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ESPN’s Kawhi Leonard Report Is Under Major Scrutiny After NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Brandon King

Just weeks ago, ESPN reported that the NBA had found “no evidence” that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the league’s salary cap. Now, the NBA’s completed investigation has produced a dramatically different picture. The league announced Wednesday that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third-party companies, including Aspiration, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance. The consequences were enormous: The NBA’s investigative report says Ballmer, Zucker and Frank played roles in connecting Leonard with…

Satou Sabally Out for Remainder of 2026 WNBA Season With Head Injury

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Brandon King

The New York Liberty have suffered a major blow heading into the final stretch of the 2026 WNBA season. Liberty forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, including the playoffs, as she continues to recover from a head injury suffered June 23 against the Las Vegas Aces. Sabally has been sidelined since the June matchup after taking a blow to the head and face while competing for a rebound. She attempted to return to the game but ultimately exited after playing just eight minutes. The injury…

BREAKING: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Ongoing Investigation

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Brandon King

The turmoil surrounding the North Carolina football program has taken another major turn. Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as general manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football program, effective September 3, 2026, the university announced Thursday. Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since July 27 while UNC conducted an internal investigation. The university confirmed that his resignation will not end the investigation. > “The University will continue its ongoing investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions responsive to the information it learns.”…

Bethune-Cookman trounced 73-6 by Central Florida in season opener

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Brandon King

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF opened the 2026 season with a historic display of dominance Thursday night, overwhelming Bethune-Cookman 73-6 in one of the most lopsided results in the Knights’ recent history. The defeat marked a difficult season debut for the Wildcats, who struggled to match UCF’s pace on either side of the ball. UCF quickly amassed a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, setting the tone with an explosive start and maintaining control throughout the game. The Knight built a 38-0 lead at the break and despite the second half…

Amen Thompson Gets The Bag: Rockets Lock Up Rising Star With $208 Million Extension

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Brandon King

The Houston Rockets have made a massive commitment to one of the most promising young players in the NBA. Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal also includes a 10% trade kicker, giving Thompson additional financial protection if he is traded during the life of the contract. Thompson, selected No. 4 overall by Houston in the 2023 NBA Draft, has quickly developed into one of the league’s most intriguing young two-way players. During the 2025-26…

”See You in Court!” Eyes Kanter Freedom files federal lawsuit against Chicago Sky

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Brandon King

The situation involving former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, the Chicago Sky and WNBA guard Natasha Cloud has officially moved from the arena to the courtroom. Freedom announced Thursday that he has filed a federal complaint challenging his ejection from the Chicago Sky’s Aug. 23 game against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena. “🚨 SEE YOU IN COURT!!!” Freedom wrote in announcing the lawsuit. According to the complaint, Freedom alleges that he was removed from the arena while exercising what he describes as his First Amendment rights. He was sitting…

From Morgan State to the Patriots: Erick Hunter’s HBCU Journey Continues

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Brandon King

After spending his entire college career at Morgan State, Hunter has officially earned another opportunity at the NFL level. The linebacker signed with the New England Patriots and is now on the team’s 53-man roster after previously signing with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in May 2026. (Pats Pulpit⁠) But Hunter’s NFL opportunity didn’t come out of nowhere. A dominant career at Morgan State Hunter arrived at Morgan State in 2021 and developed into one of the most productive defensive players in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).…

Theo Pinson Says NBA Is “Setting Up” LeBron James for Another Finals Run: “They Need to Be Investigated”

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Brandon King

The LeBron James debate just found another spark. Former NBA player Theo Pinson is questioning the NBA’s schedule after suggesting that the league may be putting the Philadelphia 76ers in position to make a deep playoff run with James. During a discussion on To The Baha, Pinson argued that the schedule given to Philadelphia looks suspiciously favorable and could help set up a potential Finals appearance for LeBron. Deron Williams took the conversation even further, saying the situation deserves to be investigated. The comments immediately reignited one of basketball’s oldest…

Clippers Fire Back at NBA After Historic Kawhi Leonard Punishment: ‘We Vehemently Reject’ Findings

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Brandon King

The Los Angeles Clippers are not going quietly after receiving one of the most severe punishments in NBA history. Following the NBA’s sweeping sanctions stemming from its investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers announced Wednesday that they “vehemently reject” the league’s findings and penalties and intend to challenge the ruling. The organization accused the NBA’s investigation of being “heavily biased” and claimed the league’s private communication with the franchise differed from what was announced publicly. “For the past year, we cooperated fully and in good faith and…

NBA Punishes Clippers With Historic Draft-Pick Penalty as Kawhi Leonard Breaks Silence

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Brandon King

The NBA has handed down sweeping penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers following its investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, resulting in one of the most significant punishments in league history. The Clippers have been ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks, losing their selections in the 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 NBA Drafts. The league also suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank and president of business operations Gillian Zucker for their respective roles in the matter. Kawhi Leonard Issues Statement Leonard,…