Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Deandre Ayton across Basketball.
Arkansas basketball will compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League in The Bahamas, facing teams from The Bahamas, Canada, and Colombia. The tour runs from July 31 to August 4 and includes matches against the Bahamas National Team, Carleton University, Toros del Valle, and the University of Calgary.
The Los Angeles Lakers reshaped their lineup with a high‑value acquisition of Walker Kessler, sacrificing future draft capital while positioning the new center for extensive minutes alongside Luka Dončić.
The Los Angeles Lakers completed a sign‑and‑trade for Walker Kessler, committing $130 million over four years and surrendering two unprotected first‑round picks. The move locks in a defensive anchor who is expected to log 30‑plus minutes per game alongside Luka Dončić, but it also leaves the team with virtually no tradable picks for the next seven years.
An analysis of the most consequential NBA free‑agency moves and their implications for fantasy basketball managers.
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.
Mitchell Robinson is expected to leave the New York Knicks, with the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings emerging as top destinations. Each option offers distinct minutes, fantasy value and roster dynamics.
Arizona’s basketball program continues to etch its name into NBA history, with the Wildcats poised to add another chapter to a storied draft legacy.
Several Syracuse alumni have recently secured NBA opportunities, from Exhibit 10 contracts to summer league appearances, as teams shape their rosters for the upcoming season.
Two Arizona Wildcats were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing a storied tradition of NBA talent from the university.
Since 1947, the NBA Draft has produced a parade of No. 1 overall selections, many of whom honed their games at top collegiate programs. This article traces the schools and high schools that have supplied the league’s most coveted first‑overall talents, spotlighting Duke’s six picks, the Cavaliers’ record six selections, and the rise of phenoms like Cooper Flagg.
The Wildcats are poised to add at least two more NBA draftees this year, with Burries projected as a lottery selection and Peat also in the mix. If both hear their names in the first round, Arizona would climb to seventh on the all‑time list of schools producing first‑round talent.
A deep dive into which collegiate programs can field the most NBA‑ready talent, based on current league stars and upcoming draft prospects.
A ranking evaluates which NCAA programs could field the strongest NBA‑ready starting five using current roster talent and upcoming draft prospects, highlighting the depth and NBA readiness of each school.
A look at twelve experienced NBA players whose fantasy values are being reshaped by health questions, contract uncertainties and team dynamics as the 2026‑27 season approaches.
The NBA Draft reshapes depth charts and usage patterns, putting veteran fantasy assets like Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Jordan Poole, John Collins and Deandre Ayton at risk as teams prioritize new talent.
A preview of the Thunder‑Spurs playoff opener, highlighting odds, captain picks and strategic insights.
An analysis of the Lakers' playoff loss, fantasy performances of key players, and the uncertain future of LeBron James.
The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in a four‑game sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder, exposing both bright spots and lingering questions about the team's direction.