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Ex-NBA player ruthlessly fries Tracy McGrady over his take on expansion

Tracy McGrady is getting posterized over a decade after his final appearance in the NBA. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer McGrady drew attention this week with his take on the NBA’s impending expansion efforts. McGrady issued a warning, claiming that there was not enough talent in the league to support an increase from 30 … The post Ex-NBA player ruthlessly fries Tracy McGrady over his take on expansion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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OKC Thunder’s reason for skipping White House visit is revealed

The Oklahoma City Thunder will become the latest reigning sports champion to pass on visiting the White House. Oklahoma City revealed in a statement this week that they will not be visiting President Donald Trump at the White House. A Thunder spokesperson said that conversations were had with the White House about a visit to … The post OKC Thunder’s reason for skipping White House visit is revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Mendoza added that the team’s five starters will be David Peterson, … The post Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Andre Drummond gets disciplined by the NBA over gun gesture

Andre Drummond is being punished for pulling a Ja Morant. The NBA announced on Saturday that they are fining the Philadelphia 76ers big man Drummond a sum of $25,000. In the league’s release, they stated that Drummond made an “objectionable gesture” during Thursday’s win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. … The post Andre Drummond gets disciplined by the NBA over gun gesture appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sean Miller dropped an incredible line about AJ Dybantsa during Texas-BYU game

AJ Dybantsa left even the opposing head coach in awe during Thursday’s NCAA Tournament game. Dybantsa and No. 6 seed BYU Cougars lost in the Round of 64 to the No. 11 seed Texas Longhorns on Thursday. It was through no fault of Dybantsa though as he finished with a monstrous 35 points and 10 … The post Sean Miller dropped an incredible line about AJ Dybantsa during Texas-BYU game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angels’ big offseason addition is already injured

The Los Angeles Angels are already down on their luck (again). Angels manager Kurt Suzuki revealed to reporters on Thursday that new pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with arm soreness (specifically a “dead arm”). Suzuki added that the Angels are now slowing Rodriguez down and that he could be a candidate for the injured list … The post Angels’ big offseason addition is already injured appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hubert Davis gets the memes after UNC’s choke job against VCU

Hubert Davis is having a very bad day right now. No. 6 seed North Carolina stunningly got booted from the NCAA Tournament on Thursday by No. 11 seed VCU. The Tar Heels went into halftime at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. leading the Rams by a seemingly comfortable margin of 39-28 and going … The post Hubert Davis gets the memes after UNC’s choke job against VCU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James posts a photo of a female fan flipping off the Lakers

LeBron James is getting the last laugh on the greater Houston area this week. James and the Los Angeles Lakers secured back-to-back victories over the Houston Rockets on Monday and Wednesday. They beat the Rockets 100-92 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Monday and then went into the same arena on Wednesday and defeated … The post LeBron James posts a photo of a female fan flipping off the Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after their NCAA Tournament loss to TCU

Jalen Rose is doing some dancing on the grave of Ohio State basketball. Ohio State’s NCAA Tournament hopes came to an end on Thursday with a Round of 64 loss to TCU in their 8-9 game. The Buckeyes fell behind 15 points in the first half and a furious second-half rally came up short as … The post Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after their NCAA Tournament loss to TCU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all said same thing about Cameron Boozer during Duke’s near-upset loss

Duke survived Siena’s 16-over-1 upset bid on Thursday, but Cameron Boozer’s stock may have taken a bit of a hit in the process. The Blue Devils got a real scare from the Saints during their Round of 64 game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. They went into the half trailing 43-32 (becoming … The post Fans all said same thing about Cameron Boozer during Duke’s near-upset loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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