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Mizzou and Indiana Basketball Closing in on Non-Conference Matchup
Multiple reports say Missouri and Indiana are finalizing a non-conference men’s basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2026, in Bloomington. No official announcement has been made.
Kayla Thornton signs with Unrivaled for 2027 offseason season
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton has signed a multiyear deal with Unrivaled and is set to play in the league's 2027 season. Thornton said the move gives her another chance to grow as a player and keep showing who she is and what she stands for. The signing extends her profile beyond Golden State after a 2025 All-Star season.
Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd face CT Sun Thursday in Hartford. Here's how to get tickets
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are set to play the Connecticut Sun in Hartford on Thursday, a matchup that is drawing strong local interest, ticket demand and added significance as the Sun prepare to leave Connecticut in 2027.
Pac-12 relaunches with seven new full-time members and returns basketball tournaments to Las Vegas
The Pac-12 officially relaunched on July 1 with seven new full-time members, bringing the conference to nine full-time schools. The league also said its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will return to Las Vegas starting in 2027 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
NBA Free Agency and Trade Tracker: Walker Kessler, Norman Powell, Mitchell Robinson Move
NBA free-agency reporting on July 1 centered on Walker Kessler’s reported sign-and-trade to the Lakers and Mitchell Robinson’s move from the Knicks to the Celtics, with a live tracker also flagging Norman Powell.
Sixers free agency tracker: Dean Wade reportedly agrees to 4-year deal; Grimes heads to LA
Multiple reports say the 76ers agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with Dean Wade and that Quentin Grimes is headed to the Lakers on a four-year, $60 million contract. Philadelphia also added Ariel Hukporti as free agency opened.
Ariel Hukporti leaves Knicks for 76ers in NBA free agency
Multiple reports say Ariel Hukporti has agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, moving on from the New York Knicks after two seasons.
Brown Trade Talk Swirls as Celtics Lock In Summer League Slate
The Celtics are fielding trade chatter around Jaylen Brown while also setting their 2026 Las Vegas Summer League plans. Reports say Boston’s asking price for Brown is steep, and the team has lined up July games and Amile Jefferson as head coach.
WNBA suspends Thomas for throat hit against Clark
The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after retroactively upgrading a foul on Caitlin Clark to a Flagrant Foul 2. The incident happened in Phoenix's 111-109 win over Indiana, where Clark later left with back issues.
Cameron Boozer is drafted No. 3 overall by Memphis, extending Boozer family legacy
Cameron Boozer was selected No. 3 overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing the Boozer family’s Duke-to-NBA basketball legacy.
Real Madrid reported to sign ten-year EuroLeague extension through 2036
Spanish reports say Real Madrid has renewed its EuroLeague commitment through 2036, strengthening the league’s core as it moves toward a franchise-style structure.
NYPD braces for massive Knicks championship parade as city plans heavy security and street closures
New York City is preparing for the Knicks' first-ever ticker-tape parade on Thursday, with 10,000 police officers, 650 sanitation workers and major street and transit disruptions planned in lower Manhattan.
Trae Young expected to decline Wizards player option, hit free agency
Trae Young is expected to decline his $48.97 million player option with Washington and become an unrestricted free agent, according to reports. The Wizards remain the frontrunner to keep him before the June 23 deadline and June 30 free-agency window.
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York City will honor the Knicks with a Thursday morning ticker-tape parade through Lower Manhattan, followed by a City Hall ceremony with performances, speeches and Keys to the City.
How to watch Knicks vs. Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals live for free
Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals tips off Saturday, June 13, at 8:30 p.m. ET in San Antonio, with the Knicks leading the Spurs 3-1. ABC has the U.S. broadcast, and cord-cutters can use live-TV streaming services that include the channel, including free-trial options reported by multiple outlets.
LSU lands Notre Dame transfer Bino Watters
LSU has added Notre Dame outfielder Bino Watters, who reportedly committed after a breakout sophomore season that made him one of the portal’s top available bats.
ESPN ranks UNC basketball 8th in transfer portal rankings
ESPN ranked North Carolina eighth in its 2026 transfer portal rankings, giving Michael Malone’s first UNC roster an early national benchmark after a busy offseason rebuild.
Knicks Game 4 tickets fall to $3,383 as Finals shift after Game 3 loss
Game 4 ticket prices for the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden fell to a game-day low of $3,383 including fees after New York’s Game 3 loss, while MSG and city officials clashed over a scaled-back, then canceled, outdoor watch party under expanded security restrictions.
Breanna Stewart urges Connecticut fans to back Liberty after Sun’s planned move to Houston
Breanna Stewart told Connecticut WNBA fans to support the New York Liberty after the Sun’s planned move to Houston, turning a postgame moment into a regional fan-base pitch.
Mikhail McLean named Bahamas National Team head coach
Kentucky assistant Mikhail McLean has been named head coach of the Bahamas senior men’s national team, starting with July’s World Cup qualifying window in Nassau. McLean said the role is a lifelong dream and confirmed he will remain on Kentucky’s staff, missing only a few weeks of summer practice.
Rosters confirmed for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup
FIBA has confirmed the rosters for the eight-team U18 AmeriCup field in León, Mexico. Canada and the United States have also already announced their final squads ahead of the tournament.
Japan Opens FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 With Both Teams Chasing First Quarterfinals
The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 opened in Warsaw on June 1, and the Japan Basketball Association says both Japan teams are aiming for their first quarterfinals.
Gangurrus ready for World Cup tip-off
Australia’s men’s and women’s Gangurrus teams have opened their FIBA 3x3 World Cup campaigns in Warsaw, with the tournament running from June 1 to 7.
Knicks beat 76ers in Game 3 to take 3-0 series lead
The Knicks beat the 76ers in Game 3 on Friday night in Philadelphia and took a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York is now one win from advancing.