[PTFO] Just weeks after Pablo Torre published a report on Magic Johnson building most of his wealth through undisclosed dealings with Mark Walter: A report on his involvement with Life Surge, a Christian organization that put its attendees into severe debt through predatory practices
The greatest dunk ever happened 26 YEARS AGO today!
[Charania] The Memphis Grizzlies have waived D’Angelo Russell, sources tell ESPN. With Memphis needing to trim its roster, this frees Russell up to potentially land somewhere before the start of the season.
LeBron on his biggest regret in his Lakers stint “I still think about not being able to do the parade. That bothers me, 1 to 10, 20. I just wanted to be able to celebrate with the Laker fans. It would have been super-duper dope, man. But yeah, we did that. We did that. And that banner is up there”
[All-Access] Former No. 1 overall picks Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher pose at Mavs Media Day
[Stein] Cooper Flagg says at Mavericks Media Day that he has indeed grown from his listed height last season of 6-foot-9 to an official measurement yesterday without shoes of 6-foot-10.
[Windhorst] Towns and his camp have a position on what he wants to sign for, the Knicks have a position in which they have offered. From what I understand, they are tens of millions apart. They’re not close. I’m not sure the Knicks can keep their core together and stay out of the second apron
[Scotto] Sources: The Dallas Mavericks signed Dwight Powell to a one-year, \(3.88 million deal, including \)1 million partially guaranteed and another $500K if he makes the opening night roster.
D’Angelo Russell posted a video of his daughter saying “Ni Hao”, with the description “Life’s good.❤️”
LeBron James says one of the biggest reasons he chose Philly was to help Joel Embiid win his first ring:
In case you didn’t know, besides basketball, Allen Iverson was a pretty good football player too
LeBron James played in as many seasons with the Lakers (8) as Dwight Howard did with the Magic, and more than Carmelo Anthony did with the Nuggets or Knicks.
Brunson DIDNT take a pay cut, that is misinformation and wrong.
Scottie Pippen turns 61 years old today.
New York State sues Polymarket from running an illegal gambling operation
JJ Reddick on his starting lineup: ‘I’m pretty confident in three of the spots … the other two spots will not be two white guys.’
[Luka Doncic] My Lakers Teammates Weren’t Ready for Slovenia
“I’m hearing some things out of that area that you know that they’re concerned he’s not showing up to media day… they are legitimately concerned that he might play for the qualifying offer.” via James Ham on ESPN 1320 regarding Jalen Duren
LeBron on Jaylen Brown “I watched him kind of misunderstood, and that is absolutely okay. I think we’re all individuals for a reason. Like, you know what I’m saying? And everyone’s always trying to put everybody in the same box. And I love what he stands for and what he brings to the table.”
[Cadre] How Private Equity is going to ruin the Lakers
[Stein] The Mavericks have today formally re-signed Dwight Powell and league sources tell @TheSteinLine that Dallas has not ruled out trying to create a roster spot for him
[Highlight] Shawn Long with the cutting dunk and the howl, and Kyrie Irving tells him, “Hey, you down by 27, bro.“LeBron James scores an easy 2 at the other end, and the Cavaliers announcer reminds us that LeBron outscored Long by 27,000 points. 3/31/2017
Pablo Torre says he possibly may be doing in investigation into NBA Refs in the future
Sam Presti on Thunder Media Day today: “I also want to take a moment to congratulate Russell [Westbrook] on just an unbelievable career. A Hall of Fame career. We are very fortunate that a lot of those years took place in Oklahoma City.”
Scottie Barnes casually eating lunch in the background of a live local news segment after Bobby Webster’s press conference
JJ Redick: “Probably the first time in my 3 years here that I feel like the pieces actually fit together.”
[Highlight] An extremely grateful home crowd give the Connecticut Sun a standing ovation in the final seconds in their final ever game in the Mohegan Sun Arena as they rout the Toronto Tempo 95-81
[Basketball HOF] The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Bob Pettit, a sleek, skilled big man who revolutionized the forward position during his career. The 11-time NBA All-Star and 2-time MVP retired as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history and left an enduring legacy.
[Fedor] Kenny Atkinson: “The [Cavs] starting lineup is not set. We have a whole training camp to work through that.” Also said he sees 13 guys who he could justify giving rotational minutes to this coming season.
Ian Begley on KAT extension: ESPN reports negotiations have become stagnant… not refuting that reporting, but I’d be surprised if the situation hung over the team like a cloud… Based on recent history, any issue like this will generate much more noise outside of the Knick locker room than inside
[Highlight] Here are Cade Cunningham’s top 10 career plays thus far
New York sues LeBron-endorsed prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation
Hawks legend Bob Pettit dies at 93
Manchester City and Los Angeles Clippers cheating scandal similarities.
KD responds after Shumpert claiming his Warriors move cost him championships: “This ain’t the streets, Plus, it ain’t no rules in the streets. It’s cutthroat lil ni—a. Pull ya panties up, you lucky you got one… fake tough guys are mad that I won championships but call me tender haha it’s ironic”
Cooper Flagg shares his Mount Rushmore: “Michael Jordan and LeBron James, you know, those are two on there, obviously. For me, another one is Larry Bird, and then I’ll probably say Kobe. Kobe as well, just complete respect for the mentality and the way he carried himself.”
[Amick/Patterson] Detroit’s five-year, \(200 million offer included a weight clause requiring Duren to check his weight monthly throughout the calendar year. Pistons wanted Duren to cut down his weight after losing to Cleveland. Duren is considering taking the one-year, \)9.6 million qualifying offer.
Timberwolves are expected to have a play by play announcer rotation of Michael Grady, Alan Horton, Kevin Calabro and Jon (Boog) Sciambi this season.
Issac Harris: [On Cooper Growing] I will add to this & confirm Dereck Lively has also gotten taller
[Highlight] Yuta Watanabe banks a 3-pointer from way downtown to beat the shot clock, and he smiles in disbelief (with a replay). Nets and Mavericks commentary. 11/7/2022
Who has history forgotten was a selfish, or “empty stats” NBA player?
Jonas Valanciunas in his first Euroleague game in 15 years: 13 PTS (6⁄9 FG), 8 REB, 3 BLK and 2 AST in 21 minutes played
[Highlights] Kyrie Irving hits the clutch layup, finds Yuta Watanabe for the clutch corner 3, and hits the game-winner buzzer-beater step back 3 over Fred VanVleet to beat the Raptors in Toronto (with replays).Kevin Durant gives the mean mug. 12/16/2022
8 years ago today 6ix got the fun guy
[Vorkunov] “I’m a big Tolkien guy,” Rob Pelinka says to JJ Redick. “Are you Samwise or Frodo?” Redick: “I’m simultaneously Samwise and Gandalf.”
With the death of Bob Pettit today, 94-year-old Cliff Hagan is now the sole living member of the Hawks’ only championship winning team.
[Highlight] Stanley Johnson with the Game Winner
Mac McClung turned down more than 10 EuroLeague offers: “I didn’t want to chase the most money”. The American guard chose FIATC Girona (the team founded and owned by Marc Gasol) despite receiving numerous offers over the past two years, prioritizing the right environment over financial incentives.
[ESPN] NBA Player Rank 2026: Mitchell #10 Tatum #9 Cade #8 Edwards #7 Brunson #6 Giannis #5 Doncic #4 Shai #3 Wemby #2 Jokic #1
The Lakers’ legendary PA announcer, Lawrence Tanter, introduces every Laker in the starting lineup as Kobe Bryant on the Lakers’ first game since his tragic death. Each of the Lakers’ players was wearing a Kobe Bryant jersey. 1/31/2020