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2025 NBA Mock Draft 12-10-24

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Welcome to version 11.0 of our 2025 NBA Mock Draft, which is overflowing with changes, starting right up at the top. We're talking about wholesale changes, up and down the 2025 NBA Mock Draft. Let's start with the Rutgers duo who are considered top five overall prospects, in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. And with Bailey, he might even be the first overall pick. … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Mock Draft 12-10-24

Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Odds & Matchup Stats

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Source: Canva editor The NBA season is about to heat up with some of the most anticipated matchups, and the Philadelphia 76ers are considered one of the top teams, set to face off against the Chicago Bulls. Both these teams have had streaks of brilliance, and this encounter is expected to keep the thrill alive. The likes of Joel Embiid and DeMar DeRozan drive their teams … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Odds & Matchup Stats

Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team

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NBA level talent is something that had been truly missing from the Illinois Fighting Illini program for some time. There was a long drought between Meyers Leonard (2012) and Ayo Dosunmu (2021). However, between Brandin Podziemski in 2023, Terrence Shannon Jr. this past June, plus the potential of Will Riley (who we'll feature here) and Kasparas Jackucionis (who we'll feature … [Read more...] about Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team

Terrence Shannon Jr Scores First NBA Points on Illini Night

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Thursday night brought a very special moment, during a National Basketball Association game, for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball fans everywhere. Terrence Shannon Jr., currently a rookie with the Minnesota Timberwolves, scored his first NBA points in his hometown of Chicago, and he did it on Illini Night. Yes, the Chicago Bulls, who have Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr Scores First NBA Points on Illini Night

Gregg Popovich the G.O.A.T. Among Trump Critics in Sports

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As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich from January 2017. Also, as reports of Popovich having serious health issues emerged, we just want to say get well soon, Pop. Pulling for you! Popovich absolutely lambasted Donald Trump. Pop eviscerated … [Read more...] about Gregg Popovich the G.O.A.T. Among Trump Critics in Sports

Popovich, Kerr, Van Gundy are Strong Voices for Social Justice

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As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy and Gregg Popovich from November 2016. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning we learned that the first black President in U.S. history will now give way to a new one who is endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan. Barack … [Read more...] about Popovich, Kerr, Van Gundy are Strong Voices for Social Justice

LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement

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LeBron James, one of two flag-bearers for the United States Olympic Team in Paris this past summer, endorsed Kamala Harris for President on Thursday. Last night, he answered a reporter's question as to what the primary criteria was in making his decision. “Having a daughter, wife, mother, what VP believes in when it comes to women’s rights, I feel like that endorsement is … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says Women’s Rights Primary Criteria for Harris Endorsement

Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is

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As it's just hours until 2024 Election Day, we now republish some of our more scathing past posts on Donald J. Trump. Here is one about Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy and Gregg Popovich from November 2016. There was a time, not very long ago, when the Bulls' biggest and fiercest rival was the Detroit Pistons. The rivalry still lives on to some extent today, just on much a … [Read more...] about Stan Van Gundy Saw the MAGA Movement for What it is

New York Liberty: First WNBA Team to Partner with CBD Company Wins Title

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In February, the New York Liberty became the first WNBA franchise to partner with a CBD company. Their NBA counterpart, the Brooklyn Nets, earned the same distinction for their respective league. Last night, the New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals, to earn the franchise's first title. Maybe the Nets, who open the season tomorrow night at the … [Read more...] about New York Liberty: First WNBA Team to Partner with CBD Company Wins Title