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The Kentucky basketball roster added another player on Saturday to get to lucky No. 13. Frank Kepnang solidifies the Wildcats' frontcourt, and leaves

Jamal Murray was a late addition for Kentucky ahead of the 2016 season, via Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

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Patience Pays: Late Additions Have Changed Kentucky Basketball Seasons

Thursday night's NBA Playoff games were all over the place. All three matchups featured former Kentucky Wildcats. Some played well. Others....did

Photos of Karl-Anthony Towns (left), Tyrese Maxey (middle), and Jamal Murray via Imagn Images

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BBNBA Playoffs: KAT advances, Maxey survives, and Murray goes home

The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. They can thank the reigning MVP for making

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BBNBA Playoffs: SGA leads Thunder to sweep, Murray and Nuggets stave off elimination

Five out of the six former Wildcats who saw action in playoff games on Saturday scored at least 15 points. This is your periodic reminder that no

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BBNBA Playoffs: Gilgeous-Alexander scores playoff career-high 42 points; KAT notches triple-double

We've moved on to Game 3 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, where the series shift to the lower seed's home court. On Thursday, all three lower

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BBNBA Playoffs: Towns' monster double-double not enough to beat Hawks

The basketball was thrilling on Monday night in the Association. A couple of Game 2 upsets set the stage for what could be long and exciting series.

Apr 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) finishes off a basket in the first half against the Denver Nuggets during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: Game 2 upsets made for a thrilling Monday night

A trio of former Kentucky players is up for some of the NBA's top individual honors.   On Sunday night, the league announced its finalists for seven

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Three Wildcats nominated for major NBA regular season awards

All eyes are rightfully on March Madness right now, but lingering in the background is the NBA finishing up its regular season and preparing for the

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Former Kentucky Wildcats flood NBA player award watch lists

Only three NBA players have multiple games with at least 50 points this season. One is a former Kentucky Wildcat.  Jamal Murray exploded for 53

Mar 25, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Jamal Murray dropped 53 points against the Mavericks last night

NBA All-Star Weekend is basically a Kentucky player reunion. Six former 'Cats will play in the newly formatted games on Sunday, but a good chunk of

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BBNBA All-Stars: Towns wins another shooting trophy; Booker falls short in 3-point contest

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game Weekend is upon us starting today as fans around the country will converge on Los Angeles for the festivities and conclude

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2026 NBA All-Star Game: Where did they play in high school?

Jamal Murray will be one of five former Kentucky Wildcats featured in this year's NBA All-Star Game(s). But he's the lone first-time selection of the

Jan 29, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) controls the ball in first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Jamal Murray's All-Star nod was years in the making for the former Wildcat

There are 24 players in the NBA All-Star Game. Five of them suited up for the Kentucky Wildcats. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Maxey previously

Mar 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

3 Former Wildcats Selected as NBA All-Star Reserves

Once again, the NBA All-Star Game is expected to be filled with former Kentucky Wildcats.   On Monday afternoon, the league announced the first batch

Dec 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey dribbles down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

6 former Wildcats headline first batch of NBA All-Star Game fan voting

While you were watching Kentucky put a mollywhopping on Tennessee Tech on the night before Thanksgiving, Reed Sheppard was busy being a professional

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BBNBA: Another career high for Reed Sheppard; three separate 'Cats score 37

We aren't even a full week into the NBA season, and former Kentucky players are already dominating the league. In fact, the very first game of the

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BBNBA: SGA dominant in multiple OTs, Maxey is a star, and Murray drains halfcourt heave

The series matchup between the top two contenders for MVP lived up to the hype. It was the only series in these playoffs to go the distance and

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BBNBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder blowout Nuggets in Game 7

Queue the Zaza Pachulia music -- we've got ourselves a Game 7, baby!  And it should be a great one. The top-seeded and 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder

May 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) guards in the third quarter during game four of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

BBNBA Game 7 Preview: Can SGA, Thunder take down Murray, Nuggets?

Jamal Murray made a name for himself in basketball with a sick jumper, but he woke up on the morning of Game 6 in the Western Conference Semis

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BBNBA: A sick Jamal Murray forces Game 7 against Thunder and SGA

Jamal Murray matched his jersey number in points on Friday as he and the Denver Nuggets outfought the Oklahoma City Thunder in a crucial Game 3 of

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BBNBA: Jamal Murray outduels Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 3

There's an old saying in professional basketball: A series doesn't start until the road team wins a game. Three games into the Conference Semifinals,

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BBNBA: KAT, Murray pull off MASSIVE Game 1 upsets on the road

The first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs is behind us as the Conference Semifinals officially began on Sunday night in Cleveland. A dozen former

BBNBA Playoffs Update: SGA vs. Murray headlines Conference Semifinals

Shortly after Sovereignty eliminated my trifecta in the Kentucky Derby, Jamal Murray eliminated the LA Clippers in the NBA playoffs. Game 7 between

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BBNBA: Jamal Murray and the Nuggets eliminate the Clippers

It's become somewhat of a running bit at this point: If Jamal Murray is playing like an All-Star, the Denver Nuggets are title contenders. The

Apr 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reacts after a steal and basket in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers during game five of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Jamal Murray's masterclass performance pushes Nuggets to 3-2 series lead

Most fans get their information about players in the NBA from the media. It makes sense. Players have no incentive to voice their real opinion