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Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery Friday in New York City to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb, the team announced on X. Bilal Coulibaly To Miss Start Of 2025-26 NBA Season Coulibaly is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 21-year-old sustained […]
Thirteen men’s college basketball players from six schools were involved in gambling schemes, including betting against their own team, game manipulation, and sharing information with third parties for gambling purposes, the NCAA announced Thursday. Former College Basketball Players Bet On Their Own Games Players formerly associated with Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North […]
The Athletic’s Pablo Torre dropped a bombshell report earlier this month during his “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast, unveiling that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had signed a $28 million endorsement deal for “tree brokerage” Aspiration to help Los Angeles circumvent the NBA salary cap. NBA Personnel Seeking Harsh Punishment Leonard reportedly didn’t do […]
Free agent guard Landry Shamet has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Knicks, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Landry Shamet To Enter Eighth NBA Season The deal will allow Shamet to stay with the Knicks for his eighth NBA season. […]
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Thursday. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” Collins’ family said […]
A Fresno State men’s basketball player manipulated his performance for gambling purposes and conspired with two players to place bets on his statistics, according to findings from an NCAA investigation. NCAA Bans Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, Jalen Weaver The NCAA ruled that Fresno State forward Mykell Robinson, San Jose State guard Steven Vasquez, and Fresno […]
The New York Knicks have reportedly hired Saint Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange for a role with the NBA franchise, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello on Wednesday. Billy Lange Will Run Player Development For Knicks According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Lange will be put in charge of […]
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Wednesday the league is conducting its own investigation into gambling allegations against former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, who remains linked to a federal probe this offseason. NBA To Address Findings In Malik Beasley Gambling Probe According to ESPN’s David Purdum, the league confirmed an investigation into Beasley on Wednesday, […]
NBA commissioner Adam Silver suggested Wednesday that a league investigation would need to uncover substantial evidence linking the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer to deals worth up to $48 million between Kawhi Leonard and former team sponsor Aspiration in order for Silver to penalize the Clippers. “The burden is on the league if […]
The NBA Cup semifinals will no longer be played in Las Vegas beginning in the 2026-27 season. During the board of governors meeting on Wednesday, the league announced the semifinals for the NBA Cup will be played at team arenas. The finals, however, will still be held at a neutral site. Since the league added […]
