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St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball looks to build upon strong 2025-26 season

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Feb 27, 2022; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Providence Friars head coach Jim Crowley watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The St. Bonaventure’s women’s basketball program is coming off a 17-16 (7-11 Atlantic 10) season that culminated in hosting and winning a WNIT game. Led by head coach Jim Crowley, who is entering the fourth season of his second stint at St. Bonaventure, the ...

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5 things to get excited about for next Lakers season

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Updated Sep 13, 1:28 PM ET

It has been a wild offseason for the Lakers, who revamped their roster around Luka Doncic and are preparing to try to compete for their first championship since 2020. There’s a lot of uncertainty after they lost their superstar of the last eight years in LeBron James and underwent their second ownership change in the last 14...

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Ettore Messina Reportedly Joining Hawks As Consultant

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Legendary European coach Ettore Messina will return to the NBA as a consultant with the Hawks, according to Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.net, relaying a report from Walter Fuochi of La Republicca. Messina will be reuniting with Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, who was an assistant under Messina with CSKA Moscow before he started his NBA […]

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Player Preview: The Suns’ crowded guard room leaves Bouyea fighting for survival

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Jamaree Bouyea #17 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Every day, we’ll take a closer look at an...

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Carla Leite is the special talent firing up the relaunched Portland Fire

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Carla Leite. (Photo by Adam Hagy) | NBAE via Getty Images There was Sophia Witherspoon in 2000, averaging 16.8 points per game and shooting 36.8 percent from 3. There was Jackie Stiles in 2001, averaging 14.9 points per game and shooting 43.1 percent from beyond the arc. There was Alisa Burras in 2002, shooting 62.9 percent from the field in helping the team to their first non-losing season at 16-16. Those are the Portland Fire stars of old, from back when the team first existed.  Now, 2...

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Knicks sign Milicic to Exhibit 10 contract. No, not that Milicic

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TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 7: Darco Milicic #31 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait during the 2003 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at the Madison Square Garden training center on August 7, 2003 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 2003 NBAE (Photo by: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty...

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Julius Randle believes Nets will ‘shock the world’

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SAN ANTONIO, TX. - MAY 2026: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) before Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs, NBA Western Conference Semifinals, Game 5. NBA Playoffs. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) | Star Tribune via Getty Images Julius Randle has a simple message for anyone setting expectations for the Brooklyn Nets this seas...

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Williams Down, Maluach Up

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The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

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Warriors Notes: Melton, Niang, Green, Curry

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De’Anthony Melton said the Warriors virtually had “three different rosters” last season due to injuries, which forced him to adapt to several different roles, Luca Evans of The San Francisco Chronicle writes in a subscriber-only story. Even though it ended in disappointment with a 37-45 record and a loss in the play-in tournament, Melton believes […]

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Clippers have insecurity problem being in Lakers’ shadow, says insider

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Updated Sep 13, 1:37 PM ET

The Clippers have dominated NBA headlines — and not in a good way. The league ruled that the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer violated salary cap circumvention rules, which cost the organization five first-round picks and a $30 million fine. The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year from all league and team...

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Julius Randle Says Nets Will Exceed Expectations This Season

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Updated Sep 13, 10:22 AM ET

New Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle isn't interested in hearing about how his team is rebuilding. Randle is confident the Nets will be better than anyone thinks this season. "Whatever your expectations are, whatever expectations that are put upon us, we're gonna exceed them and we're gonna do things at a very high level," Randle said. "We're gonna build, come in with the right habits every single day, and we're gonna do exactly that." Randle expressed excitement to be back in New York, af...

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Knicks, Igor Milicic Jr. Reportedly Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal

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Free agent forward Igor Milicic Jr. has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, according to Karol Wasiek of the Polish outlet Inertia Sport (hat tip to Sportando). A member of the Polish national team, Milicic went undrafted in 2025 after a well-traveled college career, having spent one year with Virginia, two at […]

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Warriors “love” Devin Booker, says insider - TalkBasket.net

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Updated Sep 13, 2:47 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors “love” Devin Booker and could be among the first teams to pursue the Phoenix Suns star if he ever becomes available, according to veteran NBA reporter Tim Kawakami. “I think the Warriors like him too much, if you ask me. But they love him. Steve [Kerr] loves him. Booker loved playing […] The post Warriors “love” Devin Booker, says insider appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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U.S. tops Spain to reach FIBA World Cup final against France

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Updated Sep 13, 2:07 PM ET

Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.

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Lakers looking to trade two players before start of season

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Updated Sep 13, 8:49 AM ET

The Lakers may not be finished retooling their roster. Last month, the entire Lakers roster traveled to Slovenia for a four-day minicamp hosted by Luka Doncic. It appears that two players in attendance for the bonding experience may be on the trade block. Jarred Vanderbilt has been a trade candidate prior to this offseason. The...

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Bulls' Norman Powell Names Lakers as NBA's Most Overrated Team in Live Stream Video With N3on

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Updated Sep 13, 12:06 PM ET

Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell isn't buying into the hype around the Los Angeles Lakers after their flurry of offseason moves to overhaul their roster.

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