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Part of the joy of the World Cup being mostly in the U.S. has been getting a sense of the various national fan bases. The people in Boston are still pining for the Scots and want them to come back as soon as possible. The Norwegians charmed everyone with their Viking row and their quirky […]
Everyone saw the reports that the Boston Celtics refused to include Hugo Gonzalez in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Whether those reports are entirely true -- and whether it was the right line to draw in the sand -- are now arguments of the past.
Dave Portnoy defends Caitlin Clark after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar argued the "face of the WNBA" label disrespects the players who came before her.
What would it mean for Detroit and Duren if he were to play on his qualifying offer next season?
Every NBA draft leaves behind a few hidden gems.
There seems to be no consensus in the basketball world on whether Caitlin Clark is the ‘face of the WNBA’ or not. NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gave a fiery take on Clark after her on-court reaction against a refereeing call in the Fever’s match against the Golden State Valkyries. During his verdict, Jabbar rejected the […] The post “Not the Winningest or Greatest”: Ex-NFL Star Agrees With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Rejecting Caitlin Clark ‘Face of the WNBA’ Label appeared first on EssentiallyS...
LeBron James could help the Timberwolves star become a better leader if he comes to Minnesota.
Summer League serves as a proving ground for young NBA prospects. Some players, like Tre Johnson and Will Riley, quickly prove they’re too good for such competition. Others, like Johnny Davis — Washington’s No. 10 pick in 2022 — fold under the bright Las Vegas lights. AJ Dybantsa proved worthy of the former, scoring impressively […]
We came into Summer League 2026 the way we always do. With excitement and with hope. There’s something about watching your team’s young prospects take the floor for the first time that always pulls you in. When you have rookies in the mix, it’s your first opportunity to see them wearing your team’s colors, and […]
Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to evaluate the 11 picks the LA Kings made at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Wheeler shares his views on all 11 players as well as the strength of the Kings draft class as a whole compared to the rest of the league. The post Draft Recap w/ Scott Wheeler (The Athletic) appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Even if the Knicks didn’t play, the Knicks swept. New York’s mob attended the ESPY Awards and racked up trophy after trophy, all of them starting with Best. Here’s the latest from the protagonists and a couple more folks. Jalen Brunson On the condition of his surgically repaired left wrist, and when the injury happened: […]
The Spurs' draft picks this year were immensely promising, however, the fans may be forced to wait a while before they can see Jayden Quaintance in action.
The Celtics finished the regular season portion of Summer League at 3-1 with an 82-76 victory the Sacramento Kings. The wire-to-wire win included a strong defensive effort in the first quarter when the Kings only scored four points, the lowest in SL history. There’s still a shot for Boston to be a playoff team with […]
Two of Iowa’s biggest basketball names flew to Indianapolis specifically to watch Caitlin Clark, and the night didn’t go the way anyone hoped. Lisa Bluder and Jan Hansen were in the crowd Wednesday as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Fever 88-75 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Their presence became its own story before the opening tip […] The post WNBA Takes Notice of Lisa Bluder, Jan Jensen’s Presence During Indiana Fever vs. Valkyries appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Hey there, Planeteers, we are back and dove into the latest in the Suns’ world alongside the NBA one as well. On this episode, Bruce and Jake break down the other moves that have transpired in the Suns’ offseason after bringing back the core three. They discuss the Miles Bridges trade and also dive into […]
Trae Young's agent, Aaron Mintz, spoke with Fadeaway World about Young’s new deal, his offseason regimen and why he has felt strongly comfortable with the Wizards roster and staff.
Michael Cooper spoke to Fadeaway World on why he thought LeBron James' would return to the Lakers, whether the Lakers can contend for an NBA title and where James might play next. Cooper also shared his GOAT, Top-5 and favorite active defender.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Houston Rockets second round guard Bruce Thornton has played pretty well through three NBA Summer League […]
The Dallas Mavericks, or at least the summer version of themselves, knocked off Cam Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night to win their first game of the Las Vegas Summer League. As the old adage goes, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and that should be true of any grandiose Summer League […]
The negotiation talks between the Pistons and Jalen Duren appear to be a taking a turn for the worse.
Summer League is an opportunity for top picks to play their first organized basketball with their new teams, and for players to showcase their talents in hopes of making an NBA roster. It’s also a place where coaches can get valuable reps leading a team. The Minnesota Timberwolves have used Summer League as just that for their staff, especially under Tim Connelly.
Is the gap between the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren getting any smaller?
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Joan Beringer was ranked fourth on ESPN's list of sophomores they are most excited to watch in 2026.
Veteran sportswriter believes the OKC Thunder had a player stolen from them this summer, and it's hard to argue against such a take.
Yesterday Luke Kornet celebrated his 31st birthday. But what I had not realized was that Tobias Harris also had a birthday. He turned 34. Harris just signed with the Spurs on July 6, a week after the window opened on June 30. Harris also made The Ringer’s most recently updated Top 100 players, giving the […]
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