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Getty Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, answers a question during a press conference at Boston Celtics media day. Before the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the NBA by trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Dončić, the Boston Celtics quietly explored the possibility of acquiring the All-Star big man, according to new reporting from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.Siegel reported Friday that the Lakers began gauging Davis’ value early last season, months before former Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison executed the most shocking midseason trade in league history.“Of the teams that the Lakers spoke with when they were first putting out feelers for Davis, the Boston Celtics h...

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The Charlotte Hornets will miss their top playmaker, LaMelo Ball on Saturday.According to the Hornets’ official injury report announcement, Ball will get the night off. The team is ruling him out due to right ankle injury management.In addition to Ball, the Hornets will play without Josh Green, Liam McNeeley, Brandon Miller, and Grant Williams. KJ Simpson is considered probable on Saturday.Loading twitter content...Lately, Ball has been out of the Hornets’ lineup. After a November 1 matchup between the Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, he went on to miss the next five games for Charlotte. During the 122-105 loss against the Timberwolves, Ball struggled with his shot, making 36 percent of his field goals, scoring 18 points. He also logged eight assists, and came down with seven reboun...

The moment, a microcosm. Draymond Green, smiling incredulously, peering up at Victor Wembanyama as if he were a skyscraper.From up there came the left hand, flushing a dunk that sent San Antonio Spurs fans into a frenzy with just shy of eight minutes remaining. From up there, a roar hurled down onto Green’s head.So of course, Green looked up. He smiled. He stepped closer to Wembanyama, until their chests collided, craning his neck back even further to look him in the eyes. With pleasure, Green barked at the top of the mountain, his instinctual response summarizing what happened with the Golden State Warriors this week.Above them sits a new excellence, posing a new obstacle. Skilled and athletic, hungry and haughty. Like the Warriors’ stars used to be. But these vets still live for this. Th...

Dillon Brooks made the lewd gesture during Thursday's game and was fined Friday but it's not the first time he's been fined for his on-court conduct. Chris Coduto / Getty ImagesThe NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks $25,000 Friday for a lewd gesture he made during the Suns’ 133-98 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.The incident occurred with less than a minute to play before halftime. Brooks drove into the paint, absorbed a bump from Pacers guard Ben Sheppard and tossed in a 5-foot floater while falling to the floor. As he lay on the court, Brooks celebrated the and-1 with a crotch-chop gesture. He finished the game with 32 points. DILLON BROOKS. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/4vUpkaJABp — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 14, 2025Earlier this season, the league fined Phil...

Getty Former Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley tells his side of the story following arrest. Former Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, one of the franchise’s most iconic defensive sparks of the James Harden era, spoke publicly for the first time after being arrested in Texas on a third-degree felony assault charge. Shortly after posting a $40,000 bail, Beverley shared a message on X (formerly Twitter), urging fans not to believe early reports circulating online. “Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv❤️🙏🏾,” Beverley wrote, addressing the viral headlines surrounding the case. TMZ Sports reported that Beverley was accused of assaulting a family or household member, with alleg...

The Golden State Warriors edged out a thrilling 109-108 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, marking their second win against San Antonio in just three days—both led by superstar Stephen Curry.Curry erupted for 46 points on Wednesday and followed that up with 49 points on Friday, shooting 16-for-26 from the field and 9-for-17 from 3-point range.With his performance, the NBA revealed historic milestones for the 37-year-old. Curry officially surpassed Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James for the most 40-point games by a player over the age of 35, now with seven.He also became just the second player, alongside the legendary Michael Jordan, to record back-to-back 45-point games after turning 35.More news: Mavs Get Great Cooper Flagg Injury News Before Clippers GameLoading t...

Getty Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley defends his tarnished reputation on social media following his arrest. Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley, who played a key role during the team’s 2024 playoff push, addressed the public for the first time after being arrested in Texas on a third-degree felony assault charge. After posting a $40,000 bond, Beverley took to X (formerly Twitter) to push back on viral reports surrounding the incident. “Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv❤️🙏🏾,” Beverley wrote, signaling that early descriptions of the events were inaccurate. TMZ Sports reported that Beverley is accused of assaulting a family or household member, with allega...

The financial consequences of Manchester United losing in the Europa League final should be painful and affect the club for years.It was a zero-sum game Tottenham won 1-0 on Wednesday: Winner goes into the Champions League — plus the UEFA Super Cup game in August — and loser is out of Europe next season and gets nothing.United lost a drab match despite, as soccer finance expert Kieran Maguire noted on Thursday, having higher revenue than Tottenham and spending 64% more on wages for a more expensively acquired squad of players. Tottenham also beat United twice in the Premier League this season, and in the domestic League Cup.“If I was teaching this at management school (I) would conclude that there is something seriously wrong with the culture of the organization … which is set by senior ma...

Getty Former Clippers guard Patrick Beverley pushed back after he posted bail on his felony arrest in Texas. Former Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, one of the most recognizable defensive leaders from the Lob City-to-Kawhi/PG transition era, publicly addressed his arrest in Texas for the first time after posting bail on a third-degree felony assault charge. Shortly after securing a $40,000 bond, Beverley posted a message on X (formerly Twitter), signaling that early online reports were misleading. “Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv❤️🙏🏾,” Beverley wrote, in what was his first public comment on the case. TMZ Sports reported that Beverley was accused of assaulting a fa...