https://swishandnet.com/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-home.svg https://swishandnet.com/news/james-harden-returns-cavaliers-7d324c69/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-james-harden-returns-cavaliers-7d324c69.svgJames Harden Returns to Cavaliers on Three-Year DealJames Harden has agreed to a three-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/kawhi-leonard-investigation-raises-72cf5434/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-kawhi-leonard-investigation-raises-72cf5434.svgKawhi Leonard Investigation Raises Questions for Clippers and RaptorsThe NBA's investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers with Kawhi Leonard has taken another twist, with new findings suggesting a second endorsement deal was used... https://swishandnet.com/news/nfl-nba-news-updates-3e18ab1f/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-nfl-nba-news-updates-3e18ab1f.svgNFL and NBA News: Updates on Top Players and TeamsRecent news in the NFL and NBA, including player extensions, injuries, and front office rankings (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-front-office-rankings-3367d439/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-front-office-rankings-3367d439.svgNBA Front Office Rankings: Bottom 15 Teams RevealedThe bottom 15 NBA front offices have been ranked, with the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, and Portland Trail Blazers finding themselves near the bottom. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/ncaa-five-five-rule/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-ncaa-five-five-rule.svgNCAA's Five-in-Five Rule Sparks Debate Among CoachesCollege basketball coaches are divided on whether 2026 seniors should be grandfathered into the NCAA's five-in-five eligibility rule, with some arguing it's the right thing to do for... https://swishandnet.com/news/cavaliers-acquire-peyton-watson/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-cavaliers-acquire-peyton-watson.svgCavaliers Acquire Peyton Watson, Nuggets Face Questions Around Nikola JokićThe Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets in a trade that sees the Cavaliers send Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, and a... https://swishandnet.com/news/unc-coach-michael-malone/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-unc-coach-michael-malone.svgNew UNC Coach Michael Malone Reveals How Roy Williams Influenced Him to Take North Carolina JobIn an exclusive interview, Michael Malone, the new head coach of the University of North Carolina men's basketball team, revealed that Roy Williams played a significant role in his decision to take... https://swishandnet.com/news/wnba-power-rankings-rebuilding/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-wnba-power-rankings-rebuilding.svgWNBA Power Rankings: Rebuilding Mystics Soar into Top ThreeThe Washington Mystics have undergone a remarkable transformation, rising from ninth place to fifth in the WNBA standings. Their seven-game winning streak has tied for the second-longest in franchise... https://swishandnet.com/news/college-basketball-transfer-portal/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-college-basketball-transfer-portal.svgCollege basketball transfer portal tracker: Grading key fifth-year moves ahead of 2026-27 seasonThe NCAA's restrictions on fifth-year seniors are weakening, leading to unprecedented player movement. Analysts grade key transfers, including UNLV's AJ Storr, Louisville's Seth Trimble, and Texas... https://swishandnet.com/news/dallas-wings-rookie-azzi/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-dallas-wings-rookie-azzi.svgDallas Wings Rookie Azzi Fudd to Miss Remainder of WNBA Season Due to Knee SurgeryDallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on her right knee and miss the rest of the season. Fudd has struggled with knee injuries... https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-front-office-rankings/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-front-office-rankings.svgNBA Front Office Rankings (Part 1): Knicks Surpass Celtics After Championship WinThe latest NBA front office rankings highlight the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics as the top three teams, with the Knicks climbing to second place after winning the 2026... https://swishandnet.com/news/candid-coaches-survey-thomas/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-candid-coaches-survey-thomas.svgCandid Coaches Survey: Thomas Haugh Favored as 2026-27 College Basketball Player of the YearA survey of nearly 100 Division I men's college basketball coaches predicts Florida's Thomas Haugh as the top player for the 2026-27 season, with Michigan State's Jeremy Fears and Vanderbilt's Tyler... https://swishandnet.com/news/dallas-wings-struggle-post/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-dallas-wings-struggle-post.svgDallas Wings Struggle Post-All Star Break, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's Absence Takes TollThe Dallas Wings have fallen to eighth place in the WNBA standings after a 2-7 record since the All-Star break. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's injuries have significantly impacted the team's... https://swishandnet.com/news/celtics-owner-chisholm-defends/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-celtics-owner-chisholm-defends.svgCeltics Owner Chisholm Defends Jaylen Brown Trade, Credits 'Best Brains in Basketball'Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm has spoken out about the team's decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, citing the 'best brains in basketball' as the reason for his confidence in... https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-investigation-clippers-salary/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-investigation-clippers-salary.svgNBA Investigation into Clippers' Salary Cap Circumvention ContinuesThe league is focusing on whether the team's introduction of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors constitutes a violation of league rules. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/warriors-roster-refresh-raises/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-warriors-roster-refresh-raises.svgWarriors' Roster Refresh Raises Questions About Steph Curry's PrioritiesGolden State's inability to refresh their roster around aging star Steph Curry raises questions about his priorities and whether he can win and finish his career with the Warriors. https://swishandnet.com/news/college-football-rosters-reach/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-college-football-rosters-reach.svgCollege Football Rosters Reach Record Highs, WNBA Teams See Shifts in Power RankingsCollege football teams are spending more than ever on rosters, with several programs crossing the $40 million threshold. Meanwhile, in the WNBA, the Indiana Fever are on a hot streak, and the... https://swishandnet.com/news/buss-family-drama-jeanie/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-buss-family-drama-jeanie.svgBuss Family Drama: Jeanie Buss Challenges Sale of Lakers StakeJeanie Buss is contesting the sale of her family's 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, setting up a potentially long and public fight inside the Buss family. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/russell-westbrook-announces-retirement/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-russell-westbrook-announces-retirement.svgRussell Westbrook Announces Retirement, Leaves Behind a Legacy of Triple-Doubles and MVP MomentsNBA legend Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the league, leaving behind a legacy of triple-doubles and MVP moments. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/lakers-sale-set-billion/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-lakers-sale-set-billion.svgLakers Sale Set at $12.5 Billion as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger Take OverThe Los Angeles Lakers are poised to change hands for a record-breaking $12.5 billion, moving from Mark Walter’s ownership to a partnership between Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger. The... https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-contracts-under-scrutiny/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-contracts-under-scrutiny.svgNBA Contracts Under Scrutiny as Teams Navigate the SeasonAs the NBA season unfolds, teams are facing scrutiny over their contracts, with some deals being deemed as the worst in the league. Joel Embiid's contract with the 76ers tops the list, while other... https://swishandnet.com/news/russell-westbrook-retires-nba/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-russell-westbrook-retires-nba.svgRussell Westbrook Retires After 18 NBA SeasonsRussell Westbrook has announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the NBA. The 2026 college football season is just around the corner, with the start of the season only 16 days away. The CBS Sports... https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-schedule-key-highlights-d73687/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-schedule-key-highlights-d73687.svg2026-27 NBA Schedule: Key Highlights, Winners and LosersThe NBA's 2026-27 season schedule is out, featuring surprises like an afternoon Opening Day game, a Christmas reunion for the James family, and a shift in conference power dynamics. The Philadelphia... https://swishandnet.com/news/lakers-sale-raises-questions-d58aec/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-lakers-sale-raises-questions-d58aec.svgLakers Sale Raises Questions About Team's Future and NBA ExpansionThe sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to a new ownership group has left many questions about the team's future and the potential for NBA expansion. The new owners, Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, have... https://swishandnet.com/leagues/2026-08-20 https://swishandnet.com/season/2026-08-20 https://swishandnet.com/about/ https://swishandnet.com/sources-and-methods/ https://swishandnet.com/corrections/