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Dillon Brooks pulled savage stunt to troll LeBron James in Game 4

Dillon Brooks took time out of his not-so-busy schedule to prey on LeBron James’ downfall. Brooks was hilariously sitting courtside on Monday to watch the Los Angeles Lakers, trailing 0-3 in their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, fight for their playoff lives at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Phoenix … The post Dillon Brooks pulled savage stunt to troll LeBron James in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Donovan Mitchell sets absurd record to crush Pistons in Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell had the second half of a lifetime on Monday night to tie the second-round series against the Detroit Pistons. Mitchell was ice-cold in the first half of Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. With the Cavs staring down a potential 3-1 hole, Mitchell had just four points on … The post Donovan Mitchell sets absurd record to crush Pistons in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report reveals 76ers’ crumbling trust in Daryl Morey

The Philadelphia 76ers may finally be ready to move on from Daryl Morey. The Sixers saw their season come to an unceremonious end on Sunday via a sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks in the second round of the Eastern Conference semifinals. It’s the fifth postseason run that Philadelphia fell short of … The post Report reveals 76ers’ crumbling trust in Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mitch Johnson doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s elbow to Naz Reid

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was fully in Victor Wembanyama’s corner after the All-Star got ejected from Game 4 on Sunday night. Wembanyama was disqualified in the second quarter of the Western Conference semifinals contest after hitting Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid with an elbow above the neck area (video here). The Frenchman … The post Mitch Johnson doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s elbow to Naz Reid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Edwards had a telling message for Dylan Harper to close out Game 4

Anthony Edwards still cannot resist talking some trash despite not being a hundred percent healthy. The Minnesota Timberwolves star led his team to victory on Sunday night at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., besting the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 to tie their Western Conference semifinals series at 2-2. Edwards was Minnesota’s clear No. 1 option. … The post Anthony Edwards had a telling message for Dylan Harper to close out Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards president had surprising admission after winning No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards are reportedly not going all-in on AJ Dybantsa just yet. The Wizards got blessed by the basketball gods on Sunday afternoon as they landed the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery. In a draft loaded with top-end talent, many expect Dybantsa to be the favorite to have his name … The post Wizards president had surprising admission after winning No. 1 pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired

Indiana Pacers team president Kevin Pritchard has addressed his team’s fan base following the results of the 2026 NBA draft lottery. The Pacers were widely considered the biggest losers of Sunday afternoon’s lottery results. Indiana traded its top-4 protected 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers at the February deadline in a deal that … The post Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves salvaged Game 4 win with unreal touchdown pass

The Minnesota Timberwolves needed to show off their multi-sport prowess on Sunday to survive a Game 4 scare against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. The Timberwolves led the Spurs 112-109 and were 13.1 seconds away from tying the series at 2-2 in front of their fans at Target Center in Minneapolis, … The post Timberwolves salvaged Game 4 win with unreal touchdown pass appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jeremiyah Love turns heads with plan for his $53.9 million contract

Jeremiyah Love has no plans of becoming a cautionary tale once he eventually hangs up his cleats. The Arizona Cardinals made Love the 3rd overall pick in last month’s draft — a draft slot that came with a pretty hefty dollar figure tied to it. The Notre Dame alum was awarded a four-year, $53.9 million … The post Jeremiyah Love turns heads with plan for his $53.9 million contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chipper Jones had a heartfelt message following the death of Bobby Cox

Atlanta Braves icon Chipper Jones has spoken out to commemorate the life of his longtime manager, Bobby Cox. Cox, a legendary figure who managed the Braves from 1990 to 2010, died on Saturday at the age of 84. Jones’ 19-season career with Atlanta almost perfectly aligned with Cox, with only Jones’ final two years being … The post Chipper Jones had a heartfelt message following the death of Bobby Cox appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick has stern message after losing Game 3 to Thunder

JJ Redick has every intention of going down swinging against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference semifinals clash. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach could do little to alter Saturday’s result as the Thunder blew his team out for the third straight game to open the series. The Lakers led 59-57 at halftime … The post JJ Redick has stern message after losing Game 3 to Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees pitcher’s boneheaded blunder in extras burns New York

The New York Yankees saw a win slip right through their fingertips Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Yankees took a 3-2 lead in the top of the 10th inning to get three outs away from victory on the road at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc. But there was no one-two-three bottom of the … The post Yankees pitcher’s boneheaded blunder in extras burns New York appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans calling Deandre Ayton the ‘worst player ever’ after embarrassing Game 3 sequence

Deandre Ayton’s popularity rating among Los Angeles Lakers fans has hit rock bottom. The Lakers were desperately looking to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole against the Thunder in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series. But Ayton did not get the memo on Saturday as he took the court for the do-or-die game … The post Fans calling Deandre Ayton the ‘worst player ever’ after embarrassing Game 3 sequence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kevin Garnett said the quiet part out loud about Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid has one Hall of Fame big man befuddled by how often he’s hitting the hardwood. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce spoke candidly about Embiid during the latest episode of the “KG Certified” podcast. Garnett wondered aloud to his longtime Boston Celtics teammate whether Embiid was falling way too often for a man of … The post Kevin Garnett said the quiet part out loud about Joel Embiid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s brutal blunder leads to Little League grand slam

Fernando Tatis Jr. went viral for the wrong reasons on Friday after allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score four runs on a Little League grand slam. The San Diego Padres star was in right field as Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt came up to the plate with the bases loaded and one out in … The post Fernando Tatis Jr.’s brutal blunder leads to Little League grand slam appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch

It’s not every day that an NBA referee is the one who needs restraining during a playoff game. Veteran official Tony Brothers was heated on Friday during a late-game confrontation with Chris Finch. The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach was upset that the referees ignored his request for a timeout with over five minutes to play … The post Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid has salty comments after going down 0-3 to Knicks

Joel Embiid took a little shot at the officiating on Friday after his Philadelphia 76ers fell to the brink of elimination against the New York Knicks. Embiid and his Sixers fell short of a win in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Knicks. The 76ers’ offense failed to reach 100 points … The post Joel Embiid has salty comments after going down 0-3 to Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bettor had rough beat on his Paul George ticket in Game 3

One sports bettor thought Paul George was about to bless him with a $10,000 postseason payout. Instead, George let both the bettor and the entire Philadelphia 76ers fan base down on Friday night. A spectator posted his FanDuel ticket after the first quarter of Game 3 between the 76ers and New York Knicks at Xfinity … The post Bettor had rough beat on his Paul George ticket in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid got embarrassed after taunting Mitchell Robinson in Game 3

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson got the last laugh on Joel Embiid as things got spicy in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. The Philadelphia 76ers star backed Robinson down and scored a baby hook shot over him late in the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. As he … The post Joel Embiid got embarrassed after taunting Mitchell Robinson in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks fan had the most disrespectful gesture during Game 3 vs. 76ers

One New York Knicks fan put a target on his back on Friday while attending Game 3 of his team’s second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Before tipoff, the Sixers held a moment of silence for Steve Nurse, the brother of head coach Nick Nurse. Steve died unexpectedly last Wednesday, and Nick had gone to … The post Knicks fan had the most disrespectful gesture during Game 3 vs. 76ers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jose Altuve had the worst whiff of the season against Shohei Ohtani

Jose Altuve may want to avoid social media for the next day or so. The Houston Astros icon got clowned on Tuesday for one of the worst swings and misses of his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. To make matters worse for the Astros star, his miserable strikeout … The post Jose Altuve had the worst whiff of the season against Shohei Ohtani appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Astros star Carlos Correa suffers ‘serious’ injury

The Houston Astros may have to soldier on without Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future. Correa was a late scratch for Tuesday’s contest, which the Astros won 2-1 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. He reportedly suffered a “serious” left ankle injury before the Astros’ game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to The … The post Astros star Carlos Correa suffers ‘serious’ injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Finch calls out referees for giving Victor Wembanyama an unfair advantage

Chris Finch wants every official and the entire NBA world to be more discerning when it comes to Victor Wembanyama’s blocks. The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach was critical of the officiating during his team’s 104-102 Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals matchup. Wembanyama blocked an … The post Chris Finch calls out referees for giving Victor Wembanyama an unfair advantage appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans furious over NBC’s ’embarrassing’ decision on NBA playoff broadcast

NBC is taking some serious flak for its questionable scheduling decision for the start of the NBA conference semifinals. The broadcasting giant got the assignment on a pair of series openers on Tuesday for the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles Lakers series. With only eight teams remaining in the NBA postseason … The post Fans furious over NBC’s ’embarrassing’ decision on NBA playoff broadcast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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