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Lifetime Ban Sends Strong Message to ‘Stupid’ Would-Be NBA Gamblers: Coach: Commissioner Adam Silver sent a message to would-be NBA gamblers with his harsh ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
The Chicago Bulls are in the 3rd biggest market in America. They’ve only paid the luxury tax once. It’s actually hilarious how cheap they are ... Show more
“WE WANT BOSTON” chants in Miami. 🍿
Larry Nance:
“Respectfully, I'm betting on the Pels. I'm not betting, no Jontay Porter. I'm not betting. I'm not betting on anything ... Show more @PelsFilmRoom
LeBron James on Nikola Jokic:
“He’s one of the best players to ever play this game. It’s that simple.“
(via @MikeAScotto , 🎥 @jovanbuha )
“That's not a great fanbase at all. It hasn't been. They're frontrunners.”
- Michael Wilbon on the Miami Heat(h/t @awfulannouncing )
the top 10 in Clutch WPA (Win Probability Added)
1. Stephen Curry2. Giannis Antetokounmpo3. DeMar DeRozan
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5. Paul George
6 ... Show more
Nickeil Alexander-Walker took the 6th most corner 3s in the NBA and hit 44.5% (!) this year
Gifted defender—corals & keeps excellent ball handlers in ... Show more
Ernie Johnson: “I understand CJ McCollum put out a text to everybody on the team last night... what was his message going into this game?”Brandon Ingram: ... Show more @NBAonTNT @awfulannouncing
Eintracht Frankfurt: Emotional scene! Suddenly Kevin Trapp | bends over Sports: Eintracht Frankfurt is reminiscent of a club legend. Before the Bundesliga game ...
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NBA GM on ‘awful’ 2024 draft: ‘This is the type of draft that gets someone fired if they get the No. 1 pick’
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/nba-gm-on-awful-2024-draft-this-is-the-type-of-draft-that-gets-someone-fired-if-they-get-the-no-1-pick/
“Character is not made in a bed of roses and sunshine. Like steel, it’s forged in fire, between the hammer and the anvil.
Right now ... Show more @AlexMSolana
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the NBA in rim FGA with 853 (!!!)—132 more FGA than 2nd place, Zion
Fair to assume that efficiency suffers with that much volume ... Show more
Robin Yount will be manager for a day with Lake Country DockHounds: Brewers legend Robin Yount will again play a role in local baseball, serving as manager for a ...
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“ Klay is going to draw interest around the league.He’s gonna want a fair salary. I can tell you for sure, both sides took note of that Jrue Holiday extension ... Show more @BasketballOnX
2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams says he wants to 'play in one place for 20 years,' chase Tom Brady's legacy
cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-draft-caleb-williams-says-he-wants-to-play-in-one-place-for-20-years-chase-tom-bradys-legacy/
Paul Pierce doesn’t think Kawhi Leonard is as skilled as Jayson Tatum“Kawhi is not the offensive player Jayson is”
(🎥 @allthesmokeprod / h/t @TheWestbrookEra )
Sixers fans want to part with Tobias Harris. They may get their wish this summer.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-tobias-harris-nba-playoffs-new-york-knicks-20240419.html
If you think you could get a hit off of Chris Sale ... then watch this 😳
"[I'll be the best player in the NBA in] about two to three years."
- Anthony Edwards(Via @ESPNNBA )
Blake Snell has pitched 11.2 innings over 3 starts with an ERA of 11.57 to start the season
Before Eintracht against Augsburg: Goosebumps moment at Hölzenbein commemoration | Sports
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SC Magdeburg's transfer hammer? Andreas Wolff back in the handball Bundesliga?: That would be a real transfer hammer: According to a media report ...
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Michael Malone:
"Come Saturday, there are 15 other teams that want what we have. We have the world championship trophy.. ... Show more @HarrisonWind
LSU's Angel Reese has chosen her new nickname as she joins the Chicago Sky: LSU's Angel Reese has chosen "Chi Barbie" as her new nickname as she joins ...
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Only one more sleep to go. 🫨
The #StanleyCup Playoffs begin TOMORROW on ESPN, NHL on TNT, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports!
Following Play-In defeat, is the Golden State Warriors dynasty over?: The Golden State Warriors have been the personification of continued excellence over the ...
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Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
Sluggin' Soto 🫡
Miles Russell, 15, becomes youngest to make cut on Korn Ferry Tour - PGA TOUR: Top-ranked AJGA player opens in 68-66 at LECOM Suncoast Classic
pgatour.com/article/tours/korn-ferry-tour/news/latest/2024/04/19/miles-russell-15-becomes-youngest-to-make-cut-on-korn-ferry-tour-lecom-suncoast-classic
De’Aaron Fox: fast
Chicago Bulls miss the NBA playoffs for a 2nd consecutive season after a 112-91 meltdown in Miami
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-bulls-miami-heat-play-in/
The wait is finally over. 🏆
The #StanleyCup Playoffs begin TONIGHT at 5p ET on ESPN, TNT Sports, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports!
“I get to play alongside my favorite player of all time, which is Kevin Durant.”
- Anthony Edwards on playing for Team USA
(via @Complex )
Miami is rolling. 🔥🔥
“I wish [the NBA would’ve suspended Jontay Porter] for five years…to give him another chance”
- Charles Barkley(Via @SiriusXMNBA )
Kyrie on Team USA's roster process:
"I grew up in a time when we actually had to try out for USAB…meet up as a group and as peers ... Show more @GrantAfseth
“Derrick Rose hands down has put on the greatest, if not one of the greatest, rookie campaigns.”
- Paul George on the best rookie he’s ever seen
(via @PodcastPShow )
Elly De La Cruz is UNREAL on the basepaths! ⚡️
SC Magdeburg keeps Flensburg at a distance and on course for the handball championship
handball-world.news/spiel/flensburg-gegen-magdeburg-2024-handball-bundesliga-4875001/bericht
Why are the Coyotes leaving Arizona? Because, ultimately, we're unworthy: Opinion: Salt Lake City just cleaned our clocks and took our NHL franchise ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/philboas/2024/04/18/arizona-coyotes-leaving-phoenix-unworthy/73375972007/
Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
- The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.
- Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.
- Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.
- The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
NBA scouts think USC was holding Bronny James back, per @WindhorstESPN "NBA scouts don't think Bronny James was able to put his best foot forward this year ... Show more
“I had my little taste of it and it was terrible.”
- Brandin Podziemski on the play-in tournament
(Via @DaltonJ_Johnson )
ESPN Sources: Atlanta is hiring Golden State’s Onsi Saleh as an assistant general manager. Saleh — who had been VP of Basketball Strategy and Team Counsel with ... Show more
Too cold 🥶
Utah officially has an NHL team: The NHL announced that Utah will have a team starting in the 2024-25 season.
sltrib.com/sports/2024/04/18/utah-officially-has-an-nhl-team/
Jarrett Allen doesn’t regret saying lights were ‘brighter than expected’ after Knicks playoff loss
cavaliersnation.com/2024/04/19/jarrett-allen-doesnt-regret-saying-lights-were-brighter-than-expected-after-knicks-playoff-loss/
Adley Rutschman launches his first career grand slam!
Miami is DOMINATING. 🔥
Kendrick Perkins believes that Joel Embiid is not even close to being 80% healthy
“He has ZERO dunks since returning from the injury.”
(Via @ESPNNBA )
Goal. Scoring. Machine. 🏒
With a League-leading 69 goals in the 2023-24 regular season, Auston Matthews takes home his third Maurice "Rocket" ... Show more #NHLAwards
That's one way to get a big leaguer's attention 🤣
Hassan Whiteside mourns death of 23-year-old brother: ‘I will never be okay’: Former NBA big man Hassan Whiteside took to Instagram to mourn the death of his ...
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Quick Glance: Hassan Whiteside Mourns Loss of 23-Year-Old Brother
- Hassan Whiteside mourns the loss of his 23-year-old brother, sharing heartfelt memories and grief on Instagram.
- NBA figures like Wayne Ellington, Udonis Haslem, Isaiah Thomas, Matt Barnes, and Gabrielle Union showed support for Whiteside.
- Whiteside recently retired from the NBA after a successful career, primarily with the Miami Heat. His departure from basketball was acknowledged throughout the league.
- Ending his NBA journey with impressive stats and dedication, Whiteside closes this chapter while aiming to honor his brother's legacy amidst this personal loss.
🗣️ 'In my era, El Clasico was the biggest game in the world. Nowadays, the focus is more on Liverpool vs Man City or Premier League games ... Show more
KUUUUUUCH 🤩 Nikita Kucherov takes home his second Art Ross Trophy after finishing the season as the League's top point scorer! #NHLAwards
“It's fair to say it's above $20 Million.” 👀
- @ShamsCharania on Caitlin Clark’s shoe deal with Nike
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