Did Hornets suspend Kai Jones? Looking at the aftermath of his bizarre antics during NBA offseason

Kai Jones

Kai Jones

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The Charlotte Hornets youngster Kai Jones has attracted a lot of attention this offseason with his bizarre antics. His Instagram posts have gone viral raising concerns about his mental health. No one knows the reason behind Kai’s erratic behavior and people speculate that there is a lot happening behind closed doors. Adding to the suspense, … Read more

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Months after $56 million Lakers commitment, Austin Reaves reflects on considering Spurs move with Victor Wembanyama

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Austin Reaves

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Austin Reaves’s breakout season last year with the Los Angeles Lakers certainly didn’t go unnoticed, even with teams from the Western Conference ready to make a move for him. While the PG ultimately signed a 4-year deal with a $56 million contract to stay at the Lakers, he never wanted to leave. Later Reaves revealed … Read more

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Flashback 2020, Lakers: exploring how insane the team’s performance was in comparison to present

Los Angeles Lakers after winning the 2020 championship

Los Angeles Lakers after winning the 2020 championship

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The 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers team was one of a kind with powerhouses LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading their team for their 17th NBA championship. The iconic Finals victory over the Miami Heat marked a milestone for the Lakers, tying them with the Boston Celtics for the most titles in NBA history. Their pure … Read more

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Shaquille O’Neal once threatened to punch Scottie Pippen for slandering Michael Jordan

Shaquille O' Neal and Scottie Pippen

Shaq gets angry after hearing Pippen's comments about Michael Jordan

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Ever since the release of “The Last Dance” Netflix series – a documentary series about the glorious Bulls Dynasty that won six championships between 1991 and 1998 – the relationship between Hall of famers Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan has been tumultuous. Although Jordan had praised Pippen saying that he was a very valuable teammate, … Read more

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Kobe Bryant’s motivation once drove Kyrie Irving to championship glory

Kobe Bryant

Kyrie Irving doesn’t necessarily require external motivation to compete, but he has always admired Lakers legend Kobe Bryant throughout his NBA journey. During a casual gathering in LA the night before a playoff final, Irving recalled his conversation with Kobe Bryant on the eve of the 2016 NBA playoffs. Kyrie was deeply surprised when his … Read more

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After receiving special Spurs-themed Nike sneakers, Victor Wembanyama unveils ambitious career goals

Victor Wembanyama

After receiving special Spurs-themed Nike sneakers, Victor Wembanyama unveils ambitious career goals

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It is no rumor that Victor Wembanyama who is yet to make his NBA debut has already signed a big contract with one of the leading shoe-producing companies in the world of sports, Nike. The young talent has been touted to be one of the future generation of stars after the reign of NBA greats … Read more

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“He gon’ f*ck em up”: Laker legend Lamar Odom discloses he was shellshocked when he first saw Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade

The Miami Heat were blessed with several talented players, yet Dwyane Wade remains the best among them. Despite his body size, he was renowned for playing with incredible athleticism and speed. Wade, often considering himself the GOAT, based his claim on what he achieved and contributed to the game of basketball. Wade’s size prompted Lamar … Read more

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Despite FIBA WC shortcomings, USA reclaim basketball throne

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Team USA’s performance at the FIBA World Cup 2023 fell short of expectations, and the loss to Lithuania was the lowest point of a memorable tournament. However, they also had good games against strong teams like Spain in their run to the semi-finals. Despite losing to Germany, who were the eventual winners, USA still managed … Read more

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What is NBA load management? League nears new game-changing rule preventing clubs from sitting their best players

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NBA super teams go to great lengths to ensure their best players stay in good condition for the playoffs. Lately, this has involved resting players, commonly referred to as “load management.” The term is a bit of a long phrase, but it essentially means giving players rest. The phrase NBA “load management” as a strategy … Read more

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Shaquille O’Neal reminds fans the reason for his $100,000 difference-making lie

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, who won three consecutive championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, one with the Miami Heat, and eventually retired as a Boston Celtic, once collaborated with West Coast Choppers to create a massive 14-foot black chrome chopper. Later, the custom bike maker accused Shaq of fabricating the original bike price, which turned out to … Read more

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