Dylan Larkin will be on the move this summer, and if the Los Angeles Kings had it their way, he'll become the perfect replacement for Anze Kopitar. Larkin's fed up with Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings management group, and has decided to ask out. Early on, teams were announced as preferred destinations, and they include the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Kings are on the 'second tier' list of teams that could convince Larkin to open up his ...
A new rumor suggests the Indiana Pacers are in serious pursuit of talented New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. […]
On June 6, Simone Biles revealed she had gone through a sudden medical emergency. She did not share the full details of what happened, but gave a glimpse of how serious it felt at the time, saying she felt like she was “Almost dying…” and adding, “This was one of, if not the scariest experiences […]
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As the New York Knicks look to clinch their first championship in 53 years on Saturday night, the watch parties outside of Madison Square Garden will return.
Huff mixed in good and bad moments during his 82-game 2025-26 season.
The controversial Phil Godlewski went off on Victor Wembanyama.
Nothing has happened on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front yet, but there are strong rumors that Boston may win the sweepstakes. There are various reports of how the trade would be structured, with some saying it would be a three-way deal between Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. Other reports say Brad Stevens is trying to swing a […]
In 2026, the internet is largely built around the “gotcha”. It’s chess. The goal is to corner the opponent into a logical error. Identify the error, and bask in the incandescent warmth of looking smart on the internet. Life is good. On the basketball internet, that often means an anonymous Player A vs Player B. […]
Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added a legendary presence to the FIFA World Cup scene as the USMNT rolled past Paraguay, 4-1. The Paraguay-USMNT matchup already carried big energy, but Abdul-Jabbar’s appearance gave the night a special crossover feel. Fans saw one of basketball’s greatest winners watching another American team chase its moment under […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks’ handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade discussions leading up to the in-season deadline could come back into focus as they evaluate their options this offseason. By keeping talks limited during that period, the organization may have reduced the flexibility of its current negotiating position as it weighs what comes next for the [...]
The New York Knicks are up 3-1 in the NBA finals, but the Boston Celtics have already reminded them that the series isn't wrapped up yet.
Nets center Nic Claxton should be on the Celtics' radar if for no other reason than his team-friendly contract.
Today is Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. New York leads the series 3-1 and the series heads back to San Antonio. Watch it at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC (WJLA-TV in the DMV). Yes, I know I posted this in the morning. In this […]
For most NBA teams, a uniform unveiling is a relatively simple affair. The team releases a few photos. Social media argues for 48 hours. Some people love them. Some people hate them. A few months later everyone has moved on and the jerseys just become part of the routine. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, this past […]
Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: A case can be made that the true potential for this Suns […]
Drafting Rob Dillingham proved to be a mistake, but the Timberwolves could take a familiar risk in this year's draft -- this time it might work out, though.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is feeling the stress of playing heavy minutes throughout the postseason, particularly in the NBA Finals, but he isn't worried about that being an issue going forward.
Bill Sy: We’re less than a month away from the NBA Draft and the offseason. The rumor mill has been churning with trade targets like Peyton Watson and Trey Murphy III heading to Boston to Jaylen Brown being part of a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal. There hasn’t been any indication that the Celtics front office is ready […]
Misfortunes continue to pile up for the San Antonio Spurs. After a rollercoaster in New York, they are facing a staggering 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals from the gut-punch 107-106 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4. Every game is must-win for them here on out, while the Knicks just need one […]
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Last June, Gonzaga fans had it easy. Whichever team won the NBA Finals, one former Bulldog was bringing home a ring: Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers on one side, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder on the other. This year, it all comes down to one guy: Kelly Olynyk, the San Antonio Spurs’ […]
Rumors involving Giannis Antetokounmpo remain one of the league’s biggest offseason storylines, but new reporting indicates that several teams commonly linked to the Bucks star may no longer be pursuing a deal. The update suggests that three often-mentioned suitors have stepped back from discussions with the Milwaukee Bucks, potentially narrowing the field of contenders for [...]
As Minnesota Timberwolves fans watched the New York Knicks take a 3-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with an unbelievable 107-106 win, many felt a sense of pride for a certain player they have been connected to for over a decade. A player whom those fans had seen endure so much tragedy, so many deflating losses, and frequent damaging narratives.
The Miami Heat need some help from Giannis Antetokounmpo if they want to make progress in trade talks.
The Philadelphia 76ers could very well decide to just keep Jabari Walker contrary to what most fans thought.