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The Latest Breaking News from Darius Acuff Jr

Anonymous NBA Scout Breaks Down the Kings: ‘Yeah, They’re Going to Be Bad’

Here’s what an NBA scout thinks of Sacramento’s roster heading into the 2026–27 NBA season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12

We Simulated the 2026-27 Season 100 Times on ‘NBA 2K27.’ Here Are the Results.

What happens if you simulate the upcoming NBA season on ‘NBA 2K’ 100 times? We decided to find out for ourselves and record all the results.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4

Russell Westbrook Landing Spots: Four NBA Teams That Could Use Veteran Point Guard

As Russell Westbrook remains a free agent, a mix of contenders and rebuilding teams could use the veteran guard next season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 7

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The Five Biggest NBA Offseason Questions That Still Must Be Answered After LeBron James Decision

After over a month of activity, the NBA offseason has slowed to a crawl. But there are still plenty of questions that need answering before next season kicks off.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3

Winners and Losers From NBA Summer League Las Vegas 2026

Caleb Wilson, a new free-throw rule and Yaxel Lendeborg’s standout year continues.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Post-Draft NBA Power Rankings: Taking Stock Around the League As the Offseason Begins in Earnest

NBA power rankings after the 2026 draft concluded on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

NBA Draft Team-by-Team Grades: Memphis Stacks Players and Picks, Bucks Kickstart Rebuild

How each team fared over two nights of selections, from those who aced it to those who left us scratching our heads.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

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NBA draft 2026 first-round winners and losers: triumph of the tankers and the Jalen Brunson Effect

AJ Dybantsa went No 1 in a draft that proved to be low on drama, but loaded with generational talent

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

NBA Draft 2026 First-Round Grades: Hornets, Bulls Reach While Top Draft Picks Rate Highly

The top five teams all receive top marks for their selections with plenty of value throughout the first round.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24

2026 NBA Draft: Five Best Fits From the First Round

Breaking down the five best fits of the first round of the 2026 NBA draft, from AJ Dybantsa to Yaxel Lendeborg.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24

What to Watch for NBA Draft 2026: Latest Intel Around No. 1 Pick, Predicted Risers and Fallers

Also, point guards will dominate the early lottery picks with a host of them projected to be selected between picks five through 10.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23

NBA draft 2026 predictions: a consensus at No 1 and a rising Mexican star

AJ Dybantsa is widely expected to have his name called first on Tuesday. But which other young stars are worth keeping an eye on?

The Guardian - US · Jun 23

NBA Draft Prediction Market Matchup: Keaton Wagler vs Darius Acuff Jr.

Keaton Wagler is favored to be drafted first over Darius Acuff on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22

Final Full Two-Round 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Intel on Lottery Picks and Scouting Reports on 60 Prospects

The Wizards have a plethora of options with the No. 1 selection, and the top of the first round has plenty of intrigue.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

NBA Draft Lottery Player Comps: The High and Low End of a Deep Class’s Ratings

We try to predict how each projected lottery pick’s career will look like as compared to NBA players past and present.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

NBA Mock Draft 2026: How First Round Shakes Out After NCAA Withdrawal Deadline

Stars deciding to return to college thinned out the draft’s depth, leaving NBA teams focused on a star-heavy top tier.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

NBA Mock Draft: First Board With Lottery Odds, Post-NCAA Tournament Projections

After the consensus top three picks—AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer—some players made big moves with strong March Madness showings.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31

Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball All-Americans

In one of the best seasons in recent memory, a host of top players elevated above their very talented peers.

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International Business Times UK · Mar 30

Braylon Mullins Buzzer-Beater Beats Duke—Stats, Age, Height Revealed as Fans Question if Chris Mullin Is His Father

Braylon Mullins' incredible 35-foot buzzer-beater sends UConn to the Final Four, defeating Duke in a thrilling March Madness Elite Eight game. This clutch shot went viral and significantly boosted his NBA draft prospects.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

10 Photos of Darius Acuff Jr.: March Madness Star Turns Heads With Historic Shoe Deal

Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. becomes the first NCAA men's basketball player to secure a signature shoe deal with Reebok, following standout performances in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 26

March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

We’ve got some educated guesses for how Thursday and Friday will play out.

SuperWest Sports · Mar 25

Arkansas Game Moment of Truth for Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd

What happens in this Sweet 16 game is massive for Tommy Lloyd's reputation and for Arizona basketball as a whole.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Ranking All Eight Men’s March Madness Sweet 16 Games

From sleeper showdowns to Final Four previews, here’s how every Sweet 16 game stacks up.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Men’s NCAA Tournament Regional Breakdowns Heading Into the Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 is set to deliver some absolutely fantastic basketball.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

SEC Record in March Madness 2026 After Thursday’s First Round NCAA Tournament Games

The SEC has the most teams in the field once again, and is off to a strong start in the Big Dance.

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