George Raveling, Iowa Hawkeyes icon and Nike pioneer, died at 88. He built a notable 1980s Iowa class featuring B.J. Armstrong, Kevin Gamble, Ed Horton, Roy Marble and Greg Stokes; Armstrong later claimed three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls. Raveling also helped shape pro hoops as a Nike executive and is tied to MJ’s Nike deal, a storyline echoed in the film Air. His life extended beyond the court, including guarding Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream manuscript after the speech.

His legacy blends coaching, branding and culture, illustrating how a college program can influence the NBA and the sport’s business. The Bulls connection and his broader impact on players tie Raveling’s name to Iowa’s basketball lineage and the modern game’s branding era.

Byron Houston's No. 21 stint with Golden State is a tight snapshot in the Warriors' jersey-number lore.

Drafted by Chicago in 1992 and moved to Oakland before his rookie year, he spent two seasons in Golden State before a 1994 trade to Seattle, averaging 4.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Cavaliers camp returns to IMG Academy in Sarasota for Sept 30–Oct 5, 2025, a focused prep period before a quick-opening slate that starts Oct 7 with Chicago. The setup leans on chemistry-building away from home, echoing last year’s bonding sessions that accompanied a strong early run.

Donovan Mitchell anchors the plan, with media day on Sept 29 signaling the final push toward tip-off and a continued emphasis on pace, ball movement, and cohesion as Cleveland maps rotations for the season.

Kelsey Plum headlines Season 1 of NBA 2K26 MyTeam as a Ruby 89 OVR Sparks guard, with three Promo Packs and a Double XP Coin to launch the era. WNBA stars enter MyTeam alongside Amethyst Steven Adams, Tobias Harris, and Bulls coach Billy Donovan. Diamond Trae Young arrives at Level 30, followed by Pink Diamond A’ja Wilson at Level 35 and Pink Diamond Klay Thompson at Level 40, while MyCareer/The City showcase a Shaquille O’Neal mural and a Thunder Mascot skin to celebrate the crossover.

Dwight Howard's Hall of Fame nod caps a peak that rewrote how teams value a modern center’s impact. Eight All-Star selections, eight All-NBA honors, and three Defensive Player of the Year trophies anchor a prime that altered Orlando’s offense, changed the Lakers’ championship timeline, and left a lasting mark on center evaluation in fantasy circles.

His arc—meteoric rise, then a protracted late career—highlights the debate between peak dominance and longevity. Howard’s prime featured rim protection, elite scoring around the rim, and a punishing dunk presence that enabled surrounding shooters. Fantasy managers gauge this by weighing peak value against durability and era context, especially when projecting centers with similar ceilings.