SI:AM | A Tale of Two Drafts The NBA welcomed a new crop of rookies with its draft on Tuesday night, while the NFL opted against holding a supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
JPMorgan Exec Who Emptied Knicks Trashcan On Street And Stole It Faces Huge Karma In Major Update The 40-year-old woman is seen in videos dumping the contents of a limited-edition trash can onto a Manhattan sidewalk before stealing the receptacle. Bored Panda · Jun 24
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
Before Private Jets Were the Norm, Athletes Were Stuck in Middle Seats Just Like Us Once upon a time, pro athletes endured the same high-altitude agonies as everyone else. Then teams discovered the benefits of charters. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
Best Available Players in Second Round of 2026 NBA Draft Duke’s Isaiah Evans was the lone green room invitee to not be picked Tuesday night, but he likely will hear his name early in Round 2. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
Biggest Winners and Losers From the First Round of the 2026 NBA Draft The Bucks further kickstarted their rebuild, while three Michigan Wolverines went in the first 12 picks. Sports Illustrated · 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
Meet AJ Dybantsa: Inside His Age, Height, Stats and the Stunning NBA Draft Journey That Made Him the No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa, a standout freshman from BYU, is the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, joining the Washington Wizards as a franchise cornerstone. International Business Times UK · 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
Ja Morant to Phoenix? Suns Handed Golden Opportunity as Rival Suitors Drop Out of Race for Grizzlies Star The Phoenix Suns are now a leading contender for Ja Morant after other teams withdrew interest, potentially allowing a cost-effective trade for the dynamic guard. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Why the Jazz Took Darryn Peterson Over Cam Boozer Despite Being Snubbed for Workout Utah picked Darryn Peterson over Cameron Boozer with the second pick, here’s a look at why Austin and Danny Ainge bet on the Kansas standout. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
Washington Wizards take AJ Dybantsa with No 1 NBA draft pick Dybantsa has already drawn comparisons to Kevin Durant, his favorite player, who grew up in the Washington area The Independent UK · Jun 24
NBA Draft 2026 picks, results: Full list of players picked by New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers NBA Draft 2026 is happening on Tuesday as NBA teams are looking to bolster their side. The Economic Times · Jun 24
Inside The $20,000 Hotel Eviction Phil Godlewski Is Pinning On Victor Wembanyama Phil Godlewski says he paid near $750,000 for NBA Finals seats, checked into a Ritz-Carlton penthouse, and got kicked out three hours later because his friend said hello to Wemby. International Business Times · Jun 23
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 Linda Cohn Is an ESPN Legend for Many Reasons The ‘SportsCenter’ anchor is leaving the network after a 34-year run.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 Heat Not Done After Trading for Giannis—Here Are Three Big Decisions They Must Make After the Giannis trade, the Heat still have some big decisions to make this offseason.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 Miami Heat Shoot Skyward in Kashi NBA Finals Prediction Market The Miami Heat move upwards on prediction markets to win the 2027 NBA Finals after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 Trail Blazers Hire Top NBA Assistant Micah Nori As Next Head Coach Portland has its next head coach.
Reason · Jun 23 You Can Root for Iran at the World Cup Without Rooting for the Iranian Regime Plus: the worst rule at the World Cup, and the worst person in golf?
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 SI:AM | The Greek Tragedy in Milwaukee After a year of speculation and an ugly end to the season, the Bucks have agreed to trade superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 'You're Turning Me Into a Monster!' Jaylen Brown Reacts to NBA Trade Rumours, Fires Back at Doubters Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics addresses trade rumours linking him to Giannis Antetokounmpo, expressing determination rather than destabilisation, and reflecting on his future with the team.
International Business Times UK · Jun 23 'The Run Was Nothing But Amazing!' Brandon Jennings Reacts to Giannis Miami Heat Switch Brandon Jennings praises Giannis Antetokounmpo as the greatest Milwaukee Buck, amid reports of his potential trade to Miami Heat, marking the end of a transformative era for the franchise.
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says In a significant NBA shake-up, the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets. This multi-team deal, also involving the Chicago Bulls, sees Nic Claxton heading to Chicago. For Minnesota, the move unlocks substantial financial flexibility, creating a large trade exception and enabling…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says Miami Heat has secured NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade. The two-time MVP, a 10-time All-Star, joins the Heat in exchange for a significant package of players and draft picks. This move signals Miami's continued pursuit of championship contention, mirroring past successful acquisitions like…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Owner of NHL's Knights launches bid for Vegas NBA expansion franchise Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley has officially thrown his hat in the ring for an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas. Leveraging the T-Mobile Arena, Foley expressed confidence in the city's readiness for professional basketball, citing the success of the NHL's Golden Knights. He aims to replicate that championship…