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Paul George Gets Honest About Replacing Jaylen Brown
Paul George arrived at the Celtics this offseason in the blockbuster trade that sent 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, and the reaction from Boston fans hasn’t escaped him. But rather than take the criticism personally, George understands why Brown’s departure has hit the city so hard. “I understand my circumstances. I understand how […] The post Paul George Gets Honest About Replacing Jaylen Brown appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Consulted Sophie Cunningham About Next WNBA Commissioner
Sophie Cunningham has revealed she has spoken directly with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about what comes next for the WNBA. The Indiana Fever guard said Silver reached out to her as the league prepares to find a replacement for commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who recently announced she will retire at the end of the year. “I […] The post Adam Silver Consulted Sophie Cunningham About Next WNBA Commissioner appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Reacts to Clippers Scandal Being Over
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league is ready to move on from its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers were hit with one of the biggest punishments in NBA history, with owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year, the organization fined $30 million and five first-round draft picks stripped […] The post Adam Silver Reacts to Clippers Scandal Being Over appeared first on Basketball Forever .
WNBPA Calls Out NBA After Being Excluded From Statement
America’s biggest professional sports leagues are joining forces to target betting-related abuse, but the WNBPA isn’t happy about being left out. The NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and MLS, alongside their respective players’ unions, released a joint statement Tuesday calling for stronger action against bettors who threaten or harass players, coaches and their families, according to […] The post WNBPA Calls Out NBA After Being Excluded From Statement appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic
Brian Windhorst has recalled an interesting story about the Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for the Raptors in 2019. Toronto started to notice a unusual tactic by the Clippers, Windhorst says. “There was an analysis done by the Raptors before games about where to put scouts,” Windhorst said […] The post Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Nikola Jokic Admits He’s Getting Ruder to NBA Fans
Nikola Jokic is the biggest enigma of an NBA player and this time he has proved it by admitting he shouldn’t be anyone’s role model. Jokic certainly didn’t become a basketball player for the fame, so much so that he’s admittedly become ruder to people who approach him in public. “I’m getting more and more […] The post Nikola Jokic Admits He’s Getting Ruder to NBA Fans appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Steve Kerr Speaks on Draymond Green’s New Role
Steve Kerr has revealed a surprising new role for Warriors forward Draymond Green in 2026-27. Kerr says he wants Draymond to shoot more threes, despite him having an awkward 3PT stance – it doesn’t come naturally at all to the forward. “We have to cut back on the turnovers,” Kerr said on Tom Tilbert Show. […] The post Steve Kerr Speaks on Draymond Green’s New Role appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard Blockbuster Return to Toronto Official
Kawhi Leonard is officially heading back to Toronto, nearly three months after the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a blockbuster trade on June 30, with the deal finally completed following the conclusion of the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Toronto will receive Leonard, while Los Angeles gets Brandon […] The post Kawhi Leonard Blockbuster Return to Toronto Official appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Danilo Gallinari Calls Out Kawhi Leonard Over $700K Punishment
Danilo Gallinari believes Kawhi Leonard got off far too lightly for his involvement in the Los Angeles Clippers’ salary cap scandal. Leonard was fined $700,000 by the NBA following its investigation into the Clippers’ dealings with Aspiration, but Gallinari believes his former replacement in Los Angeles should be paying considerably more. “In my opinion, since […] The post Danilo Gallinari Calls Out Kawhi Leonard Over $700K Punishment appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Taj Gibson Calls Time on His NBA career
Taj Gibson is calling time on his NBA career, but he won’t be walking away from basketball. After 17 seasons in the league, Gibson announced his retirement on Monday and is reportedly returning to where it all began, joining the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach under new head coach Tiago Splitter, according to ESPN’s […] The post Taj Gibson Calls Time on His NBA career appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Warriors Would Be ‘First in Line’ For Devin Booker, Per Insider
Some interesting trade buzz surrounding Suns star Devin Booker has emerged – involving a Western Conference rival. Booker is signed to a max contract extension with Phoenix that keeps him with the franchise through the 2029-30 season. However, Golden State would be very interested if he was to ever become available in trade talks, Tim […] The post Warriors Would Be ‘First in Line’ For Devin Booker, Per Insider appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jaylen Brown Reveals What He Wants His Legacy to Be
Jaylen Brown has already put together a career most NBA players could only dream of, but the Sixers star doesn’t want basketball accomplishments to define his legacy. Brown has five All-Star selections, two All-NBA honors, an Eastern Conference Finals MVP and a Finals MVP from his championship run with the Boston Celtics in 2024. But […] The post Jaylen Brown Reveals What He Wants His Legacy to Be appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Julius Randle Sends Bold Warning About What’s Coming
Julius Randle hasn’t played a game for the Brooklyn Nets yet, but he’s already setting expectations for what he believes the team can accomplish this season. After being acquired by Brooklyn in June, Randle told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. that the Nets were going to “shock the world.” Now, the three-time All-Star has explained exactly […] The post Julius Randle Sends Bold Warning About What’s Coming appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Steve Kerr Reveals Surprising Reaction to LeBron James Chase
The Warriors made a run at LeBron James this offseason, but Steve Kerr never really believed the four-time MVP was coming to Golden State. James ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending any possibility of a partnership with Steph Curry. And while Kerr would have welcomed the move, plenty of Warriors fans apparently felt very […] The post Steve Kerr Reveals Surprising Reaction to LeBron James Chase appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Steve Ballmer Accepts NBA’s Punishment Over Kawhi Leonard Scandal
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement reneging on his word to fight the sanctions imposed upon him by the league for the salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard. He said he would fight back after the punishments, which included the loss of five future first-round draft picks, a fine of $30M and a […] The post Steve Ballmer Accepts NBA’s Punishment Over Kawhi Leonard Scandal appeared first on Basketball Forever .
US Justice Department Opens Inquiry Into Kawhi Leonard-Clippers Saga
The Los Angeles Clippers’ controversial dealings with Kawhi Leonard have taken another major turn, with the U.S. Department of Justice reportedly opening a criminal investigation into the franchise. According to The New York Times, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is conducting the investigation, which remains in its early stages. […] The post US Justice Department Opens Inquiry Into Kawhi Leonard-Clippers Saga appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Clippers Seemingly Renege on Chris Paul Jersey Retirement
The disrespect the Clippers have shown future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul is actually getting out of hand. Before sending him home and not letting him see out the entire season with the Clippers – which was a huge act of disrespect in itself – Paul said Lawrence Frank told him his jersey would be retired by […] The post Clippers Seemingly Renege on Chris Paul Jersey Retirement appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Donald Trump Roasts Mavericks Over Luka Doncic Trade
More than a year later, the Luka Doncic trade is still catching strays, this time from the President of the United States. Donald Trump took aim at the Dallas Mavericks’ infamous decision to trade Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers while speaking at a midterm convention at American Airlines Center in Dallas. And despite admitting […] The post Donald Trump Roasts Mavericks Over Luka Doncic Trade appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jonathan Kuminga Says Timberwolves Signing ‘One of the Best Decisions’ He’s Made
Jonathan Kuminga has addressed his decision to sign with the Timberwolves at his introductory press conference. Kuminga could have had essentially double the money at another team such as the Lakers, but decided to sign with Minnesota – and he’s backing himself all the way. “Just looking back, I think I’ll say it’s one of […] The post Jonathan Kuminga Says Timberwolves Signing ‘One of the Best Decisions’ He’s Made appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kevon Looney’s Massive Statement on Luka Doncic
Without the Lakers’ former leader in LeBron James, questions surrounded Luka Doncic and how he was going to step up as a leader. The season hasn’t started yet but he’s showing some promising signs. Luka took the entire Lakers team to his home country of Slovenia and provided plenty of opportunities for the new-look team […] The post Kevon Looney’s Massive Statement on Luka Doncic appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard Trade Hits Mysterious Delay as Clippers Hold Up Deal
The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has taken another strange turn. More than a week after the NBA handed down its historic punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers, Leonard still hasn’t officially been traded to the Toronto Raptors, and according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, people around the league aren’t entirely sure why. The Clippers and […] The post Kawhi Leonard Trade Hits Mysterious Delay as Clippers Hold Up Deal appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Tyler Herro Hit With Custody Battle
Tyler Herro has plenty happening away from basketball following his blockbuster move to Milwaukee. The Bucks guard is involved in a custody battle with his former girlfriend Katya Henry after the couple split earlier this month, according to TMZ. Herro and Henry share two children, daughter Zya, born in 2021, and son Harlem, born in […] The post Tyler Herro Hit With Custody Battle appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Draymond Green Explains Why Ben Simmons Move Could Be Big
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA, and Draymond Green believes his arrival in Sacramento could make life considerably easier for Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings after spending a year away from the league. While expectations surrounding the former No. 1 overall pick remain uncertain, […] The post Draymond Green Explains Why Ben Simmons Move Could Be Big appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Megan Thee Stallion Reveals ‘Very Rough’ Klay Thompson Split
Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about just how difficult her breakup with former Warriors star Klay Thompson became before the pair went their separate ways. The rapper described the split as “very rough” and said the experience left her feeling like she’d “been put through the washing machine and the dryer with tins, shovels, […] The post Megan Thee Stallion Reveals ‘Very Rough’ Klay Thompson Split appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Lakers Add Longtime Heat Executive in Major Front Office Hire
The Lakers have added another experienced name to their front office, bringing in longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager. Amsler is leaving Miami after more than two decades with the organization and most recently served as the Heat’s vice president of player personnel, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move […] The post Lakers Add Longtime Heat Executive in Major Front Office Hire appeared first on Basketball Forever .
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