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Lenny Wilkens, the legendary NBA player, head coach and broadcaster, died Sunday, according to The Seattle Times. He was 88. One of four Hall of Famers ever to be inducted both as an NBA player and coach, Wilkens made nine All-Star appearances for the St. Louis Hawks, Seattle SuperSonics and Cleveland Cavaliers during a 15-year playing […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rochester’s Nate Williams to their training camp roster. Williams will compete for a spot on the Lakers’ regular-season roster. The 26-year-old spent most of last season on a two-way pact with Houston before signing a three-year, $5.3 million deal with the club in March. However, he was ultimately waived […]
The WNBA announced, Las Vegas Aces center-forward A’ja Wilson has been named the 2025 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player. This marks a record fourth Kia WNBA MVP Award and second in a row for Wilson, who also earned the honor in 2020 and 2022. With the 2025 award, Wilson becomes the first four-time Kia WNBA […]
WNBA star Angel Reese will release her first signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1, with Reebok on September 18. She becomes the second WNBA player to land a Reebok signature shoe, following Rebecca Lobo in 1997. The $120 shoes, available in three colorways, reflect 90s style and Reese’s bold personality. Reese, a two-time All-Star and […]
The WNBA announced on Monday (June 30) that it will expand the league into Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia over the next five years— growing the league to 18 teams in total. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert described it as a “truly monumental day” for the league. “These are proud cities with powerful sports legacies, each one rich in basketball tradition,” she […]
1. Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg, F, Duke Grade: A+ Hard to believe this is actually happening just five months after the Mavericks shockingly traded Luka Dončić. Yet here we are. Flagg is officially a Mav, and he has a chance to be great enough to win back the fans. He can help Dallas in both the short term and […]
Did Rochester’s Own Thomas Bryant Walk into Game 6 of the NBA Finals help the send the right vibe for the win? YES’CER!!! The ROC boys are in the building tonight!🤩🏀 Shoutout to Rochester native @nolimittb31 for reppin’ the Wings! Good luck tonight in game 6 of the NBA Finals😤 pic.twitter.com/YpFgYmrFji — Rochester Red Wings […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed a major change for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game: the format will feature Team USA versus Team World. The decision comes in response to fan and player dissatisfaction with the previous tournament-style format, and aligns with the global spotlight during the 2026 Winter Olympics. The All-Star Game, traditionally held […]
Former college basketball player Jarred Shaw has been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly smuggling cannabis-infused edibles into the country. Shaw, 34, was detained on May 7 in Tangerang after police seized 132 pieces of cannabis candy weighing nearly 870 grams. He claimed the products were intended for fellow players, but authorities say the incident stems […]
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan said “I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,”! Jordan will join NBC Sports’ coverage as a special contributor this fall. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to […]
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