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LeBron James to decide basketball future
This season and playoff run fit neatly, if improbably, into the larger picture of one of the most extraordinary athletic careers any of us has ever witnessed. After missing the start of the season due to sciatica, James played 60 regular-season…
College basketball top 25 after NBA Draft deadline: Illinois or Florida at No. 1?
The NBA withdrawal deadline was Wednesday, and that means college basketball rosters are now mostly set and it's time to provide a much clearer preseason Top 25 than the crapshoot that is the way-too-early ranking that immediately follows the…
Yam Madar delivers masterful performance in Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball derby
Thursday nights at Yad Eliyahu are when the stars always come out to shine, and no one shone brighter than Yam Madar as Hapoel crushed Maccabi in a one-sided Tel Aviv Derby by the final score of 115-97 to close out the regular season. Sure, the…
Milan Momcilovic, nation's leading 3-point shooter, commits to Kentucky Basketball
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Milan Momcilovic has committed to Kentucky basketball after withdrawing from the NBA Draft before the NCAA deadline. The Iowa State transfer averaged 16.9 points per game and shot a nation-leading 48.7% from 3-point…
LSU Coach Will Wade Ripped by Insider: 'You Suck for College Basketball'
The LSU Tigers men's basketball team has had an interesting offseason to say the least. After parting ways with head coach Matt McMahon following four seasons with the team, the Tigers brought back Will Wade, who returns to Baton Rouge four years…
Former Golden State Warriors Star Makes Major Basketball Decision
Former Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is not part of Canada Basketball's listed athlete pool for a summer that could carry major national-team implications. Canada Basketball's summer 2026 pool, shared by TSN's Josh Lewenberg…
Denver Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Makes Major Basketball Decision
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is not currently committed to Canada Basketball's next major international cycle, Team Canada confirmed in a press conference on June 1, a decision that could keep the All-Star guard away from both the 2027 FIBA…
Men's College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Where Teams Land As Rosters Settle
After months of nearly nonstop roster movement, the commotion of the college basketball offseason has largely come to a close. The final major remaining domino came Monday, when former Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic committed to Kentucky.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Quentin Coleman shines in USA Basketball debut
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…
Wembanyama Vs. Knicks Finals Preview NBA's Future, No Matter Who Wins
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket while against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter of the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on…
NBA Finals 2026: Air Corgi predicts Spurs-Knicks series to go 7 games
You can find almost anything on social media, including a dog predicting sporting events. One Corgi, affectionately known as “Air Corgi,” “Steph Furry,” and “Fluffy Mamba” on TikTok, is known for predicting…
The Bounce: 5 pressing questions about the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals matchup
The Bounce Newslette r | This is The Athletic's daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. Today is the 50th birthday of Earl Boykins, the second-shortest player in NBA history. He stands just 5 feet 5, but he…
The New Women's Sports Consumer Is Here And The Industry Needs To Be Ready
TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 6: Fans look on during warmups before the game between the Toronto Sceptres and the New York Sirens at Coca-Cola Coliseum on January 6, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Michael Chisholm/Getty Images) The women's…
The Michael Jordan cards every '90s kid wanted, and how much they're worth now
For decades now, Michael Jordan cards have been some of the most coveted and valuable in the sports card hobby. Back when Jordan was winning NBA championships in bunches during the 1990s, manufacturers flooded the market with his basketball cards…
The Future Is Li-Ning: Stephen Curry and Curry Brand Ink 10-Year Global Partnership Deal
Courtesy Of Stephen Curry And Curry Brand Stephen Curry has officially announced a massive long-term partnership, aligning his independent Curry Brand with international sportswear giant Li-Ning In an open letter titled “The Future of Curry…
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