Former professional basketball analyst with over 15 years of experience covering the NBA. Specializes in advanced analytics and player development analysis.
Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant coach Kevin Mays has been sentenced to four years in prison. The sentence stems from charges including pimping, possession of youth or child pornography, and drug possession while armed.
The NBA is not expected to stage preseason games in the Middle East this year, marking the first time in five years the league will not play in the region. The decision comes amid the ongoing war in the region.
As the 2025-26 NBA season moved through its second half and into the postseason, several Team USA candidates saw their Olympic outlook shift. This stock watch evaluates 11 players based on recent performance and form.
Philadelphia’s latest high-profile move has drawn attention across the NBA, with insiders questioning why a four-time MVP would choose the 76ers. The reaction underscores a new chapter for a franchise long defined by its ambitious roster-building approach.
Restricted free agent Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with Oklahoma City. Denver retains the right to match the deal until Sunday night.
LeBron James is taking his talents to the City of Brotherly Love, prompting reaction from across the sports world. Notable basketball figures, including Brown and Barkley, were among those responding to the news.
Minnesota has given head coach Niko Medved a one-year contract extension following a promising first season with the Gophers. The new agreement also includes a slight raise for Medved, who returned to coach at his alma mater.
After a busy offseason filled with trades, signings and roster reshaping, every NBA team faces a fresh evaluation. The grades reflect how well each franchise addressed its needs and positioned itself entering the next phase of the league calendar.
The Miami Heat said a live stream link titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference” was published by mistake. The team said the link was created while preparing for the possibility of James signing.
Stephen Curry is set to receive a rare honor at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Golden State Warriors star will become the first active player to have his own dedicated exhibit when it opens to the public Friday.
NCAA Division II athletes could move to an age-based eligibility structure under proposed emergency legislation. The model would align Division II with the eligibility approach adopted in Division I.
NBA Summer League in Las Vegas brought more than on-court evaluations, with league personnel tracking rookie standouts and major business questions around Portland. Conversations among executives and insiders highlighted both emerging talent and unresolved franchise-level issues.
Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal is worth $3.3 million.
Michigan announced that athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year. The decision comes as the university concluded an investigation into the culture within its athletics department.
With NBA Summer League in Las Vegas complete, attention turns to the players who made the strongest impressions. A group of 10 standouts emerged from the event, highlighting notable performances across the league’s offseason showcase.
The University of Michigan’s board of regents did not discuss athletic director Warde Manuel’s future during its Thursday meeting. No action or formal conversation regarding Manuel’s status was taken at the session.
LeBron James has not yet announced where he will play this season. The NBA’s all-time scoring leader spoke Thursday but did not disclose his next team choice.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have reportedly been in contact with LeBron James as Philadelphia pursues the star forward. Maxey is said to be taking a leading role in the communication.
Several rookies who were not highly ranked coming out of high school are using summer league to reinforce why they became first-round draft picks. Their early performances highlight the development paths that helped turn overlooked prospects into NBA-level talent.
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher Monday night during an NBA Summer League matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The incident occurred after he appeared to injure his side while driving to the basket.
