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Don Nelson gone at 86: How the NBA icon changed basketball forever

Don Nelson, an NBA icon, passed away at eighty-six years old. He revolutionized basketball with his unconventional strategies and innovative coaching. Nelson's "Nellie Ball" emphasized speed and versatility, influencing today's game. He also played a key role in developing stars like Dirk Nowitzki and Stephen Curry. His coaching career, though…

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Ranking the Top 10 Point Guards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

Jeremy Fears Jr., an assist maestro who could push for the all-time record, leads our preseason list. Here are the other PGs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated

Don Nelson, Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, dies at 86

NBA Hall of Famer Don Nelson, a five-time champion as a player and three-time Coach of the Year, has died at 86, his family said. Nelson won five titles with the Boston Celtics and later became the NBA’s second-winningest regular-season coach, recording 1,335 victories during a 31-year coaching career.

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The Late Don Nelson Changed the NBA Forever With Four Landmark Innovations

Don Nelson, the legendary NBA player and coach, died Sunday morning at the age of 86. Still, his legacy will live on in every game.

Sports Illustrated

Don Nelson, the second-winnigest head coach in NBA history, dies aged 86

The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.

Euronews

The face of the anti-trans sports panic

The anti-trans movement in sports needed a face. It found one in the WNBA player

Salon

Sophie Cunningham spurs NBA dud to try WNBA draft as transgender player

Royce White’s announcement is the second by a former NBA player in recent days since the WNBA star renewed the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports

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Trump Once Joked He'd Ask LeBron James To Be a Woman to Build the Greatest Women's Basketball Team Ever— And the WNBA Controversy Just Brought the Viral Clip Back

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has become embroiled in controversy this week after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said women and girls should not have to compete against biological males, sparking widespread debate.

Benzinga

Why Ex-NBA Players Enes Kanter and Royce White Declare Themselves Eligible for the WNBA Draft

Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, challenging the league's eligibility rules and sparking a debate on gender identity and inclusion.

International Business Times UK

Why the Nuggets Should Keep Peyton Watson Amid Financial Constraints, Sign-and-Trade Rumors

The Clippers, Bucks, Hawks and Cavaliers are reportedly interested in acquiring Peyton Watson from the Nuggets.

Sports Illustrated

James Harden’s misdemeanor gun charge dismissed by Texas judge

James Harden had reportedly been inside a hookah lounge with friends before the early morning arrest

The Independent UK

I Didn't Expect Charles Barkley's Honest Comment On Why He Skipped Taylor And Travis’ Wedding

He always tells it like it is.

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Russell Westbrook Landing Spots: Four NBA Teams That Could Use Veteran Point Guard

As Russell Westbrook remains a free agent, a mix of contenders and rebuilding teams could use the veteran guard next season.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Another Questionable Kawhi Leonard Endorsement Deal Revealed

The news that the Clippers star reportedly had a second undisclosed endorsement deal comes as the NBA world awaits the result of the league’s investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention.

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Who Was Behind the Burglaries at Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' Homes? Report Links Thefts to South American Crime Ring

US authorities are pursuing extradition of two Chilean nationals linked to burglaries at NFL stars' homes, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, as part of a South American crime ring investigation.

International Business Times UK

Luka Doncic's Custody Fight Deepens as Ex-Fiancée Seeks $50 Million and Less Access To Kids, Report Claims

Luka Doncic is embroiled in a £39.3 million custody dispute with ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes, involving financial demands and reduced parental access rights, spanning courts in California and Slovenia.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Championship Power Rankings: How Do Lakers, 76ers Stack Up Against Fellow Title Contenders Post-LeBron James?

What does the NBA championship landscape look like after a wild offseason of moves?

The Economic Times

Warner Bros' revenue disappoints on soft ad sales, weak box-office performance

Warner Bros Discovery reported second-quarter revenue below expectations, mainly due to significant declines in box-office and advertising sales, which weighed on overall financial performance. Despite these challenges, the streaming segment thrived, presenting a glimmer of hope. A merger with Paramount gained UK approval but is entangled in legal issues in…

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New 36ers coach eyes 'top of the mountain'

Adelaide came within a sliver of the NBL championship last season and now veteran coach Trevor Gleeson is tasked with helping the 36ers take the next step.

Sports Illustrated

Why Dillon Brooks’s Three-Year Extension Was a Win for the Suns

Dillon Brooks will remain with the Suns on a three-year, $73 million extension in a win for both sides.

Sports Illustrated

Four Key Ways MLS Could Change Under New Commissioner Larry Berg

MLS is entering its post-Don Garber era and will need to make the right decisions on roster, building, media rights deals and more to sustain growth.

Sports Illustrated

Portland Trail Blazers Moving to to St. Louis? Here's What Kalshi Prediction Market Says

The Portland Trail Blazers relocation rumors opened a relocation market on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated

Klay Thompson Next Team Trade Market Heats Up on Kalshi

Klay Thompson is favored to land with the Los Angeles Lakers on Kalshi. The Miami Heat are not far off.

The Guardian - US

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has a hard job. Here’s how to make it easier

Engelbert helped vault the league to new financial heights, but still draws the ire of stakeholders. A co-commissioner for player relations would be a welcome add

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama Large NBA MVP Favorite at Kalshi

Kalshi favors Victor Wembanyama to win the NBA MVP in the 2026-27 season.

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