Rudy Gobert fined $75,000 for repeating money-sign gesture towards referees

The current Defensive Player of the Year just got in trouble again, and this time for doing the exact same thing that punished him with the biggest player fine of the season, not too long ago. Rudy Gobert was handed a $75,000 fine for rubbing his fingers together as a money-sign gesture directed to Game […]
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This Thursday the Mavericks finally sealed their third-ever trip to the NBA Finals after beating the Timberwolves 124-103 and finish off a 4-1 series victory in this Western Conference matchup. The Slovenian combined for 72 points with his co-star Kyrie Irving and proved they have what it takes to go all the way for the […]
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Key Highlights Jrue Holiday averaged 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists (2.3 turnovers) and 1.2 steals per game during the Eastern Conference Finals He shot 77.2 percent on two-pointers, 41.7 percent from deep, and 100 percent at the line (73.4 percent true shooting) His 74 points in the series marked his most across any four-game […]
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If there is one thing that the Celtics have proved this season, is that they have enough roster depth to compete for the NBA championship. Ever since they lost Kristaps Porzingis to a calf injury in Game 4 of the first round, they’ve gone 9-1 without him. Even his replacement Al Horford has been putting […]
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The Brooklyn franchise knows the dangers of making short-term decisions and going all-in for star players in hopes of title contention. After the poor results that ensued after their blockbuster trades involving Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, the Nets are probably the biggest example in the NBA that you need to start small, […]
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Sources have told ESPN that Ty Lue is there to stay in Los Angeles for years to come, as he apparently has already signed a new contract up until the 2028/2029 campaign that will make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league. Reports suggest that he should be earning $14 million per year.  […]
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Bronny James just had his last chance to use his remaining college eligibility and return to school, but he has decided to stay and try out for the 2024 NBA Draft. The news was first confirmed by his agent Rich Paul, who is also his father’s representative, as he anticipated hours ahead of this Wednesday’s […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers have plans to make a big splash or two this offseason. They are expected to heavily pursue Paul George in free agency along with another key role player or two. Philadelphia has a ton of cap space to play with which will make them an intriguing free agent destination. However, the 76ers […]
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The Indiana Pacers are coming off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The team was swept by the Boston Celtics. However, that should not detract from the impressive season they had. Especially after trading for Pascal Siakam this year. The Pacers seem to know he was a major factor in elevating their status in the Eastern […]
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This coming offseason could be one of the busiest in recent memory for the NBA. A plethora of NBA stars have already been linked to multiple trade rumors. While this is all speculation at this point, the offseason is always filled with plenty of surprises. At least five NBA stars have been mired in trade […]
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Despite so many suggesting that TNT and parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s time with the NBA has run out, league commissioner Adam Silver isn’t ready to name a winner just yet. According to him, the media rights still have no owner, as negotiations continue.  While the NBA and TNT have been partners for over two […]
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This past Tuesday, Minnesota turned the script on Dallas and earned their first victory of this Western Conference Finals clash. It seems that Karl-Anthony Towns finally found his rhythm and combined for 54-points with co-star Anthony Edwards to finally defeat their rivals. As the team now heads back to the Land of 10,000 lakes for […]
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Key Highlights: In the last two games, Nembhard averaged 28 PPG and 9.5 APG on 68% true shooting and 27.1% usage. For the entire playoffs (17 games), he averaged 14.9 PPG and 5.5 APG on 65.4% true shooting and 17.7% usage. Nembhard combines a refined drive game with great passing, midrange touch, and perimeter defense. […]
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Bill Walton, who was probably one of the most impactful redheads to ever grace a basketball court, has sadly passed away this week at the age of 71. The Hall of Famer not only dominated the NBA stage, but also led UCLA to 73 straight victories and back-to-back national titles in the early 1970s.  After […]
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Draymond Green is at it again, saying everything that is on his mind and attracting a lot of attention due to his unique takes on the basketball world. In a recent interview with Shaquille O’Neal, he talked about the difficulties of accumulating wealth in the NBA with all the fines given out to players for […]
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An entire year had to pass for former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy to finally open up about his wife’s death, as he’s dealt with a difficult grieving process ever since. The basketball legend was invited to the South Beach Sessions podcast this week and revealed that the cause of her passing was suicide.  […]
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