[ad_1] Since the 2008 NBA Draft blue-blood programs (Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, UCLA and UConn) have produced some of the best professional talent. Kansas produced the 2023 NBA MVP (Joel Embiid) and UCLA can claim Russell Westbrook, who won the most prestigious individual award in the NBA following the 2016-17 season.  The player who headlines the list of …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics have signed Jaylen Brown to a supermax contract extension worth $304 million over five seasons, making it the largest contract in NBA history to date. This move has raised questions about its impact on the team’s future ability to build a championship-contending roster under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that was designed to punish …

[ad_1] The 2022 NBA rookie class had some strong moments on the court as some players proved why they were so highly touted entering the league last season. The group, overall, proved to be perhaps deeper than expected as several players had crucial roles for their respective teams. Meanwhile, there were others who struggled to log significant playing time or …

[ad_1] Getty Images John Wall is not in talks with Olimpia Milano, according to John Wall. On Wednesday, Wall called the rumor, which originated on BasketNews.com, “false news.”  Earlier Wednesday, Sportando’s Alessandro Maggi reported there were no negotiations between Wall and the team. Wall, who will turn 33 in September, played 34 games for the Los Angeles Clippers last season. They …

[ad_1] In a recent discussion on ESPN’s “NBA Today”, new starting Boston Celtics floor general Derrick White shared his enthusiasm for the possibility of a contract extension with the Celtics after this September when he would become eligible. The Colorado native expressed his love for the ball club and the city, emphasizing their shared ambition to compete for championships consistently …

[ad_1] The San Antonio Spurs not only have a new franchise player. They also have a new naming rights partner. Spurs fans will descend on the Frost Bank Center to watch top overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama this season, as the Texas-chartered bank has signed on as the naming rights partner for the team’s home arena. More from Sportico.com Frost …

[ad_1] As the Big Ten continues to wait to see what happens with the future of the Pac-12 Conference, the league’s focus on possible expansion has narrowed to adding just two schools — Oregon and Washington, according to industry sources. While a plan to also add Cal and Stanford and move to 20 teams strong in 2024 has been discussed, …

[ad_1] On Friday, the National Basketball Players Association issued a statement regarding the Orlando Magic’s recent $50,000 donation to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ super PAC, “Never Back Down.” From the NBPA: A political contribution from the Orlando Magic is alarming given recent comments and policies of its beneficiary. NBA governors, players and personnel have the right to express their personal …

[ad_1] On Thursday, the Houston Rockets confirmed a handful of 2023 free agency deals reached earlier in the week with guard/forward Nate Hinton; forward Matthew Mayer; guard Joshua Obiesie; forward Jermaine Samuels Jr.; and guard/forward Nate Williams. Hinton, Mayer, and Samuels all played for the Rockets at the NBA’s 2023 summer league in Las Vegas while helping the team reach …

[ad_1] 2020 NBA Finals – Miami Heat v Los Angeles Lakers Dwight Howard is one of a handful of players who was a teammate of both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant (he also won a gold medal with both of them in the 2008 Beijing Olympics). Howard recently appeared on the “My Expert Opinion” show and discussed the difference in …

[ad_1] One of the key questions surrounding the Xavier University men’s basketball team is how a roster full of first-year Musketeers can build off of the success of last season’s Sweet 16 run. Xavier lost eight players from last season’s trip to the NCAA Tournament’s regional semifinals and replaced those pieces with four players through the transfer portal and a …

[ad_1] The Detroit Pistons will travel north in October. The NBA announced Thursday that the Pistons will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Montreal on Oct. 12. It’s the first known preseason game on Detroit’s 2023-24 schedule. In January, the Pistons played the Chicago Bulls in Paris. “The Detroit Pistons organization is excited to be part of the NBA’s Canada …

[ad_1] USATSI Drexel basketball player Terrence Butler was found dead in his apartment Wednesday morning, the university announced. Butler was entering his third season at Drexel and was enrolled in the university’s engineering college after starring in high school at Bishop McNamara in Forestville, Maryland. “On behalf of the entire Drexel community, we extend our deepest sympathy to Terrence’s family, …

[ad_1] In a matter of weeks this offseason, LeBron James went from hinting that he may retire to confirming that he will, indeed, be back this fall for his 21st season. His 20th season was a rollercoaster, as it was filled with huge scoring games, fatigue, injury, his team being reborn and a deep playoff run, not to mention him …

[ad_1] Kings to play in Vancouver; face Warriors twice in preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings will face three Western Conference rivals in the 2023 NBA preseason, the team announced Thursday. Sacramento will take part in the NBA Canada Series on Oct. 8 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, kicking things off against the Toronto Raptors. After …

[ad_1] orlando magic logo court NBA team owners make political donations all the time, primarily to Republican candidates and causes. NBA players make political donations all the time, with the majority of the money and endorsements going to Democratic candidates. The actual teams, however, usually stay neutral, largely under the premise that they are trying to keep politics out of …

[ad_1] Iguodala reveals truth about Warriors practice during KD era originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andre Iguodala is an avid golfer, but basketball always comes first. The Warriors veteran recently revealed, however, that it wasn’t hard to juggle both sports when Kevin Durant came to the Bay, giving Iguodala some extra time to practice his swing even during …

[ad_1] Steph Curry has been flexing his versatility this summer. The Golden State Warriors guard has already proven he’s gifted at the game of golf and has been partaking in interviews and coaching clinics in his spare time. However, it would appear Curry has saved the best for last. On August 2, Curry took to X (formerly known as Twitter) …

[ad_1] Michael Jordan’s 13-year tenure as the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets has officially come to an end. The team announced on Thursday that the sale of a majority stake in the franchise to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is complete.  The team was sold at a valuation of approximately $3 billion, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. …

[ad_1] Training camp for the 2023-24 NBA season is slowly but surely approaching, and while there is plenty of time before it begins, it’s time for players to start ramping up their training and preparation. That’s especially true for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are hoping to win their 18th world championship next summer. They magically remade what was a …

[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets will be on a mission for next season as they look to get back to the playoffs and be competitive in the postseason. One of the matters to ponder with Brooklyn’s pursuit of postseason success is who will be in the starting lineup for the Nets. Last season, Brooklyn’s starting lineup changed drastically during the 2022-23 …

[ad_1] MIAMI – The Miami Heat have proven willing to bang their head against walls when it comes to bids for elite talent, even pursuits that ultimately have seen elite talent head elsewhere. But with the Damian Lillard pursuit now having the full attention of the NBA, the question becomes whether league veto power could step into the mix. Such …

[ad_1] What to know about the FIBA World Cup: Dates, teams, NBA players competing and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We are still a couple of months away from the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. But a ton of stars will be playing high-stakes games much earlier than that. The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 gets underway …

[ad_1] After being picked by the Boston Celtics with the 38th pick of the 2023 NBA draft, former Arkansas Razorbacks defensive menace Jordan Walsh emerged as one of the best players at the NBA’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League. Surprising everyone save his shooting coach, he shot 40% from beyond the arc while playing his trademark quality defense. Will the …

[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors will open the 2023 preseason with a familiar opponent. After their season ended with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the postseason, the Warriors’ preseason campaign will begin with a playoff rematch against the very same squad that ended their season last year.  Circle your calendars; on October 7, …