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As ESPN cuts familiar faces, its retreat from serious NBA coverage is complete

As ESPN cuts expert voices and rewards viral argument, fans who want to understand basketball are building a smarter conversation elsewhere

The Guardian - US

Ranking the Top 10 Centers in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

Arizona’s Motiejus Krivas might be the sport’s best defender with his elite rim protection. Here are the other Cs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated

Quote of the day by Paul Walker: "If you play with people who are better than you, then…" - a lesson on growth, humility and choosing challenge over comfort

Growth rarely happens in the situations where everything already feels easy and familiar. Paul Walker, the actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast and Furious films, put that idea plainly when he said, "If you play with people who are better than you, then you…

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Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger

Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion

The Independent UK

That’s Drake Maye ‘Playing the Best Position in the World’

After finishing second in last year’s MVP voting, the Patriots QB is just tapping into the athletic potential he’s flashed for a long time.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Top 10 Power Forwards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

Illinois’s David Mirkovic might be the sport’s most entertaining personality and could make another leap in his sophomore year. Here are the other PFs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated

Louisville Men’s Basketball Adds Seth Trimble to Nation’s Best Portal Class After Court Ruling

After a four-year run at North Carolina, Trimble is heading to an ACC rival.

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Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant: 'If you want to be great at something, there's a choice you have to make. What I mean by that is, there are inherent sacrifices that come along with that'

Achieving extraordinary feats requires unwavering dedication and thoughtful decisions. Legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant spoke about the sacrifices that come with ambition. To prioritize your goals, one must invest time and energy wisely, embracing discipline and focus on future aspirations rather than short-term pleasures. Recognizing these trade-offs is essential for…

The Times of India

Ranking the Top 10 Small Forwards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

With his surprise return to school, Thomas Haugh tops our list with a very real goal of leading Florida to a second national championship. Here are the other SFs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated

Top talent and big money: is Australian basketball heading into a golden age?

The success of Australian players in the NBA and WNBA comes as the NBL continues to enjoy growth and become an ever-more attractive proposition

The Guardian - AU

Ranking the Top 10 Shooting Guards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

John Blackwell blossomed into an elite shooter last season before transferring to Duke, buoying him to the top of our preseason list. Here are the other SGs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated

Does Sophie Cunningham benefit from white privilege? Of course she does

One of the player’s WNBA rivals said the Fever guard is treated differently from her Black peers. There’s plenty of evidence to back that statement up

The Guardian - US

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: "The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me…." - a powerful lesson in commitment, discipline and fulfilment

Great achievements rarely happen by accident. Behind almost every extraordinary success sits a long stretch of discipline, sacrifice and genuine commitment. Michael Jordan captured exactly that relationship with basketball in a single striking comparison. "The game is my wife," he said. "It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me…

The Times of India

Ben Simmons Angling for NBA Comeback: How Real Is It and Which Teams Could Be Interested?

It’s Ben Simmons comeback season. How real is his attempt to return to the NBA, and what teams might kick the tires on the former No. 1 pick?

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Shaq Says His Dad Treated Him to White Castle, But When He Saw Homeless Man With a Sign, He Gave 3 of His Burgers to the Guy — ‘Always Look Out for the Little Man’

Shaquille O’Neal’s $500 million fortune goes far beyond basketball, but his father’s lesson about kindness still shapes how he uses his wealth to help people who need it most.

The Guardian - AU

Fiona’s 14-year-old son Max was bright and gave enormous bear hugs. She lost him in an instant when his heart suddenly stopped

The Sydney mother wants Canberra politicians to hear people who have lost children to sudden cardiac death, saying ‘we need answers’

The Economic Times

Don Nelson gone at 86: How the NBA icon changed basketball forever

Don Nelson, an NBA icon, passed away at eighty-six years old. He revolutionized basketball with his unconventional strategies and innovative coaching. Nelson's "Nellie Ball" emphasized speed and versatility, influencing today's game. He also played a key role in developing stars like Dirk Nowitzki and Stephen Curry. His coaching career, though…

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Ranking the Top 10 Point Guards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

Jeremy Fears Jr., an assist maestro who could push for the all-time record, leads our preseason list. Here are the other PGs to watch this season.

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The Late Don Nelson Changed the NBA Forever With Four Landmark Innovations

Don Nelson, the legendary NBA player and coach, died Sunday morning at the age of 86. Still, his legacy will live on in every game.

Euronews

Don Nelson, the second-winnigest head coach in NBA history, dies aged 86

The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.

Benzinga

Trump Once Joked He'd Ask LeBron James To Be a Woman to Build the Greatest Women's Basketball Team Ever— And the WNBA Controversy Just Brought the Viral Clip Back

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has become embroiled in controversy this week after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said women and girls should not have to compete against biological males, sparking widespread debate.

International Business Times UK

How Did Brandon Clarke Die? Cause of Death Confirmed for Late NBA Star in LA

The Los Angeles medical examiner confirmed that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine at his home.

The Guardian - UK

‘Community spaces are being taken away’: campaigners rail at rise of pay-to-play padel courts

Proposals to convert skateparks, children’s play areas and basketball courts have angered residents

The Independent UK

ESPN analyst says blood tests are ‘very good’ after fifth cancer diagnosis

Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale announced positive progress in his battle with cancer , his fifth diagnosis , stating that recent blood tests were "very good" and immunotherapy treatments are "very effective." Vitale, 87, shared on social media that the treatments are successfully eliminating the cancer, following his April…

The Economic Times

"Proud moment for Indian basketball": BFI Secretary General Gill ahead of FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad will host the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026, marking India's return after twenty-two years. This event highlights world-class infrastructure and talent development initiatives for Indian basketball. Sixteen teams, including defending champions Australia, will compete in the tournament. The Indian team aims for a better performance, leveraging home-court advantage and…

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