Porzingis, but we are also hearing that there is more to come in terms of reshaping the Celtics’ roster in pursuit of Banner 18. How do we feel about the moves Brad Stevens and Co. have made …

Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) controls the ball against the Miami Heat in the second quarter in game two of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena / Isaiah J. Downing – USA TODAY Sports Here is the latest news and updates on Knicks trades and free agency buzz… June 27, 3:15 p.m. On the latest episode of The …

A couple of weeks ago, we published a list of the players who have won the most playoff games without ever conquering a championship. Most of the guys in said list have long been retired and therefore destined to remain ringless. The ones in the ranking below still have a shot (even if a long one in many cases) at …

To people who follow and know the Arkansas basketball team, Trevon Brazile’s projection as a second-round pick by ESPN last week didn’t make much sense. Now, USA TODAY has released their projected Top 30 in next year’s NBA Draft and Brazile’s fit there seems far more likely. Arkansas’ dynamic forward is projected as the No. 28 pick by Jeff Zillgett …

There is never a dull moment in the NBA offseason. The NBA Draft ended and less than a week later, we’re prepping for free agency. The looming CBA is forcing franchises to think differently, as some are electing to cut costs before the season gets underway. John Collins is the latest example of salary dumps becoming more prominent; he was …

With Bob Huggins resigning from the West Virginia basketball program, Mountaineers players have had to make decisions on whether or not to stay with the program or enter the transfer portal. For center Mohamed Wague, his decision was to enter the transfer portal and find a new home this Summer. And already, he’s drawing a lot of interest from teams including …

The Boston Celtics made an unexpected trade ahead of the 2023 NBA draft, acquiring 27-year-old big man Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal. While some fans have mixed emotions about giving up Marcus Smart in the swap, the team’s heart and soul and longest-tenured player, the trade addresses their need for an interior scorer and adds …

In recent months, a parade of NCAA executives, conference commissioners and famous football coaches have traveled to Washington to lobby Congress in search of new federal laws and regulations to oversee college athletics. Their main concern is how the use of name, image and likeness (NIL) money can influence the recruitment and retention of athletes. They claim they need “guardrails.” …

Difficult decisions are on the horizon for the Boston Celtics with free agency set to begin at 6pm ET on Friday, June 30th. Between swinging a deal for former All-Star Kristaps Porzingis and a new set of restrictions thanks to an updated CBA, Boston’s front office will have its fair share of financial challenges in building out a roster ahead …

The NCAA office sent a memo to member institutions on Tuesday in which the organization clarified its name, image and likeness policy, according to multiple reports. The updated explanation urges schools to follow the NIL rules set forth by the NCAA in lieu of the more lenient guidelines recently passed by several state legislatures across the country.  So far, 32 …

The NBA’s attention now turns to the offseason and free agency with a few notable names at the top of an otherwise lackluster class of impactful free agent players. What could be of note is teams trying to get below salary cap restrictions set forth in the new collective bargaining agreement. Here’s what you need to know about NBA free …

The Longhorns are coming off their best season on the court since 2008 despite the major distractions from the Chris Beard incident. With Rodney Terry now at the helm, Texas is looking to continue to ascend upwards. Although the Longhorns lost their three leading scorers, leader in assists, steals, and rebounds, Texas was able to reload through the transfer portal. …

As Draymond Green enters the open market for the first time as an unrestricted free agent this summer, plenty of suitors will come calling. One of those reportedly will be a team he grew up rooting for. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reported Tuesday, citing sources, that the Detroit Pistons are among those expected to be pursue Green once the free-agent …

Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich Shortly after last week’s NBA Draft concluded, Chicago Bulls executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas fielded a question about his message to fans who may be disappointed that the franchise didn’t make a bigger move beyond the addition of second-round selection Justin Phillips. “They will have to wait until free agency to see what …

LeBron James is one of the few people in the world whose wealth allows him to do virtually anything he wants, even if it’s on a whim. He has lived in the Southland since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, and in 2020 he purchased a Beverly Hills house reportedly worth $36.8 million. The house was once leased by …

The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone and Kentucky added to its impressive total of lottery selections during the last decade when Cason Wallace was selected 10th overall to the Dallas Mavericks before his draft rights were traded away to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Since 2010, Kentucky has had 22 selections in the top 14 of the NBA Draft, …

Sacramento’s recent forays below the salary cap have gone… poorly. In 2015 they traded away the pick that would eventually become Jayson Tatum for the cap space to sign Monta Ellis… who proceeded to sign with the Indiana Pacers. The most expensive contract they gave to an external free agent in the 21st century went to George Hill in 2017. …