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Rachel DeMita, sports influencer and podcast host, joins BIG3 as courtside commentator

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 10th 2024 at 15:27
Rachel DeMita, a former host on for NBA 2K video game series, joined the BIG3 basketball league as a courtside commentator. She talked to Fox News Digital about her new role.

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Dan Hurley turns down lucrative Lakers offer to stay with UConn: report

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” June 10th 2024 at 12:50
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley has reportedly turned down a lucrative deal to become the Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach.

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Dozens of Pro-Palestinian protesters called for ceasefire outside NBA Finals Game 2 in Boston

By: Landon Mion β€” June 10th 2024 at 04:36
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were outside TD Garden in Boston calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as fans were filing into the arena for game two of the NBA Finals.

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Celtics take 2-0 series lead behind epic games from Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 9th 2024 at 21:45
The Boston Celtics held off the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night and won 105-98. The Celtics have a 2-0 series lead.

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Lakers made 'compelling case' to take head coach job, Dan Hurley says

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 9th 2024 at 20:38
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was "extremely impressed" with the Los Angeles Lakers' head coaching offer and will make his decision on Monday.

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NBA star believes Caitlin Clark could score in the league, talks trans women in female sports

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 9th 2024 at 19:33
Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.'s remarks about Caitlin Clark and transgender women competing against biological women went viral over the last week.

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Basketball Hall of Famer Chet Walker dead at 84

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 9th 2024 at 14:40
Chet Walker, a Basketball Hall of Famer who played with the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers, has died at the age of 84. He won one title in his career.

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Celtics' Joe Mazzulla gives faith-based response to race question ahead of NBA Finals Game 2

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 9th 2024 at 12:42
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about going up against another Black coach in NBA Finals and offered a witty, faith-filled response.

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Celtics stars dribble around Mavericks coach Jason Kidd's best player remarks

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 9th 2024 at 10:58
Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Al Horford didn't take Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd's bait when he gave his opinion on who the best player on the team was.

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Josh Maravich, 'Pistol' Pete's son, dead at 42

By: Ryan Morik β€” June 9th 2024 at 08:52
Josh Maravich, the son of Hall of Fame basketball player "Pistol" Pete, died on Friday at rhe age of 42, his alma mater in LSU announced.

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Charles Barkley doubles down on 'petty nonsense' regarding Caitlin Clark: 'Really bad publicity for the WNBA'

By: Ryan Morik β€” June 7th 2024 at 17:18
WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark's popularity continues to be a hot topic in the sports world, and TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley is maintaining his stance of calling out the "petty nonsense" in the league.

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Charles Barkley rips ESPN's coverage of Dan Hurley, Lakers speculation amid NBA, NHL playoffs

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” June 7th 2024 at 16:02
TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley tore into ESPN's coverage of the rumors surrounding UConn head coach Dan Hurley and the Los Angeles Lakers during an appearance on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich."

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UConn's Dan Hurley to meet with Lakers brass in California amid coaching search: reports

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” June 7th 2024 at 08:13
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley is reportedly meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers in California on Friday as reports about the two sides continue to intensify.

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Hawks' Mike Brey discusses why it'd be 'hard' for Dan Hurley to leave UConn for Lakers

By: Ryan Morik β€” June 7th 2024 at 06:19
Atlanta Hawks assistant and former Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey thinks Dan Hurley can be just fine with the Lakers, but he knows it's a tough decision.

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Kristaps Porzingis shines for Celtics in blowout win over Mavericks in Game 1

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 6th 2024 at 22:00
Kristaps Porzingis returned from a calf strain to help set the tone for the Boston Celtics in the team's 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

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Lakers targeting Dan Hurley as next head coach despite JJ Redick rumors: report

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 6th 2024 at 06:35
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly targeting decorated UConn men's college basketball coach Dan Hurley for their position as rumors have swirled about J.J. Redick.

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5 things to know about the 2024 NBA Finals

By: Ryan Morik β€” June 6th 2024 at 05:22
The NBA Finals kick off on Thursday, and this may be the most intriguing finals in quite some time, as history can be made and legacies will change forever.

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Mavericks' Kyrie Irving reflects on personal growth as he gets ready for raucous NBA Finals vs former team

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 4th 2024 at 07:04
Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving reflected on his time with the Boston Celtics and lamented the last time he was playing playoff basketball in the city.

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WNBA has been a 'failure' until Caitlin Clark, league would be 'suicidal' to not protect most valuable asset

By: Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi β€” June 2nd 2024 at 20:45
Sports journalist Jemele Hill, told 'The LA Times' that the presence of WNBA player, Caitlin Clark, is β€œproblematic" because of the her race and sexuality.

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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis on track to be ready for NBA Finals against Mavericks

By: Scott Thompson β€” June 2nd 2024 at 19:28
Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis, who hasn't played since Game 4 of the first round, seems to be on track to return for the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.

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Fever 'need an enforcer' after Caitlin Clark hard foul, NBA star Draymond Green says

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” June 2nd 2024 at 08:42
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green weighed in on the incident between Caitlin Clark and Chennedy Carter and said the Indiana Fever "need an enforcer."

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First person with MS to play in the NBA shares his inspiring message: 'Make the most of it'

By: Melissa Rudy β€” May 30th 2024 at 04:00
Ahead of World MS Day, former NBA player Chris Wright and his neurologist, Dr. Heidi Crayton, joined Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview to discuss how he's come to terms with his MS.

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Tyronn Lue becomes one of NBA's highest-paid coaches after signing 5-year extension with Clippers: reports

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 29th 2024 at 20:10
Tyronn Lue, a former NBA player-turned-coach who's won a title, will likely be sticking with the Los Angeles Clippers for the foreseeable future.

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Bronny James officially staying in NBA Draft after weighing college return, negative talk from scouts: agent

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 29th 2024 at 17:51
After weighing a return to college amid entering the transfer portal, LeBron James' son, Bronny, has apparently decided to stay in the NBA Draft.

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Thunder GM admits fault trading for veteran who underperformed: 'That's on me'

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 29th 2024 at 14:51
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti admitted he got the Gordon Hayward trade wrong, as the NBA veteran struggled when he joined the team midseason.

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Celtics advance to NBA Finals after completing sweep of Pacers

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 28th 2024 at 04:43
The Boston Celtics were the frontrunners to run away with the Eastern Conference, and that's exactly what they did on Monday night against the pacers.

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Bill Walton's former colleague, Jim Gray, 'heartbroken' over death of 'best friend': 'A national treasure'

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 27th 2024 at 16:53
Sportscaster Jim Gray opens up about Bill Walton's death in an email to Fox News Digital, calling the late Hall of Famer his "best friend" and himself the "luckiest man in the world."

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Stephen Curry, wife Ayesha, welcome fourth child: 'Our sweet baby boy'

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 27th 2024 at 15:25
Stephen and Ayesha Curry welcomed their fourth child earlier this month, and made the announcement late Sunday. Caius Chai is their second son.

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NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dead at 71 after battle with cancer

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 27th 2024 at 12:28
NBA Hall of Fame center Bill Walton has died at 71 years old after a battle with cancer, the league announced on Monday with a statement from commissioner Adam Silver.

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Mavericks troll Travis Kelce, fans shower him in boos during NBA Playoffs game

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 27th 2024 at 07:07
Travis Kelce, alongside Patrick Mahomes and Hollywood Brown, didn't get a warm reception from Dallas Mavericks fans at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night.

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LeBron James' agent seems to reveal NBA star's offseason plans

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 26th 2024 at 09:12
LeBron James still has not, officially, made a decision on his player option for next year, but his agent in Rich Paul might have revealed his plans.

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Draymond Green suggests NBA fines harm players' ability to accumulate retirement wealth: 'Not set up for us'

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 25th 2024 at 21:12
Draymond Green has made a lot of money during his career, but he seems unsatisfied with the financial opportunities in the NBA, arguing fines work against building wealth.

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Former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy reveals wife’s cause of death nearly a year after unexpected passing

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” May 25th 2024 at 20:28
Former NBA head coach Stan Van Gundy revealed Friday his wife of 35 years, Kim, died in August by suicide. She was 61. "I can’t imagine that I’ll ever get over that," he said.

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NBA Commish Adam Silver weighs in on league's TV rights negotiations amid uncertainty: 'We are still talking'

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 25th 2024 at 16:02
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver cautioned that the winner in the race for the league's media rights deal has not yet been finalized, and talks are ongoing.

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ESPN 's--t on' Jeff Van Gundy by laying him off at inopportune time, brother Stan says

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 25th 2024 at 09:16
After spending 17 years with ESPN, Jeff Van Gundy was quietly let go and replaced, his brother Stan, also a coach turned analyst, says the network had "s--t on him."

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Charles Barkley unloads on TNT brass as network on verge of losing NBA rights

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 24th 2024 at 06:04
Charles Barkley is incensed with TNT brass, as "Inside the NBA" is in jeopardy of being no more as the network is on the verge of losing its media rights.

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Alex Rodriguez has 'no' aspirations to go into an MLB front office

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 24th 2024 at 05:00
Alex Rodriguez's baseball knowledge is unmatched, but despite that and his legacy, he says he has no aspirations or plans on joining an MLB front office.

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Cavaliers dismiss coach J.B. Bickerstaff after two consecutive playoff berths

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 23rd 2024 at 21:23
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the conference semifinals for the first time since LeBron James' 2018 exit, the organization decided to make a coaching change.

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NBA closes investigation into Thunder’s Josh Giddey over underage relationship allegations: report

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 23rd 2024 at 20:28
The NBA has reportedly closed its investigation of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, who was alleged to have a relationship with a minor in November.

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LeBron James credits Fever’s Caitlin Clark with WNBA growth amid heavy scrutiny

By: Paulina Dedaj β€” May 22nd 2024 at 16:56
LeBron James took a stand in defense of Caitlin Clark amid the Indiana Fever's four-game slide to open the season, saying the growth the WNBA is seeing is in large part because of her.

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Alex Rodriguez, part-owner of Timberwolves, says team is 'on the road' to do something 'really special'

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 22nd 2024 at 14:01
Alex Rodriguez was part of the ownership group that bought the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021. Three years later, he'll be watching them in the Western Conference Finals.

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LaMelo Ball facing lawsuit for allegedly driving over child's foot at fan event: report

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 21st 2024 at 20:57
A mother is pursing legal action against NBA star LaMelo Ball. She claims the Hornets guard ran over her son's foot as fans attempted to get Ball's autograph, WSOC reported.

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Jordyn Woods, girlfriend of Karl-Anthony Towns, takes jab at Nuggets after T-Wolves' Game 7 win

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 21st 2024 at 18:49
Jordyn Woods, the girlfriend of Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, took a jab at the Denver Nuggets after the Wolves won Game 7 to advance in the playoffs.

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Former NBA ref calls Chris Paul 'one of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with'

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 21st 2024 at 18:05
NBA All-Star Chris Paul admitted he had a personal issue with official Scott Foster, but one former ref claims the veteran guard is "one of the biggest a---holes I ever dealt with."

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NBA Conference Finals preview: What to look forward to in the East and West

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 21st 2024 at 12:24
Only four teams remain alive in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics face the Pacers in the East, while the Timberwolves and Mavericks will go head-to-head in the West.

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Celtics great Paul Pierce stomps Jalen Brunson Knicks jersey after New York's Game 7 loss

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 20th 2024 at 10:21
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce posted a strange video of himself stomping on a Jalen Brunson New York Knicks jersey after their Game 7 loss.

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Reggie Miller trolls Knicks after Pacers win playoff series

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 20th 2024 at 06:41
Reggie Miller got the last laugh on Sunday night as his Indiana Pacers topped the hobbled New York Knicks, 130-109, in Game 7 to move to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Timberwolves overcome 20-point deficit to stun defending-champion Nuggets in Game 7

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 20th 2024 at 00:03
The Minnesota Timberwolves were down 20 points at one point in their Game 7 matchup against the Denver Nuggets, but they overcame the deficit to reach the Western Conference Finals.

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Pacers shock Knicks with historic Game 7 offensive onslaught, move on to Eastern Conference Finals

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 19th 2024 at 17:52
The Indiana Pacers had one of the best shooting performances in the last 25 years in the playoffs, and it came in Game 7 to defeat the New York Knicks, 130-109.

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Knicks seek Willis Reed-type moment from 2 key players as they head to do-or-die Game 7 vs Pacers

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 19th 2024 at 12:38
The New York Knicks will head to Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday but will be in search of a Willis Reed-type performance from their key players.

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Mavericks' second-half comeback stuns Thunder; Dallas advances to conference finals

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 19th 2024 at 10:11
The Dallas Mavericks came back in the second half down by as many as 17 points to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder and win their playoff series.

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LeBron James' son, Bronny, not getting love from scouts: 'He is not an NBA prospect'

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 18th 2024 at 14:43
Bronny James is not getting much love from NBA scouts after he appeared at the NBA Scouting Combine earlier this week in Chicago.

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Paul Pierce hospitalized after gruesome, bloody finger injury

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 18th 2024 at 14:07
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce said he "broke a couple fingers" after posting a photo of his gruesome injury from a hospital bed Friday night.

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Bronny James says the winner of a 1-on-1 game with his father LeBron James remains 'to be determined'

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 17th 2024 at 20:53
Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James, would be open to playing his father in a one-on-one basketball game, but he stopped short of declaring he would defeat the NBA champion.

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Erik Spoelstra's ex-wife Nikki claps back at β€˜thirst trap’ talk after series of social media posts

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 17th 2024 at 19:10
Nikki Sapp, previously married to Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, decided to call out social media commenters who bought into the β€œthirst trap" talk.

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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell refutes report suggesting he grew frustrated with teammates

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 16th 2024 at 21:59
A report recently surfaced saying four-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell "grew frustrated with some teammates" at times throughout the 2023-24 season.

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Nuggets plan to continue excluding Aaron Gordon from team dinners amid playoff winning streak

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 16th 2024 at 20:22
After dropping the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals, the Nuggets decided to have a players-only team dinner β€” without Aaron Gordon.

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Ric Flair rips Cavaliers star for sitting out with injury in must-win playoffs: 'So disappointed!'

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Ric Flair, the WWE Hall of Famer, voiced his displeasure with Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell sitting out in a must-win Game 5 against the Celtics with a left calf strain.

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Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo rips Pacers after Myles Turner scuffle: 'They were trying to be tough guys'

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 15th 2024 at 07:52
New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner came nose-to-nose during the third quarter of their game on Tuesday night.

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Bronny James: 'I never thought about playing with my dad'

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 15th 2024 at 07:11
Bronny James talked about the possibility of playing with his father during his rookie season while at the NBA Scouting Combine on Wednesday.

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Panthers punter Johnny Hekker shares critique of NBA prospect Bronny James

By: Chantz Martin β€” May 14th 2024 at 19:21
Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, has been one of the more critiqued NBA prospects in recent memory, and an NFL punter added his name to the list of skeptics.

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T'Wolves' Rudy Gobert fined $75,000 for insinuating referees had money on playoff game with hand gesture

By: Ryan Morik β€” May 14th 2024 at 17:30
Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 for making a money gesture toward referees, a move that "questions the integrity of the league."

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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker says NBA players wouldn't have easy transition to NFL: 'It's the other way around'

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 14th 2024 at 05:46
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is the latest to add to the NFL vs. NBA debate of which players could play in each other's league, and he thinks football reigns supreme.

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Cowboys' Micah Parsons weighs in on NBA-NFL player debate: 'It ain’t hard to dunk'

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 13th 2024 at 10:46
Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons pushed back former NBA guard Lou Williams' assertion that the NBA-NFL player debate isn't a "physicality conversation."

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Jason Kelce believes he could turn LeBron James into the 'greatest redzone threat in the NFL'

By: Ryan Gaydos β€” May 13th 2024 at 06:39
Former NFL center Jason Kelce believed if he was a general manager, he could turn LeBron James into a "redzone threat" should the NBA star decide to play football.

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Hawks get No 1 pick in 2024 NBA Draft despite 3% chance to win lottery

By: Scott Thompson β€” May 13th 2024 at 05:30
The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery saw the Atlanta Hawks, despite having a 3% chance, awarded the No. 1 overall pick. They have not picked first since 1975.

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