NBA Insiders Gauge Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen’s Trade Value

During the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon discussed the potential trade market for Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen. “I’m very curious to see after the way last year went, which he did not play great, obviously the Jazz had intentions to try to be […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025
Pac-12 Extends Partnership With The CW Network Through 2031

The Pac-12 has extended its media rights partnership with The CW Network through the 2030-31 season, the conference announced Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The CW Network To Air Over 60 Pac-12 Events Annually The agreement gives the Pac-12 consistent coverage on The CW with 13 regular-season football games, 35 men’s […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025
Mark Cuban Regrets Not Opening Bidding War During Mavericks’ Sale

Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban doesn’t regret his decision to sell a large portion of his stake in the team but wishes he’d have opened up the bidding process. “I don’t regret selling the team, I regret how I did it,” Cuban said during an appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast. “Would I […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025
Cleveland Charge Name Eli Kell-Abrams Next Head Coach

The Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League announced Tuesday that Eli Kell-Abrams has been named the eighth head coach in franchise history. “We are very excited to have Eli join our Charge family and the long list of talented, hard-working coaches we have had here,” said Charge general manager Liron Fanan. “Eli has an […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025
Pistons, Timberwolves Among Teams Interested In Malik Beasley

The Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves have “recently touched base” on Malik Beasley, joining the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Tuesday. Malik Beasley Spent Nearly Three Seasons With Timberwolves ESPN first reported last Friday that the 28-year-old Beasley is no longer a target of a federal gambling investigation, but he’s […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025
Cavaliers’ Max Strus Out 3-4 Months After Undergoing Foot Surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot sustained during a recent workout and will miss approximately three to four months, the team announced Tuesday. His approximate recovery timeline means he’s set to miss at least the first month of the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Cavs open […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2025
NCAA, Venmo Partner to Curb Harassment of College Athletes

The NCAA and online payment service Venmo announced a partnership Tuesday aiming to combat abuse and harassment of college athletes, according to ESPN’s David Purdum. NCAA, Venmo Partnership Features Hotline For Athletes The NCAA-Venmo partnership features a dedicated hotline for collegiate athletes to report abuse and harassment, education on account security, and increased monitoring. According […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2025
Caitlin Clark Becomes Latest Nike Signature Athlete, Shoe To Release In 2026

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is Nike’s newest signature athlete, expanding the athletic wear company’s partnership with the Indiana Fever guard. Clark’s first signature shoe and apparel collection will debut next year. Caitlin Clark Logo Apparel Collection To Launch Oct. 1 Clark’s logo collection will launch on Oct. 1, with a T-shirt in the Fever’s colors […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2025
Rockets’ Dorian Finney-Smith Marries JazMyne Branch

Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith tied the knot with JazMyne Branch over the weekend in Dallas, Texas, according to Ashlyn Robinette of People. Dorian Finney-Smith Married JazMyne Branch At D’Vine Grace Vineyard Finney-Smith, 32, married JazMyne Branch in a ceremony attended by 190 guests at D’Vine Grace Vineyard in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 23 — […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2025