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The New Orleans Pelicans did not spend a lottery pick on point guard Jeremiah Fears to leave him on the bench during the majority of his rookie season. Unfortunately, the former Oklahoma Sooners' star ...

The NBA preseason is well under way, with several of the league’s newest rookies having made their debuts for brand new teams. The 2025 NBA Draft class is thoug ...

The Miami Heat have picked up the rookie scale contract options on forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and center Kel’el Ware for the 2026-27 season, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has confirmed. The moves, seen ...

Unrivaled announced the addition of WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers on Monday, along with five other player signings for the 2026 season. Bueckers signed a three-year deal with the women's 3-on ...

Emeka Egbuka is not behaving nicely toward Baker Mayfield’s passes, according to the veteran quarterback. Mayfield jokingly quipped about the rookie receiver “disrespecting” Mayfield’s throws after ...

There hasn't been a repeat NBA champion since the Golden State Warriors won back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. The Oklahoma City Thunder might have the best shot at accomplishing the feat among the ...

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum remain core pieces in the Boston Celtics’ depth. Both players make their own significance on the court and deliver at their best when needed. With several players moving ...

The Boston Celtics will be relying on young and unproven talents next season. Joe Mazzulla’s front court has been hit hardest, with numerous players looking to stake their claims for a spot in the ...

Cedric Coward was recovering from a partially torn rotator cuff that required surgery. He did not participate in the NBA Summer League while he was completing his recovery. Coward and fellow rookie ...