How Knicks’ approach to building title-winning roster could shift NBA draft strategy
Maybe the NBA will begin to value production over projection, or at least give experienced and successful college players the benefit of the doubt.

Cameron Boozer shared the spotlight with his mom CeCe at 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Maybe the NBA will begin to value production over projection, or at least give experienced and successful college players the benefit of the doubt.
The Nets’ target at No. 6 may be coming into focus.
Controversy over whether the 41-year-old Ronaldo was fit enough and in good enough form to start at the tournament has plagued him dating back to the 2022 World Cup.
Liberals hold the reins of the Democratic Party, but their grasp is slipping — and it appears that those radical leftists who've long been jockeying for control of the party may soon be in the coachman's seat.Earlier this year, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani took control of America's biggest city. Earlier this month, Democratic Socialists of America member Nithya Raman advanced in the Los Angeles mayoral race to a November runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Last week, DSA candidate Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic nomination for mayor of Washington, D.C.'Capitalism has absolutely fallen through the floor.'On the heels of these and other signs of democratic socialists' ascendancy within the broader Democratic camp, CNN's chief data analyst, Harry Enten, noted, "The democratic socialists seem to be doing considerably better than they used to be — and they have the chance to knock off, in fact, Democratic incumbents in Congress."Enten suggested that part of what is driving the socialists' success is their growing favorability among Democrats."Net favorability among Dems, Democratic Socialists of America — look at that, a plus-17-point net favorability rating among Democrats," said Enten. "That is better than how congressional Democrats are viewed by Democrats. It just lost four points. So no wonder that democratic socialists have such a good chance, because simply put, they are a better brand at this point than Democrats in Congress."According to a national Marquette Law School poll conducted in April, 41% of Democrats have a favorable opinion of the DSA. Among those Democrats who view the DSA favorably, 43% described themselves as "very liberal" and 25% referred to themselves as "moderate."RELATED: Montreal shooter's alleged manifesto calls for far-left communist totalitarianism, 'revolutionary terror' Democratic Socialists of America-hosted rally in the Bronx. Jason Alpert-Wisnia/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty Images.Enten highlighted that democratic socialism's rise within the Democratic Party comes amid declining support for capitalism.Gallup polling showed in September that 54% of Americans had a positive image of capitalism, down from 61% in 2010. Thirty-nine percent of respondents said that they had a positive image of socialism, up from 36% in 2010.When broken down by party affiliation, the pollsters found that Republicans' perception of capitalism had improved — from 71% in 2010 to 74% last year. For Democrats, the positive perception of capitalism declined from 51% in 2010 to 42% in 2025.While only 14% of Republicans said they viewed socialism in a positive light last year, 66% of Democrats signaled a positive perception of the ruinous economic and political philosophy — up from 50% in 2010."Capitalism has absolutely fallen through the floor," Enten said in reference to this data. "Socialism, on the other hand, up like a rocket."Enten said of the Democratic Party's embrace of socialism, "This to me is one of the more stunning trends ... that I have seen in covering politics over the last 15, 16 years. And if you believe the prediction markets, it's not going to just stop suddenly."The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has similarly highlighted the DSA's ascendancy, concluding that regardless of whether socialist candidates succeed in New York's Democratic congressional primary on Tuesday, "the DSA agenda is gaining among Democrats."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
The Justice Department announced sentencing for a gang of Antifa-linked terrorists convicted of attacking the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas.At least 16 people have been charged in the Fourth of July attack in 2025 that included vandalism and one officer being shot in the neck.'Antifa terrorists who attack law enforcement and federal facilities will face swift and uncompromising justice.'On Tuesday, the DOJ announced that Benjamin Song, the leader of the group, was sentenced to 100 years in prison. "Seven additional defendants also sentenced before one-year anniversary of attack to a combined 450 years in prison," the DOJ statement read. "This is the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa following [President Donald Trump's] executive order designating the group as a Domestic Terrorist Organization in September 2025." Five defendants received 50-year prison sentences, while two defendants received a 30-year sentence and a 70-year sentence, respectively. The group had been found guilty of a slew of charges that included rioting, providing material support to terrorists, using and carrying an explosive, attempted murder, and discharging a firearm.Federal prosecutors presented jurors with 216 exhibits and testimony from 46 witnesses during the 12-day trial at the courthouse in Fort Worth. "Song acquired firearms that he distributed to co-defendants and recruited members at gun ranges and combat sessions he conducted, as well as from various ideologically aligned groups," the DOJ press release continued. "For example, defendants Ines Soto, Elizabeth Soto, and Savanna Batten were part of a group that created and distributed insurrectionary materials called 'zines,' according to trial evidence."Chief Judge Reed O’Connor called the defendants' use of terror and violence an "assault on democracy" during sentencing.One of the convicted received a continuance and will be sentenced on July 1. Seven others pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists and will also be sentenced on July 1.RELATED: 15 members of Antifa-linked group BUSTED for allegedly trying to hurt or impede ICE "The sentences handed down today make clear that Antifa terrorists who attack law enforcement and federal facilities will face swift and uncompromising justice," wrote acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a press release statement."Their violent extremism has no place in our country, and the Department of Justice will continue to aggressively investigate, disrupt, and prosecute those who threaten law enforcement officers or undermine the rule of law," he added.Song's attorney characterized the defendants as just a "bunch of kids and young adults who really have a really big heart and really wanted their voice to be heard," after the sentencing. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
The 2026 World Cup is heading toward the Round of 32.
The Daily Wire obtained police audio of a phone call a concerned mother made to law enforcement that led to the discovery of a plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. In the phone call with law enforcement, the mother of 19-year-old Tycen Proper is heard voicing concerns about her ...