Damon Jones Pleads Guilty and Apologizes to the NBA in Landmark Sports Gambling Case

about 2 months ago

Damon Jones Pleads Guilty and Apologizes to the NBA in Landmark Sports Gambling Case

Jones became the first of more than 30 defendants to plead guilty in the NBA gambling sweep, entering a wire fraud conspiracy plea in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday. "I would like to sincerely apologize to the court, my family, my peers and also the National Basketball Association," Jones said. He faces up to 27 months in prison and forfeits $35,000.

By Adit Pujari

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Tyrese Maxey Wants To Win At Home For Fans

The Sixers lost 128-96 at home in Game 4. They've now forced a Game 6 in Philly after beating Boston in the Garden. "Our fans deserve a win at home. After that performance that we put on last time in front of our fans that was a disgrace and it was unacceptable," said Maxey after tonight's 113-97 win.

By Samir Mehdi

Jayson Tatum Says Joel Embiid “Put a Lot of Pressure” on Celtics in Game 5 Loss

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Jayson Tatum Says Joel Embiid “Put a Lot of Pressure” on Celtics in Game 5 Loss

Tatum credited Embiid for dropping 33 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists in their game 5 win vs. Celtics. "He put a lot of pressure on us, especially on the defensive end," Tatum said. "We’ll go back and watch the film and make some adjustments." The Celtics will have to focus on shooting, having struggled in game 5.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Knicks Win 126-97 In Game 5 Vs Hawks

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Knicks Win 126-97 In Game 5 Vs Hawks

The Knicks take a commanding 3-2 lead vs the Hawks after blowing them out by nearly 30. Brunson had his best game of the series, dropping 39 points on 15-23 shooting from the field. Despite the Hawks winning the turnover battle, New York completely outrebounded them on the glass. Atlanta also shot less than 30% from beyond the arc.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Puka Nacua Predicts Lakers In 5 While Golfing

Puka has adopted the Lakers as the team he roots for given that he's playing WR for the Rams. So, while on the golf course, he put out a clear message in support of LAL: "Shoutout King James bro, this is for you. Lakers in 5." Lakers face the Rockets in LA and have a chance to win the series.

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Joel Embiid Puts Out Sympathetic Statement On His Willingness To Play Through Injury

"I've dealt with a lot of stuff over my career. I don't complain," said Embiid after dropping 33 in Philly's Game 5 win while battling an in-game knee injury. "A lot of people might have takes of that I might be lazy or whatever, but every single time I'm on the floor I want to play as hard as possible."

By Samir Mehdi

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