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The Denver Nuggets have formally expressed interest in signing LeBron James, who is weighing all options for what could be his final NBA season, with championship aspirations and personal connections shaping his decision.
After a standout collegiate career, Chris Mantis is set to make history as the first University of Maine player to compete in the NBA Summer League, joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for the July 2026 session.
After a standout collegiate campaign, Joshua Jefferson is named the Gary Thompson Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year, joining an elite list of Cyclone greats.
Devin McGlockton’s recent Summer League signing follows a wave of undrafted Commodores securing NBA opportunities, joining AK Okereke with the Lakers and Duke Miles with the 76ers.
A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a fifth‑year Purdue standout, was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who recently traded Julius Randle, opening a path for the versatile forward alongside Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Purdue seniors Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman‑Renn selected, ending a 15‑year wait for two Boilermaker draftees in the same year.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn was selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft, bringing a versatile offensive skill set and a proven pick‑and‑roll partnership with guard Braden Smith to the franchise.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Michigan's top prospects — Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara — chosen within the first fifteen picks, marking a milestone for the program and capping a record‑breaking campaign.
The Trail Blazers announced the hiring of Micah Nori, a former Indiana University baseball star turned NBA assistant, as their new head coach. His extensive coaching background and Indiana connections signal a strategic shift for the franchise.
Fred Hoiberg, once courted by Tom Osborne for a quarterback role, chose a basketball path that led from Iowa State to the NBA and eventually to the Nebraska head‑coach seat, where his 2023 team broke new ground with a historic Sweet 16 run.
The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, coached by former Northern Iowa standouts Kwadzo Ahelegbe and Sean Sweeney, who hope to join Nick Nurse as former Panthers to capture an NBA title.
Nine players have entered the NBA under Coach Jon Scheyer, including a No.1 overall pick, and several more are projected as top selections in the upcoming draft.
Jordan McLaughlin's modest contributions helped the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, securing a spot in the NBA Finals.
After a decisive Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jordan McLaughlin and the San Antonio Spurs advance to the NBA Finals, marking a personal milestone for the 30‑year‑old former Trojan.
The Philadelphia 76ers have appointed Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations, pairing his Cavaliers pedigree with Bob Myers’ championship experience to steer the franchise’s next draft and roster moves.
After a 16‑year pro career that included eight championships, two MVP awards and stints overseas, Deon Thompson is hanging up his playing shoes to begin a coaching journey at his alma mater, UNC, under head coach Michael Malone.
Deon Thompson, a former UNC national champion and professional basketball player, has announced his retirement after a 16‑year career that spanned continents. He will now serve as a graduate assistant coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels, bringing his championship pedigree to the next generation of Tar Heels.
The Kentucky Baseball team fell to Florida, former star Ryan Waldschmidt debuted in the majors, and Kentucky basketball prospects made noise in the NBA Draft Combine and playoffs.