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PHOENIX– The main question on everyone’s mind: Would the Phoenix Mercury secure a playoff spot? After the franchise did so, courtesy of an Atlanta Dream win on Friday, there’s now another question on their mind– is homecourt advantage possible after playing the New York Liberty? Safe to say that it could be a reality. Granted, […]

LOS ANGELES – Just before Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts’ pregame press conference on Friday, she had been meeting with her staff talking about potential reasons for the uptick in injuries this WNBA season. The Sparks have been relatively healthy since Cameron Brink returned to the lineup on July 29. Since then, Friday’s […]

The Atlanta Dream fans were called out by Rhyne Howard after their loss against the Las Vegas Aces, and it was because of what they were doing in the fourth quarter. With the Aces leading late in the quarter, A’ja Wilson was at the free-throw line, and the crowd started chanting MVP chants toward her. […]

COLLEGE PARK, GA – One win. That’s all the Atlanta Dream needed to clinch a spot in the 2025 playoffs, and they were able to get in after defeating the Dallas Wings 100-78. It was the first time the Dream scored 100 points this season, and after a slow start in the first quarter, the […]

Earlier this summer, the Michigan football team announced plans to open up the 2026 season with a game in Germany. The Wolverines are set to play Western Michigan to begin the year, and it is looking like the game will take place at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany. However, athletic director Warde Manuel recently […]

The story of Saturday’s contest between the Michigan football team and New Mexico will be the play of freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. Underwood was named the starting QB for the Wolverines earlier this week, and fans are eager to see him perform for the first time. The hype surrounding him is loud, and New Mexico […]

The Dallas Wings — who have only nine victories in 2025 — suffered another defeat on Friday night, losing 100-78 to the Atlanta Dream. Paige Bueckers played well in the loss, scoring 16 points and recording 10 assists. Following the game, Bueckers was asked what her message is to fans amid the Wings’ adversity and […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Atlanta Dream on Friday night, losing by a final score of  100-78. Dallas played as hard as they could despite difficult circumstances, as the Wings only had eight available players for the game due to injuries. Paige Bueckers was able to play despite initially being listed as questionable […]

The release of NBA 2K26 is just around the corner, with fans ready to experience the new installment in the popular basketball video game. It also means the face of NBA 2K social media, Ronnie 2K, finds himself a heck of a lot busier. This year’s edition will feature Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, […]

A franchise cornerstone suddenly departing is often met with uncertainty and angst. When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane, a homegrown star and one of the NBA’s premier shooters, to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a haul of four unprotected first-round picks, EVP/GM Zach Kleiman signaled a profound shift in the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams recalled the moment every rookie goes through that stays with them for a lifetime. After winning his first title, Williams agreed to a $287 million extension with the Thunder. In 2024-25, he became an All-Star, earned All-Defensive Second Team, and made the All-NBA Third Team. Still, Jalen remembers when […]

PHOENIX– On Thursday, Kahleah Copper’s 31st birthday was quite the celebration for not only herself, but her Phoenix Mercury squad. After they took down the Chicago Sky in an 83-79 win, there was something out of the ordinary. The entire coaching staff dressed for the occasion, wearing suits. It’s the first time that Phoenix head […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made franchise-altering changes heading into the 2025-26 season. Trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic was just one of many moves made to get the most out of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s potential. The pivotal decisions from EVP Zach Kleiman began at the coaching ranks in March, with Tuomas […]

The Michigan football team will begin its 2025 season on Saturday night against New Mexico. The Wolverines are huge favorites against the Lobos, but this New Mexico team pulled off an upset against Washington State last year. Head coach Jason Eck knows that this game will be a major challenge, as Michigan is one of […]

Expansion is set to hit the WNBA over the next few years, but making a roster is currently tough. With only 12 roster spots available among 13 current teams, it’s not uncommon to see draft picks, first-rounders even, struggling to make a team’s final roster. Plenty of talented college basketball players often find themselves on […]

The Dallas Wings are trying to finish the season. Yes, that is Dallas’ current goal right now. The Wings roster has been decimated by injuries and the team is simply hoping to avoid forfeiting games in the near future. The Wings’ injury report for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Dream features eight players. Lengthy injury […]

The Michigan football team struggled offensively last season, but the issue did not involve the running backs. The Wolverines had talent at the position, and despite losing their two main backs, the RB room seems to be in better shape heading into the 2025 season. Michigan brought in Alabama transfer Justice Haynes, and ReliaQuest Bowl […]

Ja Morant has had an eventful summer, from the launch of his media company, Catch12, to his highly successful China tour with Nike to celebrate the release of the Nike Ja 3. With another five weeks before the start of training camp, the Memphis Grizzlies star is continuing to maximize his offseason. Now, Morant is […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revisited the 2019 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will go down in history as the initial step toward reaching the franchise’s first NBA championship. Now, Gilgeous-Alexander is a full-fledged reigning MVP, champion, and one of the league’s emerging stars. However, looking back, Lue, who […]

COLLEGE PARK, GA – The Atlanta Dream have played well against almost every team in the league this season, except one – the Las Vegas Aces. The last time these two faced off, the Dream lost by two points, and before then, they didn’t play that good a game. With the season coming down the […]

LOS ANGELES – After nearly a week off since their last game, the Los Angeles Sparks were back on the court on Tuesday night against the visiting Phoenix Mercury. The Sparks couldn’t put together a win streak as they fell to the Mercury, 92-84, in a game that was physical from the opening tip. Following […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks suffered a minor setback on Tuesday in their quest to make the playoffs following the team’s 92-84 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. But the Sparks’ loss aside, one of the more pressing concerns after the game was the status of Rickea Jackson who seemingly suffered an injury late […]

The Dallas Wings have dealt with injury trouble throughout the 2025 WNBA season. Li Yueru (left knee), Tyasha Harris (left knee) and JJ Quinerly (left knee) are all out for the remainder of the ’25 campaign while Arike Ogunbowale (right knee) does not have a timeline for a return. Additionally, Paige Bueckers was a late […]

The Atlanta Dream are currently in second place in the WNBA and recently broke the franchise record for wins in a season. None of this would be possible without head coach Karl Smesko, who came in during his first year with the team and made a big difference. At this point in the year, many […]

The release of the highly anticipated NBA 2K26 is just around the corner, and that means fans are gearing up to play as their favorite teams and players in early September. This year’s edition of NBA 2K features a number of gameplay enhancements aimed at making the video game smoother and gamers’ experience more fun. […]

The Dallas Mavericks won their first and only NBA Finals in 2011, a championship they earned in upset fashion over the Miami Heat. Dirk Nowitzki led the way, while Jason Kidd also played a big role. Kidd, who is now the coach of the Mavs and led Dallas to its first NBA Finals since 2011 […]

The Boston Celtics have endured a busy offseason, trading the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday after recently winning the 2024 NBA Finals. One of the players Brad Stevens added to his roster by trading away the two former All-Stars was Anfernee Simons, but now there are questions about whether he will begin the […]

After flirting with a playoff spot for most of the season, the Washington Mystics (16-22) are unlikely to get in the dance with six games left. However, players like Shakira Austin are proving why they have one of the brightest futures in the WNBA. The 25-year-old reflected on her journey after notching a career-high 30 […]

After Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his “free-throw merchant” moniker. The assumption that Gilgeous-Alexander manufactured consistent trips to the free-throw line was an ongoing debate around NBA circles. Some critics pointed to it as the reason he won the scoring title, which […]

A decision by Memphis Grizzlies EVP/GM Zach Kleiman to remove Taylor Jenkins and promote Tuomas Iisalo to head coach on March 28, 2025, was one of the most dramatic late-season moves in recent NBA history. Jenkins, a former NBA Coach of the Year winner, won more basketball games on Beale Street than anyone before hitting […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Saraf is one of several rookies entering the NBA with a unique number selection. The No. 26 pick in this year’s draft will be No. 77 with the Nets after wearing the number overseas. Saraf revealed the inspiration behind his number during a video on the “TRXBE” YouTube channel. “In […]

The Boston Celtics haven’t had a relaxing offseason. After watching star Jayson Tatum rupture his Achilles in May, Boston’s front office was forced to retool the roster to avoid severe financial penalties. That summer shakeup involved trading multiple starters away and losing fan favorites in free agency, much to the chagrin of the Boston faithful. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to compete during the 2025-26 NBA season. Mark Cuban previously suggested that center Dereck Lively II could begin taking three-point attempts in games in 2025-26. During a recent appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast, Cuban said that both Lively and Anthony Davis’ three-point shooting will drastically impact the team during […]

NBA 2K26 released its Top 100 player rankings for the latest addition of the critically acclaimed video game, and only one Brooklyn Nets player made the cut. Michael Porter Jr. came in at No. 67 on the list, the same spot he occupied during last year’s edition of the game. Porter Jr. joined Brooklyn alongside […]

Labor Day is almost upon us. All over the country kids have gone back to school. It’s even starting to cool down. Summer is all but over, and what a summer it was for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. As we approach September, though, it’s abundantly clear that, awkward as things got, both […]

The end of August and the start of September are a scheduled vacation break for league personnel and everyone associated with the NBA. At this point in the offseason, almost every team has finalized what they will look like entering the 2025-26 season, which is why there are no worries that exist. Well, that’s true […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is coming off a letdown season. Despite that, the 26-year-old is still viewed as a quality starting center. The Athletic recently revealed its big man rankings ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and Claxton came in at No. 22. Claxton was part of a tier titled, “Can these guys make a […]

The Dallas Wings will host the Connecticut Sun in the final contest of a three-game homestand on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, the team released its injury report. Paige Bueckers was among five players listed on the report. Bueckers is currently listed as questionable due to an illness, while Arike Ogunbowale (right knee), Li Yueru (left […]

Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore announced who will be starting at quarterback for the Wolverines on Monday, and it will be true freshman Bryce Underwood. Underwood was the No. 1 player in the 2025 recruiting class, and he is expected to be a star. After losing JJ McCarthy, the Wolverines struggled at the QB […]