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Mere hours after the basketball world was rocked by the Chris Paul-Jordan Poole trade, the Golden State Warriors continued revamping their during the 2023 NBA Draft. Entering Thursday night’s proceedings with just the No. 19 overall pick, new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office pounced when a prospect they liked fell all […]

Fallout from Bob Huggins’ resignation continues for West Virginia basketball. Less than a week after the Hall-of-Fame coach stepped down as Mountaineers coach following his arrest for DUI, two of the team’s top expected players for 2023-24 are set to enter the transfer portal. Kerr Kriisa, who only just committed to West Virginia in April […]

If it wasn’t plainly obvious before, Thursday’s stunning trade of Jordan Poole for Chris Paul effectively cements what both sides have been stressing since the Golden State Warriors’ title defense went up in flames with a second-round loss. Draymond Green, despite opting out of his contract earlier this week to become an unrestricted free agent, […]

The Golden State Warriors saved their trade fireworks for before Thursday night’s main event at Barclays Center, ultimately standing pat at No. 19 overall to select Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski. As a new-look roster continues taking shape ahead of free agency, let’s grade the Dubs’ lone pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Warriors’ 2023 […]

The Golden State Warriors selected Brandin Podziemski with the No. 19 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday night. A sophomore guard from nearby Santa Clara, Podziemski was one of this class’ biggest risers during the pre-draft process following a standout season with the Broncos. He averaged 19.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and […]

So much for Jordan Poole’s status as a fixture with the Golden State Warriors. Mere days after new head basketball decision-maker Mike Dunleavy Jr. insisted he’d remain in the Bay for years to come, the Warriors agreed to send Poole and draft assets to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade for future Hall-of-Fame point […]

The 2023 NBA Draft (5:00 p.m. PT, ABC/ESPN) tips off Thursday night at Barclays Center, where generational prospect Victor Wembanyama and other future stars will finally realize life-long dreams of reaching the league. The San Antonio Spurs won the lottery back in May, giving them another opportunity to build a dynasty around an elite big […]

The Washington Mystics will be without Kristi Toliver for at least the next two weeks. The team announced in a statement on Tuesday that the veteran floor general will be re-evaluated in early July after recently undergoing treatment to address plantar fasciitis. “Following treatment to address her plantar fasciitis discomfort, Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s name continues to swirl in trade rumors as the 2023 NBA Draft draws closer and closer. If the former No. 7 overall pick is ultimately moved before Thursday night, it appears the Golden State Warriors will have made that drastic decision for the chance to select an elite prospect with a high-value lottery […]

Nearly two two years later, Emma Raducanu is still managing mental health struggles prompted by her iconic underdog win at the 2021 US Open. The 20-year-old opened up on the double-edged sword of her smash overnight success in an interview with The Sunday Times. “I am resilient, my tolerance is high, but it’s not easy. […]

It’s hardly surprising the Washington Wizards would engage the Portland Trail Blazers on a potential Bradley Beal trade centering around the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA draft. With Beal’s trade value deflated by both his no-trade clause and lavish long-term contract going forward, though, the Wizards simply aren’t a realistic trade partner for […]

There’s no denying the Golden State Warriors need to add more size and athleticism up front this summer. Their means of signing an impact big man extremely limited by luxury tax complications, could the Dubs instead find that type of player by trading up in the 2023 NBA Draft? The latest intel suggests Mike Dunleavy […]

Sunday’s marquee matchup in the WNBA will be missing two of the league’s biggest stars. Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner are sitting out the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup with the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, dealing with nagging injuries. Taurasi is sidelined by a hamstring injury while Griner will miss the action with a hip […]

The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat have emerged as finalists in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes. All indications are the Washington Wizards want to move him as soon as possible, finally beginning a full-scale rebuild that’s already years overdue. If discussions with the Suns and Heat hit an unexpected snag, though? The Golden State Warriors “could […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ plans with the No. 3 overall pick remain unknown as the 2023 NBA Draft fast approaches. With trade winds swirling across the NBA world, though, there remains a possibility Damian Lillard’s sudden availability turns them into a league-wide tornado. There is “legitimate concern percolating” that Lillard could finally request to leave […]

A Bradley Beal trade between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns might very well hinge on Chris Paul. It’s not Beal’s desire to play with the point god that could prevent a deal from ultimately getting done, though. On the contrary, Paul’s inclusion as the salary centerpiece of a trade could be what gets discussions […]

The Miami Heat are hoping to bring in Bradley Beal without blowing up their existing core. Already having emerged a finalist in the sweepstakes for the three-time All-Star, Miami is reportedly offering the Washington Wizards a trade package that doesn’t include starting shooting guard Tyler Herro. “As expected, the Heat is trying to get the […]

It’s still unclear if the Charlotte Hornets will move the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. As trade winds continue swirling leading up to next Thursday night at Barclays Center, though, Charlotte’s main target in a potential blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans has apparently emerged. Intriguing as pairing Zion Williamson with […]

Lindsay Whalen’s departure as head women’s basketball coach at the University of Minnesota will extend beyond the hardwood after all. Whalen purportedly stepped down as coach of the Golden Gophers in early March toward the end of another losing season. She was initially slated to remain on school staff as a special assistant to athletic […]

The Golden State Warriors have a new general manager. As Mike Dunleavy Jr. embarks on a pivotal offseason already marked by significant changes, Steve Kerr seems fully confident in his team’s new lead basketball decision-maker. “Everybody’s excited,” Kerr said of Dunleavy taking the reins from Bob Myers, per Madeline Kenney of Bay Area News Group. […]

Mere hours before the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup on Tuesday night, Las Vegas authorities arrested a man who allegedly threatened to carry out a mass shooting at T-Mobile Arena, per ESPN. Matthew DeSavio, 33, was detained by police Tuesday afternoon after at least three people contacted law enforcement about his purported plans […]

It’s still unclear where the Golden State Warriors will be picking in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether they simply stick at No. 19, trade Jonathan Kuminga to vault into the lottery or move out of the first round altogether, though, the type of prospect the Dubs will be targeting next Thursday night is likely to […]

It’s safe to say the Denver Nuggets weren’t thinking much about the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday while celebrating the franchise’s first ever championship. Amid speeches during the team’s celebratory championship parade in downtown Denver, though, Nuggets broadcaster Vic Lombardi went out of his way to briefly put focus back on the dispatched purple and […]

Bradley Beal finally seems on his way out of the nation’s capital. As the Washington Wizards mull trade negotiations for the three-time All-Star, is there a chance the Golden State Warriors get involved? Beal’s past reported interest in joining the Dubs certainly adds some intrigue to that long-shot possibility. Assessing Beal’s potential destinations this summer, […]

Golden State Warriors guard Ryan Rollins is on track to play in Summer League after undergoing season-ending surgery in February for a broken right foot. “I’m just now starting to get back full live playing, so I’ll be ready by Summer League and all that,” he told KRON4 News. “I’m gonna be good.” Warriors guard […]

You can’t separate the Golden State Warriors’ reported interest in trading Jonathan Kuminga for a high pick in the 2023 NBA Draft from the other major questions this team must answer during a potentially franchise-altering offseason. It was only February when the Warriors finally gave up on James Wiseman, scrapping the two-timeline blueprint to firmly […]

T.J. Watt was a no-show on Tuesday for the first session of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ mandatory minicamp. Unlike Buffalo Bills wideout Stefon Diggs and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, though, the superstar pass-rusher wasn’t away from his longtime team due to an ongoing contract dispute. As Mike Tomlin told reporters, Watt’s absence on […]

The Washington Wizards may finally be ready to step off the treadmill of mediocrity. New team president Michael Winger has reportedly been given authority to initiate a rebuild, sparking questions across the league about the potential availability of three-time All-Star Bradley Beal in a trade. “Last week, Michael Winger, the new president of the Washington […]

Dalvin Cook still doesn’t know where he’ll be playing football next season. As the next chapter of his career begins following his release from the Minnesota Vikings, though, the veteran running back is poised to be as healthy as he’s been in years. Less than a week after hitting the free agent market, Cook shed […]

The Golden State Warriors have every reason to downplay their interest in moving Jordan Poole. Entering trade negotiations from multiple positions of weakness is a losing game even before letting rumors of a player’s availability run rampant. The Warriors’ new front office has nothing to gain and even more to lose from confirming its hopes […]

Stan Kroenke is a billionaire American businessman and owner of 2023 NBA Champions Denver Nuggets. His wife, Ann Walton, is heiress to multinational retail giant Walmart. As chairman of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the 75-year-old oversees the largest privately owned sports empire in the world. Stan Kroenke’s net worth is $12.9 billion, according to Forbes. […]

The Denver Nuggets are one win away from making history. As Monday night’s battle with the Miami Heat approaches, Nikola Jokic is fully confident his team will rise to the occasion of an NBA Finals close-out game. “We’re gonna be locked in and ready to go,” he told reporters on Sunday. “It’s just gonna be […]

Just because the Phoenix Suns are unwilling to pick up the team option on Chris Paul’s $30.8 million contract for 2023-24 hardly means they don’t want him back in the desert. If the future Hall-of-Famer ultimately hits the open market, though, it seems highly unlikely he’d re-sign with the Suns for pennies on the dollar. […]

Novak Djokovic knew history awaited him before taking the court on Sunday in the French Open final. After dispatching of Casper Ruud in straight sets to win his third title at Roland Garros, the Serbian superstar quickly donned a custom jacket embroidered with ’23’ on the right chest–the total number of Grand Slams Djokovic now […]

Megan Rapinoe is fully comfortable with the diminished role she currently occupies for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Just days ahead of the roster release for the 2023 FIFA World Cup, though, the 37-year-old is no doubt frustrated by an injury that could complicate her status in Australia and New Zealand. Rapinoe left the OL […]

Breanna Stewart is the latest WNBA star to call for more protection for Brittney Griner after the Phoenix Mercury center was harassed at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport by a right-wing social media provocateur. “I mean I think that player safety should be first and foremost and everyone was aware that BG coming back to the […]

Chris Paul’s future is still very much up in the air. If the Phoenix Suns ultimately send the future Hall-of-Famer to free agency in one of the most stunning cost-cutting measures in modern league history, though, the Golden State Warriors are apparently one of several teams Paul could have interest in joining. ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski: […]

The HBCU Legacy Bowl has entered into a years-long partnership with insurance giant Allstate as the game’s exclusive title sponsor. The postseason showcase of the best players from across the HBCU college football landscape will henceforth be known as the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. “We are incredibly excited and honored to partner with Allstate in […]

The Golden State Warriors failed to defend their title in 2022-23, but don’t blame Stephen Curry. Despite being sidelined for two separate month-long stints due to injury, Curry was close to his all-time best this season, another banner campaign culminated by his instant-classic Game 7 performance against the Sacramento Kings in the first round of […]