[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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, …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] Heading into the summer, the Chicago Bulls are in a tricky position, as they could use a rebuild, but that’s not their plan. Arturas Karnisovas has stated his lack of desire for a rebuild even though the team isn’t good enough to win a title, and without serious additions, they may not be good enough to guarantee a playoff …

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[ad_1] The 2023 NBA Draft is in the books, and we’ve already had a number of blockbuster trades this offseason, with Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Marcus Smart and Kristaps Porzingis all on the move. But with the start of free agency only days away, the action isn’t going to slow down any time soon. Here’s a look at some of …

[ad_1] I love basketball for what happens on the court, not the math the new CBA is forcing me to do off of it. So forgive my complete and utter ignorance, and indulge in this fantasy: Why isn’t Fred VanVleet the missing piece for the Celtics? Swapping Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porzingis represents a momentary upgrade, but with a giant …

[ad_1] No team in the NBA has made more major moves over the past handful of months than the Phoenix Suns. First, the team traded Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder, four unprotected first-round picks, and a 2028 first-round pick swap to the Brooklyn Nets for Future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren prior to the trade deadline …

[ad_1] USATSI The National Letter of Intent (NLI) program is undergoing multiple changes beginning with the class of 2024, according to The Athletic. High school prospects sign their NLI at the end of each recruiting cycle as a means of officially joining whichever athletics program they choose and into which are accepted.  Typically, there are penalties for breaking a NLI …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers could lose their starting backcourt this summer, as both D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves are set to become free agents. But they also have another key guard who is about to hit the open market. Dennis Schröder was very key for the Purple and Gold this season, both as a starter and off the bench. …

[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets have completed their 2023 NBA Draft and have introduced those rookies to the world and as a result, they can shift their focus to matters like free-agency. However, while free-agency is the most impending matter at this time because it begins on June 30, it is always mock trade season. Brooklyn has not made any trades …

[ad_1] The stretch between last Thursday’s NBA draft and the start of free agency this Friday night promised to bring trade activity. Sure enough, the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks struck a deal to bring John Collins to Salt Lake City, league sources told Yahoo Sports, ending almost a year’s worth of dialogue between the two front offices that centered …

[ad_1] This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Good morning to everyone but especially to… THE LSU TIGERS If there’s one thing LSU knew how to do this season, it’s bounce back. There were …

[ad_1] The Nets enter this offseason facing a fork in the road. After moving on from the superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden all within a year, the team seems to have a chance to re-enter the superstar sweepstakes. Though it is enticing to pursue a blockbuster deal for a star, it might not make sense …