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Herald Three ex-Celtics players arrested by FBI in massive gambling investigations Celtics stumble in first crunch-time test without Jayson Tatum Celtics crumble late, blow double-digit lead in season-opening loss to 76ers Globe Off-white, on point: Celtics 2025-2026 season opener fit check Celtics ready to embrace the growing pains that will come this season Celtics show […]
Herald Three ex-Celtics players arrested by FBI in massive gambling investigations Celtics stumble in first crunch-time test without Jayson Tatum Celtics crumble late, blow double-digit lead in season-opening loss to 76ers Globe Off-white, on point: Celtics 2025-2026 season opener fit check Celtics ready to embrace the growing pains that will come this season Celtics show flashes, but 76ers claim season opener behind historic rookie performance: 8 takeaways Former Celtic Terry Rozi...
It’s a new season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. But does that mean we’ll be seeing a brand new Evan Mobley, too? Mobley came out guns blazing in his season opener. He attempted 13 of his 18 field goals in the first half, only slowing down once Donovan Mitchell started scoring in bunches during the third […]
It’s the rematch the NBA’s scheduling gods clearly had circled in red ink. The Timberwolves, fresh off their opener in Portland where Anthony Edwards casually decided, “Okay fine, I’ll win this myself”, now head to Los Angeles for their first real marquee test of the season. Yes, Portland was stressful. Yes, Portland was sloppy. But […]
With 40 seconds left in the first quarter of his team’s season opener, Austin Reaves saw a glimpse into his future. After receiving a screen from Marcus Smart, Reaves was suddenly blitzed near halfcourt by two Warriors’ defenders. It was the type of defensive strategy normally reserved for the league’s most feared scorers like his […]
The 2025-26 NBA season just started and there is already news happening in the league that is bigger than league itself. Two FBI investigations have resulted in indictments involving 31 defendants, some with direct ties to the NBA. One involved Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups in an alleged poker scheme with Mafia influence […]
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Fans were cautiously hopeful on Wednesday night heading into the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener in Boston. Coming off an absolute dumpster fire of a 2024-25 season, championship expectations were out the window, but expectations were present for, dare I say (?), fun. The Sixers then rewarded that optimism with a thrilling 117-116 win over the […]
In the wake of Head Coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest on illegal gambling charges, the Portland Trail Blazers have named assistant coach Tiago Splitter as their interim head coach. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news via X: Portland Trail Blazers assistant Tiago Splitter will assume head coaching position in the interim in place of Chauncey […]
If you haven’t heard by now, this morning the FBI announced arrests on gambling charges. Among the accused: NBA coach Chauncey Billups and former players Terry Rozier and Damon Jones. There appear to be two different situations. In the first, four Mafia crime families – the Bonnano, Genovese, Gambino and Lucchese – ran allegedly fixed […]
The NBA world got quite the shock early Tuesday morning when Heat guard Terry Rozier and Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested for separate gambling-related crimes. The two were among over 30 people arrested by the FBI on Tuesday. Rozier was arrested for the alleged offenses for which he had previously been under federal investigation, while Billups […]
Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA. Billups was arrested on Thursday morning by the FBI for charges of illegal gambling, specifically participating in an organized crime racket involving illegal poker games. On the heels of that news, the NBA has placed Billups, along with Miami veteran Terry […]
As is becoming tradition, Most Valuable Promotions will host a November 11th show at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino as part of their Jake Paul vs Gervonta “Tank” Davis fight week programming. The card airs on Netflix and is “free and open to the public.” The featured attraction sees former WBA super bantamweight titlist […]
Win to start the season? Check! Beat the supposed East’s Best? Double check!! Humongous dose of quotes today? Triple check!!! Mike Brown On building a two-way Knicks team: “Do we think we can be a great defensive team? Yes. Do I think we can be a great offensive team? Yes. And we have staples on […]
Tough loss after leading by double digits to once again collapse. But, there were some good things to look forward to also. Sixers fans go from expecting a triple double domination from Embiid to wanting him off the team. They complained so much about how bad the Celtics game is because they just spam 3's. The Celtics took just 3 more than the 76ers. Also complaining about the refs rigging the game for the Celtics when the Celtics were called for 28 fouls wh...
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It feels like yesterday the Sixers landed the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The debates ensued, but ultimately, the team chose VJ Edgecombe out of Baylor. It’s only one game, but that appears to have been a wise choice by Daryl Morey and company. Edgecombe dropped 34 while Tyrese Maxey poured […]
There’s no other story. No clever side door to sneak through. We can’t frame this as the top two draft picks squaring off in their NBA debuts. We’re not here to talk about the Spurs starting a season without Gregg Popovich patrolling the sidelines for the first time in decades. And if you came looking […]
On a Wednesday night in Frankfurt filled with positive signs as a Liverpool side that had struggled to start the 2025-26 season—and especially struggled over the past four games, all of which had ended in defeat—one of the best was watching left back Andy Robertson dominating his flank both on and off the ball. One […]
It was an emotional day at Fiserv Forum last night. For the first time since the trade last season, Khris Middleton returned to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks on opening night. Unfortunately for Middleton, his former running mate Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a world-class performance, leading the Bucks to a 133-120 win over the […]
Former Louisville Cardinal and current Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI early Thursday morning on charges related to an extensive federal grand jury investigation into illegal sports gambling. Rozier, who joined the Heat in 2024, was arrested in Orlando hours after Miami’s season-opening loss to the Magic. Rozier did not play in […]
The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft VJ Edgecombe made his league debut on Wednesday night in the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opening win against the Boston Celtics. And what a debut it was. The rookie from Bimini made history, setting a new Sixers’ franchise record for most points scored in an NBA […]
On the heels of an offseason deemed as the “best in the NBA” by the league’s general managers, the Atlanta Hawks got stomped in their season opener on Wednesday night, losing by 20 points to the Toronto Raptors in a game that was basically over by the 10:00 mark of the 4th quarter. Trae Young […]
Kansas Jayhawks News Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa aren’t feeding into the media hype about the two of them Lance Leipold claims he understands the stakes on Saturday Bill Self had some thoughts about G league players being NCAA eligible Travis Goff provided an update on KU’s various athletic programs Links! Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups […]
NBA guard Terry Rozier and head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday morning as part of investigations by the FBI dealing with sports betting and gambling. A press conference will be held at 10 am by the Eastern District of New York and FBI Director Kash Patel. Get a $500 bonus with promo DUNK on BN Fantasy! Rozier, Billups Arrested Thursday Morning (Billups was arrested on Thursday morning in Portland. Photo: Soobum Im-Imagn Images) Terry Rozier was arrested Th...