Tag: 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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LeBron James, Kevin Durant Back New Futures Basketball League for High School Players

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image via NBA.com LeBron James and Kevin Durant are expanding their influence in basketball beyond the professional level. The two NBA superstars are backing a new high school basketball league called the Futures Basketball League (FBL), which plans to launch with 12 teams in April 2027. One of the league’s most notable features is its proposed compensation structure. Eligible players could receive their name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation in cash, equity, or a combination of both. What We Know About Futures Basketball League The inaugural season will feature 120…

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Man Arrested for Stalking at LeBron James’ Los Angeles Home After Claiming to Be His Son

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image via AP Scanpix A disturbing situation unfolded at LeBron James’ Los Angeles residence Friday night after a man was arrested for allegedly trespassing on the NBA superstar’s property and claiming he believed James was his father. According to TMZ, the incident occurred around 9 p.m. Friday, November 6, when security personnel monitoring surveillance cameras spotted an unidentified man on James’ property and contacted police. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the Brentwood residence at approximately 9:39 p.m. to investigate a possible burglary. The suspect was apprehended…

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CAA Basketball Roundup: Charleston, UNCW Break 100 Points as Elon Takes Down Columbia

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The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) men’s basketball season got off to an exciting start Monday, November 2, with several conference programs opening their campaigns with impressive performances. Charleston and UNC Wilmington both eclipsed the 100-point mark in season-opening victories, while Hofstra and Stony Brook each put up 97 points. Elon also made a statement on the road, defeating Columbia 84-71 inside Levien Gymnasium. With additional nonconference challenges against ACC opponents scheduled for Tuesday, the opening week is already providing plenty of storylines for CAA basketball. Elon Takes Over New York…

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Tennessee State Blows Out East-West 127-61 in Home Opener Behind Explosive Offensive Performance

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State made sure its home opener was one to remember. The Tigers put together a dominant offensive performance Thursday night, overwhelming East-West University 127-61 at the Gentry Center to earn their first home victory of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. Six Tigers scored in double figures, led by Jayden Jones, who finished with 17 points on an efficient 8-of-10 shooting from the field. Tennessee State improved to 1-1 on the season while handing East-West a season-opening defeat. The Tigers wasted little time establishing control, taking a…

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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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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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79 NBA Players on Injury Report: Is the 82-Game Season Taking a Toll?

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image via Orlando Sentinel The 2026-27 NBA season is just getting started, yet the league is already facing a concerning early-season storyline: player availability. According to the October 28 injury report, 79 players carried an out, doubtful, questionable or probable designation related to an injury or illness ahead of that night’s games. That’s roughly 15% of the league’s player pool, putting the spotlight on a familiar debate: Is the NBA’s 82-game regular season asking too much of its athletes? The number is striking, particularly this early in the season. However,…

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WNBA Finals Game 4 Draws 1.9 Million Viewers on NBC, Peacock

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image via Adam Hagy | National Basketball Association | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA Finals continued to deliver strong television audiences, with Game 4 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries averaging 1.9 million viewers across NBC and Peacock on Saturday, according to the network. The audience total marked a rebound from Game 3, which averaged 1.71 million viewers on USA Network and Peacock. Game 4’s audience also came close to the series-high 2.1 million viewers who watched Game 1 on NBC and Peacock. According to figures shared by…

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