The Atlanta Hawks have made the worst decision in franchise history and will now be forced to deal with the consequences. Lamont Butler, who just

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Lamont Butler waived by Atlanta Hawks

Remember when you got to watch Shaedon Sharpe warm up as a Kentucky Wildcat? Man, what a time that was in Lexington. You just wish there was a way to

Shaedon Sharpe, Kentucky bench

Shaedon Sharpe signs $90M extension with Trail Blazers

If Chris Livingston changed his last name to Antetokounmpo, he might still have a job right now.  The Milwaukee Bucks waived Livingston on Thursday,

Sep 29, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston (24) poses for a picture during Milwaukee Bucks Media Day at the Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Bucks waived Chris Livingston less than a week out from the season-opener

The Atlanta Hawks officially announced the signing of former Kentucky guard Lamont Butler on Monday afternoon. A few hours later, he was getting

Lamont Butler (left) and Jacob Toppin at Kentucky - Kentucky Sports Radio

Lamont Butler, Jacob Toppin went OFF in NBA preseason last night

The NBA gets a lot of stuff wrong, but one of the low-key cool things it does is conduct and publish anonymous general manager, coach, and player

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Anonymous NBA GM survey is clear: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is good at basketball

What you're about to witness might just be the greatest shot in NBA preseason history. And we have a former Wildcat to thank for making it happen.

Oct 9, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives around Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) during the second quarter of a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

How on EARTH did Cason Wallace hit this shot from behind the backboard??

Basketball is a global phenomenon. Sure, it isn't exactly soccer when it comes to worldwide fervor, but it is second in popularity behind that. Oh

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Tyrese Maxey and Karl-Anthony Towns show out in Abu Dhabi

Reed Sheppard's NBA moment is about to arrive. With the Houston Rockets losing starting point guard Fred VanVleet to an ACL injury, possibly for the

Sep 29, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) poses for a picture during Houston Rockets media day at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard's confidence "at an all-time high" as he knocks down hook shots over Kevin Durant

NBA training camp opened up earlier this week ahead of the start of the 2025-26 regular season, which begins at the end of the month. Mark Pope used

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Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff met with SGA, Cason Wallace at Thursday's Thunder practice

Mark Pope is about as nice a person you'll ever meet face-to-face, but he didn't get to be the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats by taking it easy

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Amari Williams found out the hard way that you don't want to upset Mark Pope

The majority of NBA teams used Monday as their annual preseason Media Day. Local and national reporters covering franchises all over the country were

2025 Media Day photos of Anthony Davis (left), Keldon Johnson (middle), and Jacob Toppin via Imagn Images

BBNBA Media Day Recap: AD's goggles, Johnson's cowboy hat, and Toppin's media gig

It shouldn't be a surprise that great shooters who spent a year at Kentucky and got drafted by the Phoenix Suns found a connection. The 41st pick in

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Koby Brea: "Devin Booker is like a big brother to me."

Over 10 percent of the 100 best players in the NBA played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.   That's what the folks over at ESPN believe,

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11 former Wildcats crack ESPN's Top 100 current NBA players list

Things will be different this season for Devin Booker in Phoenix. The Suns fired Mike Budenholzer, traded away Kevin Durant and cut ties with Bradley

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Devin Booker has 'unfinished business' in Phoenix, says it's 'my responsibility' to win title with Suns

The real Point Guard U will have yet another starter in the NBA this season, Reed Sheppard expected to take over for the Houston Rockets going into

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard will get his shot as the starting PG of the Houston Rockets

Sure, he's an NBA champion, MVP, scoring champ, and pretty much every other pinnacle one can reach on a basketball court. However, Shai

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sells his clothes at a garage sale every year

For those of you not entrenched in the professional basketball dating scene (a very niche group, I would imagine), former Kentucky big man Bam

Jul 18, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson and boyfriend Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo watch the three-point contest during the 2025 WNBA All Star Skills Challenge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

WATCH: Bam Adebayo surprised A'ja Wilson with her record-setting 4th WNBA MVP award

The Miami Heat will be down an All-Star to begin the 2025-26 season.  According to multiple reports, Heat guard Tyler Herro is expected to undergo

Apr 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Tyler Herro will reportedly miss time early into 2025-26 season due to surgery

Kentucky officially has the tallest middle blocker in college volleyball, but his availability will be limited once October rolls around. Getting

Karl-Anthony Towns hangs out with Kentucky Volleyball (Photo via Kentucky Volleyball)

Karl-Anthony Towns hangs out with Tim Couch, UK MBB and VB ahead of HOF ceremony

The newest edition of De'Aaron Fox's shoe, the Fox 2, is inspired by his college playing days.   Under Armour's Curry Brand announced Wednesday the

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De'Aaron Fox's newest signature shoe colorway is inspired by his time at Kentucky

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inducted former Kentucky assistant coach, Billy Donovan, on Saturday. Formerly known as Billy the Kid, the now

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Billy Donovan praises Rick Pitino in Hall of Fame speech

There has never been a bigger year than the Year of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Every accolade in existence (and probably those not in existence yet)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Jimmy Fallon

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows off new signature shoe on Jimmy Fallon

Trey Lyles has been a contributing bench player in the NBA for 10 years now -- yes, TEN years; I hate it too -- but he made a surprise decision as he

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Trey Lyles is taking his basketball talents to Spain

PJ Washington is locked in with the Dallas Mavericks through the 2029-30 season.  ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday morning that Washington

Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) dribbles during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

PJ Washington signs long term extension to stay with Dallas Mavericks

If Bleacher Report's latest mock draft ends up being correct, Kentucky men's basketball is going to have a hell of a season in 2025-26.  NBA Draft

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