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Long Beach Poly’s Jovani Ruff is the Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Year
PRESS-TELEGRAM BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2024-25 Name: Jovani Ruff School: Long Beach Poly Year: Senior Sport: Basketball Notable highlights: Long Beach Poly senior guard Jovani Ruff has been selected as the Press-Telegram boys athlete of the year after leading
Knicks predicted to cut ties with $81 million fan favorite
In what is sure to be an offseason filled with plenty of changes for the New York Knicks, the team could potentially part ways with some of its key pieces from last season. A player that many have speculated could be on the move is Josh Hart. The forward has
Sources: 5 more receive NBA green room invites
Five additional players have received invitations to attend the 2025 NBA draft in New York and sit in the green room, sources told ESPN, adding to the 19 top prospects already invited last week. ...
Game 6: Thunder look to clinch title, Pacers try to extend NBA Finals
The News-Enterprise | 2025-06-19, 18:09
The NBA season could end on Thursday night. It’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with the Oklahoma City Thunder leading the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in the title series. Game 6 is in Indianapolis and Game 7, if necessary, will ...
Ex-Celtics big man reminisces about 2008 championship team
Before the Boston Celtics secured a championship last year, the previous time they reached the NBA mountaintop was back in 2008. Years removed from this notable feat, one member of that team reminisced about the journey on social media. Right now, the
Buss family to sell Lakers at $10 billion valuation, ESPN says
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US history, ESPN reported Wednesday.Th ...
New-look Canadian 3x3 basketball teams shoot for 1st-ever World Cup titles
On Sunday, a new chapter of Canadian 3x3 basketball will begin at the World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with both the women's and men's teams set to compete for a title neither has ever won. ...
Peoria Notre Dame all-stater commits to Big East women's college basketball program
Lexi Baer will be playing Division-I women's college basketball. The Peoria Notre Dame senior-to-be announced her commitment to Butler on June 11, ending the all-stater's recruitment before her final prep
Meet Mark Walter, the man poised to buy the LA Lakers in a record-setting $10 ...
Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty ImagesCEO and major sports investor Mark Walter is slated to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 billion.The sale breaks the record for most expensive worldwide, surpassing the $6.1 billion Boston Celtics deal.Walter is also primary
Luka Doncic makes massive statement on historic $10 billion Lakers sale
While ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported that Luka Doncic was excited about what the Los Angeles Lakers’ $10 billion sale to Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global, could mean for the franchise, the public didn’t receive an immediate statement from Doncic on the
Lakers could cut ties with wing in favor of $125 million high flying big man
The Los Angeles Lakers showed promise after trading for superstar Luka Dončić midway through the season, but were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. After fans became frustrated with the Lakers' defensive efforts and saw their center
'REALLY GOOD PLAYERS'
Statesville Record & Landmark | 2025-06-19, 17:43
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jerry West and Elgin Baylor did it often. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once. ...
Lonzo Ball tabbed as one of 'worst NBA Draft mistakes' in Lakers history
While the Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of successful draft picks (Magic Johnson, Jerry West, etc.), there have also been a few forgettable duds. ClutchPoints’ Bailey Bassett recently named former Lakers guard Lonzo Ball as one of the worst NBA
Corona del Mar’s Jackson Harlan is the OC Boys Outstanding Competitor
ORANGE COUNTY BOYS OUTSTANDING COMPETITOR 2024-25 This award recognizes an Orange County athlete who was a standout in multiple sports, a team leader and someone who also excelled in areas outside of sports. Name: Jackson Harlan School: Corona del Mar Year:
2025 NBA free agency: Magic predicted to sign key floor general
The Orlando Magic are going to speed up their timeline. After a very promising (when healthy) performance last season, the team is starting to make moves to become one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. One thing that the Magic are still missing,
Lainn Wilson named Santa Cruz Warriors head coach for 2025-26
The Santa Cruz Warriors announced Wednesday that Lainn Wilson will serve as head coach of the Golden State Warriors’ NBA G League affiliate. RELATED: Steve Kerr’s son joins his Warriors staff from G League Santa Cruz Warriors head coach Lainn Wilson.
Bucks predicted to land 29-year-old All-Star guard in free agency
The Milwaukee Bucks don’t look like they are going to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. With a significant portion of those Bucks rumors dying down, it is time to look ahead to Bucks free agency. The Bucks are pursuing more win-now players to pair with Giannis to
Warriors could acquire $250 million former 30 ppg scorer from Suns
The Golden State Warriors showed promise after trading for Jimmy Butler, but still failed to achieve the ultimate goal of winning a championship. After fans became frustrated with Curry and Butler being the only go-to guys on the roster, they have been advised
Luka Doncic and LeBron James have expressed 'excitement' about Lakers' $10 billion move
By now, it’s no secret that the Buss clan sold the Los Angeles Lakers to a proven businessman in Mike Walter, who’s helped the Dodgers thrive as the organization’s owner. However, how do the organization’s two superstars, Luka Doncic and LeBron James, feel
NBA Finals Game 6 officiating crew announced: Breaking down how it favors Pacers & Thunder
This morning, the NBA announced the officiating crew for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.Who will be officiating Game 6 of the NBA Finals? According to NBA.com, Game 6 will be officiated by Zach Zarba, Tony Brothers and David Guthrie. These are the following
Lakers' LeBron James wants NBA to make a major rule change
LeBron James has played a lot of international basketball under FIBA rules while representing the United States. There's one particular rule difference that he's a big fan of: the altered goaltending rules. In international play, a defender can whack
Knicks head coach search: Mike Brown interview completed
AM New York | 2025-06-19, 16:27
The Knicks have completed their second interview, speaking with veteran head coach candidate Mike Brown this week, as first reported by NBA insider Jake Fischer on Thursday. Former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was the first official candidate
SIU Saluki basketball great Mike Glenn to speak at Morris Library
The Southern Illinoisan | 2025-06-19, 16:24
CARBONDALE — Saluki basketball Hall of Famer Mike “Stinger” Glenn will give a presentation on Thursday, June 26, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library as part of the community’s Freedom to Freedom celebration. ...
Bree Hall signs with WNBA team, reunites with former Gamecock teammate
Hall will be available to make her pro debut this week — against the team who drafted her. ...
How NC State basketball used advanced metrics to build Top 15 recruiting roster
The Wolfpack used a custom analytics matrix to help determine which players could succeed in Raleigh. ...
First look at South Carolina MBB’s SEC home games, road trips for new season
Lamont Paris is entering his fourth season as coach of the Gamecocks. ...
Bulls legend’s insanely hot take on NBA Finals star, while crazy, could be true
When is the next NBA Finals game? The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from grabbing the first NBA championship in the Oklahoma franchise’s history. They play on Thursday night. A lot of the Thunder's success this series is because of the play of Jalen
Six-time all-star reportedly viewed as fallback option for teams that miss out on Kevin Durant
Several teams are in the race to trade for Kevin Durant, but at the end of the day, only one team can make a deal. The teams that fail to trade for the all-time great forward will have to look elsewhere to improve their roster. One
A look at guards who could be available for the Miami Heat at No. 20 ...
Our three-part NBA Draft preview begins with a look at guards who could be available for the Heat at No. 20 ...
We now know which SEC teams Kentucky will play during 2025-26 basketball season
The Kentucky Wildcats now know which SEC teams they will play as part of the 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule. ...
