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Tonight is a historic occasion as LeBron James, a National Anthem kneeler and disrespecter, becomes the first male basketball player to carry the flag for Team USA at an Olympic opening ceremony. Meanwhile, Riley Gaines expressed her thoughts on the matter on X: THIS is who was chosen as the…

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Ricky Council IV feels confident that rookie center Adem Bona will have a productive NBA career. (via Courtside Comparisons): “He’s very hard working, very strong, very athletic. I think it was the first day I worked out with him in Philly, I said, ‘You’re going to…

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown doesn’t want 2024 #13 pick Devin Carter to rush back from rehabbing his left shoulder (had successful surgery to repair a torn labrum earlier this month). (via Sacramento Kings): “He’s young enough to where it’s not necessarily going to hurt or harm his career….

Draymond Green expressed his feelings on Klay Thompson’s departure from the Golden State Warriors. “I’m happy as hell he gone,” Green said regarding Thompson’s move to the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson left the Warriors after 13 years with the team, signing as a free agent earlier this offseason. Green highlighted Thompson’s…

Anthony Gill has re-signed with the Wizards, continuing his tenure with the team. Tim Bontemps reported that Gill will remain with Washington, according to sources. Anthony Gill is re-signing with the Wizards, sources told ESPN. Gill averaged 3.8 points across 50 games last year for Washington, the only team he’s…

Teams are not showing interest in a Jordan Clarkson trade, according to recent reports. Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune highlighted Clarkson’s need for a bounce-back season after struggling with efficiency last year. Despite averaging 17.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5 assists in 30.6 minutes per game, there has…

Luol Deng, President of South Sudan Basketball, responded to Gilbert Arenas’ “disrespectful and cruel” comments. Deng expressed disappointment rather than anger, especially since the remarks came from respected individuals. He emphasized that while he isn’t affected and takes pride in being African, such comments can harm the self-esteem of young…

Before signing Chris Paul in free agency, the San Antonio Spurs showed trade interest in Andrew Nembhard of the Pacers and Darius Garland of the Cavaliers, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Nembhard signed a three-year, $59 million extension with the Pacers, while the Cavaliers have rejected all trade inquiries…

TNT has issued a warning of taking “appropriate action” against the NBA for rejecting their TV rights counter-offer. The NBA announced new media deals with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon starting from the 2025-26 season. The deals ensure that ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video will broadcast NBA games through the 2035-36…