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Former West Virginia forward Tre Mitchell committed to the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program, he announced via a Monday tweet. “Tre is from Pittsburgh and I’ve known him for years,” Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari wrote in a Monday tweet. “This was a unique situation, but as soon as he put his name in the portal, he […]

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin was carried off the court after she suffered an injury during a Sunday game against the New York Liberty. Austin was carried into the locker room after appearing to injure her left hamstring, according to an article from The Spun. The Mystics announced she is out of Sunday’s game with a hip injury soon […]

The Denver Nuggets welcomed three rookies to their roster in the 2023 NBA Draft. Fresh off of an NBA championship, Denver went into the draft with the need for extra depth off the bench. Guard Jamal Murray, forward Michael Porter Jr. and center Nikola Jokic highlight the players who could return for the Nuggets in the 2023-24 […]

The Sacramento Kings welcomed two rookies to their roster via the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. But not before they made a few moves on draft night. Sacramento traded the No. 24 pick and center Richaun Homes to the Dallas Mavericks, who used a $17 million Traded Player Exception. The move cleared over $30 million […]

The Brooklyn Nets welcomed three players to their roster during a 2023 NBA Draft that featured plenty of surprise picks and draft-day trades. The Washington Wizards traded for the No. 7 pick in exchange for the No. 8 pick and two second-rounders. The Houston Rockets were able to take Villanova forward Cam Whitmore after he […]

How did the Houston Rockets fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Rockets began building the framework of a fun, young starting five with the selection of guard Jalen Green with the No. 2 pick in 2021 and Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. with the No. 3 pick in 2022. Green, a member of the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft officially came and went. The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2023 draft with the need for a high-quality backup at the one or the two. Guards Dyson Daniels, Kira Lewis Jr. and Jose Alvarado will all be under contract for the Pelicans next season, according to sports contract and salary website […]

Just like that, the 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone. The Hawks welcomed three rookies to the roster via the NBA Draft. Atlanta has 14 players under contract for them in the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salary website Spotrac. Guard Trae Young, forward John Collins, guard Dejounte Murray and center Clint […]

How did the Indiana Pacers fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Pacers entered the draft with the need to add a starting power forward to pair with center Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Turner signed a two-year, $60 million contract extension in January, locking down the former No. 11 pick in the 2015 NBA […]

What path can the Minnesota Timberwolves go down following the end of the 2023 NBA Draft? Minnesota ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 42-40, putting them at second place in the Northwest Division and at the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They earned the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs following […]

The Washington Wizards ended the 2023 NBA Draft with two rookies. The Wizards needed to address their need at point guard as they went into the offseason. They traded for guard Tyus Jones, forward Danilo Gallinari, center Mike Muscala and the No. 35 pick in the NBA Draft in the deal that sent forward Kristaps […]

How did the New Orleans Pelicans fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? New Orleans entered Thursday’s draft with the No. 14 selection after ending the 2022-23 season with a record of 42-40. It took second place in the Southwest Division and ninth in the Western Conference. The Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic […]

How will the Denver Nuggets work to round out their roster in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Nuggets traded for the No. 29 and 32 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft in exchange for the least favorable of their 2024 first-round draft picks and the No. 40 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to a Wednesday […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma declined his $13 million player option on Tuesday, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN Sources: As expected, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has declined his $13 million player option and become a free agent,” Wojnarowski wrote. “Kuzma will be one of the marketplace’s most prominent players. […]

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas made all sorts of WNBA history during her performance in an 85-79 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. AT is SPECIAL 🤩 In a 85-79 dub over the Storm, @athomas_25: ➡️ Recorded her 3rd regular-season triple double – tying CP & Sabrina Ionescu for most in a career➡️ Became […]

How close are the Indianapolis Colts to making a spot in the NFL playoffs? The Colts ended last season with a record of 4-12-1, putting them in third place in the AFC South and at 15th in the AFC. They hired head coach Shane Steichen, formerly the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, in February. “Shane […]

How close are the Los Angeles Rams to finding another spot in the NFL playoffs? The Rams ended the 2022 season with a record of 5-12, putting them in third place in the NFC West and 14th in the NFC. They took spots ahead of the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears in the NFC standings, […]

Utah Jazz center Damian Jones exercised his $2.58 million player option to stick around with the Jazz on Tuesday, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. “Center Damian Jones has exercised his $2.58 million player option to return to the Utah Jazz next season, sources tell ESPN,” wrote Wojnarowski. Jones, a former […]

Will this year be the year the Utah Jazz grab their last few young pieces of the future before making another run for the NBA Playoffs? The Jazz did not make the postseason for the first time since last year’s 2015-16 season. They traded guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers and center Rudy Gobert […]

How close will the Houston Rockets be to completing their young core of the future after the 2023 NBA Draft? The Rockets ended last season with a record of 22-60, putting them in fourth place in the Southwest Division and 14th in the Western Conference. They ended the NBA Draft lottery with the fourth selection […]

The Jazz will have plenty of paths to go down during the 2023 NBA Draft. They have the No. 9, 16 and 28 selections heading into Thursday’s draft. Utah can add a starting-caliber player with its No. 9 selection before adding extra talent later in the draft, or it can trade its lottery pick for […]

What path will the Sacramento Kings go down during the 2023 NBA Draft? The Kings hold the No. 24, 38 and 54 picks before Thursday’s draft. Nine players at least have the option of returning to Sacramento for the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Guard De’Aaron Fox, forward Domantas Sabonis and forward Keegan Murray highlight the players […]

How close are the Cleveland Browns to taking their first spot in the NFL Playoffs since the 2020 season? The Browns ended the 2022 season with a record of 7-10, putting them in fourth place in the AFC North and 12th in the AFC. They added Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson on a four-year, […]

How far will the Houston Texans go in the 2023 NFL season? The Texans ended the 2022 season with a record of 3-13-1, putting them in fourth place in the AFC South and 16th in the AFC. They took the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft after winning over the Indianapolis Colts in […]

Will the Miami Dolphins be able to make it back to the NFL Playoffs next season? The Dolphins ended their 2022 campaign with a record of 9-8, putting them in second place in the AFC East and seventh in the AFC. Miami faced off against the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round of the […]

Chicago Sky forward Kahleah Copper was listed as “available” on the Sky’s injury update before the Sky take on the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. Today's Game Status Report: Kahleah Copper — AVAILABLEMorgan Bertsch — PROBABLE (Ankle)Isabelle Harrison — OUT (Knee)Ruthy Hebard — OUT (Maternity Return)Rebekah Gardner — OUT (Foot)Kristine Anigwe — […]

Will the Tennessee Titans be able to make the NFL Playoffs next season? The Titans ended the 2022 season with a record of 7-10, putting them in second place in the AFC South and 11th in the AFC. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who has played in 145 games and started in 143 during his NFL career, […]

How far will the Los Angeles Chargers go in the 2023 season? The Chargers ended the 2022 season with a record of 10-7, putting them in second place in the AFC West and fifth place in the AFC. They fell in the Wildcard round to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 273 […]

Will the Jacksonville Jaguars find a way to return to the NFL playoffs next season? The Jaguars ended the 2022 season with a record of 9-8, taking first place in the AFC South and fourth in the AFC. They won in a Wildcard matchup over the Los Angeles Chargers before falling to the Kansas City […]

Ohio State was tabbed as the “biggest challenger” to Miami football to land five-star wide receiver Joshisa Trader by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. “I think Ohio State is the biggest challenger to Miami right now to ultimately land JoJo Trader,” Wiltfong said on Friday. Joshisa Trader, a five-star recruit from Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in […]

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker and NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal shared a heartwarming moment after the Aces’ took a 96-63 victory over the Seattle Storm on Thursday. Candace was happy to see Shaq after the Aces' big win 🙏 pic.twitter.com/g1jxgN0Tpf — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 16, 2023 Parker finished the night with seven points, […]

The Brooklyn Nets will have their fair share of options going into the 2023 NBA offseason. Brooklyn ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 45-37, putting them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and four games ahead of the Atlanta Hawks for a spot in the Play-In tournament. The Philadelphia 76ers swept the […]

The Utah Jazz will have plenty of directions to go in entering the 2023 NBA Draft. The Jazz have the No. 9, 16 and 28 picks in the upcoming draft. With both guards Jordan Clarkson and Talen Horton-Tucker on player options for the 2023-24 season, Utah will have the opportunity to fill a potential need […]

How close are the Indiana Pacers to completing their core of the future? Indiana has the No. 7, 26, 29, 32 and 55 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. They will have the opportunity to take Houston forward Jarace Walker or UCF forward Taylor Hendricks as potential starting power forwards to fit alongside guard Tyrese […]

The Portland Trail Blazers can go in a variety of different directions during the 2023 NBA Draft. The Blazers have 10 players who could return for them in the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Guards Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and center Jusuf Nurkic highlight the potential returnees for Portland for next season. Forward Kevin Knox […]

The Miami Heat will have plenty of decisions to make before making another hopeful run for the NBA Finals in 2024. Forward Jimmy Butler, center Bam Adebayo and guard Kyle Lowry highlight the nine players who could return for the Heat next season, according to sports team and player contract site Spotrac. Miami’s options for […]

The Minnesota Lynx signed former Indiana Fever forward Emily Engstler to a contract, the team announced in a Wednesday tweet. “Welcome to the squad, Emily,” the Lynx wrote. Emily Engstler, the former No. 4 pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft, played in 35 games and started in six for the Fever during the 2022 season. The 6-foot-1-inch forward […]

So close, yet so far away. The Miami Heat made a hopeful push all the way to the NBA Finals despite having a roster that played seven undrafted players during the NBA Playoffs. Though they didn’t go out without a fight, the Denver Nuggets officially sealed the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship with a 94-89 win over […]

Will the Miami Heat be able to bounce back and make another run for the NBA Finals in 2024? The Denver Nuggets officially sealed a win in the NBA Finals with a 94-89 win over the Heat in Ball Arena. Forward Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 21 points in 41 minutes played in Game […]