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The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

Former NBA player Jaden Ivey has publicly spoken on his stance on the LGBTQ+  community, facing backlash and being removed from the team.

Opinion | Poison Ivey

Mason Sites, Sports Editor April 17, 2026

On March 30, former Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was released from the Bulls roster amid a series of social media livestreams, in which Ivey spoke out against the NBA celebrating LGBTQ+...

Feb 5, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view a Wilson NBA basketball and logo during the game between the Mavericks and the Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Tight race with tighter restrictions 

Sydney Boswell, Marketing Director April 7, 2026

As the 2025-2026 NBA season is nearing its end, the NBA awards have been a frequent topic of conversation amongst the NBA community. NBA award winners are typically announced during one of the first...

A mural in Seattle, WA showcases Sonics player Shawn Kemp. The Seattle Supersonics are one of a handful of teams that could be added to an expanded NBA.

Analysis | Bigger than basketball

Mason Sites, Sports Editor February 25, 2026

The last time the National Basketball Association added a new franchise was in 2004, when the league expanded from twenty-nine teams to thirty with the addition of the Charlotte Bobcats, or the Charlotte...

Dec 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) handles the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) during the second half at the 2025-26 NBA Emirates Cup at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Steals and takaways

Mason Sites, Sports Editor December 18, 2025

Now that we are about a quarter through the 2025-2026 NBA season, multiple trends or topics have stood out. Whether players/teams are exceeding the expectations set on them before the season or not meeting...

Oct 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA;  Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) takes a shot in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Starting off strong

Leslie Valle, Page Designer November 21, 2025

Throughout the 1990’s, The Chicago Bulls were the definition of basketball greatness. Led by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and head coach Phil Jackson, the Bulls became a global phenomenon. They...

Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Western Conference All-Stars dunks the ball against the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the third quarter during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis.

2024 NBA All Star game disappoints fans again

Hunter Blake, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

The annual NBA all star weekend was held from Feb. 16-18 in Indianapolis this NBA season. The game featured 24 of the best players in the league, ranging from veterans Kevin Durant to young superstars...

Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs, Becky Hammon, has made history acting as the head coach for a recent game. Hammon acts with power and confidence as she coaches her team to victory.

Hammon steps in as Spurs head coach

Mackenzie Sroka, Staff Writer March 10, 2021

 Becky Hammon, an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, became the first woman head coach of an NBA team  when former head coach Gregg Popvich was ejected from the game. After he argued with the...

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