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Mike Boynton Jr. will earn $3.6 million in the first year and $4 million in the second, contingent on meeting win‑total and NCAA tournament milestones, while the university’s Academic Progress Rate must stay above 960.
After a series of injuries and a high‑profile mockery on a Call of Duty stream, Anthony Davis joins the Washington Wizards to prove he can justify his elite salary and reshape his legacy.
The former Memphis center’s agreement with New York highlights a busy market for big men, with the Mavericks given a narrow window to match.
Oklahoma City sends Lu Dort to Atlanta, receives protected second‑round picks, and clears salary to drop below the second apron, while the Mavericks add a top pick alongside Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg.
In a complex three‑team transaction, former Arizona State star Lu Dort is headed to the Atlanta Hawks, with the Oklahoma City Thunder receiving multiple second‑round picks and the Dallas Mavericks acquiring the 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and guard Ryan Nembhard.
Recent moves in college basketball and the NBA, coupled with legal challenges to NCAA eligibility standards, signal shifting dynamics for student‑athletes and professional franchises.
A look at the key storylines that could reshape the fantasy value of the league’s most coveted players ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
The 2026 NBA Summer League featured a dozen former Volunteers, highlighting performances from Chaz Lanier, Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Nate Ament, while Jahmai Mashack’s Memphis Grizzlies narrowly missed the championship.
Mike Boynton Jr. discusses his vision for the Wolverines, emphasizing player retention, the role of point guard Elliot Cadeau, and delegation in coaching.
The latest dynasty fantasy basketball rankings, compiled after the Las Vegas Summer League, evaluate the 40 most promising rookies based on ceiling, efficiency and team context.
Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year after a $12 million investigation highlighted his leadership strengths but faulted his response to misconduct. The move could reshape Michigan’s basketball program as it pursues Mike Boynton Jr.
The Golden State Warriors emerged victorious in the 2026 NBA Summer League, with several former Michigan players delivering notable performances, including MVP Yaxel Lendeborg and consistent scoring from Kobe Bufkin.
Yahoo Sports analyst Kevin O’Connor explains how the Oklahoma City Thunder’s acquisition of draft picks and salary relief reflects a calculated reset ahead of the next season.
Michigan and Duke have called off a scheduled basketball game due to broadcast and venue complications, prompting new opponents and a shifted venue for Duke’s upcoming contest.
Duke will face Texas Tech instead of Michigan in the 2026‑27 season after a broadcast‑rights clash, while former coach Dusty May joins the Dallas Mavericks.
A planned December 2026 showdown between Duke University and the University of Michigan has been scrapped after the schools failed to agree on a venue and a broadcast arrangement that would satisfy both Amazon Prime Video and Fox.
A planned December 2026 showdown between Duke and Michigan was scrapped after parties failed to agree on revenue sharing, prompting a replacement matchup and highlighting the growing influence of broadcast rights on college sports.
Eric Reveno replaces Mike Martin as Brown's head coach, bringing a record of 3‑point shooting excellence and prior head‑coaching experience to a program seeking a turnaround.
The much‑anticipated 2026‑27 regular‑season clash between Duke and Michigan will not take place, after a series of logistical and contractual complications forced the cancellation
A broadcasting snag forces Duke to drop its scheduled December showdown with Michigan in Miami. In its place, the Blue Devils will host Texas Tech at New York's famed arena, marking the second straight December meeting at the venue and underscoring a strategic partnership with Amazon Prime Video.
The 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas showcased the emergence of former Michigan players as key contributors, underscoring the university's growing impact on professional basketball.
The 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season promises dramatic changes, from high‑profile coaching moves to marquee player returns and a transfer portal that has reshaped rosters nationwide.
A look at how former Michigan standouts, from Yaxel Lendeborg to Roddy Gayle Jr., made a decisive impact in the 2026 NBA Summer League, highlighting the program's rising pipeline to the pros.
A snapshot of the summer league action that saw rookies and second‑year players from the University of Michigan and surrounding pipelines shine, stumble, or surprise.