Category: Basketball

BREAKING: Stephen Curry Agrees to $116 Million Warriors Extension

Brandon King

Stephen Curry isn’t going anywhere. The Golden State Warriors have reached an agreement with their franchise superstar on a two-year, $116 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, giving Curry additional control over his future while keeping him in Golden State for at least the 2027-28 season. The agreement comes just days after Curry publicly discussed the importance of maintaining roster flexibility as he considered his next contract.  Curry was eligible for a maximum two-year extension worth approximately $136.7…

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Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson Earn WNBA Week 15 Player of the Week Honors

Brandon King

The WNBA has announced its Week 15 Players of the Week, with Angel Reese taking home the Eastern Conference honor and A’ja Wilson earning the award in the Western Conference. Reese continued her standout 2026 season with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 19.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game during the award period. Wilson was equally dominant for the Las Vegas Aces, averaging 27.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The recognition adds another chapter to two of the WNBA’s biggest individual storylines during the 2026 season.…

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Jalen Brunson Cleared After Offseason Wrist Surgery as Knicks Begin Title Defense

Brandon King

Jalen Brunson is officially cleared. The New York Knicks star point guard announced Thursday that he has been medically cleared following offseason surgery on his left wrist, putting him on track to begin training camp without restrictions. Brunson revealed the update during a live taping of The Roommates Show with teammate Josh Hart at Randall’s Island Park in New York. “As you guys know, I had surgery this offseason, and I just wanted to tell you guys that I am fully cleared,” Brunson told the crowd. (People.com⁠) Brunson Played Through…

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BREAKING: Sparks Dismiss Lynne Roberts After Two Seasons in Los Angeles

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Sparks have parted ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Roberts leaves Los Angeles with a 37-51 record and without a playoff appearance in either of her two seasons. The move comes one day after the Sparks finished the 2026 regular season with a heartbreaking 76-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, blowing a double-digit fourth-quarter lead in what became Nneka Ogwumike’s final WNBA game. The Sparks finished 16-28 in 2026 after going 21-23 in Roberts’ first season. The franchise’s…

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D’Angelo Russell Waived by Grizzlies, Plans to Join Contender

Brandon King

D’Angelo Russell is back on the NBA free-agent market. The Memphis Grizzlies have waived the veteran guard, according to ESPN, clearing the way for Russell to find his next NBA home. According to the report, Russell plans to sign with a contender as he looks for his next opportunity. The move comes after Russell joined Memphis during the offseason as part of a multi-team transaction involving the Dallas Mavericks. Russell’s 2025–26 Numbers Russell spent the 2025–26 regular season with Dallas, appearing in 26 games. Stat 2025–26 Games 26 Minutes 19.0…

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Connecticut Sun Era Ends at Mohegan Sun as WNBA Franchise Says Goodbye to Connecticut

Brandon King

The final buzzer has sounded on the Connecticut Sun’s run at Mohegan Sun Arena. On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Sun played their final home game in Connecticut, defeating the Toronto Tempo 95-81. The result closed the franchise’s 24-season run in Uncasville, where the team had played since relocating from Orlando before the 2003 season. The victory provided a fitting final chapter, but the night was about more than the score. It marked the end of the Sun’s Connecticut era. A WNBA Era Comes to an End The franchise began as…

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Contract Talks Stagnate as $276 Million Extension Hangs in Balance

Brandon King

Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have hit a standstill in contract-extension negotiations. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Vincent Goodwill, talks between the Knicks and their All-Star center have “stagnated,” with an agreement considered unlikely as New York prepares to open training camp . Towns is eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $276 million, but the two sides have not made significant progress recently after spending much of the offseason discussing a potential deal. The situation comes as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA championship.…

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49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk Fined $14,926 for ‘Chugging Beer’ Celebration — But He Says He Doesn’t Even Drink Beer

Brandon King

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk Fined $14,926 for ‘Chugging Beer’ Celebration — But He Says He Doesn’t Even Drink Beer The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for what the league classified as an “offensive demonstration” during Sunday’s 35–13 win over the Miami Dolphins. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the league’s fine letter stated that Juszczyk’s “imitation of chugging a beer” could reasonably be considered in poor taste. The celebration came after Juszczyk caught a six-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy in the third quarter, extending San Francisco’s lead…

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Toni Kukoc Refuses to Declare Today’s European Stars Better Than the ’90s Legends

Brandon King

Toni Kukoc is giving today’s international NBA stars plenty of respect—but he isn’t ready to put them ahead of the European legends who came before them. During an appearance on the Croatian program Sport Nedjeljom, the three-time NBA champion discussed the evolution of European basketball and the impact players such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have had on the NBA. Kukoc had particularly high praise for Jokic and Doncic, highlighting their basketball IQ and fundamentals. But when it comes to comparing the current generation with the European…

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WNBA News: Vancouver Group Sets Sights on Expansion Team for 2031

Brandon King

Could Vancouver be the WNBA’s next expansion market? A group of business and basketball leaders is putting together a plan to bring a WNBA franchise to Vancouver, British Columbia, potentially giving Canada its second WNBA team. The group is led by retired business executive Bill Bakk and Deloitte managing partner Jodi Evans, who have publicly outlined their plans as they work toward a potential franchise bid. There is one major hurdle: the WNBA has not announced any expansion beyond the three franchises already approved for Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. Those…

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