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“Who died and gave you the keys?”: Kendrick Perkins rips Bill Simmons with no-holds-barred statement

Sportswriter Bill Simmons did not like former NBA player Kendrick Perkins’ analysis of the Toronto Raptors’ draft day move on Wednesday. Perkins said the Raptors would be a “top 6 seed” after using the No. 9 pick on former South Carolina star Collin Murray-Boyles. Simmons said in his podcast that he looked for a different

Jason Kidd seemingly plans to pit Cooper Flagg against Bronny James with defiant role against Lakers

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd's plans for Cooper Flagg at the NBA Summer League against the LA Lakers may give the fans what they want. One of the key talking points ahead of Flagg's debut during the Mavericks-Lakers matchup on July 10 was his matchup against LeBron James' son, Bronny James, who begins his second

Dylan Harper’s dad Ron Harper defends son from fan backlash for taking Kawhi Leonard’s iconic #2 jersey on Spurs: “He’s still playing”

Dylan Harper will wear No. 2 for the San Antonio Spurs. The jersey number was last worn by Kawhi Leonard, the 2014 NBA Finals MVP. Ron Harper, the Spurs rookie's five-time NBA champion father, replied to a fan who criticized Dylan for choosing the franchise legend's number. Ad Expand Tweet Ad Trending One fan criticized

“The city will miss you” – Drake drops heartfelt tribute as Masai Ujiri wraps up his iconic Raptors run after 13 years

Canadian singer Drake dropped a heartfelt message for Masai Ujiri, who departed from the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Ujiri joined the Raptors as the president of basketball operations in 2016 and led the team to a title in 2019. Ad However, shortly after the conclusion of the 2025 NBA draft on Friday, it was reported

Did Lakers sign Angel Reese’s brother Julian Reese after Maryland forward went undrafted? LeBron James’ newest teammate signing explored

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly signed Angel Reese's brother, Julain Reese, after the Maryland forward went undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft. On Friday, ADS Sports Management broke the news to the community through a post on their Instagram account. Ad The sports agency shared a graphic of Julian with the Lakers logo and

“He look like evil Rich Paul” – NBA fans clown Ace Bailey’s agent Omar Cooper over resurfaced bizarre clip as tension brews between #5...

There have been some tensions between rookie Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz. The Jazz selected Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Despite not doing a single workout for a team, the former Rutgers star was still recognized as a top-five talent. Ad After getting drafted, there were reports of

Mark Cuban gives coaching advice to Jason Kidd to let Cooper Flagg handle playmaking duties

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban will be excited about the team's new-look roster. The Mavericks used their first pick of the 2025 NBA draft to select Cooper Flagg from Duke on Wednesday. Ad Cuban spoke to the press on Friday about how he hopes Mavericks coach Jason Kidd plays the highly rated rookie. He

“You next” – Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles reacts to girlfriend Chloe Kitts’ touching tribute celebrating rookie’s NBA draft journey

The Toronto Raptors drafted former South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9 on Thursday. He was accompanied by his family and his girlfriend, Chloe Kitts, who plays for the Gamecocks women's basketball team. Ad Kitts came ready in her red gown to support Murray-Boyles. After the special night at Barclays Center, Kitts made a

Dominique Wilkins once lamented going ringless after turning down Utah Jazz in Ace Bailey-like draft saga: “Could’ve won a few championships”

Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins turned down the Utah Jazz after he was selected at No. 3 in 1982. His decision has drawn parallels to the recent Ace Bailey draft saga after he was picked by the Jazz, reportedly against his wishes. Ad Wilkins was reluctant to suit up for Utah and eventually got traded

Peter Rosenberg posits Cooper Flagg as long-awaited ‘white American’ sensation, predicts Caitlin Clark-level explosion

On Wednesday night, Cooper Flagg officially became the next cornerstone piece of the Dallas Mavericks franchise. Ahead of his NBA tenure, one analyst compared the touted prospect to another mainstream star in sports. Ad Over the past decade, basketball has become more of a global game than ever. Most of the league's top stars today

Cooper Flagg brings $8 million business boost to Dallas Mavericks in welcome recovery of sum lost due to Luka Doncic trade

After being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 pick of the NBA draft, Cooper Flagg's presence has already been felt across the city. Ad While American Airlines Center was filled with "Fire Nico!" chants during night one of the draft, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts opened up on the immediate impact of the

Dylan Harper gets candid about inevitable Bronny James parallels due to pressure of carrying father Ron Harper’s NBA legacy

Dylan Harper, the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, is the son of Ron Harper, who won five NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Dylan had the spotlight on him at Rutgers, and that's set to intensify once he begins his professional career. Ad During Thursday’s episode of the "7 PM in Brooklyn"
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There is no debate about the greatness of Kevin Durant as a historically great scorer, or even that might be an understatement given what he can do on the basketball court. To say that Nikola Jokic "clears" Durant as a better offensive player is sparking a heated debate, which happened on the "Players Choice" podcast

Damian Lillard seemingly teases Portland homecoming following release from Bucks

All-Star guard Damian Lillard hasn't decided which team he'll join next after the Milwaukee Bucks shockingly waived him earlier this week. According to reports, a conflict arose between Lillard and the Bucks regarding his rehab process. The former Portland Trail Blazers star reportedly wanted to return to Portland while rehabbing to be with his family.

5 shocking results from Wimbledon 2025 Day 5 ft. Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys

Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys were among the major casualties at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, which wrapped up the first half of third-round action on Friday (July 4). Both women suffered contrasting losses in the round of 32. Ad The two, however, were not alone as the draw continued to open up with more seeds

Wimbledon 2025: 5 upset alerts on Day 6 ft. Ben Shelton, Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek and Ben Shelton are among the big names who will be in action on Day 6 of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. They are also among those facing tricky opponents at the third-round hurdle. Ad With seeds already scrambling to book a spot in the second week of the grasscourt Slam, there’s plenty of