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Jayson Tatum Set to Make a Return To The Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum Set to Make a Return To The Boston Celtics

After rupturing his right Achilles tendon less than a year ago, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is set to make his season debut. According to ESPN, Tatum will officially be listed in the starting lineup ahead of the Celtics for the first time this season as the Celtics take on the Dallas Mavericks. When Tatum suffered the injury, he was able to get surgery the next day in New York City, which put him ahead of schedule. “There’s pretty strong data that if you do [Achilles surgery] within


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Anthony Edwards Fined $25,000 For Throwing Game Ball Into Stands

Anthony Edwards Fined $25,000 For Throwing Game Ball Into Stands

Anthony Edwards’ pockets are just a tad bit lighter today. In a statement, the NBA officially announced that Edwards was being docked 25 grand for throwing the basketball into the stands. “Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands. “It was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations,” the statement read. During halftime of the Timberwolves’ 124-121 victory over


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NBA roundup: Harden claims Cavs are “building something special” after win over Knicks

NBA roundup: Harden claims Cavs are “building something special” after win over Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers emphatically got back to winning ways Tuesday, coasting to a 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks as their recent star signing James Harden scored 20 points. The Cavs took the lead barely a minute into the game with an Evan Mobley three-pointer, and never gave it up in a thoroughly comfortable night for the red-hot Ohio franchise. Former NBA Most Valuable Player Harden, who was brought in from the Los Angeles Clippers this month, has never won a championship despite


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Kevin Durant Dismisses Burner Account Accusations As “Twitter Nonsense”

Kevin Durant Dismisses Burner Account Accusations As “Twitter Nonsense”

Kevin Durant is facing allegations that he’s been operating a burner account on X( formerly Twitter.” The tweets from the alleged account were critical of Durant’s current and former teammates as well as his past coaches. On Sunday, as Durant was playing in the NBA All-Star Game, multiple screenshots of tweets went viral. In the tweets, the Houston Rockets star was alleged to be behind was sent from accounts under several aliases.  Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and former Suns coach Frank Vog


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Damian Lillard Wins 2026 NBA Three-Point Contest Despite not Playing Single Game all Year

Damian Lillard Wins 2026 NBA Three-Point Contest Despite not Playing Single Game all Year

Damian Lillard, out all season while recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, matched a record by winning his third career NBA Three-Point Contest on Saturday. Having received special approval from the league to participate, the 35-year-old Portland Trail Blazers guard beat Phoenix's Devin Booker 29-27 in the final. "In a season where I'm not participating, the league allowing me to come in and do something like this to get some competition, feel a little bit of pressure, to get in front o


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USA Team Stars come out on top in NBA All-Star tournament, beating USA Stripes in final

USA Team Stars come out on top in NBA All-Star tournament, beating USA Stripes in final

Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey sparked the USA Stars over USA Stripes 47-21 in Sunday's final of the 75th NBA All-Star Game tournament. Maxey scored nine points while Edwards and Chet Holmgren added eight each as young Stars talent overwhelmed the veteran-laden USA Stripes in the championship game at Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers. "We chose to compete today and we came out on top," said Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolvesguard who won the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Playe


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2026 NBA All-Star Weekend tips off in Los Angeles

2026 NBA All-Star Weekend tips off in Los Angeles

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend tipped off on Friday in Los Angeles, marking the seventh time the city is hosting the league’s annual midseason showcase. One of the opening highlights is a timed shooting competition featuring four teams, each made up of two NBA players and one NBA legend. The teams are built around All-Star connections, school and team affiliations, and family ties. Team Harper features a five-time NBA champion competing alongside his sons — Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs


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NBA Trade Deadline Team-by-Team Grades: Giannis Stayed put, so who did well?

NBA Trade Deadline Team-by-Team Grades: Giannis Stayed put, so who did well?

The 2026 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, with multiple former All-Stars changing uniforms. While the biggest star of them all — Giannis Antetokounmpo — wasn’t moved, we can take solace in the fact that Ochai Agbaji was. In all seriousness, while the final day before the deadline was a bit of a snoozefest, we did see a plethora of trades in the days leading up to it, further establishing that the trade deadline has, in many ways, replaced free agency. So, to wrap up, let’s take a look at


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Anthony Davis Set to Leave Dallas Mavericks for Washington Wizards in Eight-Player Trade

Anthony Davis Set to Leave Dallas Mavericks for Washington Wizards in Eight-Player Trade

Just one year after arriving, Anthony Davis is already leaving the Dallas Mavericks, as he’s set to join the Washington Wizards in a trade involving eight players. Just over a year ago, Anthony Davis landed with the Dallas Mavericks as the main piece in the unforgettable trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Between injuries and the team’s declining performance, he never managed to find his place. And now, it’s clear he never will. According to Shams Charania, he’s on his way


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NBA All‑Star Rosters Set to Be Revealed Under New U.S. vs. World Format

NBA All‑Star Rosters Set to Be Revealed Under New U.S. vs. World Format

The NBA is preparing to unveil full rosters for the 2026 All‑Star Game, the first to use a new U.S. vs. World format at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Two teams of U.S. players and one World team of international players will compete in a round‑robin tournament of four 12‑minute games, with each team playing at least twice and point differential used as a tiebreaker. Starters and reserves have already been selected through the usual combination of fan, player, media and coach voting, and


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NBA Delays Warriors–Timberwolves Game Amid Minneapolis Unrest

NBA Delays Warriors–Timberwolves Game Amid Minneapolis Unrest

The NBA postponed Saturday’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis by a day, citing safety concerns amid escalating protests over a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents. The game was originally set for a nationally televised slot at Target Center but was moved to Sunday evening after demonstrators filled downtown streets near the arena and the Warriors’ hotel, according to reports from outlets including ESPN. In its brief statement, the leag


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LeBron James left out of All-Star starters selection for first time since 2003 - 04

LeBron James left out of All-Star starters selection for first time since 2003 - 04

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James has been left out of an NBA All-Star game for the first since 2004, ending a record 21-year run as a starter.  James missed the 2025 NBA All-Star game due to foot and ankle injuries, marking the first time he had been selected but did not play at the event. Monday saw James left out, however, as the NBA revealed the 10 players voted in as starters. A fan vote accounted for 50 per cent to determine the 2026 starters, while a further 25 per cent came via votes f


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NBA Roundup: Bucks Win on Giannis’ Return, Spurs Winning Streak Snapped by Jazz

NBA Roundup: Bucks Win on Giannis’ Return, Spurs Winning Streak Snapped by Jazz

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant return from an eight-game NBA injury layoff on Saturday while San Antonio's win streak was ended at eight games by the Utah Jazz. Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 25 minutes to lead the Bucks in a 112-103 victory at Chicago, snapping the Bulls' five-game win streak. The 31-year-old Greek star, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, made 10-of-15 shots from the floor and 8-of-10 free throws as Milwaukee improved to 13


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NY Knicks Win The NBA Cup

NY Knicks Win The NBA Cup

Congratulations are in order! The New York Knicks were crowned the 2025 NBA Cup Champions after a thrilling 124-113 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs. With the victory, the franchise earned its first piece of silverware since its 1973 NBA Championship, ending a 52-year trophy drought. Trailing for much of the game, the Knicks went on a 16-2 run spanning the third and fourth quarters. Jalen Brunson added 25 points and 8 assists, earning the tournament MVP award almost unanimously for


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Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Dies at 54

Former NBA Star Rodney Rogers Dies at 54

Rodney Rogers, a former NBA star, has passed away. He was 54. According to ESPN,  Rogers passed from natural causes linked to his spinal cord injury. He was paralyzed from the shoulders down after a dirt bike accident in November 2008. Andre Igudala, president of the National Basketball Players Association, released a statement paying tribute to Rogers. Igudala wrote, ”I was fortunate to play alongside him for one of those during my rookie year with the 76ers. He was a consistent force on the


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NBA Roundup: Pistons Extend Win Streak to 7, Heat Win on Buzzer-Beating Alley-Oop

NBA Roundup: Pistons Extend Win Streak to 7, Heat Win on Buzzer-Beating Alley-Oop

Cade Cunningham's triple double, Daniss Jenkins's three-pointer at the buzzer and Javonte Green's overtime dunk lifted Detroit past Washington 137-135 on Monday, stretching the Pistons' win streak to seven games. In an unexpected thriller, the NBA's second-best team barely outlasted a Wizards club that fell to an NBA-worst 1-10 with their ninth consecutive loss. "We knew how big this game was for us," Jenkins said. "We wasn't going to let nothing stop us from getting this W." Cunningham made


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NBA Roundup: Heat Earn First Win Since Rozier Arrest, Wembanyama Continues to Shine

NBA Roundup: Heat Earn First Win Since Rozier Arrest, Wembanyama Continues to Shine

In their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in an FBI sports gambling probe, his Miami Heat teammates unleashed a scoring barrage in a 146-114 NBA win at Memphis on Friday. Bam Adebayo scored 24 points and reserve Nikola Jovic added 20 off the bench to lead eight double-digit scorers as the Heat improved to 1-1 after their big win. Miami also scored a one-half team record 86 points in the first two quarters in taking a 86-47 half-time lead, the largest in Heat history dating to 1


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NBA Roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Career-High 55 Points as OKC Outlasts Pacers in Double OT

NBA Roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Career-High 55 Points as OKC Outlasts Pacers in Double OT

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Indiana 141-135 in double overtime on Thursday in a historic rematch of last season's NBA Finals. Hours after the league was rocked by a massive illegal gambling probe, reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Gilgeous-Alexanderdragged the Thunder to victory. The Canadian added eight rebounds and five assists while hitting 15-of-31 shots from the floor and 23-of-26 free throws to lead a 45-of-51 Thunde


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LeBron James’ Lakers Group Chat the Night of the Luka–AD Trade Revealed

LeBron James’ Lakers Group Chat the Night of the Luka–AD Trade Revealed

Nearly a year after the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas and brought Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, new details are shedding light on how LeBron James and his son Bronny learned the news. In a new book by sportswriter Yaron Weitzman, the moment is described as one of the most surreal nights in recent NBA history. According to Weitzman, Bronny James—now both LeBron’s son and Lakers teammate—was the first to share Shams Charania’s viral tweet announcing the trade in the


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Kevin Durant Inks $90 Million Contract Extension with Houston Rockets

Kevin Durant Inks $90 Million Contract Extension with Houston Rockets

NBA superstar Kevin Durant has agreed a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported via his business partner Rich Kleiman. The deal also includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. The 15-time All-Star has one season left on his current deal worth $54.7 million, but he will now earn $144.7 million over the next three years. BREAKING: Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the franchise, his busi


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NewDope’s 2025 NBA Draft Recap
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NewDope’s 2025 NBA Draft Recap

That does it for the 2025 NBA Draft! Be sure to check out all of the 59 picks this year that consisted of 21 players born overseas! First Round 1. Dallas Mavericks - Cooper Flagg (F, Duke) 2. San Antonio Spurs - Dylan Harper (G, Rutgers) 3. Philadelphia 76ers - VJ Edgecombe (G, Bahamas/Baylor) 4. Charlotte Hornets - Kon Knueppel (G/F, Duke) 5. Utah Jazz - Ace Bailey (G/F, Rutgers) 6. Washington Wizards - Tre Johnson (G, Texas) 7. New Orleans Pelicans - Jeremiah Fears (G, Oklahoma) 8.


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Oklahoma City Thunder Clinches First NBA Championship after Defeating Pacers in Game 7
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Oklahoma City Thunder Clinches First NBA Championship after Defeating Pacers in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 on Sunday to clinch the franchise's first NBA Finals crown with a 4-3 series victory. NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to seal an emphatic win against a Pacers side who lost their star guard Tyrese Haliburton to an injury in the first quarter. The 2024-2025 Thunder team is now the second youngest to win a championship in NBA history. The NBA championship was the first won by the Thunder since the f


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Pacers Dominate Thunder to Force First NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016
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Pacers Dominate Thunder to Force First NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016

The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday to force a decisive game seven in the NBA Finals. Haliburton, cleared to play with a right calf injury only a couple of hours before tipoff, scored 14 points with five assists and two steals in a solid contribution to a comprehensive team effort. "We just wanted to protect home court," Haliburton said. "We didn't want to see these guys celebrate a championship on our home fl


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NBA Finals: Thunder One Win away from Glory After Game 5 Victory Over Pacers
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NBA Finals: Thunder One Win away from Glory After Game 5 Victory Over Pacers

Jalen Williams (24) erupted for 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Indiana Pacers to score a 120-109 victory and move to within one win of clinching the NBA Finals on Monday. An enthralling game-five battle in Oklahoma saw the Pacers climb out of an 18-point first-half hole to get within two points of the Thunder in the fourth quarter. But just as Indiana threatened the latest in a series of trademark comebacks, the Thunder found an extra gear with Williams and MVP Shai Gilgeo


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