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Nevin Lasanis
24/09/25

Upside on Hold: Why "Golden State" Can't Give Kuminga a Star Role — and Where the $100 Million Ask Came From

A perfect storm of ambition, roster construction, and salary-cap math swirls around Jonathan Kuminga. Agent Aaron Turner insists his client is "one step" from being a perennial All-Star. The forward himself believes that once he locks down a starting spot, the ceiling gets smashed. But the current "...


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Nevin Lasanis
11/07/25

Candid Shot: How One Photo Sparked Rumors of a Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion Romance

A fleeting moment caught on a smartphone camera can sometimes jolt the sports-and-music world harder than a blockbuster trade. That is exactly what happened the other day when sharp-eyed followers scrolling through rap diva Megan Thee Stallion’s Instagram feed noticed a familiar silhouette: basking...


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Salid Martik
30/07/25

Thunder's Thin Cement: How Chet Holmgren Quietly Poured the Foundation of Oklahoma's Championship

They never rolled out red carpets for superstar landings, nor did they shower cash in free agency. The Oklahoma City Thunder engineered one of the fastest rebuilds in modern NBA history out of thin air—driven by a draft-pick pyramid, razor-sharp scouting and total trust in youth. Amid the noise of S...


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Nevin Lasanis
08/08/25

Hamilton on the NBA Map: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives the Key to the City and His Own Street

In Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hometown of Hamilton, a warm reception was held: the reigning NBA MVP was presented with the city’s symbolic key on Thursday, and one of the local streets will soon bear his name. For the star of “Oklahoma,” this is more than a ceremony — it’s how his hometown celebrated...


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Nevin Lasanis
13/10/25

Love Under the Rims: Why Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson Are Basketball's New Star Couple

In an era when any relationship is easily turned into a social-media presentation, the story of Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson stands out for a rare blend of sincerity and maturity. They are public only to the extent it helps show respect for each other and for their profession. And there is no perform...


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Nevin Lasanis
20/08/25

Farewell Assist: John Wall Calls Time on His Career

He used to speed up the game with a single burst—now he has just as decisively hit pause. Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall, at 34, announced the end of his professional career after 11 seasons in the league—a decision that caps the journey of one of the fastest and most dangerous point guards of his...


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Salid Martik
02/12/25

Kosovo Field Banner: How the Partizan–Fenerbahce Clash Went Beyond the Basketball Court

The fallout around the EuroLeague game between Partizan and Fenerbahce did not end with the score on the scoreboard. At the center of the scandal was a giant banner in the stands of the Belgrade arena depicting the moment of the death of Ottoman sultan Murad I at the hands of Serbian hero Milos Obil...


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Salid Martik
12/08/25

“MVP Under the Mall Roof”: How James Harden Draws Packed Crowds in China

Thousands of fans turned an ordinary shopping mall in Shenzhen into an improvised arena—for the chance at a few seconds of seeing James Harden in person. Video from the mall spread across social media: every level of the galleries is packed with people, and a thunderous “MVP! MVP!” chant rolls over...


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Salid Martik
28/08/25

EuroBasket-2025: A Tournament of Lone Stars and the New Guard. Who to Watch

European basketball returns to the main stage — and this year the spotlight is less on whiteboard X’s and O’s and more on people. A record NBA contingent turns EuroBasket-2025 into a parade of individualities: some carry a nation’s expectations, some undergo a rite of passage, others try to extend a...


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Nevin Lasanis
05/11/25

"The King's Antagonists": Why the Media Loves to Debate LeBron James

Sport rarely produces pure hatred — more often it’s a blend of taste, era, childhood heroes, and television dramaturgy. In LeBron James’s case, the negative emotions around his name are not only a reaction to specific games or decisions, but also a product of a media ecosystem where debate over “GOA...


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