NBA Introduces Flop Penalty, Second Coach’s Challenge

The flops have to stop. According to The Athletic, the NBA Board of Governors has voted to introduce two new rule changes for the 2023-24 season. The first gameplay change aims to penalize players for flopping, a tactic that’s growing in popularity across the league as players attempt to sell contact in hopes of receiving […]

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In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping an eye on gambling

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that he believes all leagues must continue to keep a very close eye on gambling trends in their sports given the problems the NFL in particular has had to grapple with in recent months. Silver – who has long been a proponent of legalized frameworks for esports betting – […]

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NBA In-Season Tournament details released, “Final Four” will be played in Las Vegas

More details about the NBA’s first in-season tournament for the 2023-24 season were announced on ESPN Saturday night. The tournament will be divided into six pools of five teams each, and the pools will consist of teams from the same conference, but not necessarily the same division. Teams play four group matches, each meeting once […]

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Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Summer League debut: A must-see with a memorable start

Melissa Rohlin FOX Sports NBA Writer LAS VEGAS — The sold-out crowd of nearly 19,000 at the Thomas & Mack Center eagerly awaited Victor Wembanyama’s debut with the San Antonio Spurs in Friday’s NBA Summer League against the Charlotte Hornets. As he took the field, they screamed and finally got a glimpse of the 19-year-old, […]

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How many games is Victor Wembanyama worth in Spurs’ overall win tally?

Sam Panayotovich FOX sports betting analyst The San Antonio Spurs rebuild took a big step in the right direction during the NBA draft when they selected Victor Wembanyama as the first overall pick. And tonight, a new era begins in San Antonio when Wemby steps onto the field of the NBA Summer League. 26 years […]

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NBA In-Season Tournament takes shape, “Final Four” will be held in Las Vegas

The NBA announced Wednesday that it will announce the parameters of its first in-season tournament on Saturday. ESPN also reported that the “Final Four” will be held in Las Vegas at the end of December. The league will announce dates, structuring, locations and group groups during the special. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will also join […]

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Does Miami, Philadelphia or elsewhere best suit Damian Lillard? | SPEAK

video details Lady time in Portland is over. Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Trail Blazers after 11 seasons with the team. However, he reportedly “only” wants to play for the Miami Heat. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher discuss whether or not South Beach is the best fit for […]

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NBA Free Agencies Roundtable: Winners, Losers, and Valuable Signings

Free NBA agency hasn’t even officially started yet and over $1 billion in deals have been struck across the league, including seven deals worth over $100 million. This week, our NBA reporters – Rick Bucher, Melissa Rohlin and Yaron Weitzman – offer their thoughts on the first weekend of free agency and predict what will […]

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Donte DiVincenzo is reportedly joining former Villanova teammates in New York

Donte DiVincenzo has agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal to join former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart at the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the details said Saturday. DiVincenzo spent last season with the Golden State Warriors before deciding to make a cross-country move, the person told The Associated […]

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