Category: NBA Basketball

NBA Cracks Down on Sports Betting, Bans Multiple Player Prop Bets Ahead of 2026-27 Season

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Image via Cornell Law School The NBA is tightening its sports betting rules, prohibiting several wager types as the league looks to address betting-integrity concerns following a series of high-profile scandals. The NBA and several prominent sportsbooks have agreed to prohibit multiple types of wagers ahead of the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania and sports betting reporter David Purdum. The restrictions target specific player prop bets and other markets that could create opportunities for manipulation. The league has been in active communication with major gaming companies…

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NBA Expansion Race Heats Up: Seattle Reportedly No Longer a Lock as Mexico City Emerges

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BREAKING NBA NEWS Seattle may not be guaranteed an NBA expansion team after all. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has informed team owners that Seattle is no longer considered a lock for expansion. The league is reportedly considering Mexico City as a potential alternative to put pressure on Seattle’s bidding group to increase its offer. Seattle has long been viewed as a leading candidate for NBA expansion, given its basketball history and the SuperSonics’ departure to Oklahoma City in 2008. Meanwhile, Mexico City would represent a…

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BREAKING: Grizzlies Reportedly Exploring Trades for GG Jackson II and Walter Clayton Jr.

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The Memphis Grizzlies could be making some unexpected moves before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. 👀 According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Memphis has reportedly been exploring the trade market for young forward GG Jackson II and guard Walter Clayton Jr. “I’m told, however, that the Grizzlies have been exploring potential trade markets for GG Jackson II and Walter Clayton Jr. Which is quite a turn from Memphis’ original stance on Clayton.” The reported shift is particularly notable for Clayton, whom Memphis reportedly valued highly during negotiations involving…

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Orlando Magic Reportedly Hesitant to Offer Anthony Black $110 Million Contract

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The Orlando Magic reportedly aren’t ready to offer Anthony Black the same five-year, $110 million contract extension that Brandin Podziemski received from the Golden State Warriors. With both young guards represented by agent Bill Duffy, Podziemski’s deal has become an important reference point in Black’s negotiations. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Orlando has not yet been willing to meet the $22 million annual average attached to Podziemski’s new contract. Brandin Podziemski’s Deal Could Influence Anthony Black’s Future Golden State secured Podziemski with a five-year, $110 million extension, a significant investment…

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Michael Rubin Admits Fanatics’ NBA Player Investments Created an Ownership Conflict

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Michael Rubin says his business ties to NBA players helped explain why he had to give up his ownership stake in the Philadelphia 76ers. Fanatics founder Michael Rubin is opening up about the league ownership rules that complicated his position as a Sixers owner. In a statement circulating on social media, Rubin said Fanatics had investments from several prominent NBA players, including LeBron James, Joel Embiid, James Harden, Chris Paul and Kevin Durant. “I think we were violating every rule the NBA had,” Rubin said, explaining that league rules governing…

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NBA GMs Pick Stephen Curry for the Game-Winning Shot in 2026–27 Survey

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Image via Yahoo Stephen Curry remains the NBA’s ultimate late-game shooting threat in the eyes of the league’s general managers. When the clock is winding down and a game comes down to one possession, who gets the basketball? According to the NBA’s 2026–27 General Manager Survey, the answer is Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Curry received 50% of the votes when general managers were asked which player they would want taking a shot with the game on the line. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson finished second with 17%,…

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BREAKING: Pablo Torre Investigating LeBron James’ Fanatics Helicopter Situation After NBA Owners Reach Out

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Pablo Torre says NBA owners have contacted him about LeBron James flying in a Fanatics-branded helicopter, prompting the journalist to look into the situation. 🚨 THE LATEST: Pablo Torre is looking into the situation involving LeBron James and a Fanatics-branded helicopter after reportedly hearing from NBA owners. Torre revealed that NBA owners had contacted him about LeBron’s helicopter travel, adding that he is “looking into” the matter. The situation has sparked questions about the circumstances surrounding the helicopter arrangement and why it has drawn the attention of NBA owners. However,…

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

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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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