Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla weighs in on the recent Jayson Tatum‑Jaylen Brown saga after Brown’s trade. Tatum told reporters he holds no ill will and has reached out to Brown, while Brown echoed “no beef” after the 76ers’ win over Milwaukee. Mazzulla praised their decade‑long partnership, stressed their differences aren’t good or bad, and emphasized the team’s focus on Tatum’s continued greatness. He reminded everyone that “once a Celtic, always a Celtic,” and that gratitude for Brown’s contributions remains, but the present priority is Tatum’s impact on and off the court.
NBA legend Charles Barkley has opened up about his gambling habits, revealing that he regularly plays blackjack with stakes as high as $25,000 per hand and prefers to play alongside friends rather than strangers. Barkley explained that his friends often ask for his advice before making decisions at the blackjack table, particularly when their actions […]
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The Denver Nuggets snap their opening‑night slump with a historic 141-135 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans, erasing a 26‑point deficit. Nikola Jokic delivers a 35-point, 15‑rebound, 10‑assist triple‑double, while Jamal Murray explodes for a game‑high 42 points and eight threes. Frustrated by early boos in Ball Arena, Jokic tells the dissenting fans to stay home, emphasizing the team’s never‑quit ethos. The rally marks the franchise’s largest home comeback and ties for the third‑largest since the 1997‑98 season.
NBA legend Charles Barkley has revealed that he learned about Inside the NBA’s move to ESPN through messages from the network’s employees, rather than receiving an official announcement from TNT. Barkley explained that he was at home on a Friday night when several ESPN personalities unexpectedly contacted him to welcome him to the network. At […]
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Two games into the regular season, Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson feels his team is still shaking out the cobwebs a bit physically.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May praised Sergio De Larrea’s performance against the San Antonio Spurs, saying the rookie has earned increasing trust through his play in summer league, exhibition games and practices. De Larrea scored a team-high 21 points off the bench in Saturday’s 122-106 loss to San Antonio, shooting 9-of-15 from the field […]
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Former NBA All-Star John Wall has questioned whether taking a significant pay cut is the right decision for every player, using New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns as examples of how financial opportunities can differ across the league. Wall argued that accepting less money does not guarantee a championship, even if the […]
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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has reflected on the difficulties he experienced early in his second NBA season when he was asked to take on a bigger role following Ben Simmons’ absence from the team. Maxey explained that the sudden increase in responsibility left him uncertain about what was expected of him. He struggled to […]
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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has opened up about the challenges of forming genuine relationships as a professional basketball player, explaining that his fame and financial status make it difficult to know whom he can trust. Maxey acknowledged that the issue extends beyond dating, as even developing friendships can become complicated when people already know […]
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After claiming the No. 1 seed in the East last season, the Detroit Pistons have picked up where they left off in the regular season by winning their first two games. They followed up their huge 22-point comeback over the Boston Celtics with a decisive victory over the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Miami Heat. However, the Pistons […]
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Dalton Knecht will get his next shot at an NBA roster spot with the defending champions.
The Detroit Pistons announce that 22‑year‑old center Jalen Duren will miss at least two weeks with a strained right hamstring suffered in the second quarter of Friday’s loss at Miami. Duren, a recent All‑Star and third‑team All‑NBA honoree who averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists last season, re‑signed on a five‑year, $200 MM deal but has already missed part of training camp. He logged 22 points against Boston and four points before the injury. The team also dealt with small‑forward Ausar Thompson’s ankle sprain, yet still secured a win over the Heat thanks to John Collins (23 points), Duncan Robinson (17) and backup big Paul Reed (19 points, 11 rebounds). Reed and Tolu Smith are expected to see increased minutes at center while Collins may shift to a small‑ball five.
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman expressed disappointment with his team’s performance in the first half of Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, despite eventually securing a 141-135 overtime victory. Denver entered the contest looking to recover from its season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder but struggled badly during the opening two quarters. […]
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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic criticized the team’s home supporters after some fans booed during Saturday’s 141-135 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena. The Nuggets struggled early in their home opener, falling behind by as many as 23 points. With Denver trailing 45-26 in the second quarter, frustrated fans began booing […]
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Kyle Kuzma once tweeted that the Nuggets should give Joker the damn ball and get the hell out of the way. That was the 2022 playoffs, a Wizards star watching from home. His latest post is a different kind of take, in light of a political rally in Michigan. On Sunday, the Bucks forward aimed […]
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Joel Embiid posts a triple‑double in the Sixers’ 127‑116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, pushing Philadelphia to a 3‑0 start to the 2024‑25 season. Though healthy for the first three games—a rarity after missing early‑season action—Embiid admits he wants more minutes and urges the team to pressure coaches ahead of the back‑to‑back with Detroit. He praises the team‑first style with new teammates LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, but cautions his shooting and efficiency still need work. With 79 games left, Embiid believes he can regain his MVP form and become a bigger offensive catalyst.
PHOENIX– Devin Booker and company stole the show during the Phoenix Suns’ 131-122 takedown of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The eventful home opener ended with Booker scoring 43 points, matching his season-high from a year earlier in his second game of 2026-27. That scoring wasn’t necessarily the Suns’ biggest victory during the preseason, […]
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Jaylen Brown's recent comments keep the drama alive with former teammate Jayson Tatum, despite Tatum's attempts to clear the air.
The Timberwolves have not lost their home opener at the Target Center since 2015.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost Jaxson Hayes to the Utah Jazz in the offseason, and his new team benched him after just one start.
Georges Niang's disastrous start to the season should have the Golden State Warriors considering moving on from the veteran forward at the first opportunity.
Jamal Murray kept the fire going all game, and when the Nuggets needed him to step up most, he delivered.
Aaron Wiggins has been a phenomenal bench addition three games into the new Atlanta Hawks season.
After scoring 21 points against the San Antonio Spurs, Dusty May can't afford to keep Sergio De Larrea out of his regular rotation any longer. De Larrea's shooting, passing, and creation are strong, and he is clearly ready to contribute.
Two major changes have already taken place in the Indiana Fever following their disappointing end to the season. Team President Kelly Krauskopf stepped down from her position, and General Manager and COO Amber Cox was let go. Those departures send a clear signal that more could be on the way, particularly as it relates to […]
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