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Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers Look to Earn Spot on NBA Roster in NBA 2K25 Summer League

Friday, July 12

Friday, July 12 marks the beginning of the 2024 NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nev., where basketball prospects from around the world look to earn a spot on an NBA roster for the 2024-25 season. Former Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers are amongst...

Furphy and McCullar Selected on Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft

Thursday, June 27

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Former Cougar Taaj Ridley Contributes to Boston Celtics’ 2024 NBA Title

Friday, June 21

-- BARTON CC ATHLETICS RELEASE -- Former Cougar Taaj Ridley became part of NBA history this past Monday helping the Boston Celtics to the 2024 NBA title defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the best-of-seven championship series. Originally from Bronx,...

Jayhawk Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Wins NBA Title

Tuesday, June 18

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Celtics Win 18th NBA Championship with 106-88 Game 5 Victory Over Dallas Mavericks

Tuesday, June 18

-- WRITTEN BY KYLE HIGHTOWER - ASSOCIATED PRESS --BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.Walking to the bench, he

Jerry West, A 3-Time Hall of Fame Selection and the Inspiration for the NBA Logo, Dies at 86

Wednesday, June 12

-- WRITTEN BY TIM REYNOLDS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS -- Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA...

Celtics Rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals Behind Brown, Returning Porzingis

Friday, June 7

WRITTEN BY KYLE HIGHTOWER - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis didn’t want to make predictions about how his body would respond heading into the NBA Finals after he spent more than a month on the sideline with a...

KU Basketball’s Johnny Furphy to Remain in the 2024 NBA Draft, Begin Pro Career

Thursday, May 30

WRITTEN BY MICHAEL SWAIN - 247 SPORTSLAWRENCE, Kan. (Johnny Furphy has announced his intention to remain in the 2024 NBA Draft...

Two Jayhawks Earn NBA Draft Combine Invites

Monday, May 6

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NBA Bans Jontay Porter After Gambling Probe Shows He Shared Information, Bet On Games

Wednesday, April 17

BY TIM REYNOLDS - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe NBA banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter on Wednesday, after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.Porter, the league said, gave a bettor information about his own health status...