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The Long and Winding Road

Bob Cousy: "The Houdini of the Hardwood" was the NBA MVP in 1957.

September 3, 2026

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Bob Cousy, a six-time NBA champion with the Celtics, remains the oldest living former NBA player at age 98.

NBA Money Talks

Curry's 2026-27 salary places him at the top of the NBA's highest-paid player rankings. [photo credit: stephencurry30 Instagram]

August 22, 2026

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Stephen Curry is set to earn $62.6 million in 2026-27, becoming the first NBA player to surpass $60 million in a season.

Fast and Furious: Lakers Sold in Just Three Business Days

August 17, 2026

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Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have acquired Mark Walter’s majority stake in the Lakers in a record $12.5 billion deal.

Class 2026 of the FIBA Hall of Fame Inducts Class 2026 in Berlin

[L-R] Sue Bird, Wang Zhizhi and Dirk Nowitzki

April 21, 2026

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Dirk Nowitzki headlines the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 alongside Sue Bird and other global basketball icons.

Before PBA, there was MICAA

The formation of the PBA marked a turning point for basketball in Asia.

April 9, 2026

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The Philippine Basketball Association traces its roots to the powerful MICAA league, whose dominance, controversies, and eventual fallout reshaped the country’s basketball landscape in 1975.

Only Five Players Won NCAA and NBA Titles Back to Back, Why PH Has Yet to See One

A rare basketball path few players in history have ever walked — winning an NCAA title and immediately following it up with NBA championship glory in the very next season.

March 28, 2026

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A rare basketball achievement linking NCAA and NBA championship success is examined through legendary American players who followed a unique winning path across levels.

KEEPING PACE: AGAINST ALL ODDS

Coach Mike Oliver took over the Pace Academy basketball program in 2019-20.

March 21, 2026

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Pace Academy’s basketball program has steadily grown into a powerhouse, reaching the PCYAA finals for the first time and producing a PBA first overall pick under the leadership of coach Michael Oliver.

Luka Doncic tops fans but trails peers in NBA All-Star voting shocker

Luka Doncic dominated fan voting yet fell short overall as player ballots reshaped the NBA All-Star starters. [photo credit: Los Angeles Lakers Instagram]

January 22, 2026

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Luka Doncic dominated fan voting but finished second overall in NBA All-Star starter balloting after ranking just sixth among player votes, revealing a striking divide between popularity and peer respect.