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heavy.com - Erik Anderson - Spurs Legend Tony Parker Makes French Basketball History
Spurs Legend Tony Parker Makes French Basketball History
Heavy

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker is officially beginning a new chapter on the bench. LDLC ASVEL announced Parker as the club's new head coach on June 27, marking a major career turn for the four-time NBA champion and longtime face of French…

si.com - Zachary Knox-Doyle - Luke Northweather's Ceiling, Floor with Mizzou Basketball in 2026-27
Luke Northweather's Ceiling, Floor with Mizzou Basketball in 2026-27
Sports Illustrated

The Missouri Tigers have constructed a roster that includes six returners, three freshman and a slew of transfer talent. At power forward and center, that diversity is even more exaggerated. Between proven transfers in Bryson Tiller from Kansas and…

si.com - Thomas Carelli - Landry Shamet Free Agency Outlook: Can He Remain a Fantasy Basketball Sleeper?
Landry Shamet Free Agency Outlook: Can He Remain a Fantasy Basketball Sleeper?
Sports Illustrated

The NBA Champion, the New York Knicks, did not reach these heights by coincidence. They reached basketball glory through collaboration across every key player on their roster. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge. Mitchell Robinson…

scmp.com - Jess Ma - Prediction markets: Hong Kong ban alone will not solve risks, legal experts say
Prediction markets: Hong Kong ban alone will not solve risks, legal experts say
South China Morning Post

Prediction markets occupy a grey area under Hong Kong's gambling laws, with experts warning that the increasingly popular betting platforms could pose risks related to market manipulation and consumer protection. Lawyers and a legislator said that…

ndtv.com - Who Is Cameron Boozer? How Future NBA Star Helped Save Brother Carmani's Life From Sickle Cell Disease
Who Is Cameron Boozer? How Future NBA Star Helped Save Brother Carmani's Life From Sickle Cell Disease
NDTV

Tears, trophies, and NBA Draft celebrations usually dominate basketball headlines. But for Cameron Boozer, the story goes far beyond the court. Days after the former Duke star was selected third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA…

winnipegfreepress.com - Janine LeGal - Helping kids, investing in the future
Helping kids, investing in the future
Winnipeg Free Press

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scmp.com - Sumnima Kandangwa - Former NBA player Yao Ming on legacy and life lessons - interview
Former NBA player Yao Ming on legacy and life lessons - interview
South China Morning Post

Since retiring from the NBA in 2011, Yao Ming has spent the past decade building a life beyond basketball. In 2008, the former Houston Rockets star founded the Yao Foundation, a non-profit focused on expanding access to education and improving…

nytimes.com - Jay King - Jaylen Brown slams analytics staffer's appraisal he isn't starting-caliber player
Jaylen Brown slams analytics staffer's appraisal he isn't starting-caliber player
The New York Times

Jaylen Brown ranked sixth in MVP voting last season. Still, one anonymous NBA analytics staffer apparently views the Boston Celtics star as the seventh-best player on a given team. And Brown, who has been at the center of recent trade speculation…

bleacherreport.com - Joseph Zucker - Jimmy Butler Reveals NBA Retirement Plan, Talks Warriors Future amid Knee Injury Rehab
Jimmy Butler Reveals NBA Retirement Plan, Talks Warriors Future amid Knee Injury Rehab
Bleacher Report

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler is coming to terms with his NBA mortality as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL. 'I'm right back to who I've always been,' he said to ESPN's Anthony Slater. 'Probably better if we was to really talk…

espn.com - Michael Voepel - Ex-stars Parker, Delle Donne: WNBA has to protect players better
Ex-stars Parker, Delle Donne: WNBA has to protect players better
ESPN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- As they prepare to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, two-time WNBA MVPs Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne and four-time championship-winning coach Cheryl Reeve spoke Friday about what progress…

si.com - Luke Joseph - UCLA's Next Elite Local Target Could Fix Major Recruiting Trend
UCLA's Next Elite Local Target Could Fix Major Recruiting Trend
Sports Illustrated

Mick Cronin has recently been more inclined to use the transfer portal to rebuild his roster than to recruit high school players. Since 2024, UCLA basketball head coach Mick Cronin has taken a noticeable turn in his recruitment strategy. Since the…

wwd.com - Riley Jones - First Look: Michael Jordan's Air Jordan 8 Gets a Major Update from a New Collaborator
First Look: Michael Jordan's Air Jordan 8 Gets a Major Update from a New Collaborator
WWD

The Air Jordan 8 is one of Michael Jordan's most iconic sneakers, having been worn by the basketball legend during the Chicago Bulls' 1993 championship campaign. And with its decidedly early ‘90s design cues and bold, strap-equipped…

ndtv.com - Giannis Antetokounmpo's Brothers Unlikely To Stay In Miami As Heat Move In New Direction
Giannis Antetokounmpo's Brothers Unlikely To Stay In Miami As Heat Move In New Direction
NDTV

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be the only family member staying in Miami.© Ndtv Gallery Giannis Antetokounmpo may have found a new home in Miami, but it appears not all family members will be joining him for the ride. Shortly after the blockbuster…

ramblinwreck.com - Georgia Tech ACC Network Takeover Set for Sunday
Georgia Tech ACC Network Takeover Set for Sunday
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech's annual takeover day on ACC Network is set for Sunday, June 28. Yellow Jacket fans will get to relive 10 of Georgia Tech's top moments from the 2025-26 academic year throughout the day, including football's dominant…

foxnews.com - Jackson Thompson - Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat
Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat
Fox News

Phoenix Mercury All-Star Alyssa Thomas is the latest villain to Caitlin Clark fans after punching Clark in the throat during a game on Wednesday night. The referees missed the punch in real time, but fans and the league office did not. A viral clip…

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