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After a storied playing and broadcasting career, Rick Mahorn is back at the helm of the Detroit Amps, aiming to blend championship experience with a focus on teaching and professionalism.
In a recent interview, Michael Jordan revealed that nothing rivals basketball for him, while also sharing insights into his business pursuits and his role as a NASCAR team owner.
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced a series of high‑profile moves, including a max contract for Austin Reaves, the draft of guard Cameron Carr, and ongoing speculation about the future of LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
Darryn Peterson, the second pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, clarified his enthusiasm for the Utah Jazz after being selected, while reflecting on a longstanding high‑school rivalry with first‑overall prospect AJ Dybantsa and his upcoming path in the league.
After a championship‑winning season, the Wolverines face a pivotal offseason. Head coach Dusty May’s departure to the NBA has sparked uncertainty, yet star guards Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney have announced their return. Their commitment buys the program stability, but questions remain over the availability of transfer big men Moustapha Thiam and J.P. Estrella, as well as the fate of Brandon McCoy.
Gene Wiley, a former Wichita State Shockers star and NBA veteran, passed away at 88. His life spanned championship basketball courts and a celebrated artistic career, leaving a lasting imprint on both sports and culture.
The NBA offseason is reshaping the Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans, prompting fantasy managers to tread carefully as rosters may look very different by August.
The NBA Draft saw three Tennessee alumni hear their names called, marking a milestone for the Volunteers program.
The 2026 NBA Draft highlighted the impact of Basketball Without Borders, showcasing how alumni like Aday Mara leveraged the program’s exposure to launch NBA careers and influence future prospects.
A record 13 players from the Big 12 were selected in the 2026 NBA draft, highlighting the league's depth, unity, and future prospects.
A look at the players whose talent remains intact despite recent setbacks, and why the offseason is the ideal time to pounce.
AK Okereke, a former Cornell basketball standout, has signed a two‑way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing a tradition of Ivy League players making the jump to professional basketball.
Former Indiana University guard Lamar Wilkerson has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving him a chance to make the NBA roster and remain with the franchise in the G League.
Twelve players from the Atlantic Coast Conference were chosen in the 2026 NBA Draft, the most since 2019, highlighting a deep pool of future NBA talent.
A record 13 Big 12 prospects were drafted, highlighted by a high‑profile Barclays Center campaign that underscored the league’s rising influence.
The 2026 NBA draft's first round concluded with Kentucky overtaking Duke in the all‑time list of first‑round selections, a milestone that reshapes the historical hierarchy of college basketball programs.
The 2026 NBA draft saw every first‑round pick emerge from college programs, a shift driven by new compensation rules and the demise of the G League Ignite program.
Senator Ted Cruz's new bill aims to restrict athlete and coach movement mid-season, reviving debates that began with the O’Bannon v. NCAA case.
After a injury‑marred freshman season, Jeremy Fears Jr. decides to return for a redshirt junior year, aiming to lead Michigan State to a title while NBA teams show interest.
The NBA draft opened at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where former Tennessee guard Cameron Carr was chosen with the 24th overall pick and immediately dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers, joining a new chapter that also saw Baylor’s Dalton Knecht selected at No. 17.
Luc Longley, a three‑time NBA champion, recounts Michael Jordan’s legendary intensity during closed‑door practices, a factor that helped cement the Bulls’ dominance.
A look at the Illinois Fighting Illini guard's draft outlook, his distinctive style, and the concerns surrounding a potential Brooklyn Nets selection.
Tennessee standout Nate Ament was selected 13th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft while wearing a Miami Heat cap, only to be traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a deal sparked by Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami.
Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, a pick acquired in a trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami.