In honor of what we like to call 520 Day (May 20), we look back on a banner year for Tucson's sports scene.
- Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen's notebook: Sweeping ESPN profile reveals the heartbreak, resilience and triumph that shaped Steve Kerr from grieving Arizona Wildcats guard to NBA champion coach.
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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been voted the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, ESPN reported Sunday morning.
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Go behind the scenes of the NBA Combine as Arizona Daily Star reporter Bruce Pascoe tracks all of the Arizona Wildcat activity in Chicago.
- Bruce Pascoe, Arizona Daily Star
During his NBA Combine media interview Wednesday, Brayden Burries saluted Jaden Bradley for the help he gave him in 2025-26, while also discussing what he plans to bring to the NBA and the experience he had at Arizona. Video by Bruce Pascoe, Arizona Daily Star
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team and his sports agency announced Tuesday. He was 29 years old.
He revealed he was gay in a first-person Sports Illustrated story, receiving widespread praise and encouragement in the public sphere.
FILE: Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Brian Lewis, The Post's Nets beat reporter, lays out potential pathways for Brooklyn to acquire a franchise-changing player after the team fell to sixth place in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
The 2026 NBA sraft lottery is done, with the Washington Wizards emerging on top. The franchise that badly needs a star to build around may get one with their selection.
In this video we make our mock draft for the 2026 NBA Draft right after the Lottery solidified the order of the first 14 picks! AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer and more discussed BUSINESS - hoopsreference@gmail.com Degeneracy Picks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGG7EgfTXJiRz5QnO59wPg SUPPORT O…
Here are the winners and losers from the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
The Washington Wizards have been awarded the No.1 pick for the 2026 NBA Draft after winning the lottery. The Wizards were tied for the best odds to win the top pick and become the first team with the worst record in the league to win the lottery. “It's our fans that have endured the most. An…
Another crucial piece of the Wizards' plan fell into place during Sunday's NBA draft lottery when they won the first pick in a year when the draft features multiple stars.
After a historic labor deal boosts salaries, the Phoenix Mercury enter 2026 with continuity, confidence and a Finals-hardened core aiming to build on last season’s surprising championship run.
Last month, the NBA announced its list of early entrants for June’s 2026 draft. Only that list was much smaller than in years past.
In this video we discuss how the Portland Trail Blazers drafting Yang Hansen 16th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft is looking like one of the biggest mistakes of the entire season... BUSINESS - hoopsreference@gmail.com Degeneracy Picks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGG7EgfTXJiRz5QnO59wPg …
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia reflects on roster changes, Kevin Durant trade and playoff return, saying the franchise is focused on internal growth, culture building and sustained long-term improvement.
It took three Game 7s and three series that ended in six, but the first round of the NBA playoffs have wrapped up, which means the conference semifinals are here.
Phoenix hopes three rookies make a major jump from Year 1 to Year 2, but what could that mean for the Suns next season?
Here's a look at each player on the Phoenix Suns roster and their anticipated role for the 2026-27 season.
Greg Hansen's Notebook: Chip Hale's Arizona baseball team continues to struggle a season after climbing to the top. But he follows other legendary coaches who have stumbled.
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The Phoenix Mercury beat the Japan National Team 86-60 in the preseason finale Wednesday at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award on Thursday.
Dillon Brooks’ relentless work ethic stands out after Suns’ playoff sweep, as teammates praise his intensity and career-best season while he eyes offseason growth and a stronger run next year.
New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday.
Damon Jones pleads guilty to sports betting charges, implicating others in a scandal that shakes the NCAA tournament landscape. Donnie and Joe talk details.
Arizona announced earlier this week that both Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov have re-signed with the Wildcats.
Though only one first-round series is complete and no top championship contender is eliminated, the 2026 NBA playoffs have already been jarred by unexpected drama.
Collin Gillespie’s breakout season with the Suns featured career highs, a franchise 3-point record and a new sense of belonging as he eyes a bigger contract, long-term future in Phoenix.
