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Former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman stated that the WNBA is harming its own interests by portraying Caitlin Clark as a villain.

“I ultimately think it’s the best thing for the WNBA. We’re sitting here talking about the WNBA with an NFL football player. This is the best thing they can have for their league,” the former Super Bowl MVP said.

“You got your hero, Caitlin Clark, you got the antagonist with [Carter], I think it’s a great storyline, and I think it’s ultimately going to help their league.

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Sports columnist Jason Whitlock has made comments about the NBA’s image and agenda, particularly in relation to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who was recently named Finals MVP.

Whitlock criticized the NBA for what he perceives as the league’s agenda and narrative, suggesting that players like Brown are strategically elevated.

In a segment on his show Fearless, Whitlock remarked, “What I think mostly is that Jaylen Brown has been anointed and appointed.”

He continued, drawing comparisons to how Chris Paul is portrayed in commercials and media despite not achieving championship success.

Continue reading Jason Whitlock: “NBA is Black Lives Matter, LGBTQIA+ narrative/agenda organization” at TalkBasket.net.

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Rumors are linking LeBron James with the Phoenix Suns this offseason. LeBron has a player option worth $49.5 million, and it is expected that the four-time NBA champion will decline it to become an unrestricted free agent.

Despite widespread belief that James will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, there are speculations that the Suns could be an option.

Erich Richter of New York Post wrote about The Bill Simmons podcast, where Simmons mentioned the growing buzz about LeBron potentially joining Phoenix.

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla believes that the group did a great job handling both winning and losing this season (defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 Monday night at home in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to become 2024 champions).

(via Boston Celtics):

Jay King: “You got the job under pretty crazy circumstances last season. You faced criticism. You had calls for your job even at times last year.

Continue reading Joe Mazzulla: A “Good job” is just as dangerous as getting told that “You suck” at TalkBasket.net.

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever’s victory over the Chicago Sky became a landmark event, attracting the highest WNBA game viewership in the past 23 years!

This thrilling match captivated an average audience of over 2.5 million viewers and reached a peak viewership of nearly 3 million.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever beating the Chicago Sky was the *MOST-WATCHED* WNBA game in 23 years!

The game averaged more than 2.5 million viewers, and peaked with nearly 3 million.

Continue reading Despite anti-white racism, Caitlin Clark’s game vs. Sky was the most-watched in 23 years at TalkBasket.net.

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Nate Robinson expresses that without a kidney transplant soon, he believes he will die. He mentions that some days he feels so disheartened that he wants to skip dialysis, while on other days, he is determined to keep going until he gets a new kidney.

“Some days I didn’t want to leave the house; I just didn’t want to do dialysis no more. Some days, I did wanna be here, and do this, until I find a kidney,” Robinson said.

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NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on X, announcing that Jeff Van Gundy, former senior consultant for the NBA champion Boston Celtics, has finalized a deal to join Ty Lue’s coaching staff as the lead assistant for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Van Gundy, renowned for his basketball acumen, returns to full-time coaching after being sought after for years. His coaching career includes successful stints with the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, amassing 430 regular-season wins and 44 playoff victories over 11 seasons.

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Following their victory in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, the Boston Celtics celebrated their 18th NBA championship with a tweet featuring a picture of the team labeled as “2024 World Champions.”

However, this celebratory tweet received a fact-check on X (formerly Twitter), as users pointed out that winning the NBA championship does not equate to being world champions.

The fact check added context, stating, “They won the NBA championship which makes them NBA champions and not world champions.”

The debate over whether NBA champions should refer to themselves as world champions has been a long-standing discussion among basketball fans and analysts.

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Los Angeles, Calif. (June 18, 2024) Today, adidas Basketball and NBA shooting guard Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers unveils the D.O.N. Issue #6, Don’s sixth signature basketball shoe with adidas Basketball. 

The D.O.N. Issue #6 represents Mitchell’s “Determination Over Negativity” and inspires overlooked athletes to trust their game. The new silhouette is built for enhanced lockdown and lightweight comfort but with the cushioning needed for explosive on-court moments. 

The D.O.N. Issue #6 delivers enhanced performance through innovative features including:

• Explosiveness: Zoned energy return and cushioning in the forefoot built for explosion – with Lightstrike Pro (forefoot) and Lightstrike (heel) features
• Lockdown: Enhanced lockdown in the midfoot to provide security through cuts in all directions with a midfoot harness
• Comfort: Comfort and anatomically fitted upper to reduce abrasion and distractions with breathable mesh

The adidas D.O.N.

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