Why the Lakers Actually Will Be Better Off Without LeBron James This Season Los Angeles will miss LeBron, sure. But its roster is better primed to compete in the crowded Western Conference in 2026-27. Sports Illustrated · Aug 27
There are a record 3,795 billionaires in the world right now—and just like Jeff Bezos, their favorite investments are sports and philanthropy Billionaires from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to businessman Robert Kraft are spending their fortunes buying sports teams and funding charitable causes. Fortune · Aug 27
Did Michael Jordan Laugh at His Wife Yvette Prieto for Assuming Fans Recognise Her? A viral clip of Michael Jordan laughing at his wife Yvette Prieto's gesture has sparked online debate, highlighting how celebrity moments can quickly gain attention. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Kyrie Irving to Miami? NBA Trade Rumours Grow as Mavericks Face Uncomfortable Cooper Flagg Decision Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks is uncertain as trade rumours intensify, with rival teams questioning the franchise's stance ahead of the NBA trade deadline. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Caitlin Clark’s Teammate Was Every WNBA Fan After Seeing Her Viral Smiling Meme With Angel Reese Aliyah Boston admitted the Fever did, in fact, catch wind of that viral Caitlin Clark meme. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Blake Griffin Is Hosting a New Late-Night Show—and the Format Is Not What You Think 'The Stepback With Blake Griffin' premieres Oct. 20. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Bennedict Mathurin gets a fresh start with Pelicans on reported $16 million contract Bennedict Mathurin joins the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year contract. He arrives after a season split between two NBA teams. Mathurin averaged a career-high 17.6 points per game last season. The deal includes a player option for additional flexibility. This signing adds another scoring option for the Pelicans. The Economic Times · Aug 26
Pat Forde: LSU Is Testing the Limits of College Sports’ New Power Structure The power conferences are building their own system of governance on the fly amid efforts to add former pro players to college rosters. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
RJ Luis Jr. Got His NBA Gamble Wrong, and College Hoops Is Letting Him Avoid the Consequences Luis ignored warnings that his draft stock wasn’t strong, but chose to pursue a professional career that hasn’t panned out before almost predictably exploring a return to college. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Sophie Cunningham Protests Hit Fever Pitch in Brooklyn — Then Kanter Freedom Got Ejected in Chicago Rival protests, a blown lead, a WNBA scoring record and Kanter Freedom's Chicago ejection: the Sophie Cunningham saga's wildest week yet. Latin Times · Aug 26
James Dolan Is Gambling. It Could Cost The Knicks More Than He Thinks. After winning the NBA title, Dolan said his Knicks “cannot go into the second apron.” Was that the right move? Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
SI:AM | Conferences Move Quickly to Stop Pros From Returning to School The SEC and Big Ten passed rules closing an eligibility loophole, but that might not be the end of the story. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
NBA 2K27 GTA 6 Crossover Teased in Season 3 Trailer as Take-Two Bets Big on Cross-Game Marketing NBA 2K27's Season 1 trailer teases a GTA 6-themed Season 3, signalling how Take-Two plans to cross-sell its two biggest franchises as GTA 6's 19 November launch nears. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Former $18M First-Round Pick Dalton Knecht Faces Uncertain Lakers Future as Team Explores Trades Dalton Knecht's position with the Los Angeles Lakers is uncertain as the team explores trade options to reshape its roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 'Golf Has Become a Passion': Lebron James Launches Major PGA Tour Event as His Post-NBA Future Takes Shape LeBron James is launching a PGA Tour event in Akron, Ohio, combining professional golf with youth mentorship and community support through his foundation's initiatives.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 WNBA Power Rankings: The Playoff Picture Is Coming Into Focus Only one postseason spot is up for grabs, and it’s Dallas’s to lose. But who will keep up the momentum to secure home court?
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Warriors Finally Make Their Move: Golden State Sign Mavericks Breakout Brandon Williams for $2.6m The Golden State Warriors have signed Brandon Williams to a one-year deal, enhancing their backcourt depth while managing salary cap constraints. Williams offers playmaking and scoring potential behind Stephen Curry.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 Mavericks’ Reluctance to Trade Kyrie Irving Makes Sense Right Now—Here’s How That Could Change As Kyrie Irving’s name appears in trade rumors once more, the Mavericks eventually will have to decide on his future with the franchise.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 Jalen Duren Next Team Prediction Market Still Gives Pistons Massive Edge to Retain All-Star Center Kalshi now leans on the Detroit Pistons keeping Jalen Duren for next season.
inkl · Aug 25 The Teams You Should Never Write Off, According to 10 Years of Betting Data Sports have a funny way of making predictions look foolish, because a favorite can dominate for weeks and suddenly fall apart against a team nobody gave much of a chance. Many things can stand behind this, for example, one injury changes the entire complexion of a game, or an opposite…
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 Enes Kanter Freedom Hits Wall in Absurd WNBA Feud: Full Timeline of Former NBA Player’s ‘Publicity Stunt’ A look at Enes Kanter Freedom’s self-made feud with the WNBA, which boiled over when he was removed from Sunday’s Sky-Fever game.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 Shaq’s Dunkman World Championship Is Up for Grabs. And the Money Is Life-Changing. Sports Illustrated caught up with a couple of professional dunkers competing to win $500,000 on Tuesday night.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 25 Trail Blazers Must Decide Their Next Move After Shaedon Sharpe’s Injury Shaedon Sharpe’s prolonged absence gives the Trail Blazers time to figure out their crowded guard room.
The Guardian - US · Aug 25 I once saw Enes Kanter speak truth to power. Now he only punches down Nearly a decade after I watched him defy Erdoğan at great personal cost, Kanter is using his hard-won freedom to turn transgender people into a national punchline
The Guardian - US · Aug 25 Luka Dončić looks like a superstar adrift at the Lakers The Slovenian is one of the best players on the planet. But factors largely beyond his control have started to turn his career into a slog