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NBA GMs Pick Stephen Curry for the Game-Winning Shot in 2026–27 Survey

Brandon King

Image via Yahoo Stephen Curry remains the NBA’s ultimate late-game shooting threat in the eyes of the league’s general managers. When the clock is winding down and a game comes down to one possession, who gets the basketball? According to the NBA’s 2026–27 General Manager Survey, the answer is Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Curry received 50% of the votes when general managers were asked which player they would want taking a shot with the game on the line. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson finished second with 17%,…

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“YOU AIN’T MY DADDY!” OLDEN POLYNICE CALLS OUT LEBRON JAMES

Brandon King

image via John Froschauer, AP Olden Polynice has a message for LeBron James: Respect is earned, but being a superstar doesn’t automatically make you the boss of the locker room. 👀 The former NBA center, who has not previously shied away from criticizing James, didn’t hold back when discussing how he would react if he were Joel Embiid and LeBron walked into the Philadelphia 76ers’ locker room attempting to establish new standards. “I’ll be like, you ain’t my daddy. You ain’t my daddy, you my teammate,” Polynice said. Polynice made…

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Ben Simmons Is Back: Former No. 1 Pick Expected to Start for Kings on Opening Night

Brandon King

After spending an entire NBA season away from the court, Ben Simmons is reportedly in line for a starting role with the Sacramento Kings when the regular season begins. According to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, Simmons is expected to start alongside rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. in Sacramento’s October 21 opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. The news immediately raises a fascinating question: Is Sacramento giving a former All-Star the perfect opportunity to rebuild his career, or is Simmons facing one of the biggest prove-it seasons of his life? The…

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NBA Smart Ball Could Debut in 2027: Adam Silver’s New Technology Raises Questions

Brandon King

The NBA is testing a sensor-equipped Wilson basketball that could help officials make more accurate calls, but questions remain about transparency, reliability and the future role of technology in the game. The NBA could be preparing for another major technological change, and this time, the innovation is inside the basketball itself. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is exploring a new “smart ball” developed in partnership with Wilson that could be used in NBA games as soon as 2027. The basketball features a tiny Bluetooth sensor designed to track…

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Lonzo Ball Refutes Retirement Reports: “I’m Still Waiting for a Call”

Brandon King

Lonzo Ball is apparently not ready to call it a career. After comments from the latest episode of the Ball in the Family podcast sparked reports that the former No. 2 overall pick had retired from the NBA, Ball took to X Wednesday to set the record straight. “I retired? News to me lol cuz I’m still waiting for a call… NBA season long 🤷🏻‍♂️” Ball’s response came after comments about his nine-year NBA career were widely interpreted as a retirement announcement. He reflected on everything he had endured throughout…

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Kevin Durant Has a Message for the Rockets About His Minutes: “Why?”

Brandon King

Kevin Durant isn’t interested in being automatically taken off the floor simply because he’s getting older. The Houston Rockets are considering managing Durant’s workload during the 2026-27 season, but the 20-year NBA veteran made it clear during media day that he doesn’t necessarily agree with the plan. “Why?” Durant asked when reporters brought up the possibility of Rockets coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone reducing his minutes. Then KD explained his position. “I’m better on the court. The team is better when I’m on the court,” Durant said.…

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NBA Investigates Bucks, Gary Trent Jr. Over Potential Salary Cap Circumvention

Brandon King

The NBA is taking a closer look at the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr.’s four-year, $64 million contract. The league has formally launched an investigation into whether the Bucks and Trent circumvented NBA salary-cap rules when they agreed to the deal this offseason, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. The NBA has hired investigations law firm Hecker Fink to conduct the probe. The investigation centers on the possibility that Milwaukee and Trent had a prior agreement in place that would have Trent accept below-market contracts in previous seasons before…

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NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS Join Forces to Crack Down on Betting-Related Harassment

Brandon King

The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS are joining forces with their respective players’ unions to push back against a growing problem surrounding legalized sports betting: threats and harassment directed at athletes, coaches and their families. The leagues and unions sent a joint letter Tuesday to gaming regulators in 35 states and Washington, D.C., calling for stronger protections against bettors who cross the line after losing wagers. The coalition wants states to establish rules that would permanently revoke betting privileges for anyone verified to have threatened or abusively harassed professional…

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Nikola Jokić Says He’s Had Enough of Fans Approaching Him in Public: “Enough Is Enough”

Brandon King

image via The New Yorker Nikola Jokić has reached a point where he wants his life away from basketball to remain just that — his life. The Denver Nuggets superstar recently opened up about the growing frustration he feels when fans approach him in public, admitting that his increasing popularity has made everyday life more difficult. “I’m getting more and more bothered by popularity,” Jokić said. “This is going to sound corny, but, I’m getting ruder to people who approach me. Honestly, it’s tiring.” Jokić explained that he has intentionally…

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Olden Polynice GOES OFF on Tracy McGrady Over MVP vs. Rings Debate: “Championships Matter!”

Brandon King

Former NBA center Olden Polynice has had enough of the ongoing debate over whether an NBA regular-season MVP carries more weight than winning a championship. Polynice didn’t simply disagree with Tracy McGrady’s controversial position. He went all the way in. Appearing on Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Polynice blasted McGrady’s argument that an MVP should be considered more valuable than an NBA championship, calling it the kind of thinking associated with players who didn’t win it all. “T-Mac I’ve never read your book, ‘Things Losers Say.’ Because that’s what it is.…

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