3 months ago

NBA Expected to Overhaul System to Fix Tanking

NBA plans to revamp its approach beyond minor changes. Bobby Marks reported, "Whether it be rewarding teams...with wins and not incentivizing teams to lose...not just something minor here." The announcement follows Thursday's penalties: Utah fined $500,000 and Indiana $100,000 for roster management. Commissioner Adam Silver called both teams' actions "blatant attempts to improve their draft position by losing."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Jalen Brunson Still Not Having Fun After Winning Shooting Stars Challenge for Team Knicks

Despite winning the Shooting Stars challenge with his father Rick, Allan Houston and Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen still wasn't having fun. "Whenever I'm with him, it's never fun," Jalen said, pointing to his father. However, he reluctantly admitted that Rick did his job in the competition, with Team Knicks winning with a whopping 47 points. Team Cameron fell short with 38.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Kevin Durant Pleads for His Disaster 2011 3-Point Contest Performance to Be Removed From X

A video of Durant's disastrous 6-point performance at the 2011 3-point contest has resurfaced. He went 5-25 overall and 1-5 on Moneyballs. In response to the video, Durant, said, "U funky mfer…delete this bro…please???" Fans on X roasted KD for bricking so many shots. One said, "😂😂😂 KD out here building condos!." Another said, "😂😂 jumper was broke this day."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

“I Coulda Done That”: Fans Troll Jaxson Hayes Over His First Dunk at the 2026 Dunk Contest

Hayes seemed to be affected by nerves, with his first dunk attempt, being a simple one-handed slam. He got a 44.6 score for the dunk. Fans on X are absolutely trolling Hayes over the attempt. One said, "Lebron at 40 years old does that ✌️✌️✌️." Another said, "It was a regular average dunk lol." A third said, "This is embarrassing."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Carter Bryant Earns First 50-Point Score at 2026 Dunk Contest

With his first dunk of the final round in the 2026 Dunk Contest, Bryant went for a between the leg windmill dunk, finishing it with ease. Arguably among the smoothest dunks of the night, he earned the first 50-point score from judges. Bryant brought it out at the right time as well, starting off the final round hot.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Keshad Johnson Wins 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

With a final score of 97.4, Johnson beat Carter Bryant who finished with 93 points overall. Johnson earned a 49.6 for his first dunk, a between the leg dunk he completed from underneath the blackboard. second dunk was a windmill that earned him 47.8 points. Johnson brought the energy throughout the contest, dancing and smiling to the win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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