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Meet Melvin Ajinca, the 21-year-old Euro stash Knicks got in massive draft trade
NBAThe Knicks are taking a swing on another French wing.
Austin Reaves chose the Lakers, and now he cashes in with richest undrafted contract in NBA history
NBAAustin Reaves is the ultimate homegrown success story in a city that loves Hollywood narratives.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA Draft
NBAThe Tennessee Volunteers finally had another player come off the board in the 2026 NBA Draft, and it’s quite the team who picked him. Vols guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie was tabbed by the current Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs with pick No. 42 overall in the second round of the draft on Wednesday night. It’s […]
Kings select Houston guard Emanuel Sharp with No. 45 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
NBAThe Sacramento Kings selected Houston guard Emanuel Sharp at No. 45 overall in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday.
Yaxel Lendeborg's age as a Warriors rookie puts NBA draft norms into perspective
NBAYaxel Lendeborg is 23 years old, and is already older than Brandin Podziekmski and Jonathan Kuminga were when the Golden State Warriors drafted them
Alanna Smith injury update: Dallas Wings player in concussion protocol
WNBAAlanna Smith won't play for the Dallas Wings against the Las Vegas Aces according to the latest WNBA injury report, as she's in concussion protocol.
NBA undrafted free agents tracker: Where top players not picked in 2026 NBA Draft signed
NBAThe 2026 NBA Draft has officially concluded, which means the start of undrafted free agency has begun for players who didn't hear their names called.
Sacramento Kings nab Emanuel Sharp in NBA Draft: Why you should love the grade
NBASacramento Kings select Emanuel Sharp at No. 45. Grading the pick and how he fits.
Five potential Jaylen Brown trades
NBAWhat could the Celtics get in return for Brown with from the five teams that seem most likely to do a deal with Boston?
UVA basketball’s Ugonna Onyenso lands with the Detroit Pistons after being drafted 53rd overall
NBAThe Virginia big man will bring his shot-blocking prowess to the NBA.
Rockets trade with champion Knicks, select Bruce Thornton at No. 31
NBABruce Thornton is the latest member of the Houston Rockets.
Evaluation: Darryn Peterson is the capstone of the Utah Jazz rebuild
NBAThe final brick in the wall, but not just another brick in the wall.
Wolves Select Duke’s Isaiah Evans to Complete Julius Randle Trade
NBAThe Minnesota Timberwolves are adding Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the No. 33 overall pick.
Jaylen Brown lashes out at Stephen A. Smith, calls ESPN 'unethical'
NBAJaylen Brown had harsh words for Stephen A. Smith and ESPN seemingly about comments the Celtics star made after his early exit from the NBA playoffs.
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Trey Kaufman-Renn Drafted 59th by Timberwolves
NBAA second player has been picked in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Geno Auriemma returns to call WNBA game with ex-UConn stars - RAW CHILI | RAWCHILI.COM
UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma during a press conference leading up to the Final Four at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona Thursday, April 2,
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Wizards move up in 2nd round to select Okpara after making Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
NBAThe Washington Wizards moved up in the second round to draft Tennessee forward Felix Okpara on Wednesday night, one night after making BYU forward AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The Wizards began the night with two second-round picks before acquiring the No. 46 pick from Orlando to add size with Okpara (6-11, 242).
What Celtics fans need to know about draft pick Dillon Mitchell
NBAThe Celtics selected a defensive-minded player with elite athleticism in Dillon Mitchell with their second-round pick.
Potential gems picked in 2026 NBA Draft second round: Isaiah Evans, Tyler Nickel
NBAThe second round of the 2026 NBA Draft was held on Wednesday. From Isaiah Evans to Tyler Nickel, here are some potential gems who were picked.
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Grades for all 30 NBA draft classes: Best picks, b...
NBAWhich team won the NBA draft? Which picks and trades stood out? Ben Golliver grades all 30 teams.
NBA Draft Mid-Major Review (Night 2)
NBAIzaiyah Nelson was the only round-two pick straight from a mid-major, but other former mid-major stars were called too
Grizzlies, Mavs and Spurs bring top front-court prospects to the Southwest Division in the NBA draft
The Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs brought three prominent front-court prospects to the Southwest Division in Tuesday night's first round of the NBA draft. Memphis took Duke forward Cameron Boozer third overall. Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. went to Dallas with the ninth overall draft choice.
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The Pacific Division adds high-scoring guards in NBA draft with Wagler to Clips, Acuff to Kings
The Pacific Division loaded up on young, talented guards in the top 10 of this year's NBA draft, with the Los Angeles Clippers taking Keaton Wagler and the Sacramento Kings selecting Darius Acuff Jr. Wagler was the No. 5 pick on Tuesday night, giving the Clippers an all-around player who was part of the country's loaded freshman class. The 19-year-old is the third Fighting Illini player selected in the top 10 in the modern NBA era, joining Deron Williams (No. 3, 2005) and Kendall Gill (No. 5,...
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Everything To Know About USA vs. Türkiye: Storylines, Projected Lineup, Predictions
Everything to know about USA vs. Türkiye in their group-stage finale.
Tyler Nickel 2026 NBA Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Knicks' second-round pick
NBALet’s take a look at the Knicks' 2026 second-round pick, Vanderbilt forward Tyler Nickel.
Who was the NBA Mr. Irrelevant? Can Malique Lewis become the next Isaiah Thomas?
NBAWith the final pick of the draft, meet "Mr. Irrelevant" Malique Lewis. How has this pick fared in the past?
Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in NBA Draft
NBAThe Celtics selected St. John's standout Dillon Mitchell with the 40th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Leon Rose fulfills his ‘Roommates Show’ promise and explains Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau firing
NBAIt’s old news, but it’s the first time Knicks president Leon Rose is explaining it.
Jaylen Brown’s bizarre social media post raises eyebrows as Celtics trade rumors swirl
Jaylen Brown has posted a cryptic tweet after trade rumors swirled earlier this week.
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