Markelle Fultz thinks the Magic are playoff-bound and then some in 2023 The Orlando Magic, like any team rolling out a first overall pick from the NBA Draft, will have a lot of eyes on their young talent and early returns from it this season. After drafting Paolo Banchero out of Duke University, they’re hoping
The Lakers are willing to trade draft assets, but only for a substantial return The Los Angeles Lakers sealed the deal for two more years with LeBron James this week, which was one building block locked in. But it’s far from enough to position them for the ultimate goal, another NBA title, given that the
Miami Heat fans are doing what they can to subliminally get Donovan Mitchell to South Beach There has been much made about where Kevin Durant will end up once he’s traded from the Brooklyn Nets, and it’s overshadowed another substantial All-Star likely to move: Donovan Mitchell. The Utah Jazz hit a reset button of sorts
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson talks about her new partnership with Ruffles, how South Carolina shaped her, and who wins 1-on-1 against Breanna Stewart. When you think about it, A’ja Wilson is the perfect person to roll out Ruffles’ new partnership with the WNBA. Wilson’s game markets itself. She is in a heated MVP
The Los Angeles Lakers may not get Kyrie Irving, but there are other possibilities Upon signing LeBron James to an extension on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers solidified their timeline. Now, they need to align other pieces with that same timeline to give themselves the best chance possible at winning a title. James, reportedly, is
Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images As we await the return of NBA basketball, we’re taking a trip through the record books to find every team’s all-time Win Shares leader. If you have ever spent any time perusing the one and only Basketball-Reference, you have surely noticed that every team’s landing page includes a list of
This awesome dime pass from Marine Johannes sparked the New York Liberty’s fourth quarter comeback against the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of the opening round of the WNBA playoffs. The WNBA playoffs kicked off with a huge upset victory at the expense of the defending champions. The two-seeded Chicago Sky hosted the seventh-seeded New
For the first time since 2015, the New York Liberty have picked up a WNBA playoff win, as they upset the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their opening round matchup. The WNBA playoffs officially began on Wednesday night, and the first game of the opening round featured the defending champion Chicago Sky taking on
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks. (Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports) Watch Brett Baty’s family react to first career home run with Mets by Scott Rogust The NBA MLK Day schedule for 2023 was released with four games filling the day including marquee matchups between the Eastern and Western Conference foes. The NBA schedule for the 2022-23
Nov 16, 2008; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson (1) during the game against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports NC State football 2022 season prediction, preview, awards, 2022 bowl game by Cody Williams Rangers continue cleaning house, fire president of baseball
Cross the New Orleans Pelicans off the list of Kevin Durant trade destinations. Rumors are they’d prefer to keep Brandon Ingram. As the Kevin Durant trade saga has dragged on in Brooklyn the number of suitors has appeared to shrink dramatically. When Durant first asked to be traded the buzz was that every single team
With the 2022 WNBA Playoffs about to start, Above the Break is taking a spin through each first-round series catching you up on everything you need to know. After months of competitive basketball and a battle for the final two seeds that went down to the last day of the regular season, the WNBA postseason
Bronny James showed shades of his father with a massive dunk at FIBA U18 but Skip Bayless, of course, had to lace up his hating shoes and get to work. The basketball world was buzzing on Tuesday morning as Bronny James gave us more shades of his father, one LeBron James, while competing for the
Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo says that he wouldn’t rule out playing for the Chicago Bulls — but then again, no NBA player would. Chicago is one of the best basketball cities in the world — just ask Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley. Or, ask anyone who watched Michael Jordan, who is arguably the greatest
Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports PSG’s Mbappe-Neymar feud could lead to team’s undoing this season by Clemente Lisi Kevin Durant is still a member of the Brooklyn Nets and rumors are he’s determined to get himself traded even if it means burning some serious bridges. Kevin Durant sent the NBA offseason ablaze with his trade request
Bronny James has been on NBA radars for years, thanks to his famous dad. But as he gets closer to draft eligibility he’s continuing to impress on big stages. Bronny James is just heading into his senior year of high school but he’s already been mentioned as an NBA Draft prospect for nearly half a
Kevin Durant reportedly wants to be traded to the Boston Celtics to play with one player in particular. The Kevin Durant saga continues, as the star demanded a trade from, the team back on the first day of NBA free agency. Despite this, there was little movement regarding a deal, even with teams expressing interest
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant curates a Twitter debate on whether or not he has ruined the game of basketball by joining several different teams. Kevin Durant’s Twitter bio reads, “I’m me, I do me, and I chill.” Part of being Kevin Durant, aside from being one of the NBA’s best players, is infuriating many
Chicago Sky stars Allie Quigley and Kahleah Copper continue WNBA-wide push to advocate for the return of Brittney Griner. On Aug. 4, Chicago Sky shooters Allie Quigley and Kahleah Copper spent the day with Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen as the trio gave back to Chicago youth through Sports Matter Day. Although the day was
The NBA schedule is due to be released this week, according to multiple reports. But some sweet morsels of holiday delight have slipped through the cracks early, and per Shams Charania and others, the Christmas Day slate is set. Which games should top your wish list? It is truly the dog days of the sports
This week, Above the Break is taking stock of the WNBA Awards races and adding a few new awards of our own to recognize special seasons. The WNBA regular season ends on Sunday. The final two playoff spots are still up for grabs heading into the weekend, with Minnesota, Atlanta, New York and Phoenix all
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 01: Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell attends the statue unveiling in his honor at Boston City Hall Plaza by artist Ann Hirsch on November 1, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images) John Calipari likens Kentucky basketball to Alabama, Georgia football demanding new facilities by Sravan Gannavarapu After the
Chicago Sky stars Allie Quigley and Kahleah Copper discuss getting more girls in the game, Chicago as a hoops city, and bringing Brittney Griner home. Kahleah Copper is, as she says, just a kid from North Philly. And Allie Quigley is just a kid from Joliet, IL, who grew up with her eye on the
Former NBA star Antoine Walker believes that the Miami Heat would have surely defeated the Golden State Warriors if they replaced the Boston Celtics. Antoine Walker considers himself a proud NBA alumnus, beginning his professional career with the Boston Celtics in 1996 and winning an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. As someone
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is ready to hold the Lakers accountable for their defensive play, agreeing with LeBron James on the matter. The latest report from Yahoo! Sports insider Chris Haynes portrays some painful conversations happening behind the scenes at the Lakers facility. As LeBron James and the Lakers approach negotiations for
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images With the exception of a few small things, the NBA season is now in its dormant stages. Dear god, what are we going to do now? Summer is great and all, but there is a flaw. Once the NBA draft happens, Summer League completes, and free agency dies down, NBA
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) DWCS Week 3: Bo Nickal vs. Zachary Borrego live results, contract winners by Alec Arritola Nets star Kevin Durant is reportedly willing to sit out of training camp if Brooklyn doesn’t respond to his trade request or organizational changes. How far is Kevin Durant willing to
The Golden State Warriors team up with Bay Area legend Chris Mullin to bring back some magic from basketball’s golden age for the current Warriors dynasty. It’s hard not to get a little nostalgic about basketball in the ’80s and ’90s, especially as a Warriors fan. There’s plenty to celebrate about the modern era —
Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request in a meeting with the Brooklyn Nets but also issued an ultimatum to the team about his future. All’s been quiet on the Kevin Durant trade front with the latest intel stating, in essence, that the Rudy Gobert trade threw off the valuation of star players in the NBA
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