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Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has been diagnosed with a left shoulder subluxation — a partially dislocated shoulder — the team announced on Monday. Brandon Miller Suffered Shoulder Injury Against 76ers Miller will be sidelined for Tuesday’s game in Miami and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Charlotte. The Hornets’ next home game […] The post Hornets’ Brandon...
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During his second professional season in 2024-25, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama played in 46 games. In February 2025, Wembanyama was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. He had a blood clot in his shoulder and was forced to miss the remainder of the year. This offseason, Victor Wembanyama went to new heights to prepare for the 2025-26 […] The post Chet Holmgren winning a ring has...
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In the 2025 NBA draft, most scouts had a second-round grade on big man Yang Hansen. However, the Trail Blazers saw something in the 20-year-old and took a chance. With the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Trail Blazers selected Yang Hansen out of China. He made his professional debut in 2023 for […] The post Blazers’ fans want rookie Yang Hansen to have a larger role with...
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Lauri Markkanen is now the first Utah Jazz player to reach the 50-point mark in a single game since Karl Malone scored 56 points in a win over the Golden State Warriors on April 7, 1998. Per ESPN’s Stats & Information, the Jazz went 27 years and 203 days between 50-point games in the regular […] The post Lauri Markkanen Scores Career-High 51 Points in Jazz’s OT Win ...
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is expected to miss two to four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his sprained left ankle Monday, sources told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Shams Charania on Monday. Gabe Vincent Suffered Left Ankle Sprain Against Kings Vincent suffered the injury early in the third quarter of Los Angeles’ 127-120 […] The post Lakers’ Gabe Vincent...
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What the Heave Rule Is The NBA introduced the “heave rule” this season, giving players a new way to take end-of-quarter shots. It allows attempts from deep without affecting individual field goal percentages. Previously, players often avoided buzzer-beaters from beyond half court because a miss would hurt their stats. With the heave rule, that concern […] The post NBA’s Heave Rule...
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A Painter in the Spotlight Sophia “Pookie” Wei, a 40-year-old artist from New York, lived a life filled with fame and luxury before her arrest. Known for her colorful portraits and connections to celebrities, she gained attention in the entertainment world during the pandemic. Wei painted a large portrait for comedian Kevin Hart in 2020 […] The post Celebrity Painter ‘Pookie’ Wei...
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Bailey’s Health and Potential Breakout After an impressive preseason, Utah Jazz rookie forward Ace Bailey entered the regular season with big expectations. Unfortunately, an untimely illness slowed him down right out of the gate. The 19-year-old has averaged only 17 minutes per game, far below the 35 minutes he logged in preseason action when healthy. […] The post Key Utah Jazz...
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Three-Time Dunk Contest Champion Earns Multi-Year Contract Mac McClung, a three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner, has finally secured his first standard NBA contract. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Indiana Pacers signed McClung on Monday to a multi-year deal. The move comes as Indiana faces multiple injuries early in the 2025–26 season, creating an […] The post Dunk Contest...
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Congress Seeks Details After Indictments The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has requested full transparency from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver regarding the league’s gambling investigations. The move follows last week’s federal indictments of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former player and coach Damon Jones. The...
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Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will miss approximately two weeks due to a right hamstring strain, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. The former No. 1 overall pick suffered the injury during the first quarter of Minnesota’s 114-110 home-opener win against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Anthony Edwards Suffered Right Hamstring Strain Against Pacers Edwards,...
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The 2025-26 season is the Dallas Mavericks’ 45th year as a franchise. Throughout their history, the team has had several impactful players. In total, four Mavs have their jersey retired in the rafters. That includes Dirk Nowitzki, Derek Harper, Rolando Blackman, and Brad Davis. On Monday, October 27, Dallas announced a fifth player will have […] The post The Mavericks announced...
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Sophomore guard Adam Njie Jr. has been withheld from competition because of “eligiblity concerns,” the Dayton men’s basketball team announced Sunday. Dayton To Bench Adam Njie Jr. Amid NCAA Gambling Probe Sources told Sports Illustrated that Njie is being withheld from competition due to his potential connection to the ongoing investigation of gambling-related activity in...
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During the 2025 playoffs, Celtics’ Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles tear. That injury triggered a series of moves for Boston. Knowing the team would be without Tatum for most of the year, the Celtics traded two key players. Jrue Holiday was traded to Portland, and Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta. Additionally, Boston lost Al Horford and […] The post Boston has started the season...
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The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly signing free agent center Charles Bassey via the hardship exception, sources close to the team told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday night. Grizzlies Add Charles Bassey With Four Players Sidelined A hardship exception allows a team to temporarily add a 16th man if there are at least four players on […] The post Grizzlies Sign Charles Bassey Via...