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Foul-baiting

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets playoff high-water mark in Game 5 vs. Spurs

May 26, 2026 @ 10:31pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderSan Antonio Spurs
ClutchPoints

Oklahoma City Thunder centerpiece Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not donned the cape much during the 2026 Western Conference Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs continue to make a concentrated effort to wear down the two-time regular season MVP. A superhero can still prevail when they are not at their best, though. When the arsenal is running […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets playoff high-water mark in Game 5 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reggie Miller wants ‘podcasters’ to tone down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander criticism: ‘People weren’t saying this about MJ’

May 26, 2026 @ 4:30pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City Thunder
Awful Announcing

The entire NBA world is ablaze once again with chatter around reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his penchant for drawing fouls, but Reggie Miller wants it all to stop. Gilgeous-Alexander has almost single-handedly turned the Oklahoma City Thunder into an NBA villain with his supposed “foul-baiting,” a reputation which has followed him for awhile…

Read moreReggie Miller wants ‘podcasters’ to tone down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander criticism: ‘People weren’t saying this about MJ’

Spurs Fan Brings Oscar Trophy to Mock Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 4 of Western Conference Finals

May 25, 2026 @ 2:11am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderSan Antonio Spurs
College Football Network

This year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has drawn the ire of Spurs fans with his foul-baiting ways.

Read moreSpurs Fan Brings Oscar Trophy to Mock Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 4 of Western Conference Finals

ESPN’s Jay Williams: Thunder’s foul-baiting strategy makes it impossible to root for them

May 22, 2026 @ 9:45pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderSan Antonio Spurs
Awful Announcing

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions and are currently locked in a battle to return to the Finals for a second straight season. They have developed a reputation for being the best team in the league and a force to be reckoned with. They have also developed a reputation for being at…

Read moreESPN’s Jay Williams: Thunder’s foul-baiting strategy makes it impossible to root for them

‘Pure Comedy’ — NBA World Reacts to Dillon Brooks’ Board Game Roasting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Foul-Baiting

May 21, 2026 @ 11:31pm
BasketballNBA
Pro Football Network

Dillon Brooks' board game dig at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's alleged foul-baiting provides comic relief for the NBA community.

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‘GENUINELY A WORSE FLOPPER THAN SHAI’ — NBA World Rips Jalen Brunson’s ‘SHAMELESS’ Foul-Baiting in Cavs-Knicks Game 2

May 21, 2026 @ 10:36pm
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersNew York Knicks
Pro Football Network

Jalen Brunson draws NBA-wide backlash after his divisive foul-baiting tactics in Game 2 vs. Cleveland go viral.

Read more‘GENUINELY A WORSE FLOPPER THAN SHAI’ — NBA World Rips Jalen Brunson’s ‘SHAMELESS’ Foul-Baiting in Cavs-Knicks Game 2

JB Bickerstaff had an intriguing comment about James Harden

May 16, 2026 @ 4:24pm
BasketballNBACleveland CavaliersDetroit Pistons
Larry Brown Sports

Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff raised some eyebrows with a remark he made about James Harden’s foul-baiting. Bickerstaff was an assistant coach for the Rockets from 2011 to 2015 and worked with Harden, and divulged Friday that the Cleveland Cavaliers guard actually practices his foul-baiting. Bickerstaff said Harden would even bait him into fouls when … The post JB Bickerstaff had an intriguing comment about James Harden appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2

May 4, 2026 @ 4:39am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Heavy

Austin Reaves and the LA Lakers will have a tall task ahead of them in Round 2 as they face the top-seeded OKC Thunder led by MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.  Despite the tough order, Reaves remained level-headed in his approach for their second-round matchup, especially against Gilgeous-Alexander, who is notorious for his foul-baiting antics and […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

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“He’s Gonna Do Whatever it Takes”: Austin Reaves Makes Feelings Clear on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free Throw Baiting

May 4, 2026 @ 4:23am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
College Football Network

Austin Reaves has no problem with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul baiting.

Read more“He’s Gonna Do Whatever it Takes”: Austin Reaves Makes Feelings Clear on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free Throw Baiting

Lakers' Austin Reaves Sides With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Polarizing Debate

May 3, 2026 @ 8:33pm
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
Athlon Sports

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves is set to face reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Reaves recently shared his honest opinion of Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of Game 1 on Tuesday. The Lakers star was asked about ...

Read moreLakers' Austin Reaves Sides With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Polarizing Debate

“This Isn’t Even Basketball”: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn’t Escape Fan Scrutiny After Another Foul Baiting Clip Goes Viral 

Apr 28, 2026 @ 5:17am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
College Football Network

Fans were left livid following a bizarre call Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received during Game 4 of the OKC Thunder-Phoenix Suns clash.

Read more“This Isn’t Even Basketball”: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn’t Escape Fan Scrutiny After Another Foul Baiting Clip Goes Viral 

Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs

Apr 26, 2026 @ 1:44pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Larry Brown Sports

The jokes are writing themselves now that Jared McCain is on the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain, the Thunder guard, went viral during Saturday’s Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns for his pathetic flop attempt. In the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., McCain was driving up the floor after a made free … The post Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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CJ McCollum Makes Personal Accusation on Jalen Brunson Amid Knicks-Hawks

Apr 19, 2026 @ 11:07am
BasketballNBAAtlanta HawksNew York Knicks
Heavy

CJ McCollum had words for Jalen Brunson's actions after the Atlanta Hawks' loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs. The post CJ McCollum Makes Personal Accusation on Jalen Brunson Amid Knicks-Hawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreCJ McCollum Makes Personal Accusation on Jalen Brunson Amid Knicks-Hawks

Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series

Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:14pm
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Larry Brown Sports

Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder. Brooks proceeded to put the Thunder — and perhaps the … The post Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Oklahoma City Thunder Over “Foul Baiting” Ahead of Playoff Clash

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:37am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Total Pro Sports

Dillon Brooks warns of Oklahoma City Thunder’s alleged foul-baiting, calling out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while stressing Phoenix Suns must stay disciplined ahead of a crucial playoff clash showdown.

Read moreDillon Brooks Takes Shot at Oklahoma City Thunder Over “Foul Baiting” Ahead of Playoff Clash

Dillon Brooks Throws Shade at SGA, Thunder Ahead of First-Round Playoff Series

Apr 18, 2026 @ 7:40am
BasketballNBAGolden State WarriorsOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix SunsPortland Trail Blazers
Athlon Sports

Dillon Brooks takes a jab at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder ahead of their first-round playoff clash with the Suns.

Read moreDillon Brooks Throws Shade at SGA, Thunder Ahead of First-Round Playoff Series

Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Apr 18, 2026 @ 1:20am
BasketballNBAOklahoma City ThunderPhoenix Suns
Heavy

The Phoenix Suns haven’t played a single playoff game yet, but Dillon Brooks’ trash talk is already in playoff form.After the Suns bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and set up a first-round playoff series with the defending-champion […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreSuns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations

Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:12pm
BasketballNBAPortland Trail Blazers
Larry Brown Sports

Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him. The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.” “I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija. “I don’t do … The post Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Comparing Kawhi to Podz Is Nasty”: Steve Kerr Gets Destroyed by Fans Over Kawhi Leonard ‘Foul Baiter’ Accusation

Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:05am
BasketballNBALos Angeles Clippers
College Football Network

We’ll see whether Steve Kerr will have to walk back his comments after what he said about Kawhi Leonard ahead of the win-or-go-home matchup on Wednesday.

Read more“Comparing Kawhi to Podz Is Nasty”: Steve Kerr Gets Destroyed by Fans Over Kawhi Leonard ‘Foul Baiter’ Accusation

Kevin Durant Calls Out Former Team Suns for Foul Baiting in Phoenix Return

Apr 8, 2026 @ 7:29am
BasketballNBAHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix Suns
Athlon Sports

Kevin Durant warned the Rockets about the Suns' foul-baiting tactics from the bench during the Rockets’ 119-105 victory.

Read moreKevin Durant Calls Out Former Team Suns for Foul Baiting in Phoenix Return

SGA’s ‘foul baiting’ debate looms large as Lakers face Thunder

Apr 2, 2026 @ 8:00am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
NY Post Sports

As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws criticism for foul-baiting, the Lakers must navigate his whistle-heavy dominance in a crucial two-game clash with the Thunder.

Read moreSGA’s ‘foul baiting’ debate looms large as Lakers face Thunder

Bam Adebayo Calls Joel Embiid a Foul Baiter To His Face, Sixers Star Walks Away After Exchange

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:30am
BasketballNBAMiami HeatPhiladelphia 76ers
College Football Network

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo tells Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid that he baited for a foul during their encounter on Monday.

Read moreBam Adebayo Calls Joel Embiid a Foul Baiter To His Face, Sixers Star Walks Away After Exchange

Jon Scheyer’s Duke Accused Of Foul Baiting As Cameron Boozer Overshadows St. John’s Free-Throw Count In Sweet 16 Win

Mar 28, 2026 @ 4:01pm
BasketballCollege BasketballDuke Blue DevilsSt. John's Red Storm
College Football Network

The dust has settled between Duke and St. John's, and one journalist doesn't seem to be happy about how the game went down.

Read moreJon Scheyer’s Duke Accused Of Foul Baiting As Cameron Boozer Overshadows St. John’s Free-Throw Count In Sweet 16 Win

Fans React As Jaylen Brown Gives Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘A Dose of His Own Medicine’

Mar 26, 2026 @ 1:17am
BasketballNBABoston CelticsOklahoma City Thunder
Athlon Sports

Jaylen Brown spent the better part of two weeks listening to criticism after he called out foul-baiting tactics following the Boston Celtics’ heartbreaking 104-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12. The broadcast caught him yelling, "That's not basketball!" when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ...

Read moreFans React As Jaylen Brown Gives Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘A Dose of His Own Medicine’

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