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A Career Defined by Clutch Moments Chauncey Billups earned his nickname “Mr. Big Shot” through years of delivering in crucial moments across a 17-year NBA career. Drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in 1997, Billups’ early seasons were marked by instability and frequent team changes. His breakthrough came in 2002 when he joined the […]
A Spectacular Comeback Victor Wembanyama made his long-awaited return to the court in stunning fashion on Wednesday night, powering the San Antonio Spurs to a 125–92 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The 7-foot-3 Frenchman, who hadn’t played an NBA game in over eight months, delivered a historic performance with 40 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks, […]
Defensive specialist Jaden Springer is back on the open market after the New Orleans Pelicans made a late roster change on Thursday, placing the 23-year-old guard on waivers. Early Promise and Limited Opportunity Springer entered the 2021 NBA Draft after one season at Tennessee, where his athleticism and defense caught the attention of scouts. The […]
Federal authorities have charged multiple people in a wide-ranging sports betting and poker scheme. This allegedly involved insider information about NBA players, including LeBron James. Rozier and Billups Among Those Arrested Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling. Officials linked suspicious betting activity to […]
For their first game of the 2025-26 season, the Jazz were at home to face the Clippers. Los Angeles was a 9.5-point favorite heading into the game on Wednesday evening. Despite being underdogs, the Jazz pulled off an upset win vs. the Clippers. They are 1-0 to begin the season after a 129-108 victory. Walker […]
On Thursday morning, two notable names in the NBA were taken into custody by the FBI. Miami’s Terry Rozier was arrested for his alleged involvement in a sports betting scandal. The second name was Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. According to ACB News, Billups has been charged in an illegal poker operation tied […]
To begin the 2025-26 season, the Heat were on the road to face the Magic. Offensively, Norman Powell led the team with 28 points vs. Orlando. However, Miami lost 125-121 to the Magic to start the year 0-1. In that loss, Terry Rozier was a DNP- coach’s decision. Early in the morning on Thursday, October […]
During the 2024-25 season, Kristaps Porzingis was a member of the Celtics. He played and started 42 of the team’s 82 regular-season games. During the playoffs, Porzingis was dealing with an unknown health condition. This limited his play and the effectiveness he had on the court for Boston. In the 2025 offseaosn, the Celtics traded […]
A Rookie Moment to Remember Golden State Warriors rookie Will Richard didn’t just earn his first NBA points on Tuesday night — he earned the game ball and his team’s full respect. After the Warriors’ 119–109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, coach Steve Kerr made sure Richard’s debut was one to remember. “We gave […]
A Tough Debut for Houston’s New Star Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets debut ended in heartbreak Tuesday night, as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder edged out a 125–124 win in double overtime. After the game, Durant was quick to shoulder the blame. “I missed the free throws, and I fouled somebody at the end,” he […]
