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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey: What’s the best mid-major team nickname?

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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Mid-major schools have some of the best team nicknames in all sports. Creative, unique, historic. Frank DeBari and I discussed some of the top names on a recent episode of the “Anything But Mid” podcast. That discussion led us to ask the question: What’s the best mid-major team nickname? Fighting Camels, Mastodons, Billikens, Go...

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Tracing the Shape of the Trail Blazers in 2026

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PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 27: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Moda Center on October 27, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) | Getty Images Training Camp begins for the Port...

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Jalen Duren’s contract strategy is working, whether Pistons like it or not

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The Pistons have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren. Duren’s camp is making good use of the leverage it does have. Detroit has offered the All-NBA center a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract. Duren has rejected it and continues to leave open the possibility of accepting his $9.6 million […] The post Jalen Duren’s contract strategy is working, whether Pistons like it or not appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Deni Avdija Earns Top 50 NBA Players Ranking, Camara Left Off List

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PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 24: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center on April 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we shar...

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‘People around the league’ monitoring Dallas Mavs’ Kyrie Irving situation, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon

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As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to ramp up for the 2026-27 season, there’s a lot of excitement about star point guard Kyrie Irving’s return to the court after missing all of last season with an ACL tear. On paper, Irving figures to be a seamless fit next to second-year phenom Cooper Flagg, but the 15-year age gap between the two is making experts and executives around the NBA wonder if the Mavs might consider trading Irving in the near future. On a recent ESPN “NBA Today” segment, Tim MacMaho...

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