Category: NBA
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Austin Reaves drills buzzer beating half-court shot at halftime against Golden State Warriors in Western Conference Semifinals
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It’s been one heck of a playoffs for former Oklahoma standout Austin Reaves. He’s exploded onto the scene of the 2023 NBA Playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Sooner standout has been critical to Los Angeles’ impressive playoff run this year. He poured in 21 points in their…
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Colin Cowherd shredded for proposed NBA trade
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Sometimes the pieces of the puzzle just don’t fit when it comes to the franchise. However, that doesn’t mean you can just mix and match them together to make a new picture that, in the end, might be even worse. That would be the case when it comes to FOX…
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Stephen A. Smith says he was ‘laughing’ over Anthony Davis’ possible concussion
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Thursday morning’s edition of First Take once again raise eyebrows because of comments from lead commentator Stephen A. Smith. Following last night’s Golden State Warriors victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their second round series, Anthony Davis was listed as questionable going forward due to a…
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Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault hits atrocious drive right into reporter’s camera lens
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Mark Daigneault is one of the hotter young coaching names in the NBA. He just brought the Oklahoma City Thunder, the association’s youngest team, within one game of making the postseason? However, is he much of a golfer? Many of us aren’t sure after this drive at a LIV Golf…
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Fan pays tribute to LeBron James with insanely-detailed haircut
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Some fans of LeBron James are just, quite frankly a different breed. The King has accumulated quite the following since bursting on the scene in high school and then over the course of his two decades in the NBA. However, this sign of respect is an absolute all-timer. Overtime shared…
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NBA veteran, ESPN analyst JJ Redick interviewed for Toronto Raptors head coaching job
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JJ Redick had an impressive on-court career, and he’s equalling it with his off-court ventures since retiring in 2021. The 15-year NBA veteran made his name with his basketball smarts and three-point shooting ability as a member of numerous franchises. However, Redick’s name has stayed in the public eye, perhaps…
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Lakers star reveals how LeBron James reacted to his old Facebook posts
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Many young athletes are able to play with or against some of their heroes once they make it to the professional level. You would think that would be the case for 24-year-old Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who is playing alongside LeBron James for the second season of his young career.…
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Kenny Smith thinks Michael Jordan wouldn’t have been able to handle social media
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How NBA stars like Michael Jordan would fare in the modern era with social media is a popular topic of discussion. Jordan’s former teammate in college at North Carolina, Kenny Smith, believes it “would have been too much.” The Inside the NBA co-host made an appearance on FS1’s Undisputed with…
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Former Phoenix Suns GM, Texas basketball star Lance Blanks died by suicide
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The University of Texas community has grieved the loss of Lance Blanks over the past few days. Known for his work with the basketball program, Blanks was from the Woodlands, TX, and spent two seasons in Austin. On Tuesday, Blanks’ daughter revealed her father took his own life. She revealed…
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Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons defends wearing Philadelphia jersey to NBA playoff game
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Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons discovered that it’s difficult to keep it all low-key when he shows up wearing a uniform repping any team from Philadelphia. Those are just rules of a rivalry. Dallas players don’t rock the jerseys from any sports team repping the City of Brotherly Love. And vice…
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Eli Manning isn’t sure how he was selected for 2023 NBA Finals ad campaign
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The Manning brothers certainly aren’t strangers to television cameras. After both Peyton and Eli enjoyed incredibly successful careers in the NFL, they’ve gone on to do numerous advertisements, made appearances on Saturday Night Live and co-host ESPN‘s ManningCast coverage of Monday Night Football. But their latest venture in an NBA…
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Charles Barkley takes strong stance on sports radio broadcasts
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NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley gave his strong opinion on listening to radio broadcasts when consuming sporting events.
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Mikal Bridges lists Phoenix home for $7 million after trade to Brooklyn Nets
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NBA forward Mikal Bridges was part of a blockbuster trade in February that sent himself, some of his teammates, and some assets to the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. The Philadelphia 76ers put the Nets’ season to an end after eliminating them in the first round…
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Shaq sends apology to Devin Booker after Suns take Game 4 vs. Nuggets
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Devin Booker has been on an unreal heater during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Now, after Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, it has now reached a level where Shaq has apologized to the Suns guard for being unfamiliar with his game. Shaquille O’Neal begged his pardon on TNT following…
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Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia addresses on-court spat with Nikola Jokic
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Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is clearing the air regarding a brief tussle he was in with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. While many are talking about the incident, Ishbia says it shouldn’t be the focus. During Sunday night’s game, there was…
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James Harden invites Michigan State shooting survivor into Sixers locker room after game 4 win
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James Harden received a ton of praise for hitting a clutch three-pointer to lift Philadelphia to a 116-115 overtime win over Boston in Game 4 on Sunday. But that was the second-coolest moment from the NBA veteran in the afternoon. Harden invited John Hao, a survivor from the tragic shooting…
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Jalen Rose blames New York Knicks playoff loss to Miami Heat on hot South Florida weather
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The New York Knicks are in a precarious situation here in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, where on Derby Day they were blown out by the Miami Heat to go down 2-1 in the series with another game in South Beach coming up. According to former NBA hooper…
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Los Angeles Lakers star called out for returning clothes he wore before Game 1
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There’s nothing wrong with saving a dime here and there when you can. With that said, Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt might have taken it a tad too far based on an allegation about him that has made its way around social media. Over the weekend, a post went…
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Charles Barkley tells hilarious steam room story involving retired hockey player
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Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley have worked alongside each other on TNT’s ‘Inside The NBA’ for many years. And in December of 2019, the two decided to take their skills and countless hilarious moments from the TV screen to the podcasting world, launching ‘The Steam Room’ podcast. EJ and Chuck…
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Daniel Cormier takes random shot at Russell Westbrook at UFC 288
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It’s not surprising to see a professional athlete take a verbal jab at Russell Westbrook. The mercurial superstar has been known to get into a number of fights over the years, whether it be with opposing players, or fans in the stands. But Westbrook randomly took a verbal jab from…
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James Harden’s game-winning three-pointer bests Celtics for Game 4 victory
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The Philadelphia 76ers entered this afternoon’s Game 4 against the Boston Celtics with all the pressure in the world on them. Several facets within the franchise hung in the balance as they faced a 3-1 deficit. However, the team, specifically James Harden, exercised some serious demons inside the Wells Fargo…
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F1 reporter Martin Brundle redeems himself with Paolo Banchero interview in Miami
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One year later, Martin Brundle got redemption. The F1 reporter made a major mistake last year, mistaking NBA star Paolo Banchero for NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes at last year’s Miami Grand Prix. Things went much better this time around. Sunday, Brundle got the opportunity redeem himself for last year’s mistake.…
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Ray Allen graduates from UConn, poses for epic picture with fellow students
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30 years after attending his first class at the University of Connecticut (UConn), NBA legend and Basketball Hall of Fame guard Ray Allen is a college graduate. The 47-year-old was among those filed into the Gampel Pavilion for the commencement ceremony Sunday. Allen, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies,…
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Nick Gilbert, son of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, dead at 26
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Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, died Saturday at the age of 26. Gilbert lived with neurofibromatosis, which is a genetic disease that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissues such as the brain and spinal cord. He was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 when he was…
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Luka Doncic paying for funeral services, grief counseling for classmates and staff following mass shooting in Serbia
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NBA superstar Luka Doncic is helping those affected by the tragic elementary schools shooting that occurred in Belgrade, Serbia on Wednesday. He has committed to paying for the funeral services and grief counseling for students and staff, according to a report from ESPN. Doncic is a native of Slovenia but…