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Oh my Rudy Gobert just threw a punch at his own teammate Kyle Anderson

Oh my Rudy Gobert just threw a punch at his own teammate Kyle Anderson

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But will the players care though?!?!

But will the players care though?!?!

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TNT broadcasters just asked: Will Nikola Jokic be suspended for Game 5? Team execs are wondering this too since the rule book says a player should be ejected for entering the stands. Jokic technically just went courtside so there’s room for interpretation. We’ll find out Monday.

TNT broadcasters just asked: Will Nikola Jokic be suspended for Game 5? Team execs are wondering this too since the rule book says a player should be ejected for entering the stands. Jokic technically just went courtside so there’s room for interpretation. We’ll find out Monday.

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The Suns led the Spurs for 47 minutes, 58.8 seconds. But this is the definition of stealing the win:

The Suns led the Spurs for 47 minutes, 58.8 seconds. But this is the definition of stealing the win:

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Victor Wembanyama is not real

Victor Wembanyama is not real

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The ball was DEFINITELY loose. I don't see how the referees grant a timeout here.

The ball was DEFINITELY loose. I don't see how the referees grant a timeout here.

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I watched every block by Jaren Jackson Jr. in slow motion from alternate angles to investigate the NBA Reddit thread claiming the Grizzlies scorekeeper is "posting fraudulent numbers." But only 3 of his 66 home blocks are incorrectly labeled, a completely insignificant amount.

I watched every block by Jaren Jackson Jr. in slow motion from alternate angles to investigate the NBA Reddit thread claiming the Grizzlies scorekeeper is "posting fraudulent numbers." But only 3 of his 66 home blocks are incorrectly labeled, a completely insignificant amount.

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The Celtics have broken the Kings, who are once again proving to be far too small. Not enough size, particularly with help defense. And not enough rebounding. Bad sign to lose like this against Boston on the second night of a road back-to-back without two of its best players. It should be obvious at this point the Kings are a great regular season team but not equipped to win against NBA Finals contenders, which Sacramento won't be without making a big move.

The Celtics have broken the Kings, who are once again proving to be far too small. Not enough size, particularly with help defense. And not enough rebounding. Bad sign to lose like this against Boston on the second night of a road back-to-back without two of its best players. It should be obvious at this point the Kings are a great regular season team but not equipped to win against NBA Finals contenders, which Sacramento won't be without making a big move.

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WHAT A SEQUENCE!!! LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ's 3

WHAT A SEQUENCE!!! LeBron steal and slam, and chaos leads to MPJ's 3

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Giannis????????? 😳😅

Giannis????????? 😳😅

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Final play for the Mavericks is a work of tanking art.

Final play for the Mavericks is a work of tanking art.

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If “everything’s on the table” other than Steph Curry as Brian Windhorst reports here, then “everything “ means Draymond Green is also on the table. And if Draymond is movable, his $24M salary opens A LOT of creative options for the Warriors. Buckle up!

If “everything’s on the table” other than Steph Curry as Brian Windhorst reports here, then “everything “ means Draymond Green is also on the table. And if Draymond is movable, his $24M salary opens A LOT of creative options for the Warriors. Buckle up!

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Steph Curry with an impossible finish

Steph Curry with an impossible finish

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Shams Charania Malik Beasley definitely choked under (extra?) pressure in the playoffs…

Shams Charania Malik Beasley definitely choked under (extra?) pressure in the playoffs…

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The Heat played incredible defense to force the Bucks to run out the clock in overtime. 1. Butler mirroring Giannis' drive left 2. Martin and Strus containing Middleton's drive 3. Vincent closing out to Allen 4. Strus rotating to Holiday 5. Highsmith deterring Allen's drive This lineup played a grand total of zero minutes together all season long, yet they were connected on a string in the closing moments. Amazing. Miami deserved to advance.

The Heat played incredible defense to force the Bucks to run out the clock in overtime. 1. Butler mirroring Giannis' drive left 2. Martin and Strus containing Middleton's drive 3. Vincent closing out to Allen 4. Strus rotating to Holiday 5. Highsmith deterring Allen's drive This lineup played a grand total of zero minutes together all season long, yet they were connected on a string in the closing moments. Amazing. Miami deserved to advance.

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WEMBANYAMA YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME

WEMBANYAMA YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME

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What an absurd pass by Nikola Jokic

What an absurd pass by Nikola Jokic

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What a turn of events: -Cade Cunningham breaks OG Anunoby's ankles -Looks like FOR SURE Cade will score -But amazing help defense by Karl-Anthony Towns -Jalen Brunson scores on the other end

What a turn of events: -Cade Cunningham breaks OG Anunoby's ankles -Looks like FOR SURE Cade will score -But amazing help defense by Karl-Anthony Towns -Jalen Brunson scores on the other end

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I am loving The Yang Hansen Experience

I am loving The Yang Hansen Experience

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Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart were so bad in the final five minutes of that loss for the Celtics. Good effort by the Hawks on defense, but these back-to-back turnovers were sloppy and avoidable.

Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart were so bad in the final five minutes of that loss for the Celtics. Good effort by the Hawks on defense, but these back-to-back turnovers were sloppy and avoidable.

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New mock draft with all the latest intel just dropped in my 2026 NBA Draft Guide. Plus Yahoo Sports and I created a brand new feature called “Ask Kevin O’Connor.” Check it out!

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I thought Timothy Legler did a great job of juxtaposing the difference between Karl-Anthony Towns and Chet Holmgren, and the potential advantage that could be for the Knicks vs the Spurs.

I thought Timothy Legler did a great job of juxtaposing the difference between Karl-Anthony Towns and Chet Holmgren, and the potential advantage that could be for the Knicks vs the Spurs.

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Nate Ament called me out for not having Jalen Brunson on one of my All-NBA teams 😅😅

Nate Ament called me out for not having Jalen Brunson on one of my All-NBA teams 😅😅

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Nate Ament worked out this week for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have the 12th and 17th picks and have been rumored to have interest in moving into the top 10.

Nate Ament worked out this week for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have the 12th and 17th picks and have been rumored to have interest in moving into the top 10.

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“Damian Lillard had the best workout that I’d ever seen.” -Chad Ford recalling the time he saw Dame workout pre-draft. Chad Ford

“Damian Lillard had the best workout that I’d ever seen.” -Chad Ford recalling the time he saw Dame workout pre-draft. Chad Ford

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What happened to home teams wearing white jerseys? The home team has worn white in only 22 of 66 NBA playoff games so far this year. Ten years ago, home teams wore white in 83 of 86 games, including every round two, Conference Finals & Finals game. From 97% to 33% in a decade.

What happened to home teams wearing white jerseys? The home team has worn white in only 22 of 66 NBA playoff games so far this year. Ten years ago, home teams wore white in 83 of 86 games, including every round two, Conference Finals & Finals game. From 97% to 33% in a decade.

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What did you think of Mitch Johnson’s decision not to call a timeout?

What did you think of Mitch Johnson’s decision not to call a timeout?

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Joel Embiid, man… what a moment

Joel Embiid, man… what a moment

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The Knicks have a masterfully built team.

The Knicks have a masterfully built team.

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"I'm born ready." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

"I'm born ready." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Are we sure Richie Saunders isn’t a first round pick in the 2026 NBA draft? Well, @sam_vecenie has a first round grade on the product of BYU Men's Basketball.

Are we sure Richie Saunders isn’t a first round pick in the 2026 NBA draft? Well, @sam_vecenie has a first round grade on the product of BYU Men's Basketball.

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The Timberwolves used a “Gortat screen” against Victor Wembanyama last night and it opened the paint for an Anthony Edwards drive and finish. Russillo and I want to see Minnesota do more of it

The Timberwolves used a “Gortat screen” against Victor Wembanyama last night and it opened the paint for an Anthony Edwards drive and finish. Russillo and I want to see Minnesota do more of it

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Nikola Jokic had some really rough defensive possessions in the second half of last night's loss.

Nikola Jokic had some really rough defensive possessions in the second half of last night's loss.

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Have the Spurs figured out SGA? Or is Shai injured? His shooting numbers are dismal.

Have the Spurs figured out SGA? Or is Shai injured? His shooting numbers are dismal.

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Stephen Curry's story about Kobe Bryant is awesome. Interview by Sean Evans on Hot Ones:

Stephen Curry's story about Kobe Bryant is awesome. Interview by Sean Evans on Hot Ones:

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Calvin Booth believes four factors converged to cost him his job with Denver. First, the Nikola Jokic effect: when you have the best player in the world, everything else gets taken for granted. Second, the friction between a tenured champion coach and a first-time GM. Third, ownership. Booth believes the Kroenke family, for all its success across sports, doesn’t place the same value on front-office executives that other organizations do. And fourth: “I think I just made it look too easy.” He elaborated: “Anybody that’s really good at something, when they make it look easy, that was really, really hard to get to. [It took] a lifetime’s worth of playing basketball, coaching basketball, having conversations, scouting, for me to go in there right away, assemble a championship team, win a championship.” My full conversation with Booth goes deeper into his time with the Denver Nuggets, Jokic, his basketball philosophy, the upcoming draft, and many more subjects. Check it out on the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show.

Calvin Booth believes four factors converged to cost him his job with Denver. First, the Nikola Jokic effect: when you have the best player in the world, everything else gets taken for granted. Second, the friction between a tenured champion coach and a first-time GM. Third, ownership. Booth believes the Kroenke family, for all its success across sports, doesn’t place the same value on front-office executives that other organizations do. And fourth: “I think I just made it look too easy.” He elaborated: “Anybody that’s really good at something, when they make it look easy, that was really, really hard to get to. [It took] a lifetime’s worth of playing basketball, coaching basketball, having conversations, scouting, for me to go in there right away, assemble a championship team, win a championship.” My full conversation with Booth goes deeper into his time with the Denver Nuggets, Jokic, his basketball philosophy, the upcoming draft, and many more subjects. Check it out on the latest episode of The Kevin O’Connor Show.

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The NBA’s lottery reform proposal won’t allow a team to land in the top 5 for 3 years in a row. Sam Vecenie explains why this makes no sense:

The NBA’s lottery reform proposal won’t allow a team to land in the top 5 for 3 years in a row. Sam Vecenie explains why this makes no sense:

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I dug up the videos from Stephen Curry’s stories about Kobe Bryant

I dug up the videos from Stephen Curry’s stories about Kobe Bryant

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NBA League Pass on the Apple Vision Pro looks incredible.

NBA League Pass on the Apple Vision Pro looks incredible.

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Cam Boozer: “Whoever says my 3-point shot needs to improve clearly just didn’t watch me…My senior year of high school I shot 47% from 3. Right now I’m shooting 40%. So that would just be incorrect.”

Cam Boozer: “Whoever says my 3-point shot needs to improve clearly just didn’t watch me…My senior year of high school I shot 47% from 3. Right now I’m shooting 40%. So that would just be incorrect.”

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