Basketball NewsThursday, Aug 20, 2026

Publisher:No Ceilings (Draft)Outlet infoAug 20, 9:01 AM ET

Analysis

The 2027 NBA Draft could be littered with big men who bring vastly different skills to the table. There's a lot of scary (in the best way) upside and talent that could make a huge impact this year.

Publisher:Posting and ToastingOutlet infoAug 20, 11:07 AM ET

NEW YORK, NY - CIRCA 1989: Patrick Ewing #33 of the New York Knicks looks on during a game played circa 1989 at Madison Square Garden in New York City . 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1989 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Floor generals and shooters p...

Publisher:Posting and ToastingOutlet infoAug 20, 12:11 PM ET

Analysis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks talks with Josh Hart #3 during a stop in play in the second half against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 116-95. 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 Elsa/Getty Images...

Publisher:Golden State of MindOutlet infoAug 20, 12:19 PM ET

Analysis

Despite all the noise and rumors, the Golden State Warriors ultimately had an extremely quiet offseason. The Dubs are heading into 2026-27 season with largely the same roster that finished 37-45 last year. Rookie first-round pick Yaxel Lendeboorg is currently the only addition currently slated to play a large role in head coach Steve Kerr’s rotation. The Dubs barely reached the Play-In Tournament last season, finishing 10th in the Western Conference. However, the West seems far deeper this se...

Publisher:Fear the SwordOutlet infoAug 20, 1:51 PM ET

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 07, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty...

Publisher:Mid Major MadnessOutlet infoAug 20, 2:00 PM ET

Official

Metro Conference 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule | Metro Conference The Metro Conference announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball conference schedule on Thursday in a press release. Each team will play 20 conference games and the top 10 teams will qualify for the Metro Conference Tournament in Atlantic City. As Mid-Major Madness reported earlier, the season’s opening game will be between Saint Peter’s and Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 2 in Riverdale. Additionally, a championship game rematch i...