Basketball
The Los Angeles Lakers are prepping for a future without LeBron James, and with Luka Dončić leading the way, and it looks very white, and Stephen A. Smith is not feeling it.
Kawhi Leonard is reportedly on his way back to the Toronto Raptors in a move that immediately becomes one of the biggest swings of the NBA offseason. As spotted on ESPN, Shams Charania reports that the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to trade Leonard back to Toronto, where he delivered the franchise’s first NBA championship […]
It turns out Father Time was never trying to block LeBron's shot; he was just patient enough to wait for the final buzzer.
Ben Simmons, a former NBA All-Star, seeks NBA comeback after pursuing fishing career, citing health issues as reason for past struggles.
LeBron James to leave Lakers, pursue happiness elsewhere. Warriors, Heat, Cavs among potential destinations.
The future of women's hoops, JuJu Watkins is gearing up to return, and it looks like it's going to be spooky hours for the women's college hoops.
Sophie Cunningham took the internet by storm, and all she did was point at another player.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown took aim at ESPN and Stephen A. Smith during an appearance at Sports Beach Cannes in France on Wednesday, accusing the network of misrepresenting his comments as speculation about his future in Boston continues to grow. Brown, speaking on a panel titled The Spiritual Game, appeared to reference the fallout […]
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NBA offseason chaos: blockbuster trades, roster resets, and teams building for the future
Round two wrapped up last night, and another local talent is headed to the league. Former SMU guard Jaron Pierre Jr. was selected 58th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans. Jaron sharpened his game right here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area before making his mark in college, and now he’s officially living out the dream. […]
The 2026 NBA Draft was a huge moment for North Texas basketball, and some hometown stars are officially headed to the league. Leading the way is former Lake Highlands High School standout Tre Johnson, who went No. 6 overall to the Washington Wizards. From dominating gyms across Dallas to hearing his name called on the […]
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