News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
The Western Conference finals are here, and it’s the matchup many expected from the beginning: the 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder against the 2-seed San Antonio Spurs. While the semi…
May 18, 2026
The draft lottery has come and gone once again, giving 14 teams an early look at their draft position. The final year of the 14-team lottery ended in fitting fashion, as the league…
May 13, 2026
Eight teams saw their seasons end in the first round of the NBA playoffs. For some franchises, the exits raised difficult questions about roster construction and long-term directio…
May 9, 2026
The NCAA has officially approved an expansion of the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, with both committees unanimously voting in favor of th…
May 8, 2026
The Western Conference semifinals tip off tonight, starting with Minnesota vs. San Antonio at 8 PM ET, followed by Oklahoma City vs. Los Angeles on Tuesday night. With four teams l…
May 4, 2026
The most contentious parts of All-NBA eligibility are settled. Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are in. Anthony Edwards is not, joining a growing list of stars left off the ballot t…
Apr 23, 2026
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