College Basketball Star Deng Mayar Dies In Drowning Accident At Age 22

University of Nebraska at Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar died in a drowning incident Saturday while swimming with a friend at Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah. He was only 22 years old. Sa Mafutaga Was Unable To Save Deng Mayar According to Fox 13 Salt Lake City, Mayar and his 21-year-old friend, Sa Mafutaga, were […]

James Foglio  •  4H
Pat Beverley said this Lakers’ free agent will have a ‘stunning’ year in ’25-26

During the 2025 offseason, the Lakers added several players to improve the roster. One of their signings was former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart.  He had his contract bought out by the Wizards, making him a free agent. This allowed Smart to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers. Former Laker […]

Zach Wolpin  •  4H
Free agent SF Jalen McDaniels has signed with the New Orleans Pelicans

In 2024-25, the New Orleans Pelicans finished 21-61. That was 14th of 15 teams in the Western Conference. New Orleans has 14 of their 15 standard contracts signed for the upcoming season.  NBA insider Shams Charania announced Monday morning that the Pelicans are signing a free agent SF. Jalen McDaniels could be on an Exhibit […]

Zach Wolpin  •  5H
Thunder’s Kenrich Williams Receives Key To Hometown In Waco

The Waco City Council in Texas honored hometown hero Kenrich Williams, who helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship in June, with a key to the city. Kenrich Williams Grew Up In Waco Williams received the city’s highest honor on Saturday, August 16. Waco Mayor Jim Holmes congratulated Williams in a social […]

James Foglio  •  6H
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun said the Warriors cried in the postseason about fouls calls

This offseason, the Rockets made several moves to improve the roster for 2025-26. The team has a strong mix of veteran talent and young players who are continuing to develop. One of Houston’s top players is big man Alperen Sengun. The 23-year-old just finished his fourth season with the Rockets. After going 52-30, the Rockets […]

Zach Wolpin  •  7H
Restricted free agent Dru Smith signed a three-year deal with the Miami Heat

This summer, shooting guard Dru Smith was a restricted free agent for the Miami Heat. He’s spent each of the last two seasons with Miami.  Over the weekend, it was announced that the Heat are bringing Dru Smith back on a standard contract. NBA insiders reported that Miami gave him a three-year deal worth $7.9 […]

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Heat’s Kevin Durant Trade Offer Included Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, More

The Miami Heat were among the favorites this offseason to land superstar Kevin Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The trade package that Miami offered Phoenix in exchange for Durant was revealed Friday. Heat Wanted Kevin Durant, Cody Martin From Suns According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat offered Andrew […]

James Foglio  •  8H
Jonathan Kuminga Prefers $7.9M Qualifying Offer Over Two-Year, $45M Deal

There has been “renewed” dialogue between the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga during the last week as the two sides remain at a contract stalemate, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Friday during an appearance on NBA Today. Jonathan Kuminga Wants To Be A Building Block, Not A Trade Chip Slater reported Friday […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2025
New Mexico State, Former Coach Greg Heiar Settle Lawsuit

New Mexico State University and former men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar reached a settlement Friday over a wrongful termination lawsuit, his attorneys told ESPN’s Myron Medcalf. According to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal, Heiar received a $600,000 settlement from New Mexico State. Both sides agreed to drop further action. New Mexico State Fired Greg […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2025