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The 2027 NBA offseason is already drawing attention, with Golden State’s future positioned as one of the central storylines. A series of major roster and financial questions could shape how teams approach the summer.
Gersson Rosas is departing the New York Knicks after four seasons as senior vice president of basketball operations. His exit marks a change within the team’s front office structure.
Rice athletic director Tommy McClelland has emerged as the primary target in Purdue’s search for a new athletic director. The move would place McClelland at the center of a key leadership transition for the Boilermakers’ athletic department.
Victor Wembanyama will host a group of San Antonio Spurs teammates in France this week for offseason workouts. The sessions come as the Spurs regroup following their NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks.
Chris Bosh offered advice to Victor Wembanyama following the Spurs star’s blood clot diagnosis. The retired Heat standout emphasized the importance of protecting long-term health while navigating an NBA career.
Texas has moved into the top five in the latest men’s way-too-early Top 25, while North Carolina has dropped out and UCLA has entered the rankings. The updated outlook also highlights the key nonconference matchups that will help shape each ranked team’s early-season profile.
With the initial wave of 2026 NBA free agency settled, major offseason themes are coming into focus. Front office insider Bobby Marks examines 10 trends shaping the league’s roster-building landscape.
Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey has committed to Arizona, giving coach Tommy Lloyd another frontcourt option. The addition addresses a key roster need for the Wildcats at forward.
A judge issued a clarification Sunday regarding an order that allowed some athletes whose college eligibility expired last school year to compete for another year. The new order makes clear that football players who signed professional contracts this summer are not covered.
Naji Marshall has signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks. The new deal keeps the forward under contract through the 2029-30 season.
Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones celebrated their wedding with a first dance set to Musiq Soulchild’s 2000 song “Love.” A video of the moment was shared on Instagram by agent Troy Payne.
The Big East is expected to name former Major League Baseball executive Tim Brosnan as its next commissioner. The move would place an experienced sports business leader at the head of one of college basketball’s most prominent conferences.
Gary Payton II is returning to Golden State on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum contract. The move keeps a familiar defensive-minded forward in the Warriors’ rotation picture.
Chet Holmgren said the departures of three contributors from Oklahoma City's 2025 championship team were difficult to process. The Thunder big man acknowledged the emotional toll while noting that roster change is part of the NBA business.
Kevin Durant drew a comparison between the revamped Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors teams he played on, pointing to the level of offensive talent now in Philadelphia. The comment comes after the 76ers added LeBron James in free agency.
The Big Ten and SEC agreed Friday night to support a Senate bill focused on regulating college sports. The move adds the backing of two of the country’s most influential conferences to ongoing federal efforts to address the changing college athletics landscape.
A federal court ruling has undercut the NCAA’s new eligibility rule by granting an additional season to a specific group of athletes. High school class of 2022 athletes who used their fourth college season this spring are now eligible to compete for a fifth season this school year.
A Nashville chancellor issued a temporary injunction Friday granting Jalen Washington and 18 other college basketball players a fifth season of eligibility. The ruling also prevents the NCAA from keeping any of the players out of the transfer portal.
Florida Atlantic has hired Josh McCowan as its new vice president and athletic director. The appointment places McCowan in charge of the university’s athletics department moving forward.
Wichita State has signed head coach Paul Mills to a three-year contract extension. The new agreement keeps Mills with the Shockers through the 2031 season after the program increased its win total in each of the past three years.
Terry Rozier’s attorney argued in a Friday court filing that a text message from a co-defendant supports the position that Rozier was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme. The NBA veteran has been indicted in connection with the case.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has signed a new long-term agreement with Nike. The deal includes plans for a signature sneaker, marking another major milestone in the young center’s growing profile.
College basketball coaches are navigating increasingly difficult roster decisions as eligibility rules reshape how teams are built. The ripple effects have made roster spots more competitive and roster construction more complex.
The NBA has produced eight different champions in the past eight seasons, underscoring one of the league’s most balanced eras. Attention now turns to the 22 teams outside that title-winning group and how close they are to extending the run.
Representatives from the Trail Blazers met with Portland city councilors to discuss a potential new lease agreement and public funding for renovations to Moda Center. The talks center on the future of the team’s longtime home arena.
Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant coach Kevin Mays has been sentenced to four years in prison. The sentence stems from convictions for pimping, possessing child pornography and drug possession while armed.
The U.S. Senate ended its week Thursday without scheduling a vote on the Protect College Sports Act. The bill is aimed at reforming college sports.
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 Indiana Pacers have unveiled new Statement Edition uniforms featuring a pinstriped design. The look pays tribute to the franchise’s late-1990s uniforms, when pinstripes were a defining part of the team’s visual identity.
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.
