Tag: NBA
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Calvin Ridley Admits to Betting on NFL Games: ‘I Made a Stupid Mistake
Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has revealed that he made a “stupid mistake” of gambling on football while he was going through a period of depression and anger. In a post on The Players’ Tribune, Ridley admitted that he downloaded a gambling app and deposited $1,500 to bet on NBA and…
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Kevin Durant Slips and Injures Ankle Prior to Game; MRI Scheduled
On March 8, 2023, Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain after slipping during pregame warmups before what was supposed to be his first home game with the Suns. The team is hopeful that Durant did not sustain a serious injury, but he will undergo an MRI on March 10, 2023, to determine the severity…
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Lonzo Ball’s Possible Third Knee Surgery Could Delay Return to Bulls, Sources Report
Sources told ESPN on March 9, 2023, that Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball may need a third surgical procedure on his left knee, which could require another six months of recovery and rehabilitation. Ball, who has been ruled out for the 2022-23 season, has undergone two surgeries on his knee in the past 14 months.…
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Fred VanVleet Calls Out Referee Ben Taylor for Officiating in Raptors’ Loss to Clippers
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet criticized referee Ben Taylor for his officiating during the Raptors’ 108-100 loss to the LA Clippers on March 9, 2023, at Crypto.com Arena. In a postgame news conference, VanVleet said, “I thought Ben Taylor was f—ing terrible tonight. I think that on most nights, you know out of the…
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He is Back!! Kevin Durant set to return
NBA superstar Kevin Durant is set to play his first game for the Phoenix Suns after being out with an MCL sprain since January 8th. The team announced on Tuesday that Durant will play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Durant has been practicing with his new team for the past two weeks, including a…
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Lebron is out for two weeks
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers will check on LeBron James’ injured right foot in two weeks to see how much he has healed. However, the timeline for his return is expected to be longer than two weeks. Lakers coach Darvin Ham said, “He’s going through the diagnostic process, the medical evaluation,…
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Charles Barkley unloads on NBA Players, load management
Listen up, NBA players!! Charles Barkley is not happy with load management in the NBA, and he’s not holding back. In an interview on First Take, he slammed the strategy that’s affecting many NBA games this season. He’s not happy with players who make millions of dollars but then sit out games. He thinks it’s…
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Bucks are getting a big brother
Hey there! Some big news in the sports world – Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry is selling his portion of the team to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam for a whopping $3.5 billion! This deal still needs to be approved by the league, but if it goes through, it would be the second-highest…
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“That was a team win” (Warriors) win vs Timberwolves – 109-104
In San Francisco, the Golden State Warriors managed to secure a 109-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite struggling to close games all season. The Warriors almost suffered another defeat when Anthony Lamb turned the ball over with 26 seconds left, allowing the Timberwolves to cut their lead to three. But, unlike previous games, the…
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Damian Lillard drops 71 points!
“Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points and 13 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night,” reported ESPN. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Lillard became the oldest player at age 32 to score 70 points in…
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