Category: NBA Basketball

Jaylen Brown Says He Was Willing to Stay in Boston Before Celtics Traded Him to Philadelphia

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Credit Getty Images via AFP – Scanpix According to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, Brown was vacationing overseas when he discovered that Boston had attempted to trade him to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Brown was on a month long vacation that included stops in China, Africa and Europe when news of the Celtics’ trade discussions reached him. After the potential deal fell through, Brown reportedly informed Boston that he was willing to remain with the organization. However, the Celtics told him that they intended to trade…

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Nikola Jokić’s Future With Denver Nuggets Is Not Guaranteed, NBA Insider Says

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The Denver Nuggets may have some uncertainty surrounding the future of their franchise superstar. According to NBA insider Tim Kawakami, Nikola Jokić’s decision to sign a long-term contract extension with Denver is not guaranteed, despite expectations that the three-time NBA MVP will ultimately remain with the organization. “I’ve been hearing this for a little while. It’s an open thing. It’s an open thing. He’s very likely to go back to Denver, but it’s an open thing. There’s nothing guaranteed about him going back to sign a long extension with Denver,”…

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Austin Reaves Explodes for 43 Points as Lakers Hold Off Pistons for Fifth Straight Win

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image via Gary A. Vasquez Austin Reaves delivered a monster performance Sunday night, pouring in 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. With Luka Dončić sidelined because of lower-back tightness, Reaves took command of the Lakers’ offense and delivered one of the biggest performances of his NBA career. Reaves finished with 43 points, five rebounds and four assists, shooting 14-of-27 from the field, 4-of-6 from three-point range and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line. Los Angeles…

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New Balance Named Official Footwear and Apparel Partner of Dallas Mavericks in Multi-Year Deal

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New Balance is taking another major step in its basketball expansion. The Dallas Mavericks announced Sunday, November 8, that New Balance has signed a multi-year agreement to become the franchise’s official footwear and apparel partner. The partnership brings together the NBA franchise and a brand that has steadily increased its presence in basketball through athlete endorsements, performance footwear and signature player collaborations. The agreement will create opportunities for fans to connect with both organizations through co-branded merchandise, community initiatives, fan experiences and in-arena activations throughout the NBA season. Cooper Flagg…

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LeBron James tries to Explains Why He Passed on a Potential Dunk to Avoid Injury

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During the Philadelphia 76ers’ October 28 matchup against the Indiana Pacers,LeBron James recently found himself on the, for him, the wrong side of a chase down block, however the 4-time MVP says there is more to that play meets the eye. The sequence began when James stole the ball from  Pacers forward Jalen Slawson and took off in transition. With an apparent fast-break opportunity ahead, Slawson hustled back and caught James from behind, emphatically swatting his layup attempt. But according to James, there was a method behind his decision not…

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Kristaps Porziņģis Steps Away From Basketball to Prioritize His Health

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via Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from basketball as he focuses on his health, announcing the decision Friday, November 6. The 7-foot-2 big man revealed that his body has not responded as anticipated while preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season, leading him to make the difficult decision to step away from the game. “This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I ramped up, my body didn’t respond the way I anticipated,” Porziņģis shared. He continued…

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Tracy McGrady Questions Tim Duncan’s Place as Greatest Power Forward, Makes Case for Kevin Garnett

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The debate over the greatest power forward in NBA history has a familiar name at the top: Tim Duncan. Five NBA championships, three Finals MVP awards and two regular-season MVPs have made Duncan the standard by which other power forwards are measured. But Tracy McGrady is challenging whether Duncan’s place at the top is based entirely on individual greatness or whether his circumstances and championship success have helped shape the conversation. At at at During a discussion on the Cousins Podcast, McGrady made the case that Kevin Garnett was arguably…

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Warriors Withholding Kristaps Porziņģis’ $20 Million Salary as Trade Talks Continue

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image via NBA.com The Golden State Warriors are taking a different approach to their ongoing situation with Kristaps Porziņģis, reportedly withholding payments on the veteran center’s $20 million salary while continuing to explore potential trade opportunities. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported the development alongside Anthony Slater, Golden State has determined that Porziņģis is not currently rendering services to the organization and is therefore not delivering salary payments. The Warriors reportedly retain the ability to trade Porziņģis before the February 11 NBA trade deadline, even without currently paying him.…

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Chet Holmgren Out 8–10 Weeks After Patellar Tendon Injury

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without one of their most important frontcourt players for an extended stretch. Chet Holmgren underwent treatment Friday to address a small tear in his patellar tendon, the Thunder announced. He is expected to miss approximately 8–10 weeks while recovering. The injury is a significant setback for Oklahoma City as it looks to navigate the early portion of the 2026-27 NBA season without its young All-Star big man. According to the Thunder, Holmgren experienced mild discomfort in his right knee on October 25. Following consultations…

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Miami Heat Unveil Updated Dwyane Wade Statue After Original Face Drew Criticism

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The Miami Heat have given Dwyane Wade’s statue a makeover, unveiling an updated version of the franchise legend’s tribute outside Kaseya Center. The original statue, unveiled in October 2024, quickly became a viral topic across social media. While the tribute celebrated one of the most iconic moments in Heat history, its facial likeness drew widespread criticism from basketball fans. Following the backlash, the original sculptors worked on an updated head and face, with Wade’s approval. The revised version offers a closer resemblance to the three-time NBA champion. Wade also shared…

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