Category: NBA Basketball

“YOU AIN’T MY DADDY!” OLDEN POLYNICE CALLS OUT LEBRON JAMES

Brandon King

image via John Froschauer, AP Olden Polynice has a message for LeBron James: Respect is earned, but being a superstar doesn’t automatically make you the boss of the locker room. 👀 The former NBA center, who has not previously shied away from criticizing James, didn’t hold back when discussing how he would react if he were Joel Embiid and LeBron walked into the Philadelphia 76ers’ locker room attempting to establish new standards. “I’ll be like, you ain’t my daddy. You ain’t my daddy, you my teammate,” Polynice said. Polynice made…

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Ben Simmons Is Back: Former No. 1 Pick Expected to Start for Kings on Opening Night

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After spending an entire NBA season away from the court, Ben Simmons is reportedly in line for a starting role with the Sacramento Kings when the regular season begins. According to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, Simmons is expected to start alongside rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. in Sacramento’s October 21 opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. The news immediately raises a fascinating question: Is Sacramento giving a former All-Star the perfect opportunity to rebuild his career, or is Simmons facing one of the biggest prove-it seasons of his life? The…

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NBA Smart Ball Could Debut in 2027: Adam Silver’s New Technology Raises Questions

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The NBA is testing a sensor-equipped Wilson basketball that could help officials make more accurate calls, but questions remain about transparency, reliability and the future role of technology in the game. The NBA could be preparing for another major technological change, and this time, the innovation is inside the basketball itself. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is exploring a new “smart ball” developed in partnership with Wilson that could be used in NBA games as soon as 2027. The basketball features a tiny Bluetooth sensor designed to track…

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BREAKING: Warriors Sign Brandin Podziemski to $110 Million Extension — Full Contract Breakdown

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The Golden State Warriors are investing in their future, and Brandin Podziemski is getting a major payday. Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract extension with Golden State, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a mutual option for the fifth season (2031–32) and a trade kicker. ESPN’s Anthony Slater shared the reported year-by-year salary structure, giving fans a closer look at how the deal is set up. Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Breakdown Season Salary Year 1 $18.9 million Year 2 $20.4 million Year…

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NBA Europe Hits Major Roadblock as EuroLeague Teams Reject NBA Proposal

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The NBA’s plans to launch a 16-team European league as early as 2027 have hit a major roadblock after EuroLeague shareholder clubs rejected the NBA’s initial proposal to collaborate and create a unified NBA Europe operation. The NBA wants to establish a new European basketball competition that could debut during the 2027-28 season, but the league now appears headed toward a direct battle with EuroLeague rather than a partnership. According to Front Office Sports, a supermajority of the 13 EuroLeague shareholder clubs rejected the NBA’s proposal during a meeting in…

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Pero Antic Says LeBron James “Ruined the NBA” With Blunt Criticism

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Former NBA player Pero Antic is taking aim at LeBron James — and his comments are already sparking plenty of debate. Antic, who played in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks from 2013–15, recently shared a brutally critical assessment of James and questioned why the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is routinely compared with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. “I can’t watch the NBA anymore,” Antic said. He then took his criticism even further, using a controversial comparison to describe James’ approach to the game. “They’re comparing him to Jordan and…

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Ben Simmons is looking great , could be on track to appear in starting lineup

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Ben Simmons might actually be back. The former No. 1 overall pick is reportedly putting together an outstanding training camp with the Sacramento Kings, and NBA insider Marc J. Spears says he wouldn’t be surprised if Simmons is in the starting lineup within the first month of the season. And the biggest compliment? He reportedly looks like the Ben Simmons we saw in Philadelphia. “I’ve heard he’s had an outstanding camp. I wouldn’t be surprised from what I’m hearing within a month in, he’s starting. I think he’s doing that…

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BREAKING: Micah Nori May Start Damian Lillard & Ja Morant Despite Admitting It “Doesn’t Make Sense”

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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers may be preparing to open the 2026–27 NBA season with one of the league’s most intriguing—and potentially complicated—backcourts. Head coach Micah Nori said starting Damian Lillard and Ja Morant together doesn’t make sense, but he is reportedly leaning toward doing exactly that. According to Jason Quick of The Athletic, Nori pointed to the size and defensive concerns surrounding the pairing. Both Lillard and Morant are undersized guards who have not historically been known for their defensive impact. The alternative would be starting Jrue…

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Michael Jordan’s game-worn 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey sold for a RECORD $12.26 MILLION at JOOPITER

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Michael Jordan has done it again. Jordan’s game-worn jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for a staggering $12.26 million through JOOPITER, setting a new record for the most expensive game-worn NBA jersey ever sold at auction.  The white No. 23 Chicago Bulls jersey was worn by Jordan on June 7, 1998, when Chicago dominated the Utah Jazz 96–54 at the United Center to take a 2–1 lead in the Finals. The game was part of Jordan’s legendary final championship season with the Bulls — the…

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ISIAH THOMAS IS BACK WITH THE KNICKS

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Isiah Thomas has been appointed to the New York Knicks’ board of directors, marking his return to the organization. The former Knicks head coach and president will join the board when the Knicks become a standalone public company. Thomas previously served as the Knicks’ president from 2003–2008 and head coach from 2006–2008. ⚠️ Important: This is a board-level role. Thomas is not returning as the Knicks’ president, coach or basketball operations executive. Still… after nearly two decades away from the organization, Isiah Thomas is officially back in the Knicks family.…

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