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Former Celtics star focuses on responsibility after incident Paul Pierce has hired a personal driver following his recent arrest for driving under the influence, showing a clear effort to prioritize safety and accountability. The NBA Hall of Famer’s decision comes just weeks after his DUI charge in Los Angeles. A Change in Approach Pierce was […]
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To begin the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are a perfect 5-0. The team is coming off a 107-101 win on Tuesday evening vs. the Sacramento Kings.  In the 2025-26 preseason, Nikola Topic appeared in just one game for the Thunder. He underwent a testicular procedure and was out for four to six weeks. […]
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NBA Announces Disciplinary Action The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making an obscene gesture during the team’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The league announced the fine on Thursday, noting that the gesture occurred with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter of the game. Officials immediately […]
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The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the $10 billion sale of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The transaction, which will finalize soon, is the largest sports franchise sale in history. Buss Family Keeps Minority Stake The Buss family, owners of the Lakers since […]
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