Category: NBA Basketball

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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D’ANGELO RUSSELL AGREES TO DEAL WITH SHANGHAI SHARKS

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D’Angelo Russell is taking his talents overseas. The former NBA All-Star has agreed to a contract with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), according to RealGM and multiple reports. The move comes less than a week after the Memphis Grizzlies waived Russell, ending his latest chapter in the NBA. Russell, 30, spent the 2025-26 season with the Dallas Mavericks, appearing in 26 games and averaging: STAT 2025-26 PPG 10.2 APG 4.0 RPG 2.3 MPG 19.0 Games 26 He was traded by Washington to Memphis during the offseason…

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Brandon Ingram Has Partially Torn Achilles, Will Miss Start of Clippers Season

Brandon King

Brandon Ingram will not be ready for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season after being diagnosed with a partially torn Achilles tendon, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday. The injury was discovered during a May procedure to address Ingram’s heel issue. Clippers interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden said the Achilles injury was addressed during that surgery, but Ingram remains unavailable to begin the season. Ingram was acquired by the Clippers from the Toronto Raptors as part of the trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. The 29-year-old…

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BREAKING: Kristaps Porzingis Out Indefinitely

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Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of the Golden State Warriors’ training camp with an unspecified health issue, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports. Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed Monday that Porzingis is out indefinitely and will not travel with the team to Hawaii for training camp. Dunleavy said he does not currently have a timeline for Porzingis’ return but emphasized that he isn’t necessarily viewing the situation as a long-term issue.  Porzingis had been working out at the Warriors’ facility as recently as last week and was reportedly…

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Stephen Curry Makes It Clear: Golden State Is Home

Brandon King

Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, and he wants to keep it that way. Speaking during Warriors media day, Curry emphasized what remaining with Golden State means to him as he enters another chapter of his career. “This is home. This is what we built. This is a community that I have played in front of my entire career, and being able to finish the story the right way is a big part of (it).” Curry’s comments reinforce a message he has delivered…

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Joe Mazzulla Cuts Ties With Life Surge After Investigation

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has cut ties with Life Surge and will no longer participate in the organization’s scheduled October event, according to the Boston Globe.  Mazzulla was scheduled to appear at Life Surge’s Oct. 17 event in Hartford, Connecticut, but told the Globe that he informed the organization he would no longer attend. He also asked Life Surge to remove his image from its website.  The move follows an investigation by Pablo Torre and Kiera Butler that raised allegations of predatory financial practices surrounding Life Surge’s faith-based…

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BREAKING: Stephen Curry Agrees to $116 Million Warriors Extension

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Stephen Curry isn’t going anywhere. The Golden State Warriors have reached an agreement with their franchise superstar on a two-year, $116 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, giving Curry additional control over his future while keeping him in Golden State for at least the 2027-28 season. The agreement comes just days after Curry publicly discussed the importance of maintaining roster flexibility as he considered his next contract.  Curry was eligible for a maximum two-year extension worth approximately $136.7…

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Jalen Brunson Cleared After Offseason Wrist Surgery as Knicks Begin Title Defense

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Jalen Brunson is officially cleared. The New York Knicks star point guard announced Thursday that he has been medically cleared following offseason surgery on his left wrist, putting him on track to begin training camp without restrictions. Brunson revealed the update during a live taping of The Roommates Show with teammate Josh Hart at Randall’s Island Park in New York. “As you guys know, I had surgery this offseason, and I just wanted to tell you guys that I am fully cleared,” Brunson told the crowd. (People.com⁠) Brunson Played Through…

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