May 2022 Basketball Wiretap

Myles Turner To Leave BDA Sports, Expected To Join CAA

Nov 26, 2022 12:51 AM

Myles Turner is set to leave BDA Sports and join CAA, sources told Marc Stein of Substack.

Turner was with BDA Sports for two years.

Turner, in the last year of his contract, has most recently been linked with a potential trade to the Clippers

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Tags: Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers, NBA, NBA B-Ball IQ

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Michael Porter: Offense For Me Should Be On Autopilot, I Should Be Focused On Defense

Nov 22, 2022 11:04 AM

Michael Porter Jr. has always been an explosive scorer, but his ability to stay healthy and contribute on defense has been the question of whether he would live up to his five-year, $179 million contract with the Denver Nuggets.

"Offense for me should be on autopilot," Porter said. "I should be focused on the intangibles, the defense, the rebounding, the dirty work. Then that just involves you in the game. If you're struggling on offense and you're also not rebounding or playing defense, then it's like, why is he out there right now?"

Porter is not guaranteed to be on the floor in closing situations as Michael Malone will sometimes use Bruce Brown instead of him.

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Warriors Have Four Out Of Nine Most-Watched Games This Season

Nov 21, 2022 12:26 AM

Last Wednesday's game between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns averaged 1.62 million viewers on ESPN, representing an increase from last season's game between the Suns and the Dallas Mavericks that drew 1.36 million viewers.

The Suns' 130-119 win over the Warriors was also the ninth most-watched game of the NBA season. The Warriors have played in four out of those nine games.

The first part of last Tuesday's TNT doubleheader between the Grizzlies and Pelicans drew an 0.6 rating, less than half of last season's game between the Warriors and Nets in the same timeslot.

The second half of the doubleheader between the Nets and Kings drew the smallest audience of the season on TNT with 888,000 viewers. 

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Montrezl Harrell Involved In Confrontation Following Sixers' Win

Nov 19, 2022 1:31 AM

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Montrezl Harrell were involved in a confrontation following the Philadelphia 76ers' 110-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

The confrontation occurred as Antetokounmpo shot free throws as fans left the arena. Harrell then took the ball from Antetokounmpo.

“This isn’t f—— Milwaukee. Get that s— out of there," yelled Harrell, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

Antetokounmpo, who left the court after Harrell refused to return the ball, came back with two basketballs.

Antetokounmpo then pushed a ladder away from the front of the hoop and returned to shooting free throws as Harrell continued to yell.

After Antetokounmpo left the court for the second time, Thanasis Antetokounmpo attempted to speak to Harrell. Harrell reportedly responded by saying “I’ll beat your a–” and “you better send that s— back to the locker room.”

Antetokounmpo finished the game with 25 points while only shooting 4-of-15 from the free throw line. Harrell finished with 1 point in 5 minutes. 

 

 

Joe Vardon/The Athletic

Tags: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Montrezl Harrell, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA B-Ball IQ

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NBA Rescinds Jayson Tatum Technical Foul

Nov 16, 2022 12:52 AM

The NBA rescinded Jayson Tatum's technical foul from Tuesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tatum was called for a technical by John Goble after clapping following a foul call. 

Tatum currently has four technical fouls on the season.

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Warriors To Stop FTX-Related Promotions

Nov 15, 2022 12:59 AM

The Golden State Warriors will pause all FTX-related promotions after the cryptocurrency exchange firm filed for bankruptcy on Friday.

The final promotional item was a Jordan Poole bobblehead on Monday night. All other advertisements have been pulled from the arena.

The move follows the Miami Heat announcing that they will rename FTX Arena

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De'Aaron Fox To Join Klutch Sports

Nov 14, 2022 1:08 AM

De'Aaron Fox is set to join Klutch Sports, reported Damien Barling and James Ham of ESPN 1320.

Fox was previously with Chris Gaston and the Family First Sports Firm.

Fox, who signed a five-year, $163 million extension with the Kings in 2020, is averaging 25.5 points and 6.0 assists this season. 

Damien Barling & James Ham/ESPN 1320

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Heat To Rename FTX Arena

Nov 12, 2022 1:31 AM

The Miami Heat are set to rename FTX Arena after ending its naming rights deal with the bankrupt crypto firm FTX.

Miami-Dade County, which owns the arena, had signed a 19-year, $135 million deal with FTX in 2021.

"The reports about FTX and its affiliates are extremely disappointing. Miami-Dade County and the Miami HEAT are immediately taking action to terminate our business relationships with FTX. We will be working together to find a new naming rights partner for the arena," released the county and the team in a joint statement.

FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday after a steep fall in crypto prices left the company unable to cover customer account withdrawals.

FTX had signed several sponsorship deals with sports teams in the past, including with the Warriors and Wizards. 

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Donovan Mitchell: I'm Asserting Myself On A Different Level Defensively

Nov 11, 2022 11:50 AM

Donovan Mitchell has rebounded from a disappointing end to his tenure with the Utah Jazz to become an early All-NBA candidate during his start with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Mitchell was asked by Sam Amick of The Athletic why the Cavaliers have been such a good fit for him.

"I look at who I’ve been in my career — a guy who could score the ball," said Mitchell. "(But) I’m asserting myself on a different level defensively. Having another dominant guard (in Darius Garland) who can get you 30 (points on any given night) and also having ‘Vert (Caris LeVert), who can do the same, it relieves that pressure a little bit and allows you to be more engaged defensively, to be there and have the energy. And then on top of that, my coaches (head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and his staff) and my teammates allow me to just go, to be myself — whatever that means.

"It’s been scoring for the past few games, but it’s passing, it’s leading. I’m being myself, and honestly I have (former Jazz teammates) Ricky Rubio and Mike Conley to thank for that. Joe Ingles. They’ve taught me different things. So being able to come here in a group where we all have the same intentions (has been good). Last year, I didn’t play my best basketball. I had the worst playoff series of my career. So that stings — being out early. Then you look here, and they were done a week and a half before I was, so they have that same feeling."

Sam Amick/The Athletic

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Several Items Stolen From Michael Porter Jr.'s Hotel Room In Indianapolis

Nov 11, 2022 1:18 AM

Numerous items, including money, a gold bracelet, two Louis Vuitton bags, and a bible were stolen from Michael Porter Jr.'s hotel room in Indianapolis.

Porter was not in the room at the time of the theft.

A police report was filed on Tuesday.

The Nuggets defeated the Pacers 112-119 on Wednesday, with Porter chipping in with 17 points and 6 rebounds. 

Mike Singer/Denver Post

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Phil Knight Doubts Nike Would Repair Relationship With Kyrie Irving

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Bob Chapek: Disney Would 'Love' To Renew NBA TV Deal In 'Fiscally Responsible Way'

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Steve Clifford Invites Steve Nash To 'Spend A Few Days' With Hornets

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Becky Hammon Joins ESPN As Analyst

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