Category: NBA
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Ja Morant’s sneakers removed from Nike website and app after second gun video
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ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon said on air during ‘NBA Countdown’ that members of his household may not purchase Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s signature shoes following his second gun-related incident. And on Thursday that same virtue became more of a reality to all potential customers of the Ja 1 sneaker.…
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YouTube TV goes down during closing minutes of Heat-Celtics, airing a Little Mermaid ad on repeat
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Fans tuned in to watch the Heat and Celtics open what should be an exciting Eastern Conference Finals. However, for those watching on YouTube TV, the final minutes of the game were lost to the woes of technology. That’s because during the closing minutes of game one, fans watching on…
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Micah Parsons says he’ll claim one NBA team next season
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We’re thinking Micah Parsons is just a huge NBA fan. There’s no other reasonable explanation for these changing team allegiances. The Dallas Cowboys linebacker caught a lot of attention — and flak — when he showed up at a 76ers and Celtics playoff game wearing a Philadelphia jersey. As if…
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Jayson Tatum calls out Micah Parsons for jersey choice ahead of Miami-Boston matchup in Eastern Conference Finals
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It seems like Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons is a fan of every team in the NBA these days. He was spotted wearing a Dallas Mavericks jersey earlier in the regular season. In the Celtics-76ers series he wore a 76ers jersey to the games. When Parsons approached Jayson Tatum about…
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Charles Barkley gives harsh take on Ja Morant defenders following new gun controversy
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In light of another video of NBA star Ja Morant flashing a gun on a live stream — his second such incident in two months — there have been a variety of responses. Some have defended Morant, saying he didn’t break any laws and, therefore, doesn’t deserve to be suspended.…
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Jabari Smith Jr. reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s apparent disrespect toward Houston Rockets
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Victor Wembanyama will be the San Antonio Spurs’ newest superstar after earning the right to draft the French phenom with the No. 1 pick following the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery. The lottery was down to the Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets for the No. 1 pick.…
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Victor Wembanyama has hilarious reaction to avoiding Houston Rockets during NBA Draft Lottery
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The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft has been known for some time. French professional player Victor Wembanyama is viewed as one of the top prospects to ever enter the draft and appears to be a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick in June. The…
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ESPN appears to have accidentally leaked No. 1 pick in NBA Lottery ahead of time
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ESPN appeared to have leaked the NBA Draft lottery results on Tuesday night in Chicago before making the official announcement.
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Jayson Tatum presents 51-point game ball to 10-year-old with rare form of cancer
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During the Boston Celtics’ game seven win over the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA superstar Jayson Tatum put on a show. He scored 51 points in what ended up being an easy win for the Celtics. Naturally, Tatum was deserving of the game ball. After the game, Tatum decided that he didn’t…
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Ja Morant issues statement in wake of suspension, Adam Silver comments
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant issued a statement Tuesday in the aftermath of NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s comments after he was seen brandishing a gun in an Instagram Live video this past weekend. Morant took full accountability for the incident, adding that he’s “continuing to work” on himself. “I know…
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Adrian Wojnarowski claims Victor Wembanyama could be the ‘greatest prospect’ in history of team sports
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ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski claims French star Victor Wembanyama could be the greatest prospect in the history of team sports.
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San Antonio Spurs win 2023 NBA Draft lottery, right to draft Victor Wembanyama
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A ton was on the line in Chicago on Tuesday night, with the 2023 NBA Draft lottery results and the rights to Vitor Wembanyama being revealed.
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Adam Silver on latest Ja Morant incident: ‘I’m assuming the worst’
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver was “shocked” when he saw Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant brandishing a gun in an Instagram Live video this past weekend. Silver, speaking with Malika Andrews of ESPN ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago Tuesday, added that the league is in the process…
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Dwight Howard recruits Ja Morant, Doc Rivers to Taiwan
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The future of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers became uncertain this week. After being suspended eight games without pay in March for displaying a gun on his Instagram account while in a nightclub, Morant was filmed yet again live on Instagram with…
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Philadelphia 76ers fire Doc Rivers after early NBA playoffs exit
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The Philadelphia 76ers are in the market for a new head coach. The team has fired Doc Rivers following a 4-3 series loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, per ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski. Boston defeated Philadelphia 112-88 to advance to the NBA‘s Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday.…
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Victor Wembanyama or 18-year-old LeBron James: ESPN pick is in ahead of NBA Draft Lottery
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Victor Wembanyama is probably the most hyped NBA prospect since LeBron James in 2003. The 19-year-old phenom from France has already been labeled as the next transformational player for the league — not to put too much pressure on him or anything. Tuesday night, we’ll find out where Wembanyama begins…
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Kwame Brown demolishes Ja Morant over latest gun video
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Ja Morant has faced a lot of backlash over the past few days after allegedly flashing a gun on Instagram Live over the weekend in a video that has since gone viral. Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown is a part of a large group of former NBA players…
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Jeremy Lin suffers scary head injury during game in Taiwan
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Former NBA and New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin suffered a scary head injury during a basketball game in Taiwan over the weekend. After taking an elbow to the face, the guard left the game with “concussion-like symptoms.” Lin competes in Taiwan’s P. League+ for the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers. The…
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Bam Adebayo halts press conference to answer phone call from mom
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When mom calls, you drop everything and pick up the phone. Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo put his press conference on hold briefly to answer a phone call from his mother on Friday. Adebayo was in the middle of answering a question from a media member when he noticed his…
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Former Patriot Julian Edelman chugs beer on video board at Celtics-Sixers Game 7
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Julian Edelman isn’t catching passes for the New England Patriots anymore, but he’s still a legend in Boston. The former NFL wide receiver solidified his status during Game 7 of the Celtics-76ers Eastern Conference semifinals series. During the third quarter of Sunday’s NBA game, the arena’s cameras panned over to…
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Ja Morant could be facing lengthy suspension next season after allegedly flashing gun on Instagram
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There’s a strong chance the NBA comes down hard on Ja Morant for his latest actions in an Instagram video, according to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar could face a “lengthy suspension” to start the 2023-24 season. Morant was allegedly caught flashing a firearm in a video posted…
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Sixers’ Georges Niang grabs Jaylen Brown’s leg from the bench in bizarre Game 7 play
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When you’re involved in a Game 7 situation, you’ll do just about anything to win. Sixers’ reserve Georges Niang went as far as trying to physically restrain Celtics star Jaylen Brown from running down the court during Sunday’s NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. Midway through the second quarter of Sunday’s Game…
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NBA star Ja Morant suspended by Memphis Grizzlies after allegedly flashing gun in Instagram video
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The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended star guard Ja Morant from all team activities following an IG Live video that allegedly depicted him holding a gun. Morant was recorded in the passenger seat of a friend’s car listening to NBA YoungBoy when the camera panned on Morant for a split second.…
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NBA star Ja Morant filmed holding alleged gun again on IG Live
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Ja Morant was filmed on Instagram Live allegedly holding a gun. Again. The Memphis Grizzlies star, who stepped away from his team during the season following a similar incident, was in the passenger seat of his car listening to NBA YoungBoy when the camera panned on Morant for a split…
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Report: Phoenix Suns fire head coach Monty Williams following playoff exit
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According to a report, the Phoenix Suns have decided to fire head coach Monty Williams following another playoff exit.