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Kevin Durant Has a Message for the Rockets About His Minutes: “Why?”

Brandon King

Kevin Durant isn’t interested in being automatically taken off the floor simply because he’s getting older. The Houston Rockets are considering managing Durant’s workload during the 2026-27 season, but the 20-year NBA veteran made it clear during media day that he doesn’t necessarily agree with the plan. “Why?” Durant asked when reporters brought up the possibility of Rockets coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone reducing his minutes. Then KD explained his position. “I’m better on the court. The team is better when I’m on the court,” Durant said.…

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Bodycam reveals tense moment for Paige Bueckers, Jackie Young during Arike Ogunbowale Arrest

Brandon King

What began as a night of celebration for Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale quickly turned chaotic — and newly released bodycam footage shows just how tense the situation became. Ogunbowale and several WNBA players were outside Miami nightclub E11EVEN in the early morning hours of March 5 when police moved to arrest the Wings guard following an alleged altercation inside the club. Among those surrounding Ogunbowale was her Dallas teammate Paige Bueckers. And within moments, Bueckers found herself staring down a police Taser. WATCH: Taser Pointed Toward Paige Bueckers The…

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ESPN Remembers Chris Spatola After Unexpected Passing at 47

Brandon King

Chris Spatola spent his life around basketball, but his story was about much more than the game. From the basketball court at Army to military service, from the Duke bench to the ESPN broadcast booth, Spatola built a life defined by service, basketball and family. Now, that life has come to an unexpected end. ESPN announced Tuesday that Spatola, a college basketball analyst and former Army starting guard, died Monday at age 47. His passing sent shockwaves through the college basketball community and left colleagues and fans remembering a familiar…

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Kawhi Leonard Agrees to $115 Million Extension With Raptors

Brandon King

Kawhi Leonard is staying in Toronto. The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the seven-time All-Star, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement also includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Leonard’s agent, Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports, confirmed the agreement to ESPN. The extension comes just days after Toronto officially reacquired Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster trade that sent Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks to Los Angeles.…

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DeSean Jackson’s 2 P.M. Coaching Schedule Is Sparking a Bigger Conversation

Brandon King

Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson is challenging one of college football’s oldest assumptions: that the best coaches have to live at the office. Jackson recently explained that he typically starts his workday early and leaves for the day at around 2 p.m. For a profession notorious for marathon workdays, late-night film sessions and coaches spending virtually every waking hour inside their football facilities, Jackson’s schedule stands out. And naturally, it raises a question: Does spending more hours at the facility automatically make someone a better coach? WHAT WE KNOW…

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Norfolk State’s Marco Peery Named Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week

Brandon King

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State kicker Marco Peery has added another honor to his record-setting performance against Hampton. Peery was named a Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week for Week 3 after converting all five of his field-goal attempts in Norfolk State’s 42-21 victory over Hampton in the 61st Battle of the Bay. The junior from Norfolk, Virginia, connected on field goals of 21, 48, 26, 46 and 27 yards, including a career-long 48-yarder. His five made field goals established a Norfolk State single-game record for an individual kicker…

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BREAKING: Keyonte George Agrees to Five-Year, $157.5 Million Extension With Utah Jazz

Brandon King

Keyonte George is staying in Utah. Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. The deal keeps George in Utah through the next phase of the Jazz’s rebuild and represents a massive commitment to the 22-year-old guard. George was previously headed toward the final season of his rookie contract without an extension after the Jazz reportedly wanted to see him build on his breakout 2025-26 campaign before committing to a major long-term…

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Dawn Staley Once Made a Bold Caitlin Clark Prediction — Now the Quote Is Resurfacing

Brandon King

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley had a pretty clear vision for what Caitlin Clark could become in the WNBA. Now, as Clark continues to build her professional résumé, a prediction Staley made in 2025 is getting another look. “I would say Caitlin will go down as probably one of the best players to ever grace the league,” Staley said during an appearance on Sports Illustrated’s Around the W podcast in June 2025.  Staley didn’t stop there. She predicted Clark could reach that level in roughly half the time it…

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BREAKING: Former Knicks First-Round Pick Michael Sweetney Dies at 43

Brandon King

Former New York Knicks first-round pick Michael Sweetney has died at 43, his wife, India Sweetney, announced Thursday. The Knicks confirmed the news in a statement, saying the organization was “saddened” to learn of Sweetney’s passing and describing him as “an incredible person who will be missed by many.” Sweetney was selected No. 9 overall by the Knicks in the 2003 NBA Draft, joining a historic class that included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The 6-foot-8 forward played two seasons in New York before being traded…

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Lane Kiffin Returns to Oxford—and Everything Is Suddenly More Expensive

Brandon King

Lane Kiffin is coming back to Oxford this Saturday. And apparently, the entire town has decided to cash in. Kiffin spent six seasons at Ole Miss, transforming the Rebels into one of the SEC’s most prominent programs. He led Ole Miss to three consecutive double-digit-win seasons and the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance. Then he left. Not after the season. Not after a bowl game. He left in the middle of Ole Miss’ run toward another potential Playoff appearance and took the LSU job—joining a conference rival just across…

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