Category: NBA Basketball

Kyrie Irving Backs Azeez Al-Shaair After Offering to Pay $11,941 Fine Over Palestinian Girl Tribute

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The Dallas Mavericks guard was asked about his offer to cover Al-Shaair’s fine and explained why he believes showing support for others matters. “He’s a friend of mine. He’s a brother that I consider in this revolution that a lot of this generation is building,” Irving said. Irving described Al-Shaair’s gesture as an act of selflessness, emphasizing the importance of speaking up for people who may not have the same platform or ability to make their voices heard. “It’s a selfless act when you can show up for others that…

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Yaxel Lendeborg Says He Lost All Respect for Luka Doncic: “He Sucks”

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Yaxel Lendeborg didn’t hold back when discussing Luka Doncic after facing the Los Angeles Lakers star. Following their matchup, Lendeborg said he had “lost all respect” for Doncic, criticizing what he described as the veteran guard’s constant complaining throughout the game. Lendeborg also shared a blunt account of his on-court interaction with Doncic. “I told him he sucks. He can’t score on me,” Lendeborg said. The comments add another chapter to the ongoing conversation surrounding Doncic’s emotional approach to the game and his frequent interactions with officials. While Doncic is…

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Dillon Brooks Trolls LeBron James With NYC Billboard Before 76ers Debut at MSG

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Dillon Brooks is making sure LeBron James gets a little extra attention before his next chapter in the NBA. A billboard in New York City is taking aim at James ahead of his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The billboard adds another chapter to the long-running back-and-forth between Brooks and the four-time NBA champion. Brooks has never been shy about challenging James on the court or making headlines with his comments. Now, the rivalry is getting some additional visibility on the streets of…

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AJ Dybantsa Injury Update: Wizards Rookie to Miss Season Opener vs. Bucks

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The Washington Wizards will be without No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa for their 2026-27 NBA season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks as he continues recovering from an ankle injury. The Washington Wizards will have to wait a little longer to see their top draft pick make his regular-season debut. Head coach Brian Keefe announced Tuesday that Dybantsa will miss Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks because of an ankle injury. The 19-year-old forward is considered day-to-day, according to reports. How Did AJ Dybantsa Get Injured? Dybantsa sustained a…

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Kyrie Irving Says Social Media and Gambling Have Changed the NBA He Grew Up Loving

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is reflecting on how the NBA has evolved, pointing to the growing influence of social media and sports betting as major differences between today’s league and the game he grew up loving. Irving’s comments came after he was asked about his plans for retirement. Rather than focusing exclusively on how much longer he intends to play, the veteran guard addressed the changing environment surrounding professional basketball. “You have social media and gambling which is running rampant and it’s not the same NBA that I fell…

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Byron Scott Shuts Down Cooper Flagg Comparisons to Larry Bird: “He Don’t Got Sh*t on Larry”

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Image via imagn images Byron Scott isn’t ready to put Cooper Flagg in Larry Bird’s conversation. The former Los Angeles Lakers guard had a blunt response to DeMarcus Cousins’ comments comparing the young Dallas Mavericks star’s skill set to Bird, making it clear that he believes the Boston Celtics legend deserves far more respect. “Cooper Flagg don’t got sh*t on Larry Bird. I’m gonna tell you that straight up,” Scott said. Scott went on to describe Bird as the coldest white player he had ever seen on a basketball court,…

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Brandon Miller Signs $209 Million Extension With Charlotte Hornets

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The Charlotte Hornets are betting big on Brandon Miller. The third-year standout has agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Miller’s representatives, AJ Vaynerchuk and Joey Middleton of VaynerSports, confirmed the agreement to ESPN. The deal secures a long-term commitment between the Hornets and the former No. 2 overall pick as Charlotte continues building its future around its young talent. Brandon Miller Earns $209 Million Extension Miller is coming off the best statistical season of his NBA career. The former Alabama standout averaged…

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Nikola Jokić Names His NBA Mount Rushmore, Leaves LeBron James Off the List

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Nikola Jokić has revealed his four greatest NBA players of all time, and his list features a notable omission. The Denver Nuggets superstar named Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Stephen Curry as the four players who belong on his personal NBA Mount Rushmore during an interview with SPORTbible. Jokić explained his selections by highlighting each player’s championships, statistical dominance or influence on the game. Nikola Jokić’s NBA Mount Rushmore Curry is the only active-era player on Jokić’s list, with the three-time NBA MVP specifically acknowledging that he has…

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Howard Legend Bryce Harris Signs With Houston Rockets After Historic Bison Career

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From MEAC Player of the Year to the Houston Rockets, Bryce Harris is taking the next step in his basketball journey. Another HBCU basketball standout is getting an opportunity at the next level! Former Howard University star Bryce Harris has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Houston Rockets, according to reports published Friday, Oct. 16. The signing gives the 6-foot-4 guard an opportunity to continue pursuing his NBA dream after a decorated five-year career with the Bison. Bryce Harris Built a Legacy at Howard Harris remained at Howard throughout…

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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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