Tag: #nba

Hornets Rout Celtics 118–89 at TD Garden, Extending Win Streak to Six

Charlotte led wire-to-wire in a 29-point win over Boston, pushing above .500 and tightening the Eastern Conference playoff race.

#nba, #charlottehornets, #bostonceltics, #playoffrace, #lameloball

NBA suspends 76ers’ Paul George 25 games for anti-drug policy violation, citing mental-health treatment

Philadelphia loses a key starter as Paul George is banned 25 games without pay. His statement ties the violation to mental-health medication.

#nba, #philadelphia76ers, #paulgeorge, #antidrugpolicy, #mentalhealth

Jusuf Nurkić Makes Jazz History With Three Straight Triple-Doubles—In a 31-Point Loss

Utah center Jusuf Nurkić became the first Jazz player with triple-doubles in three straight games, a bright spot in a 147-116 defeat.

#nba, #utahjazz, #jusufnurkic, #tripledouble

Giannis Antetokounmpo Fears Calf Reinjury, Could Miss 4–6 Weeks as Bucks Slide

Antetokounmpo says he expects a 4–6 week absence with another right calf/soleus strain, deepening Milwaukee’s slump and deadline stakes.

#nba, #milwaukeebucks, #giannisantetokounmpo, #injury, #trades

Miami Heat's Terry Rozier Faces Federal Charges in Betting Scandal

NBA player Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to wire fraud linked to alleged game manipulation.

#nba, #miamiheat, #sportsbetting, #fraud

NBA to Host Historic Regular-Season Games in Europe in 2026

Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic to play NBA's first regular-season game in Germany and 10th in the UK.

#nba, #basketball, #europe, #germany, #uk

NBA 2025-26 Season Tips Off with Historic Broadcasting and Global Initiatives

The NBA begins its 80th season, returning to NBC and expanding globally with new game formats.

#nba, #sports, #basketball, #broadcasting, #international

NBA Scandal: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier Arrested Over Alleged Ties to Illegal Gambling

NBA rocked by arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier for alleged ties to organized crime, raising integrity concerns.

#nba, #gambling, #sports, #crime

NBA's New Era: LeBron James Shines, Broadcasting Landscape Transforms

The NBA's 2025-26 season ushers in new broadcast deals and LeBron James' record-breaking 23rd season.

#nba, #lebronjames, #broadcasting, #nbcuniversal, #amazonprime

FBI Arrests NBA Figures Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in Mafia-Linked Betting Scandal

FBI charges NBA's Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in Mafia-backed betting scandal, raising concerns over game integrity.

#fbi, #nba, #betting, #scandal, #crime

LeBron James Teases Retirement in Clever Marketing Stunt with Hennessy

LeBron James uses retirement tease for Hennessy campaign, sparking debate on celebrity endorsements.

#lebronjames, #nba, #hennessy, #marketing

Bob Myers Appointed President of HBSE Sports

Bob Myers, former Golden State Warriors GM, appointed President of HBSE Sports, overseeing diverse sports portfolio including 76ers and Devils.

#sports, #nba, #nhl, #hbse, #bobmyers

NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Life Over Gambling Policy Violations

Jontay Porter receives lifetime NBA ban for blatant gambling violations, highlighting integrity challenges in professional sports.

#nba, #jontayporter, #gambling, #sportsintegrity

Boston Celtics Sold to Private Equity Investor for Record $6.1 Billion

The Celtics have a new owner, Bill Chisholm, after a $6.1 billion sale sets a record for U.S. sports teams.

#celtics, #nba, #sportsbiz, #investment

Detroit Pistons Break NBA Playoff Losing Streak with Win Over Knicks

Detroit Pistons end 17-year playoff win drought, defeating Knicks and sparking community revival.

#detroitpistons, #nba, #playoffs, #basketball, #detroit