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Maxey, Matthews on Philadelphia 76ers Summer League roster

Former Kentucky players Tyrsese Maxey and Charles Matthews will be playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Summer League. Maxey is...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns $172 million maximum rookie contract extension with Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeious-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a maximum rookie contract extension. The deal is good for 5 years...

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Ashton Hagans to join Toronto Raptors for NBA Summer League

Former Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans will reportedly join the Toronto Raptors roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League. Hagans was waived by...

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New York Knicks Summer League roster features three former Kentucky players

The New York Knicks (aka the Kentucky Knicks) released their NBA Summer League roster this afternoon. Former Kentucky players Reid Travis, Immanuel...

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Knicks keeping Nerlens Noel with three-year, $32 million contract

Former Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel is about to get paid. The Knicks and Noel have agree to a three-year contract worth...

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Trey Lyles agrees to two-year deal with Detroit Pistons

According to his agent, former Kentucky forward Trey Lyles has agreed to a two-year deal worth $5 million with the Detroit Pistons....

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Isaiah Jackson drafted by Los Angeles Lakers

Former Kentucky forward Isaiah Jackson was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with pick No. 22 in the NBA Draft tonight. Jackson...

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Five-star power forward Kyle Filipowski commits to Duke

Kentucky tried to get in on five-star power forward Kyle “Flip” Filipowski recently, but the effort was a bit too late. Filipowski...

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Pelicans trading Eric Bledsoe to Memphis Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly trading former Kentucky guard Eric Bledsoe to the Memphis Grizzlies. ESPN reported Monday that Memphis is...

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Kentucky moves up in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2021-22

Kentucky is up one spot to No. 8 in ESPN’s updated Way-Too-Early Top 25. Gonzaga tops the updated rankings followed by Kansas...

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Calipari says Sestina, Travis to play in NBA Summer League

According to John Calipari, former Kentucky players Nate Sestina and Reid Travis will have opportunities to play in the NBA Summer League....

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It’s official: Oklahoma, Texas notify Big 12 they are leaving and hope to join Southeastern Conference

Oklahoma and Texas have officially notified the Big 12 Conference that they are leaving. Both schools are reportedly expecting to join the...

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DeAndre Liggins reportedly headed to Mexico

Former Kentucky guard DeAndre Liggins will reportedly continue his professional career in Mexico. According to LatinBasket.com, Liggins has reached a deal with...

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France upsets Team USA in opening game of Olympics

USA Basketball is off to a tough start in the Olympics after suffering an 83-76 loss to France this morning. The Americans...

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SEC Shorts has fun with Texas in new video

Rumors are red hot that Oklahoma and Texas are hoping to join the Southeastern Conference, perhaps as soon as next month. With...

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on Texas and Oklahoma rumors, NIL

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey sat down with Paul Finebaum Thursday to discuss a few topics, including rumors about Texas and Oklahoma...

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Paul Finebaum comments on rumors about Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC

reports surfaced Wednesday that Texas and Oklahoma are exploring moves to the Southeastern Conference. Check out what Paul Finebaum had to say...

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Big 12 powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas reportedly hoping to join Southeastern Conference

Big 12 powerhouse schools Oklahoma and Texas are reportedly planning to petition the Southeastern Conference for membership. According to multiple reports, Oklahoma...