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FOE!!
September 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Michigan's play that "shouldn't have had time added back" took less than 9 seconds to run -- from snap until the defender touched the ball. The officials were right to put time back on the clock.

Watch it with a basketball-style countdown:
September 6, 2026 at 4:15 AM
I don’t really know much about football, but imo, the coaching decision to try to do anything on offense on that end-of-half drive was worse than Bryce Underwood’s INT itself… but Underwood also looked horrible that half, which may be a bigger issue.
September 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Awesome design by the Spurs on the final play. Everyone thought the ball would go to Wemby, so used him as a back screener with the rest of the Spurs lifted. Castle was open on the lob.

But the Knicks very smartly put KAT on the ball and he deflected the inbounds. What a game.
June 11, 2026 at 3:59 AM
📽️ Why the Knicks' viral “beautiful game” play is actually a perfect encapsulation of the incredible tactics and high-level chess match that have defined the Finals

Sound ON 🔊
June 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
KAT's defense on Wemby tonight was legitimately awesome. One of, if not the, best games I've seen him play on that end.

I'm sure others have mentioned it, but I don't understand the Spurs playing Fox over Harper down the stretch.
June 4, 2026 at 3:46 AM
wtf man
June 2, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Going from Dwayne Wade (and Candace Parker) to SVG calling games is like announcer whiplash.

SVG is the 🐐, calling out adjustments and matchups in real time. Wade is… the total opposite.
May 16, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Why is the NBA draft lottery at 3pm on a Sunday? I can't remember it ever being on a weekend, much less a holiday.
May 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Harden wanted absolutely no part of a big shot down the stretch for Cleveland
April 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Deni Avdija was outstanding yet again and is clearly Portland’s best shot creator.

Unfortunately for the Blazers, Scoot and Shaedon Sharpe, especially Sharpe, too often thought it was their turn to force individual plays.

Can’t do that in the playoffs and against a defense as good as the Spurs.
April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Reposted by Eric Shapiro
Unfortunate that NBATV no longer does first-round games, because Cleveland-Toronto is the most NBATV series that ever NBATVed
April 13, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Michigan was the best team in college basketball and Dylan (@umhoops.com) provides the best coverage of a college basketball team that you can find.

Hope everyone has an awesome night celebrating!
April 7, 2026 at 4:53 AM
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April 3, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Official preview!

We break down Arizona's offense and defense, X's and O's, personnel, and things we will be watching for. Then, we highlight the keys and schematics that will determine who moves on to the Championship game.

I am very biased, but I recommend this podcast:
April 2, 2026 at 11:57 PM
"No, I'm supposed to screen, not you!"
April 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Reposted by Eric Shapiro
Podcast: Michigan dominates its way to the Final Four and first look at Arizona umhoops.com/2026/03/30/p...
Podcast: Michigan dominates its way to the Final Four and first look at Arizona | UM Hoops.com
Michigan routed Tennessee to punch its ticket to the Final Four on Sunday in Chicago. Dylan and Eric discuss the win and why this is the story of a Final Four team, not a Final Four run. Then they div...
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March 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Reposted by Eric Shapiro
Breaking: ESPN senior writer Kevin Pelton has been hired for a front office role with the Houston Comets, where he is serving as assistant GM & vice president of analytics

He'll also work with the Sun FO this season, including as the team prepares for offseason activity
March 30, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Leak out after the contest. Lendeborg sprints in transition. Cadeau hits-ahead. Play out of a broken floor.

6 passes. 2 dribbles. All 5 players touch the ball. Layup.
March 30, 2026 at 6:13 AM
UConn
March 29, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Crammed this one in!

Reacting to Michigan's win over Alabama and previewing its massive matchup with Tennessee with a Final Four trip on the line.

Listen below:
March 28, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Alabama off-ball 🛞 on drives
March 26, 2026 at 2:55 AM