Former Super Bowl Champ Makes Major Victor Wembanyama Admission in Comparison to Michael Jordan
Victor Wembanyama has long been regarded as a generational talent on par with some of the greatest players in basketball history.
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Pacers Trade Idea Ships Out Obi Toppin for Elite Three-and-D Wing
The Indiana Pacers are likely to see a down year without superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton at the helm. After back-to-back Conference Finals appearances and one NBA Finals appearance, the Pacers have been predicted to compete for a play-in spot ahead of the 2025-26 season. But that doesn’t mean Indiana can’t prepare themselves for a future run [.] The post Pacers Trade Idea Ships Out Obi Toppin for Elite Three-and-D Wing appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Fans erupt after wild ending to Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut vs. Thunder
All eyes were on Kevin Durant as he made his much-anticipated debut for the Houston Rockets, who took on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Tuesday. It was an early challenge for the two-time Finals MVP, who was traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Rockets in the offseason. It is also worth [.] The post Fans erupt after wild ending to Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bucks officially keep Andre Jackson Jr., waive 2024 draft pick
With NBA teams in the process of finalizing their rosters for the 2025-26 season opener, the Milwaukee Bucks were one of the teams with important decisions to make regarding some of their recent draft picks. Needing to get down to 15 standard contracts, the Bucks opted to keep Andre Jackson Jr. and Amir Coffey, and [.] The post Bucks officially keep Andre Jackson Jr., waive 2024 draft pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UMaine men’s, women’s basketball teams picked second in conference
The men reached the America East championship game last season, and the women return Adrianna Smith from a preseason knee injury.
Bolts sticking together key to better things
Chris Newsome urged his Meralco teammates to toughen up amid their rough start in the PBA Philippine Cup, a skid that ended with Wednesday’s win over Blackwater. “I think it’s more about the mental stage and keeping everybody in the right mental frame of mind so that way we can take those losses, learn from
UAAP: UE coach Chris Gavina blasts refs over Lingolingo ejection
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—University of the East coach Chris Gavina did not hold back his words after the Red Warriors’ overtime loss at the hands of La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. Gavina wasn’t dwelling on yet another loss from his squad on Wednesday. He, however, drew
With elite defense, unselfish offense, Altas take on Knights
Perpetual Help stayed pretty much under the radar in the offseason of the NCAA men’s basketball. Now, with the first run of the group stage done, coach Olsen Racela’s squad is on the Season 88 marquee. And it seems that everyone’s in awe of the fact that Perpetual emerged as the only unbeaten team before
PVL: Choco Mucho, led by Madayag and Ponce, shows depth in gritty win
MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag and Thang Ponce held the fort for the all-Filipino Choco Mucho, which continues to miss the services of American import Marlee Smith in the PVL Reinforced Conference Madayag was a two-way force, posting 18 points, including the clutch hits and game-winning ace, with six blocks as the Flying Titans beat
PBA: Terrafirma upsets NLEX, gives coach Ronald Tubid his first win
ANTIPOLO—Terrafirma stunned NLEX, 97-91, to hand rookie coach Ronald Tubid his first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at Ynares Center here. The Dyip drew a big performance from neophyte JM Bravo, the sixth-round pick in last month’s Draft, as he fired 18 points with eight rebounds to help deny the Road Warriors