https://swishandnet.com/2026-08-21https://swishandnet.com/share-home.svg https://swishandnet.com/news/sec-commissioner-speaks-out/2026-08-21https://swishandnet.com/share-sec-commissioner-speaks-out.svgA basketball with the Wilson logo and NCAA branding.SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has spoken out against professional athletes returning to college sports, citing concerns over competitive disadvantage and unfairness to current student-athletes. https://swishandnet.com/news/ucla-coach-mick-cronin/2026-08-21https://swishandnet.com/share-ucla-coach-mick-cronin.svgA basketball hoop with a red rim and white net, set against a blurred background that appears to...UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin discusses his expectations for freshman Nikola Kusturica, a potential No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA Draft (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/college-basketball-five-five/2026-08-21https://swishandnet.com/share-college-basketball-five-five.svgA basketball hoop with a Wilson NCAA basketball in mid-air, set against a backdrop of trees and...The five-for-five transfer portal has brought significant changes to college basketball, with some teams benefiting greatly from the new rule and others struggling to adapt. Texas Tech, Gonzaga... https://swishandnet.com/news/wnba-commissioner-future-uncertain/2026-08-21https://swishandnet.com/share-wnba-commissioner-future-uncertain.svgThree women are engaged in a basketball game, with one woman attempting to shoot the ball while...Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham implies the league needs a new commissioner, sparking controversy and highlighting tensions between players and current commissioner Cathy Engelbert. https://swishandnet.com/news/kawhi-leonard-investigation-raises-72cf5434/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-kawhi-leonard-investigation-raises-72cf5434.svgA basketball court with a crowd of people in the stands, and a large screen displaying the words...The 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/james-harden-returns-cavaliers-7d324c69/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-james-harden-returns-cavaliers-7d324c69.svgA basketball hoop with a ball going through the net.James 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/nfl-nba-news-updates-3e18ab1f/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-nfl-nba-news-updates-3e18ab1f.svgA basketball game in progress, with players from both teams engaged in the activity.Recent 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.svgA basketball with the NBA logo and the word "SPALDING" on it.The 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/cavaliers-acquire-peyton-watson/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-cavaliers-acquire-peyton-watson.svgA basketball player in a black and yellow jersey holding a basketball, with a man in a blue...The 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/wnba-power-rankings-rebuilding/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-wnba-power-rankings-rebuilding.svgA young man in a blue basketball jersey holding a basketball in his right hand.The 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/ncaa-five-five-rule/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-ncaa-five-five-rule.svgA group of young men in blue uniforms are huddled together in a gymnasium, with some of them...College 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/unc-coach-michael-malone/2026-08-20https://swishandnet.com/share-unc-coach-michael-malone.svgA Wilson NCAA basketball on a dark surface.In 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/college-basketball-transfer-portal/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-college-basketball-transfer-portal.svgFocused teen basketball player holding a ball with a black background.The 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.svgBasketball player performing an impressive slam dunk during an Abu Dhabi sports event.Dallas 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-front-office-rankings/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-front-office-rankings.svgThree basketball players are engaged in a game, with two players wearing white jerseys and one...The 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/candid-coaches-survey-thomas/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-candid-coaches-survey-thomas.svgA young man is visible from the chest up, wearing a blue sleeveless jersey with an indistinct...A 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/dallas-wings-struggle-post/2026-08-19https://swishandnet.com/share-dallas-wings-struggle-post.svgA basketball in a hoop, with the ball caught in the net.The 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/nba-investigation-clippers-salary/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-investigation-clippers-salary.svgA basketball player dunking the ball into a hoop.The 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/celtics-owner-chisholm-defends/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-celtics-owner-chisholm-defends.svgBasketball, sports, court, ball, game, fun.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... https://swishandnet.com/news/warriors-roster-refresh-raises/2026-08-18https://swishandnet.com/share-warriors-roster-refresh-raises.svgA basketball player is attempting to score a basket while being defended by two opposing players.Golden 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.svgA man in a blue jersey shooting a basketball into a hoop.College 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.svgA group of people holding a basketball, with the ball being the central focus.Jeanie 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.svgA basketball with the NBA logo and a signature on it, placed on a green carpet.NBA 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.svgA close-up of an orange basketball with a black Nike swoosh logo.The 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.svgA basketball player attempting to score a basket while being defended by another player.As 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.svgA basketball player in a red uniform with the number 25 is walking on a basketball court, with...Russell 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-schedule-key-highlights-d73687/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-schedule-key-highlights-d73687.svgA basketball player in mid-air, dunking a ball into a hoop, with a crowd of people watching from...The 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... https://swishandnet.com/news/lakers-sale-raises-questions-d58aec/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-lakers-sale-raises-questions-d58aec.svgA mural of Kobe Bryant wearing a Lakers jersey, with the number 8 on his jersey and the word...The 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/news/clippers-re-sign-bradley-56c84b/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-clippers-re-sign-bradley-56c84b.svgA basketball in mid-air, with a hand reaching up to catch it, set against the backdrop of a...The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed Bradley Beal to a two-year deal, signaling their intent to move forward with roster planning despite ongoing NBA investigations into a potential Kawhi... https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-season-schedule-released-1bb4d5/2026-08-17https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-season-schedule-released-1bb4d5.svgA basketball hoop with a green rim and white net, set against a blue wall and floor.The NBA has released its full regular-season schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring key dates and matchups for fans to circle on their calendars. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/lebron-james-launches-youtube-523aa3/2026-08-16https://swishandnet.com/share-lebron-james-launches-youtube-523aa3.svgA basketball player in action, wearing a white jersey with the number 95 and holding a...LeBron James, a future basketball Hall of Famer, has launched his own YouTube golf channel, documenting his journey in the game. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/nba-hall-fame-tiers-fd497a/2026-08-16https://swishandnet.com/share-nba-hall-fame-tiers-fd497a.svgA basketball hoop with a clear backboard and a red net, set against a blue sky.CBSSports.com breaks down the current crop of NBA players into tiers, identifying those who are likely to be first-ballot Hall of Famers and those who may have to wait. (Source: CBS Sports) https://swishandnet.com/news/cavaliers-trade-dennis-schroder-f99b56/2026-08-16https://swishandnet.com/share-cavaliers-trade-dennis-schroder-f99b56.svgA basketball hoop with a net, set against a wooden floor.The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann. The move is seen as a setup for a bigger deal, but the Cavaliers still have work to... https://swishandnet.com/leagues/2026-08-21 https://swishandnet.com/season/2026-08-20 https://swishandnet.com/players-movement/2026-08-20 https://swishandnet.com/topics/sec-leagues/2026-08-21 https://swishandnet.com/topics/sec-players-movement/2026-08-20 https://swishandnet.com/topics/sec-season/2026-08-20 https://swishandnet.com/about/ https://swishandnet.com/sources-and-methods/ https://swishandnet.com/corrections/