John Blackwell Will Withdraw From 2026 NBA Draft And Will Join Duke

3 months ago

John Blackwell Will Withdraw From 2026 NBA Draft And Will Join Duke

Blackwell will withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and will go to Duke next season, giving the Blue Devils another key backcourt piece. Jon Rothstein reported that the guard plans to come back after testing the draft process. His return gives Duke more continuity, experience, and scoring upside as it builds next year’s roster around another high-profile group.

By Raahib Singh

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Thunder Beat Spurs in WCF Game 3, Take 2–1 Lead

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Thunder Beat Spurs in WCF Game 3, Take 2–1 Lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 26 points in game 3, leading the Thunder to a 123-108 win. However, OKC's bench was the real highlight of the game. Jared McCain dropped 24 points, Jaylin Williams dropped 18 points, and Alex Caruso dropped 15 points. Despite 26 points from Victor Wembanyama and a 15-0 Spurs run to start the game, they couldn't win.

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Thunder Bench Makes Franchise History in Massive WCF Game 3 Win vs. Spurs

The Thunder's bench went off for a franchise playoff record 76 points, playing a crucial role in their 123-108 game 3 win. Jared McCain led the charge with 24 points, while Jaylin Williams and Alex Caruso chipped in with 18 and 15 points, respectively. Cason Wallace was another contributor with 11 points. In response, Spurs' bench scored just 23 points.

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NBA Analyst Urges Victor Wembanyama to Reach a “Higher Level” After WCF Game 3 Loss

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NBA Analyst Urges Victor Wembanyama to Reach a “Higher Level” After WCF Game 3 Loss

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NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (May 22nd)

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NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (May 22nd)

The Thunder have taken a 2-1 lead in the WCF vs. Spurs, just 2 games away from the NBA Finals. They have one more game at Frost Bank Center before returning home for game 5, where they could finish the series. The Knicks hold a commanding 2-0 lead and face the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on May 23rd.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Unbothered by “Flopper” Chants During WCF Game 3 Win vs. Spurs

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