The Golden State Warriors have put together their teams through a variety of ways over the years, yet few approaches have proven as successful as the NBA draft. More than anything else, the most talented players to represent the Warriors have arrived in Golden State either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades executed on that same night.The Golden State Warriors have taken many of their top stars through the draft, but have also landed a number of notable players over the years as well. From tiny colleges to blue blood programs, these alumni have contributed significantly to the team's roster over the years. So, we chose to take a closer look at which Dubs came from which schools over the years.So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of San Diego State.Bob Brady - guardDraft year and position: 7th round (3rd pick, 57th overall), 1954 NBA DraftSeasons at San Diego State:Seasons played with Warriors: did not make the teamKen Smith - guardDraft year and position: 10th round (16th pick, 173rd overall), 1976 NBA DraftSeasons at San Diego State: unknownSeasons played with Warriors: did not make the teamAll stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Every San Diego State player drafted by the Golden State Warriors

The Brooklyn Nets have developed their teams through a number of strategies over the decades, and their front office has put together considerable success through the NBA draft. Many of the franchise's best players have joined the Nets either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades made on that day.Moreover, it is not only the star players who have been acquired by the Nets through the draft. Several prominent alumni have been selected by the team each offseason during this annual event, with certain colleges being more prominently represented than others. An analysis of the players from different schools reveals that both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have contributed top talent to the Nets' roster over the years.So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Nets out of Saint-Quentin.Nolan Traore - guardDraft year and position: 1st round (19th pick, 19th overall), 2025 NBA DraftSeasons at Saint-Quentin: 1Seasons played with Nets: 1All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Every Saint-Quentin player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets

Four years ago, when the Browns, Panthers, Falcons, and Saints entered a four-way competition for quarterback Deshaun Watson, Cleveland was the first team to which Watson said, "No thanks." A five-year, fully-guaranteed contract quickly changed his mind.Still, there's been a lingering perception that Watson didn't really want to play for the Browns. Before too long, it seemed as if the Browns were counting the days until they could move on from Watson.Will that change? On Friday, owner Jimmy Haslam kept the door open on Watson returning in 2027. On Saturday, Watson made his feelings for Cleveland clear."When I first got here, there was a lot of stuff going on, as the world knows," Watson told reporters. "But I dont have any bad feelings toward Cleveland. I love Cleveland. Me and my wife have our house on the east side, so were here all the time. We were here this summer. If you ask around, Im at pretty much all the restaurants, hanging out, so I havent had a bad experience outside of different times in the stadium. I dont know why that narrative is out there that people think that I dont like Cleveland. My family and I have been enjoying our time here, if the opportunity shows up, well see where it goes.The first step will be winning the starting job. The second step will be playing well enough to return. And the third step will be fending off any other teams that may want Watson, if he re-establishes himself as a high-level NFL starter.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers warms up in the outfield prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesIts Yoshinobu Yamamoto time at Dodger Stadium. Days off for Kyle Tucker and Mookie Betts.Tonight's #Dodgers starting lineup for Game 2 against the Red Sox: pic.twitter.com/WOOvmyEFpd SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 1, 2026Saturday game infoTeams: Dodgers vs. Red SoxBallpark: Dodger StadiumStart time: 6:10 p.m.TV: SportsNet LARadio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is in Europe this offseason, spending time with his daughters while rehabilitating from his hamstring injury. Doncic missed the entire postseason and the end of the regular season after his left hamstring tore. Despite talk about Doncic possibly coming back in time for the playoffs, the Slovenian and the Lakers decided against being irresponsible and held him out. He has been a star for years, but Doncic is only 27 years old, and the organization was intent on protecting his long-term future, which LA hopes will be in purple and gold. Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn ImagesWhile he takes time out for his family and to reset, Doncic is not leaving basketball in the rearview mirror. In fact, he looks to be in sensational shape.The Lakers official X account posted a photo of Doncic with a new fashion accessory, looking to be in sensational shape, even better than last offseason. Lakers fans are taking notice of his shape and new look, and to say they are excited would be an understatement. hes going to tear it up next season, this team has multiple ball handlers and playmaking. he wont need to play a full 1st quarter to start the game and can manage his minutes thru out the game, one user commented under the Lakers post.Damn Headband Luka looking extra fine in that Lakers fit, another said.PLEASE ROCK THE HEADBAND NEXT SEASON @lukadoncic, a third added. MVP and Championship soon I can smell it, a fourth wrote. Headband Luka via @lukadoncicpic.twitter.com/zDKH45sd0p Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 31, 2026What can Luka Doncic improve?The Lakers will want a healthy Doncic who has made any possible changes to stay healthy. He has been injured during his time with the Lakers, and with his physical style of play, he needs to handle wear and tear better. Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives past Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesAdditionally, any additional lateral movement would be game-changing, unlocking an ability to put his size to use and defend at a level better than normal. If he can stay healthy and tick his defense up a bit, Doncic will be an MVP, even with all of the other elite players in his era. The post Luka Doncics Offseason Transformation Has Lakers Fans Excited appeared first on LA Sports Report.

After exiting Friday's training camp practice to be evaluated for injury, presumed starting defensive tackle Alim McNeill has reportedly gotten good news.According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, McNeill is believed to be okay after exiting Friday's training camp practice. The Lions were evaluating McNeill for a neck injury.McNeill, 26, is expected to be one of the Lions' starting defensive tackles, and the hope is that the 6-foot-2, 310-pound defensive lineman can get back to his 2024 form. McNeill had totaled 25 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee in December of 2024.Sources: #Lions DT Alim McNeill (neck) is believed to be okay after leaving practice early on Friday. HC Dan Campbell told reporters: Hes a huge piece for us on defense. https://t.co/Fjkcq2F9uYpic.twitter.com/yQhQC9xuEt Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 1, 2026McNeill would return last season in Week 7 versus Tampa Bay. The 2021 third-round pick admitted that he finally felt like himself again this past June during OTAs."It's just how the body works. It takes time for stuff to come back a little bit," McNeill said. "Some stuff was just not there (last year) no matter how hard I tried to do certain stuff, it just wasn't there yet. It's here now."Prior to his Friday exit from training camp, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that McNeill does look more like himself."Mac is very important. It is gonna be huge. Iknow we're only two days in, but he does look better. He looks like he's back to what he was. He's healthy. And, I told you, he would never say anything about it. He never did last year."But, when we went back and watched clip after clip, back to back, to back, to back, to back, to back of all the season. When you start going through all of these, he was favoring the leg a little bit. I don't think he even realized it," Campbell said.In his career, McNeill has tallied 151 tackles, 12.5 sacks, four passes defended and three forced fumbles.For moreLionscoverage, follow us on X,@TheLionsWire, and give ourFacebookpage a like.Follow Josh on X,@JoshOnLionsThis article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Detroit Lions get good injury news on likely starting DT Alim McNeill

Iman Shumpert disagrees with Shaquille O'Neal about the 76ers' title favorite status originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.With the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers' roster, they are now being called one of the favorites to win the 2027 championship. It is fair to have those expectations because adding two Finals MVPs to the roster is a massive boost for the team's chances.The players who were already in Philly beforehand are happy with the additions. In fact, they actively recruited James to the team, which is a good sign for the team's culture because it seems everyone wants to learn from the four-time Finals MVP, including sophomore guard VJ Edgecombe.Iman Shumpert and Shaquille O'Neal discuss the 76ers' championship chancesIt is easy for people to get ahead of themselves when it comes to discussing championship favorites. That has been normal basketball discourse over the years, but crowning the 76ers is too early, especially with all kinds of elite teams throughout the league.Shaquille O'Neal believes that this is a championship-or-bust season for the 76ers. Those are some extremely high expectations, but it seems he believes the 76ers can finally end their title drought, especially with LeBron as the biggest name on the team.MORE:Iman Shumpert believes LeBron James appreciates the challenge of leading the 76ers to a titleConsidering the New York Knicks are the defending champions, they will have something to say about this. Iman Shumpert has disagreed with O'Neal because he does not want to count out Jalen Brunson and the Knicks, as they are ready to defend their championship."Jalen Brunson leads the fourth quarter scoring for the past five consecutive years. Look, Tyrese (Maxey), I love you to death, but you have to show me you can beat Jalen Brunson... Jalen Brunson needs to be stopped before we start considering others for a championship," Shumpert said on Shaq's The Big Podcast.Shumpert brings up a great point because branding the 76ers' upcoming season as a championship-or-bust campaign means O'Neal sees them as the favorite. With the Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Oklahoma City Thunder all present in the league, this makes it hard for the 76ers to be the favorites.More NBA news:Josh Hart responds to Draymond Green'scomments about Jalen Brunson's contractJalen Brunson and the Knicks make a statement with their place in the rankingsKarl-Anthony Towns knows it will be weird to not see Mitchell RobinsonKarl-Anthony Towns speaks about why he said Victor Wembanyama could not guard himLeBron James signing with the 76ers has led to Kevin Durant to make a bold prediction

Detroit Here's a snapshot look at Round 3 of the final Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club on Saturday.Round 3 recapOn another ideal day for low scoring, many of the best golfers on the planet obliged, with Davis Riley, making birdies at Nos. 17 and 18, shooting a 7-under 63 to take a one-shot lead into Sunday's final round. Riley, 29, a Mississippian, was at 15 under, one shot better than Michael Brennan, who made bogey on 18 but still shot 64. Plenty of others were in hot pursuit, including 2023 Rocket Classic champ Rickie Fowler (67), Rasmus Hojgaard (61), Chris Kirk (66) and Cameron Young (68) at 12 under, and Xander Schauffele (67) among those at 11 under.Shots of the dayKris Ventura had more than one to choose from Saturday, so we're giving him the leeway. The excitement began at the 339-yard, par-4 eighth hole, where he drove the green and made a 39-foot putt for an eagle-2. Then, at the par-5 14th, from the fringe, he drained 39-footer for an eagle-3 as he made a third-round charge toward getting in contention at the Rocket. In between those eagles, he also made double-bogey at the par-3 12th.Stay OUT of the fescue.@RocketClassicpic.twitter.com/cLtwPvcwwq PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 1, 2026Hole of the dayPlayers were in full attack mode at the short par-3 fifth hole all day, it seemed like there might actually be an ace there for a second consecutive day. In the fact, the guy that made that hole-in-one there Friday, Matt Kuchar, nearly went back-to-back. He hit it to 8 inches Saturday, for one of 17 birdies on the hole in Round 3.Stat of the day6 Players who have competed in all eight Rocket Classics, including 2023 champion Rickie Fowler, this year's first-round leader Peter Malnati, two-time Rocket champ Cam Davis, Beau Hossler, Patton Kizzire and Adam Schenk.Quotable"There have been times where I wanted to just stay at home and not play golf, honestly." Davis Riley, Rocket Classic leader, who came into this week's tournament having missed 10 of 20 cuts this season. He entered this week 146th in the playoff points race, with the top 70 making the playoffs. He'd jump to 61st with a win Sunday.Hole locations for the final round of the Rocket Classic pic.twitter.com/hbEInAXv0z PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) August 2, 2026AREA 313 updateThe AREA 313 Challenge is back, triggering a $313,000 charitable donation from Rocket Companies should any player go 3-1-3 on Nos. 14-16 (eagle-ace-birdie) at any point in the tournament. The challenge has yet to be won in, this, the seventh year of the tournament. So far, three players who made the cut have made eagle at 14 and birdie at 16: Rickie Fowler, Rico Hoey and J.J. Spaun. They're just missing the hole-in-one. One more shot at it Sunday.tpaul@detroitnews.com@tonypaul1984This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Rocket recap: Highlights from Day 3 of the Rocket Classic at DGC

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith took another positive step forward with his recovery on Saturday, Aug. 1.Smith has been dealing with an inflamed disc in his neck thats kept him out of major league action since June 5.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that it will still take at least three or four weeks, including a rehab assignment, before Smith could potentially be activated for a return.Smith was spotted on the field this week, hitting at Dodger Stadium on Friday and throwing on Saturday.Who is Will Smith's backup?The Dodgers have relied on Dalton Rushing during Smiths absence. While there were some miscues early, Roberts has been pleased with his performances in recent weeks."He's doing great and growing up," Roberts said of Rushing earlier this week. "I love the relationships he's building with the pitchers. He cares and that's a really good thing, and he's starting to build trust with those guys."Rushing had a few passed-ball incidents this season, with the most notable being with Shohei Ohtani on the mound.More: Los Angeles Dodgers need to evaluate catchers before trade deadlineCould Dodgers trade for another catcher?With Smith still expected out for a month, the Dodgers could consider adding another catcher to the roster."The Dodgers interest in the catchers market centers around wanting a more veteran third catcher option, with Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. and Chuckie Robinson representing the clubs depth options behind Rushing," according to Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Smith injury update: When will Dodgers' All-Star catcher return?

Casemiro scores own goal in his 1st game for Inter Miami in FloridaCasemiro made his debut for Inter Miami on the 25th, when he helped the Florida franchise beat CF Montral 1-0 on Canadian soil.His first clash in front of the new fans, meanwhile, is taking place this Saturday (1st).And the Brazilian defensive midfielder has been in the spotlight so far for having scored an own goal.Playing at Nu Stadium, Inter Miami opened the scoring against Columbus Crew thanks to Luisito Surez (16')The visitors equalized after the attempted clearance by the former United midfielder and starter for the Brazilian national team at the last World Cup (34').Surez set it up and Allen put Inter Miami back in front before the break (50').This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.