Tracy McGrady’s criticism of NBA expansion cuts straight to a concern that always follows growth: whether the league is truly deep enough to support more teams without thinning out the …
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Expansion Could Force A Realignment, And Minnesota Or Memphis Now Appear To Be The Leading Candidates
by oc_webmasterby oc_webmasterThe NBA’s expansion plans are not only about bringing teams to Seattle and Las Vegas. They are also about what happens next. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, one current Western …
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NBA Expansion Push Gains Real Momentum With Seattle And Las Vegas In Focus
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA’s long-anticipated expansion process appears to be moving from discussion toward action. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday that the league will hold a vote at the Board of …
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Rick Carlisle Calls NBA Fine “Shocking” And “Unbelievable,” Cites Aaron Nesmith Injury Handling
by Len Werleby Len WerleIndiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has publicly detailed his frustration with the NBA’s recent $100,000 fine of the franchise, saying he was “shocked” by how the league handled its review …
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Pablo Torre has added fresh fuel to one of the NBA’s oldest and most corrosive conspiracy theories: that the draft lottery can be “steered” when the league wants a certain …
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Zach Lowe Questions Brandon Ingram As Steph Curry’s All-Star Replacement
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA’s decision to slot Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram into the 2026 All-Star Game as an injury replacement for Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry didn’t land with much …
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The NBA’s Expansion Clock Is Ticking And Seattle And Las Vegas Are Back On The Board
by Len Werleby Len WerleFor years, NBA expansion lived in the safe zone of commissioner-speak: a concept the league “should explore,” a topic owners would “study,” a future decision that always seemed one season …
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Michael Porter Jr. Relives His Most Embarrassing Moment: “I Thought I Was Getting Kicked Out Of The League”
by Len Werleby Len WerleMichael Porter Jr. has had his share of NBA learning curves, but the mistake he still calls the most mortifying didn’t happen on the court. It happened on Snapchat, and …
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Three Years Ago Today, LeBron James Passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar As The NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by Len Werleby Len WerleThree years ago today, on February 7, 2023, LeBron James made NBA history. In the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James …
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Draymond Green To Adam Silver: “Figure It Out” And Make Room For LeBron In 2026 All-Star
by Len Werleby Len WerleDraymond Green has never been subtle about league politics, and he wasn’t subtle this time either. With LeBron James sitting uncharacteristically low in early fan-vote returns for the 2026 NBA …
