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August 4, 2023

DeSantis dunks on NBA players for attacking Magic donation: 'NBA took a break from protesting our anthem'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the NBA after its players association attacked the Orlando Magic for making a donation to his Never Back Down PAC.

August 4, 2023

Ron DeSantis fires back after NBPA calls Orlando Magic's political contribution 'alarming'

Florida governor Ron DeSantis fired back to the National Basketball Players Association's statement that a political contribution from the Orlando Magic was "alarming."

August 4, 2023

Former NBA player sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding league's health benefit plan

Former NBA player Terrence Williams was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan from "at least 2017 through at least 2021."

August 3, 2023

Rudy Gobert likens first-ever 3-pointer to another provocative first

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert knocked down the first three-pointer of his career while playing for the French team against Montenegro.

August 3, 2023

NBA players union calls Orlando Magic's political contribution 'alarming'

The National Basketball Players Association called a political contribution from the Orlando Magic "alarming" as the team faces backlash for donated $50,000 to a pro-Ron DeSantis group.

August 3, 2023

Jake Paul makes prediction for his fight against Nate Diaz, reflects on boxing career

Many thought Jake Paul's boxing career was a gimmick early on. This Saturday, he faces, in his opinion, his toughest opponent in Nate Diaz.

August 2, 2023

Pelicans' Larry Nance Jr. criticizes Magic over donation to pro-DeSantis group

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. took aim at the Orlando Magic for the organization's donation to a pro-Ron DeSantis group Wednesday.

August 2, 2023

Dan Le Batard mourns death of brother, David, on podcast: 'It’s something that I never considered possible'

Dan Le Batard revealed the death of his brother in the local hour of his podcast on Tuesday. His brother, David, was a famed artist in Miami known as "LEBO."

August 1, 2023

Kyrie Irving has warning for NBA after argument he hasn't had success since Cavs days with LeBron James

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is tired of hearing he hasn't had NBA success since playing with LeBron James in his Cleveland Cavaliers days.

August 1, 2023

Mike Breen says ESPN firings of longtime partners Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy 'hard to come to grips with'

NBA Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Breen admits it will be difficult to go on without Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy by his side in the booth after more ESPN layoffs.