The 2001 Portland Trail Blazers, a team later nicknamed the “Jail Blazers” for their on-court antics, were known for their volatility. But a lesser-known incident from that era highlights the …
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NBA Players Have ‘Very Serious Problem’ With Being Shut Out Of NBA Europe Revenue
The NBA’s ambitious push into Europe is already creating tension with its own players. NBPA executive director David Kelly says NBA players have a “very serious problem” with the current …
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Byron Scott’s Civil Sexual Assault Trial Nears As Campbell Hall Reaches Confidential Settlement With Accuser
Former Los Angeles Lakers star and coach Byron Scott is scheduled to face a civil trial next month over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old student at a private …
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Tyrese Maxey Says Starting At The Bottom Fueled His Rise: ‘If I Get A Chance To Start, I’m Not Looking Back’
Tyrese Maxey’s rise in Philadelphia did not begin with a guaranteed role, a starting spot or even the sense that he belonged near the front of the rotation. According to …
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Team USA’s Shocking Loss to Argentina in the 2004 Olympics: Unraveling the Aftermath
The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens marked a pivotal moment in the history of basketball, as the mighty Team USA faced an unexpected defeat at the hands of Argentina. The …
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Charles Barkley Criticizes Adam Silver And Cathy Engelbert Over WNBA Transgender-Athlete Debate
Charles Barkley has entered the growing debate surrounding transgender participation in the WNBA, criticizing NBA commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for what he believes has been an …
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Brandon Clarke’s Autopsy Reveals History Of Drug Use And Prior Rehabilitation Attempts Before Accidental Overdose
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke had struggled with drug use before his death and had previously undergone multiple attempts at rehabilitation, according to details contained in the Los Angeles County …
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Former Kings Athletic Trainer Sues Team, Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment And Retaliation
The Sacramento Kings are facing a lawsuit from former assistant athletic trainer Crystal Lee, who alleges the organization discriminated against her during and after her pregnancy, retaliated against her after …
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Deron Williams Doesn’t See Himself As Individual Hall Of Famer: ‘My Prime Didn’t Last Long Enough’
Deron Williams was one of the NBA’s premier point guards at his peak, but the former Utah Jazz star does not believe that peak lasted long enough to make him …
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Patrick Beverley Says Media Narratives Helped Push Russell Westbrook Out Of NBA
Patrick Beverley believes Russell Westbrook’s final years in the NBA were shaped by something bigger than basketball. Speaking after Westbrook announced his retirement following 18 seasons, Beverley argued that years …
