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UConn and St. John’s headline the early conversation around the Big East, with the rest of the 11-team league facing questions about positioning and depth. The conference picture remains centered on how each program stacks up entering the 2026-27 discussion.
Atlanta enters a new phase with the Trae Young era now behind the franchise. The Hawks’ offseason review and early 2026-27 outlook center on how the team moves forward after a defining period in recent franchise history.
Tony Parker’s ASVEL Villeurbanne has added a familiar face in Patty Mills, his former San Antonio Spurs teammate. Parker showed clear excitement as Mills arrived at the French club’s practice facility.
The NBA has handed the Los Angeles Clippers one of the most severe punishments in league history. The penalties include a $30 million fine, the loss of five first-round picks and a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer.
Carson Crawford, ranked No. 46 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2027, has committed to Arizona State. The touted forward becomes an early recruiting addition for new Sun Devils coach Randy Bennett.
The NBA has imposed major penalties on the Clippers following its investigation into the team’s signing of Kawhi Leonard. The franchise was docked five first-round picks, fined $30 million and saw owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year.
Tennessee freshman Ralph Scott is scheduled to have surgery on his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for at least six months. Vols coach Rick Barnes confirmed the injury timeline.
Recently retired Russell Westbrook has joined Project B, a new men’s and women’s basketball league, as a co-founder and chief strategy officer. The move places the former NBA star in a leadership role as the league continues to take shape.
The latest men’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 highlights a common theme across the ranked field: unresolved eligibility questions. Texas Tech and BYU are among the new teams included in this month’s rankings.
After one of the franchise’s strongest seasons in recent years, the Hornets moved into the offseason with major changes. The biggest question now is how the team resets its identity following the LaMelo trade.
A hard-fought postseason and a busy offseason have added fresh intensity to several NBA matchups. From high-profile Western Conference clashes to renewed Eastern Conference tensions, the league’s rivalry landscape is set to draw major attention next season.
Victor Oladipo has written an open letter to NBA general managers asking for another chance in the league. The veteran guard, who has not played in the NBA since April 2023, says he is now healthy.
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall, guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 contracts. The moves add depth to the team’s training camp roster.
Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season after suffering a right ACL injury. The school announced the injury, sidelining one of its most touted incoming players for the year.
The Big 12 enters the season with all 16 programs shaping the league’s national profile. Each team’s performance will influence whether the conference remains in the conversation as one of college basketball’s strongest leagues.
UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday as the university cited a significant financial deficit within its athletic department. Chancellor Julio Frenk told the UCLA community that the program’s current financial path is not sustainable.
Washington is moving into a more ambitious stage after several seasons outside the NBA spotlight. The early-season focus centers on how A.J. Dybantsa, Trae Young and Anthony Davis shape the identity of a rebuilt Wizards team in a competitive Eastern Conference.
Contract negotiations between the Detroit Pistons and restricted free agent Jalen Duren remain stalled, with the two sides still separated on price. The situation has become a waiting game as both sides hold their positions.
A Knicks fan has commemorated the team’s Game 4 comeback against the Spurs with a distinctive tattoo. The rally stands as the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.
The Buss brothers’ newly formed firm is set to become part of the San Diego Padres’ ownership group following the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The move marks a notable shift from one major sports franchise investment to another.
Bennedict Mathurin has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The deal includes a player option.
Jeanie Buss has filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court challenging the legality of a vote by her siblings to sell the family’s remaining shares in the Lakers. The filing seeks to block the move as the dispute over the franchise’s ownership stake heads to court.
Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The deal includes a player option, with Minnesota presenting him a path toward the vacant starting power forward role.
The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey on Jan. 10 following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will join Vince Carter among players honored with a retired Raptors number.
Chicago has entered a new phase after an offseason marked by change. With No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson joining the organization and a reshaped front office in place, the Bulls are looking to move beyond a prolonged stretch of uncertainty.
Miami’s offseason was defined by the arrival of Giannis Antetokounmpo, giving the Heat a formidable frontcourt alongside Bam Adebayo. With that foundation in place, the focus shifts to how the rest of the roster fits around the star pairing entering 2026-27.
All-SEC forward Mark Mitchell will return to Missouri for a fifth year rather than attend Kentucky. The decision comes after he faced a potential legal challenge involving the SEC’s intraconference transfer rules.
Duke announced that Coach K Court at Cameron Indoor Stadium will feature a sponsorship logo for the first time in program history. The move marks a notable change to one of college basketball’s most recognizable venues.
The SEC says it will comply with a court order barring commissioner Greg Sankey from penalizing schools that roster athletes returning from professional contracts. The conference also said it intends to defend its position in court.
A panel of NBA experts addressed several major storylines entering the season, including which teams could exceed expectations and which may fall short. The discussion also covered broader league questions as teams prepare for the campaign ahead.
