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Yaxel Lendeborg Has A Beautiful Message To His Mother After Winning The Natty

Yaxel showed pure grit by suiting up tonight despite his ankle/MCL sprain. He had 13 & 2. After the 69-63 win, Yaxel said, "I owe you everything. You mean the world to me. You're a superhuman. You're superwoman. I wouldn't be here without you and I'm gonna do everything I can to make sure you're OK forever," to his mother.

By Samir Mehdi

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The NBA’s 65-Game Rule Shouldn't Change Just Because This Season Got Messy: Alan Hahn

After Wemby got injured last night, Hahn argued the league shouldn’t overreact to one unusual year. “One of your best abilities is your availability,” he said, noting players who reach 70-plus games deserve credit, even if bigger stars miss out on awards. His bottom line: don’t scrap the 65-game rule over “an outlier season” shaped by a few major injuries.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Why Sean Farnham Thinks Michael Malone Fits UNC Quickly

Farnham said Malone’s transition to North Carolina should come fast, pointing to a coach still deeply plugged into both the NBA and college game. After spending 35 minutes talking hoops with him during the Elite Eight, Farnham said Malone’s “passion” and offensive “acumen” will attract players. He added that UNC had to move swiftly with the portal already open.

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Steph Curry Turns His Sneaker Free Agency Into a Charity Auction

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Steph Curry Turns His Sneaker Free Agency Into a Charity Auction

Curry is auctioning more than 70 pairs from his 2025-26 “Sneaker Free Agency Collection” through Sotheby’s, with proceeds benefiting his Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. The sale includes signed tunnel, warmup, and game-worn pairs, plus rare PEs. Curry said each shoe “tells a story,” from NBA legends he admired to WNBA stars helping drive the game forward.

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about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Sent a Late-Season Message, and the Nuggets Are Rising With Him

Shumpert said Jokic answered Wembanyama’s challenge the right way: “He let his game do the talking.” Hahn added Denver’s star is now hitting the stretch-run gear of a “thoroughbred,” with the Nuggets “coming on strong at the end of this season.” Their warning to the West was simple: overlook Denver, and Jokic will make you pay.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Michigan Left No Doubt About Who Owns College Basketball: Stephen A. Smith

Smith said the title game settled the sport’s biggest question. “When you look at the national champion, you want to see a team and definitively say to yourself, ‘This is the best team in the nation,’” he said. After Michigan beat UConn, he called the Wolverines exactly that, praising their size, defense, and ability to “beat you” any style.

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