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Stephen Curry Backs NBA’s Massive Clippers Punishment
Stephen Curry has weighed in on the fallout from the Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard scandal, and the Warriors superstar wasn’t shocked by the NBA’s decision to come down hard on the franchise. The Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million after the league concluded its investigation into salary cap […] The post Stephen Curry Backs NBA’s Massive Clippers Punishment appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jayson Tatum Gets Real About Jaylen Brown Relationship
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown may no longer be teammates, but Tatum says their relationship hasn’t changed after spending nearly a decade building something special together in Boston. Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason in a deal that brought Paul George and draft capital back to the Celtics, separating the duo for […] The post Jayson Tatum Gets Real About Jaylen Brown Relationship appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Pistons Turned Down Jalen Duren-Domantas Sabonis Trade: Report
The Jalen Duren Kings situation just keeps getting more and more interesting. Duren is “very seriously considering” accepting Detroit’s $9.6 million qualifying offer, allowing him to play out the season before becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer, The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson reported last week. They that such a move would signal […] The post Pistons Turned Down Jalen Duren-Domantas Sabonis Trade: Report appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Breaks Silence on Mark Walter After Recent Events
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league found “no red flags” when Mark Walter was vetted to take majority control of the Los Angeles Lakers, despite Walter later becoming the subject of a federal investigation. Walter agreed to purchase majority control of the Lakers in June 2025 after previously holding a minority stake in the […] The post Adam Silver Breaks Silence on Mark Walter After Recent Events appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Knicks Suspend Ticket Sales After ‘Mistake’ Puts Tickets Above $1,000 Each
The New York Knicks have suspended individual ticket sales after a pricing error resulted in fans being charged dramatically more than intended for tickets this season. The issue came to light after tickets went on sale this week, with some prices reaching eye-watering levels. Tickets for the Knicks’ Oct. 20 season opener against the Philadelphia […] The post Knicks Suspend Ticket Sales After ‘Mistake’ Puts Tickets Above $1,000 Each appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Pablo Torre Questions ESPNs Reporting of Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Scandal
Pablo Torre has taken aim at his former employer ESPN after the network’s reporting on the Clippers’ investigation was contradicted by the NBA’s eventual findings. ESPN reported in August that the NBA had found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer had funnelled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors. Just weeks later, the NBA […] The post Pablo Torre Questions ESPNs Reporting of Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Scandal appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Warriors Could Make Huge Draymond Green Trade Decision
If Golden State struggles during the upcoming season, Draymond Green could become a trade candidate before February’s deadline, according to NBA insider Kevin O’Connor. “This might be the time, like right now, we’re gonna figure out what happens… I think by the trade deadline, we’ll know, ‘This is gonna be tough.’ And we could really […] The post Warriors Could Make Huge Draymond Green Trade Decision appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard Stunned by Raptors Coach’s Draft Night Revelation
Kawhi Leonard and his return to Toronto has already uncovered a connection with Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic that even Leonard didn’t know existed. Following the Raptors’ trade for the seven-time All-Star, Rajakovic revealed that he was inside the San Antonio Spurs’ draft room on the night Leonard’s NBA career began in 2011. Rajakovic was […] The post Kawhi Leonard Stunned by Raptors Coach’s Draft Night Revelation appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard Makes His Scottie Barnes Stance Clear
Kawhi Leonard has made it clear that he’s prepared to take a secondary role behind Scottie Barnes if that’s what it takes to help Toronto win, while also revealing the personal reasons that brought him back to the franchise. During an episode of the Raptors’ Open Gym series, Leonard told head coach Darko Rajakovic that […] The post Kawhi Leonard Makes His Scottie Barnes Stance Clear appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Stephen A. Smith Says Victor Wembanyama Face of League Over LeBron
Victor Wembanyama may have officially taken the torch from LeBron James as the face of the NBA, at least according to Stephen A. Smith. After Wembanyama captured Defensive Player of the Year and led the San Antonio Spurs all the way to the NBA Finals, Smith believes the 7-foot-4 superstar has reached a point where […] The post Stephen A. Smith Says Victor Wembanyama Face of League Over LeBron appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Paul George Gets Honest About Replacing Jaylen Brown
Paul George arrived at the Celtics this offseason in the blockbuster trade that sent 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, and the reaction from Boston fans hasn’t escaped him. But rather than take the criticism personally, George understands why Brown’s departure has hit the city so hard. “I understand my circumstances. I understand how […] The post Paul George Gets Honest About Replacing Jaylen Brown appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Consulted Sophie Cunningham About Next WNBA Commissioner
Sophie Cunningham has revealed she has spoken directly with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about what comes next for the WNBA. The Indiana Fever guard said Silver reached out to her as the league prepares to find a replacement for commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who recently announced she will retire at the end of the year. “I […] The post Adam Silver Consulted Sophie Cunningham About Next WNBA Commissioner appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Adam Silver Reacts to Clippers Scandal Being Over
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league is ready to move on from its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers were hit with one of the biggest punishments in NBA history, with owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year, the organization fined $30 million and five first-round draft picks stripped […] The post Adam Silver Reacts to Clippers Scandal Being Over appeared first on Basketball Forever .
WNBPA Calls Out NBA After Being Excluded From Statement
America’s biggest professional sports leagues are joining forces to target betting-related abuse, but the WNBPA isn’t happy about being left out. The NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and MLS, alongside their respective players’ unions, released a joint statement Tuesday calling for stronger action against bettors who threaten or harass players, coaches and their families, according to […] The post WNBPA Calls Out NBA After Being Excluded From Statement appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic
Brian Windhorst has recalled an interesting story about the Clippers’ aggressive pursuit of the star forward while he was still playing for the Raptors in 2019. Toronto started to notice a unusual tactic by the Clippers, Windhorst says. “There was an analysis done by the Raptors before games about where to put scouts,” Windhorst said […] The post Brian Windhorst Recalls Clippers Crazy Kawhi Leonard Recruitment Tactic appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Nikola Jokic Admits He’s Getting Ruder to NBA Fans
Nikola Jokic is the biggest enigma of an NBA player and this time he has proved it by admitting he shouldn’t be anyone’s role model. Jokic certainly didn’t become a basketball player for the fame, so much so that he’s admittedly become ruder to people who approach him in public. “I’m getting more and more […] The post Nikola Jokic Admits He’s Getting Ruder to NBA Fans appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Steve Kerr Speaks on Draymond Green’s New Role
Steve Kerr has revealed a surprising new role for Warriors forward Draymond Green in 2026-27. Kerr says he wants Draymond to shoot more threes, despite him having an awkward 3PT stance – it doesn’t come naturally at all to the forward. “We have to cut back on the turnovers,” Kerr said on Tom Tilbert Show. […] The post Steve Kerr Speaks on Draymond Green’s New Role appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kawhi Leonard Blockbuster Return to Toronto Official
Kawhi Leonard is officially heading back to Toronto, nearly three months after the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a blockbuster trade on June 30, with the deal finally completed following the conclusion of the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Toronto will receive Leonard, while Los Angeles gets Brandon […] The post Kawhi Leonard Blockbuster Return to Toronto Official appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Danilo Gallinari Calls Out Kawhi Leonard Over $700K Punishment
Danilo Gallinari believes Kawhi Leonard got off far too lightly for his involvement in the Los Angeles Clippers’ salary cap scandal. Leonard was fined $700,000 by the NBA following its investigation into the Clippers’ dealings with Aspiration, but Gallinari believes his former replacement in Los Angeles should be paying considerably more. “In my opinion, since […] The post Danilo Gallinari Calls Out Kawhi Leonard Over $700K Punishment appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Taj Gibson Calls Time on His NBA career
Taj Gibson is calling time on his NBA career, but he won’t be walking away from basketball. After 17 seasons in the league, Gibson announced his retirement on Monday and is reportedly returning to where it all began, joining the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach under new head coach Tiago Splitter, according to ESPN’s […] The post Taj Gibson Calls Time on His NBA career appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Warriors Would Be ‘First in Line’ For Devin Booker, Per Insider
Some interesting trade buzz surrounding Suns star Devin Booker has emerged – involving a Western Conference rival. Booker is signed to a max contract extension with Phoenix that keeps him with the franchise through the 2029-30 season. However, Golden State would be very interested if he was to ever become available in trade talks, Tim […] The post Warriors Would Be ‘First in Line’ For Devin Booker, Per Insider appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jaylen Brown Reveals What He Wants His Legacy to Be
Jaylen Brown has already put together a career most NBA players could only dream of, but the Sixers star doesn’t want basketball accomplishments to define his legacy. Brown has five All-Star selections, two All-NBA honors, an Eastern Conference Finals MVP and a Finals MVP from his championship run with the Boston Celtics in 2024. But […] The post Jaylen Brown Reveals What He Wants His Legacy to Be appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Julius Randle Sends Bold Warning About What’s Coming
Julius Randle hasn’t played a game for the Brooklyn Nets yet, but he’s already setting expectations for what he believes the team can accomplish this season. After being acquired by Brooklyn in June, Randle told rookie Mikel Brown Jr. that the Nets were going to “shock the world.” Now, the three-time All-Star has explained exactly […] The post Julius Randle Sends Bold Warning About What’s Coming appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Steve Kerr Reveals Surprising Reaction to LeBron James Chase
The Warriors made a run at LeBron James this offseason, but Steve Kerr never really believed the four-time MVP was coming to Golden State. James ultimately signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending any possibility of a partnership with Steph Curry. And while Kerr would have welcomed the move, plenty of Warriors fans apparently felt very […] The post Steve Kerr Reveals Surprising Reaction to LeBron James Chase appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Steve Ballmer Accepts NBA’s Punishment Over Kawhi Leonard Scandal
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement reneging on his word to fight the sanctions imposed upon him by the league for the salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard. He said he would fight back after the punishments, which included the loss of five future first-round draft picks, a fine of $30M and a […] The post Steve Ballmer Accepts NBA’s Punishment Over Kawhi Leonard Scandal appeared first on Basketball Forever .
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