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nytimes.com - Mike Vorkunov - Basketball Hall of Fame tiers 2026: Where do Jalen Brunson, KAT stand after Knicks' title?
Basketball Hall of Fame tiers 2026: Where do Jalen Brunson, KAT stand after Knicks' title?
The New York Times

No one in the NBA has had a better 2026 than Jalen Brunson. The New York Knicks star won an NBA title, was the NBA Finals MVP and became the king of New York (and New Jersey and probably half of Connecticut). The Knicks hadn't won a title in 53…

prnewswire.com - Thorne - THORNE LAUNCHES NATIONAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE CAMPAIGN WITH BASKETBALL STAR CADE CUNNINGHAM
THORNE LAUNCHES NATIONAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE CAMPAIGN WITH BASKETBALL STAR CADE CUNNINGHAM
Cision PR Newswire

Rooted in Thorne's scientific rigor, transparent formulations, and practitioner heritage, the campaign follows Cunningham's relentless pursuit of excellence, highlighting the routines, preparation, and recovery that make elite performance possible.

sbnation.com - Ricky O'Donnell - The Indiana Fever can never play a normal basketball game
The Indiana Fever can never play a normal basketball game
SB Nation

Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He's currently the Associate Director of Programming. CHICAGO — The Indiana Fever exist in parallel universes within the WNBA, serving both as a fringe…

gothamist.com - Ramsey Khalifeh - Cheating scandal in NYC public schools basketball league causes March madness
Cheating scandal in NYC public schools basketball league causes March madness
Gothamist

An eligibility scandal in the New York City high school basketball league that prompted the cancellation of a championship game was more widespread than the education department initially disclosed, records show. The revelation comes after Schools…

si.com - Kade Nix - UCLA Basketball Could Be Building Its Next Star-Studded Backcourt
UCLA Basketball Could Be Building Its Next Star-Studded Backcourt
Sports Illustrated

It's never too early to begin looking at future recruiting classes if you're Mick Cronin. One target in the class of 2027 is looking closely at UCLA, and it could be a major landing for Cronin and the Bruins. Combo guard Jalen Davis from Bremerton…

si.com - Tyler Gillum - 3 Key Stats to Know From Baylor Basketball's Dominant Exhibition Win Over Concordia
3 Key Stats to Know From Baylor Basketball's Dominant Exhibition Win Over Concordia
Sports Illustrated

The Bears made a start to their foreign exhibition games with a staggering win against Concordia. Although this isn't nearly comparable competition to the Big 12, there are still plenty of positives to look forward to from this game. The Bears had…

cbssports.com - Gary Parrish - College basketball rankings: Addition of fifth-year players gives new look to early preseason Top 25 And 1
College basketball rankings: Addition of fifth-year players gives new look to early preseason Top 25 And 1
CBS Sports

UConn coach Dan Hurley took some time the other day to bemoan the fact that some of his colleagues in college basketball are eagerly adding players this August after a federal judge in Colorado granted what amounts to a blanket waiver for athletes…

news-gazette.com - SCOTT RICHEY srichey@news-gazette.com - Good Morning, Illini Nation: Andrej Stojakovic hosting basketball camp
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Andrej Stojakovic hosting basketball camp
The News-Gazette

Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He'll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood's team and college basketball at…

nytimes.com - Brooks Peck - Unique Michael Jordan signed card box from rookie year sells for $1.48 million
Unique Michael Jordan signed card box from rookie year sells for $1.48 million
The New York Times

A sealed box of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball cards, signed and inscribed by Michael Jordan, sold for $1.48 million in an eBay auction Sunday night. It's the only unopened box of '86 Fleer Basketball — the set includes his iconic rookie card, as…

si.com - Andy Patton - Gonzaga lands just outside the top 10 in latest CBS Sports rankings
Gonzaga lands just outside the top 10 in latest CBS Sports rankings
Sports Illustrated

Even though Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs don't have a complete roster, last week's transfer portal additions have the national media back on board. Gonzaga climbed three spots - from No. 14 to No. 11 - in Gary Parrish's updated college…

covers.com - Sky vs Storm Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's WNBA Game
Sky vs Storm Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's WNBA Game
Covers

Eric Rosales • Betting Analyst 27+ years betting experience Chicago must go on a run if it has any shot at making the postseason. Our WNBA expert likes Kamilla Cardoso & Co. to bring their best against the Storm as road underdogs. EXPERT…

mlb.com - Ben Weinrib - Trio of prospects traded at Deadline headline latest Team of the Week
Trio of prospects traded at Deadline headline latest Team of the Week
MLB.com

Last week's Prospect Team of the Week featured a player who was later dealt at the Trade Deadline in Enddy Azocar. One week later, there's a trio of fresh faces making strong impressions with their new org as the Mariners' Boston Smith, the Mets'…

forbes.com - Justin Robertson - Why Portland Fire Coach Alex Sarama Is Going All In On CLA
Why Portland Fire Coach Alex Sarama Is Going All In On CLA
Forbes

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 09: Head coach Alex Sarama of the Portland Fire gathers his team against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on May 09, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Ask most coaches what went right after a win…

nypost.com - Grant Young - Nikola Jokić's NBA, Nuggets future gets wild twist from Greek owner
Nikola Jokić's NBA, Nuggets future gets wild twist from Greek owner
New York Post

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić has been clear about his desire to end his NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. The question is how long that NBA career might last for, given an overseas team's interest in poaching him. ESPN reported on Monday…

heavy.com - Alder Almo - Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns Predicted to Reach Surprising Deal
Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns Predicted to Reach Surprising Deal
Heavy

Karl-Anthony Towns helped deliver the New York Knicks ' first championship in 53 years. Securing his place in their future could require a substantial financial sacrifice. SNY's Ian Begley predicted that Towns and the Knicks will agree to an…

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