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

Brandon King

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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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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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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BREAKING: Warriors Sign Brandin Podziemski to $110 Million Extension — Full Contract Breakdown

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The Golden State Warriors are investing in their future, and Brandin Podziemski is getting a major payday. Podziemski has agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract extension with Golden State, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a mutual option for the fifth season (2031–32) and a trade kicker. ESPN’s Anthony Slater shared the reported year-by-year salary structure, giving fans a closer look at how the deal is set up. Brandin Podziemski’s Contract Breakdown Season Salary Year 1 $18.9 million Year 2 $20.4 million Year…

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NBA Europe Hits Major Roadblock as EuroLeague Teams Reject NBA Proposal

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The NBA’s plans to launch a 16-team European league as early as 2027 have hit a major roadblock after EuroLeague shareholder clubs rejected the NBA’s initial proposal to collaborate and create a unified NBA Europe operation. The NBA wants to establish a new European basketball competition that could debut during the 2027-28 season, but the league now appears headed toward a direct battle with EuroLeague rather than a partnership. According to Front Office Sports, a supermajority of the 13 EuroLeague shareholder clubs rejected the NBA’s proposal during a meeting in…

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Pero Antic Says LeBron James “Ruined the NBA” With Blunt Criticism

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Former NBA player Pero Antic is taking aim at LeBron James — and his comments are already sparking plenty of debate. Antic, who played in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks from 2013–15, recently shared a brutally critical assessment of James and questioned why the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is routinely compared with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. “I can’t watch the NBA anymore,” Antic said. He then took his criticism even further, using a controversial comparison to describe James’ approach to the game. “They’re comparing him to Jordan and…

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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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BREAKING: Keyonte George Agrees to Five-Year, $157.5 Million Extension With Utah Jazz

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Keyonte George is staying in Utah. Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. The deal keeps George in Utah through the next phase of the Jazz’s rebuild and represents a massive commitment to the 22-year-old guard. George was previously headed toward the final season of his rookie contract without an extension after the Jazz reportedly wanted to see him build on his breakout 2025-26 campaign before committing to a major long-term…

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