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Police are investigating a break-in at the Nichols Hills home of Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Law enforcement officers say the house was burglarized around 10 p.m. on Thursday, during the Thunder’s game at the Paycom Center against the Washington Wizards. According to News 9, sources said no one was inside the home at […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will implement player availability reports for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments in March. HD Intelligence To Serve As Reporting Service Provider According to the NCAA’s news release, HD Intelligence will serve as the NCAA’s player availability reporting service provider. HDI currently provides similar services to...
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Five games into the 2025-26 season, the Kings are 1-4. Sacramento has lost three consecutive games after starting 1-1. Fans are growing tired of this iteration of the Kings roster. Additionally, NBA insiders believe it is time for the Sacramento Kings to make some serious changes. Jake Weinbach said on X that the Kings need […] The post One NBA analyst believes it is time for the...
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The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for second-year guard Jared McCain on Thursday. The move keeps McCain under contract with the team through the 2026-27 season. Jared McCain Remains Sidelined After Suffering UCL Tear McCain has not played yet this season after suffering a UCL tear in his right thumb in late September. […] The post 76ers Exercise...
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In the 2025 NBA draft, the Brooklyn Nets had five first-round selections. Media members thought the team might trade one of those picks for more draft capital or a player. Brooklyn made NBA history as the first team to use all five of their first-round picks in a single draft. Their highest selection was Egor […] The post Brooklyn’s rookie Egor Demin has subtly made NBA history...
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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Toronto Raptors after breaking the ring finger on his left hand. Jarrett Allen Played Through Finger Injury Against Celtics Allen, 27, sustained the injury during pregame warmups before Wednesday’s 125-105 loss to the Boston Celtics, which ended […] The post ...
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After a 122-88 loss to the Nuggets on Wedneday, the Pelicans are 0-4 to begin the 2025-26 season. The team is currently without all-star guard Dejounte Murray until at least after the New Year. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, the New Orleans Pelicans are having “serious” discussions about parting ways with head coach Willie […] The post New Orleans is having...
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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to their first 5-0 start in franchise history on Thursday night with a fifth straight double-double, posting a team-high 26 points to go with 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks in a 107-101 home win over the Miami Heat. “It feels great,” said Wembanyama, who finished 10-of-23 […] The post Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs To...
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Former Celtics star focuses on responsibility after incident Paul Pierce has hired a personal driver following his recent arrest for driving under the influence, showing a clear effort to prioritize safety and accountability. The NBA Hall of Famer’s decision comes just weeks after his DUI charge in Los Angeles. A Change in Approach Pierce was […] The post Paul Pierce Hires Chauffeur...
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To begin the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are a perfect 5-0. The team is coming off a 107-101 win on Tuesday evening vs. the Sacramento Kings. In the 2025-26 preseason, Nikola Topic appeared in just one game for the Thunder. He underwent a testicular procedure and was out for four to six weeks. […] The post OKC’s Nikola Topic is being treated for testicular cancer...
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NBA Announces Disciplinary Action The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during the team’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The league announced the fine on Thursday, noting that the gesture occurred with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter of the game. Officials immediately […] The post LaMelo Ball Fined $35,000 for...
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The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the $10 billion sale of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The transaction, which will finalize soon, is the largest sports franchise sale in history. Buss Family Keeps Minority Stake The Buss family, owners of the Lakers since […] The post NBA Approves $10 Billion Lakers Sale to Dodgers...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Dallas Mavericks reserve guard Brandon Williams apologized Wednesday for being a distraction after he was arrested Saturday on a charge of marijuana possession. “I wanted to apologize, first and foremost,” Williams said. “Obviously, it’s an ongoing situation. I can’t really go further into detail about it, but I just want to apologize for being a […] The post Mavs’ Brandon...
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One week ago, the NBA was the center of attention when the FBI made two arrests. Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested in separate, but related, gambling cases. Chauncey Billups was charged with his alleged involvement in an illegal poker ring with ties to the mafia. He was […] The post How is Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue connected to...
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The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will appeal the NBA’s decision to withhold payments from Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier while being placed on administrative leave for his indictment in a federal gambling probe. NBPA Continues To Support Terry Rozier The NBPA released this statement to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday: “While we are in […] The post ...