Basketball

The 2026 NBA Draft is already circling on the calendar as a major inflection point for Atlanta. Depending on lottery luck and how the season plays out, the Hawks could land in a range where one decision changes everything. That is why the Hawks’ draft strategy really boils down to a classic dilemma: do you take the best player available, or draft for positional need? Hawks 2026 … [Read more...] about Hawks Draft Strategy: Best Player Or Need?

Illinois Basketball had significant expectations going into the season with all of the talent heading to Champaign. From all the international talent, to even some home-grown talent. That has been the motto under Brad Underwood. Mix international talent with high-level transfers and high-level freshmen. Has it worked? Yes, most of the time, just look at the last few seasons. … [Read more...] about Concerns Rising For Illinois Basketball

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Phoenix Suns could not afford to lose Devin Booker, their star player. Leading the Suns this season with 25.0 points per game, he suffered a right groin injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 1st. 13 days later, the guard returned to the court against those Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Spearheading the home side’s efforts, he … [Read more...] about Suns’ Devin Booker Shines In Return To Starting Lineup

Following a wire-to-wire win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers have made a tough yet necessary decision on a young forward who has fallen out of the rotation. According to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, the team has assigned sophomore wing Dalton Knecht to the G League’s South Bay Lakers alongside rookie forward Adou Thiero. Lakers Make Bold Decision on Former … [Read more...] about Lakers Make Bold Decision on Former First-Round Pick