One Bulls rookie actually showed up against the Raptors — it just wasn't Caleb Wilson
Caleb Wilson was expected to stand out against Toronto, but another Bulls rookie stole the spotlight with six offensive rebounds in just 14 minutes.
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Shaquille O’Neal Blew Nearly Half a Million Dollars on a Hotel After Signing Record Rookie Deal
Long before he became one of the richest athletes in the world, Shaquille O’Neal learned an expensive lesson in a hotel room in Orlando. In 1992, the LSU star was the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft and soon signed a seven-year, $40 million deal with the Orlando Magic, the largest contract in professional […] The post Shaquille O’Neal Blew Nearly Half a Million Dollars on a Hotel After Signing Record Rookie Deal appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Allen Graves continues to validate Raptors' "Vision 6-9" NBA Draft philosophy
Toronto Raptors rookie big man Allen Graves validated the team's NBA Draft strategy by shining in his debut against the Chicago Bulls.
Jalen Brunson on mother’s unexpected Family Guy purchase
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson shared a humorous childhood memory about how his mother refused to let him play Grand Theft Auto but accidentally introduced him and his younger sister to the animated television series Family Guy. During a conversation with Craig, Brunson explained that his mother had restrictions on certain video games, although […] The post Jalen Brunson on mother’s unexpected Family Guy purchase appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open season vs. Raptors
The Chicago Bulls opened their 2026-27 regular season with a humiliating 135-92 loss to the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, with Josh Giddey’s previously undisclosed wrist injury potentially contributing to one of the worst performances of his NBA career. Following Chicago’s 43-point home loss, Giddey revealed that he suffered a left wrist injury […] The post Perhaps Bulls guard Josh Giddey’s secret wrist injury explains why he had 1 of worst games of career to open sea...
‘I Think We Needed It’: What The Dallas Mavericks Learned From Their 38-12 Second Quarter In Houston
HOUSTON — The Dallas Mavericks scored on 6 of their 30 possessions in the second quarter Wednesday night, according to play-type data reviewed by Dallas Sports Journal. The Houston Rockets scored on 18 of theirs, won the period 38-12, and went into halftime ahead 70-38. Houston won the season opener 128-110 at Toyota Center. The […]
Jalen Brunson reflects on Dallas playoff breakthrough before Knicks move
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson believes his breakout playoff performances with the Dallas Mavericks helped the basketball world recognize the player he had always believed himself to be. Brunson explained that his emergence during Dallas’ 2022 postseason run was less about discovering new abilities and more about receiving the opportunity to demonstrate what he […] The post Jalen Brunson reflects on Dallas playoff breakthrough before Knicks move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dillon Brooks’ LeBron James, Kevin Durant trolling immediately backfires with Phoenix’s 41-point loss to Blazers
The Phoenix Suns were one of the teams that surprised many last season after the roster shakeup they had, but it happened to work in their favor. Dillon Brooks was one of their biggest additions, and he ended up having a career season to help the team get to the playoffs. Of course, with Brooks […] The post Dillon Brooks’ LeBron James, Kevin Durant trolling immediately backfires with Phoenix’s 41-point loss to Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA Referees’ social media gives final word on viral LaMelo Ball uncalled travel
One of the most interesting and hilarious moments of the NBA season so far came from new Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball. Ball and the Timberwolves secured a dominant 131-106 win over the Miami Heat to kick off the season, with Anthony Edwards and Ball having stellar games. Much of the conversation is about a […] The post NBA Referees’ social media gives final word on viral LaMelo Ball uncalled travel appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How much of a weapon is the Lakers’ new depth?
The start of the regular season brought with it lots to be happy about in Tuesday’s rout of the Warriors. The new Big 3 had huge nights and gave the Lakers a great opening to the season. Prior to all that, we asked for questions and you guys delivered, as always. Obviously, some of this […]
NBA Player Rankings: The case for Paul George over VJ Edgecombe
While Edgecombe and George are on opposite trajectories at this point of their respective careers, the former hasn't surpassed the latter quite yet.
Charles Barkley reveals unusual Vaseline habit during NBA games
NBA legend Charles Barkley revealed an unusual habit from his playing days, explaining that he used to keep Vaseline inside his belly button to prevent his lips from becoming dry during games. The former NBA star discussed the practice during an interview when the host brought up a story previously shared by Karl Malone. Host: […] The post Charles Barkley reveals unusual Vaseline habit during NBA games appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thirsty Clippers Cameraman Knew The Assignment — Focuses On Blonde Female Dancing Around In The Stands [VIDEO]
Clippers cameraman knew exactly what he was doing.
Knicks Fans Go Viral After Naming Newborn Son Knickson Fyve In Honor of Team's Historic NBA Title
Sports fans naming their children after players on championship-winning teams is nothing new, which means plenty of New York Knicks fans likely considered Jalen after Jalen Brunson or even Karl after Karl-Anthony Towns after the team won the 2026 NBA Finals.
Charles Barkley explains why casinos reward him despite gambling wins
NBA legend Charles Barkley revealed how casinos encourage him to return by offering luxury benefits, including private jets and expensive champagne, even when he wins money gambling. Barkley explained that casino operators are not particularly concerned about individual losses because they expect frequent customers to return and eventually give back their winnings. “We don’t care […] The post Charles Barkley explains why casinos reward him despite gambling wins appeared first on TalkBasket.n...
Kim Mulkey Watches Angel Reese Lead Dream To 2-1 WNBA Finals Lead
By KACE KIESCHNICK, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter The Bayou Barbie had another historic night in the WNBA Finals on Wednesday, becoming the youngest player to record three straight double-doubles in Finals history. Former LSU star [...] The post Kim Mulkey Watches Angel Reese Lead Dream To 2-1 WNBA Finals Lead appeared first on TigerRag.com .
Wizards fans make it clear meaningful basketball has been missed in first game
Wizards fans made it clear how much they've missed basketball that matters.
Blake Griffin on awkward Steve Ballmer encounter after Clippers trade
Former NBA star Blake Griffin recalled an uncomfortable interaction involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, revealing that his agent contacted him about shaking Ballmer’s hand before a game. Speaking with Pablo Torre, Griffin explained that the situation unfolded during his usual pregame routine when he ran past Ballmer without acknowledging him. “I finished with […] The post Blake Griffin on awkward Steve Ballmer encounter after Clippers trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shaq just gave Lakers’ Walker Kessler the funniest new nickname in NBA after Wilt-like dominance
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler delivered a historic shooting performance in Wednesday night’s 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors, earning a hilarious new nickname from franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal. Kessler finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist while shooting a perfect 12-for-12 from the field in his Lakers regular-season […] The post Shaq just gave Lakers’ Walker Kessler the funniest new nickname in NBA after Wilt-like dominance appeared...
Draymond Green Explains Why Lakers' Luka Doncic 'Will Never Win an MVP in the NBA'
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green questioned whether Luka Dončić, a perennial MVP candidate, will ever get over the hump and earn the award.
Luka Dončić just showed us why Lakers vs. Warriors isn't a real rivalry anymore
It might be a while before the Warriors can challenge the Lakers as a true rival again
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards sounds off on matchup exchange with Heat bench
Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener against the Miami Heat, but the star guard stole headlines postgame after addressing a heated exchange with the Heat bench. Minnesota Timberwolves fans expect Anthony Edwards to set the tone night in and night out, and “Ant-Man” did just that, serving as the cornerstone in a blowout victory over the Miami Heat . But after the game, it was his postgame exchange with a player on the Heat bench that generated the biggest buzz...
Stephen A. Smith blasts NBA for T’ing up Yaxel Lendeborg for trash talking Luka Doncic
One of the biggest storylines of the Lakers’ 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors was the back-and-forth between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg and Doncic traded verbal jabs throughout the game, and Doncic finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals, plus 5 three-pointers. But the back-and-forth led to the […] The post Stephen A. Smith blasts NBA for T’ing up Yaxel Lendeborg for trash talking Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Payton Pritchard’s New Deal Will Be a Bargain by Next Year
NBA insider Shams Charania recently announced that Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard signed a new two-year, $44.2 million contract extension. It includes a mutual option for the 2029-30 season. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/2110095911204618266 After a career year in 2026, the Celtics rewarded their 2020 draft pick with two more years to his current contract. This move shows how […] The post Payton Pritchard’s New Deal Will Be a Bargain by Next Year appeared first on The Lead .
Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along
Portland Blazers veteran Damian Lillard’s comeback season is officially underway after a 124-83 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns got things started the right way in their season opener. Lillard started alongside Ja Morant in the backcourt as Portland debuted it new starting duo. Damian led with 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting, including six threes, […] The post Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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