NBA investigating Thunder over possible player participation violation
The NBA has launched a Thunder investigation into potential violations of the league's player participation policy. ESPN's Shamscharania reported on Friday night. Scrutiny comes from the Thunder's March 7 match. All five starters at the Trail Blazers rested, Shygillgus Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chetholmgren, Lugenzdort and Isaiah Hartenstein. Despite not having a fifth start, the Thunder […]
NBA Friday odds, picks, player props
Gambling content 21+. New York Post is eligible to take the affiliate committee if you sign up through the link. Read the Editing Standards for more information. Believe it or not, the Dallas Mavericks are still playing basketball games. Media outlets can only focus on the aftermath of Lukhadon Chic trade, the subsequent misery among […]
NBA news: Steph Curry becomes first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers
Steph Curry continued to etch his name into NBA history books during the 130-104 victory of the Golden State Warriors, which won the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 three-pointers with a victory. Curry achieved the feat with 8:19 left in the third quarter. The […]
Former NBA Star Oliver Miller Dead At 54 After Battle With Brain Cancer
Former NBA star Oliver Miller holds the nickname “Big O” during his time as a player. He passed away at the age of 54. In college, Miller played as an Arkansas center, where the Razorbacks reached the Final Four and advanced to the NBA where they spent time there. 9 seasons. Miller had been experiencing […]
NBA picks, best bets Thursday
Gambling content 21+. New York Post is eligible to take the affiliate committee if you sign up through the link. Read the Editing Standards for more information. Austin Reeves quietly is one of the best third fiddles in the NBA. The fourth-year guard averages a career-high 18.8 points and 5.9 assists per game for the […]
Utah Jazz fined $100K for sitting their best player as NBA cracks down on players taking too much time off
The Utah Jazz organization was fined for sitting scorer Laurimalkanen without any good reason. The NBA implemented a player participation policy and fined the Utah Jazz $100,000 for not being able to access the 7-foot Finnish player last week. “The violation occurred when the Jazz made policy star player Laurimalkanen available for team matches against […]
NBA Slaps Jazz With $100,000 Fine In League-Wide Crackdown
The NBA means business! Adam Silver & Co. has filed a full court press to ensure athletes and franchises commit to competing across an entire 82-game schedule. The league's crackdown focuses on star players who are on break for good reason. Well, the league now forces their rules to force hardcore and knocks the Utah […]
Oliver Miller, former NBA center, dead at 54
Former NBA center Oliver Miller passed away at the age of 54, the Phoenix Suns announced Wednesday. Former NBAER and longtime TV analyst at The Suns, Eddie Johnson first revealed the news via a social media post. “It's so sad that we report losing another @NBA Fraternity member! 9-year veteran Oliver Miller passed away at […]
Junior Bridgeman, billionaire and 12-year NBA veteran, dead at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a former college basketball star who had a long career in the NBA and became a billionaire businessman after playing days, passed away Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency at an event in downtown Louisville. Multiple outlets reported that 71-year-old Bridgeman had grabbed her chest and believed she had a heart attack at […]
P.J. Tucker a ‘realist’ about spark he can give Knicks after long wait for NBA return
SACROMENTO – PJ Tucker understands his reputation as a fierce nose player trying to speak out about his discomfort. He accepts it – “I'm just a realist,” Tucker said. But the 39-year-old, who officially became Nick on Monday, is also the encouragement of his struggling teammates, a trait raised in the context of Mikal Bridges' […]