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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

‘Letting the chips fall’: Inside the arrests of NBA stars as betting scandal threatens league’s integrity

By Mitchell Bloom, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

During the 2023 NBA season, the Boston Celtics hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in an in-season showdown. Tied at 105 a piece, as the clock approached three zeroes, Lakers forward LeBron James drove to the...

Former Pitt forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Duke on Jan. 9, 2024.

From Oakland to the League: Pitt’s NBA pipeline

By Julien Holbrook, Staff Writer October 22, 2025

While Pitt basketball has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years, it’s the alumni who continue to make their mark in the NBA. From lottery picks to undrafted G-Leaguers, here's a list of...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) drives to the basket during Pitt men’s basketball’s game against Duke on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

The next splash brother: Blake Hinson torched the G-League in his rookie season

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer April 14, 2025

Reminiscent of his time at Pitt, former Panther Blake Hinson has already broken records and made lifelong fans in his rookie year in the NBA. It won’t come as a surprise for those familiar with Hinson...

Duke forward Cooper Flagg, Associated Press Player of the Year, listens to a question during a news conference ahead of the Final Four college basketball games in the NCAA Tournament Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Antonio.

Column | 2025 NBA Draft class is one of the best and youngest since ‘05

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer April 6, 2025

While much of the basketball world spends spring dreaming of winning a championship or playing in legendary games, other teams turn toward the future. With the introduction of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament...

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung dunks over a car during the slam dunk contest at the NBA basketball All-Star Saturday night festivities Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in San Francisco.

Opinion | The All-Star Weekend fell flat. Again.

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Columnist February 28, 2025
Watching the Rising Stars game Friday night, the All-Star Saturday night, and then the game on Sunday night was something I’d look forward to for weeks leading up to the weekend. It was fun to see my favorite players play — when it was worth setting aside time for. This year, I turned it off and watched Shameless instead.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Feb. 10, in Washington.

4 Nations Face-Off, Victor Wembanyama and more in this week’s Take Four

By The Pitt News Sports Desk February 26, 2025

Matthew Tkachuk should be the American captain at next year’s Olympics // Alex Kiger, Staff Writer We’re only a year away from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and the American hockey...

Georgia's Anthony Edwards reacts to his breakaway slam dunk after making a steal late in the second half against Texas A&M on Feb. 1.

Who’s On Your Roster? | The NBA’s hottest starting five

By Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

Building the perfect NBA roster is more than just skill — it’s about style, swagger and good looks. This Valentine’s Day, we’re assembling the most elite starting five based on these players’...

Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic speaks during an introductory NBA basketball press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, in El Segundo, Calif.

Old faces in new places: TPN talks NBA trade deadline

By Aidan Kasner, Matthew Scabilloni, and Ari Meyer February 12, 2025

As the NBA trade deadline approached, fans saw tons of action around the league in the waning days of deal-making. All-star players found new homes, role players and young studs found new opportunities,...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) smiles after the team scores against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, in Washington.

Point-Counterpoint | Does Bronny James belong in the NBA?

By Ava Nicholas and Ari Meyer February 3, 2025

Bronny James is just another nepo baby // Ava Nicholas, Staff Writer Bronny James is a talented basketball player, but talent in and of itself does not justify having an NBA roster spot, and his stats...

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a 3-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, in Salt Lake City.

NBA players are making noise on and off the court

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

The odds of joining the ranks of professional athletes are among the lowest of any industry in the world.  According to statista.com, over 536,000 boys played high school basketball in the United States...

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