@joevardon.bsky.social
Yes, the Cavs broke a rule last week in Miami. And if given a chance, they’d likely do it again www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Kenny Atkinson not a fan of NBA's $100K fine: 'Gotta look at the Cavs’ best interest'
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November 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Yes, the Cavs broke a rule last week in Miami. And if given a chance, they’d likely do it again www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Mark Cuban is back in the fold with the Mavericks, and told me they won’t trade Anthony Davis because ‘we want to try to win’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Mark Cuban says Mavs won't trade Anthony Davis because 'we want to try to win'
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November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Mark Cuban is back in the fold with the Mavericks, and told me they won’t trade Anthony Davis because ‘we want to try to win’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics — but here is who is in for the start of the Americans’ gold medal defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics
USA Basketball also unveiled the 12-man roster for the first two games of the World Cup qualifying tournament later this month.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
LeBron James, Stephen Curry unlikely to suit up at 2028 Olympics — but here is who is in for the start of the Americans’ gold medal defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Across the NBA teams are paying more attention to calf injuries. Ja Morant suffered one tonight in Cleveland and is headed for testing www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Ja Morant exits Grizzlies-Cavaliers game early due to calf soreness, will undergo testing
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November 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Across the NBA teams are paying more attention to calf injuries. Ja Morant suffered one tonight in Cleveland and is headed for testing www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The NBA widened its own betting probe to ask for cell phones. Two Lakers close to LeBron — and to Damon Jones, who is charged — are among those who complied. @mikevorkunov.bsky.social @samamick.bsky.social @danwoikesports.bsky.social and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
NBA seeks cell phones from multiple teams, including Lakers, in gambling investigation: Sources
The NBA is continuing its investigation into illegal sports betting after three current or former players were federally indicted.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The NBA widened its own betting probe to ask for cell phones. Two Lakers close to LeBron — and to Damon Jones, who is charged — are among those who complied. @mikevorkunov.bsky.social @samamick.bsky.social @danwoikesports.bsky.social and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Palace intrigue. Dangerous injury possibilities for the star they traded for. A power struggle: Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era
How did things go so wrong in Dallas under Nico Harrison and who is finding influence as a voice in the organization now?
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November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Palace intrigue. Dangerous injury possibilities for the star they traded for. A power struggle: Behind the scenes of the Dallas Mavericks’ turbulent Nico Harrison era www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Could the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell lead the NBA in scoring? Better yet, should he?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Cleveland has plenty of scoring when healthy. But it needs a dominant Donovan Mitchell
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November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Could the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell lead the NBA in scoring? Better yet, should he?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Well, this sucks. Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88. It’s not in this story, but, personally, he was the first coach I ever rooted for as a young kid in Akron. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88
Considered one of the greatest players and coaches in league history, Lenny Wilkens leaves behind a remarkable basketball legacy.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Well, this sucks. Lenny Wilkens, a legend with the SuperSonics, Cavaliers, dies at 88. It’s not in this story, but, personally, he was the first coach I ever rooted for as a young kid in Akron. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Cavaliers’ De’Andre Hunter ‘said I don’t think I ever made anybody fall like that.’ He was talking about what he did to Josh Giddey last night www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Cavaliers’ De’Andre Hunter ‘breaks’ Bulls’ Josh Giddey’s ankles with nasty crossover
Cleveland forward crosses over the Bulls guard so badly that Giddey rolled his ankle in the Cavs' 128-122 win Saturday night.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Cavaliers’ De’Andre Hunter ‘said I don’t think I ever made anybody fall like that.’ He was talking about what he did to Josh Giddey last night www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
It’s (nearly) on: NBA official says Oct. 2027, names 12 cities as targets for new European league, www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
NBA’s new European league will feature 16 teams with potential Oct. 2027 launch
Aivazoglou also suggested the NBA’s European teams would likely play against the NBA in a tournament.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It’s (nearly) on: NBA official says Oct. 2027, names 12 cities as targets for new European league, www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
With Congressional aides asking the NBA about charges against Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier, there remain two unidentified current and former NBA players named in the illegal gambling affidavit www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Here's what NBA officials and Congressional staffers discussed on Capitol Hill
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November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
With Congressional aides asking the NBA about charges against Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Rozier, there remain two unidentified current and former NBA players named in the illegal gambling affidavit www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Here’s what happened as NBA officials — but not Adam Silver or Mark Tatum — briefed Congress (staffers, not lawmakers) on gambling scandal Wednesday in a 50-minute, ‘cordial’ meeting www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Here's what NBA officials and Congressional staffers discussed on Capitol Hill
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Here’s what happened as NBA officials — but not Adam Silver or Mark Tatum — briefed Congress (staffers, not lawmakers) on gambling scandal Wednesday in a 50-minute, ‘cordial’ meeting www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
It is NOT Adam Silver, nor actual members of Congress, but NBA officials are briefing a Congressional committee’s staffers on gambling scandal right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
NBA officials to brief Congressional staff on gambling scandal
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November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It is NOT Adam Silver, nor actual members of Congress, but NBA officials are briefing a Congressional committee’s staffers on gambling scandal right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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An ex-Atlanta Hawks exec has been accused of embezzling $3.8 million from the team and spending it on trips to Europe and Bahamas, and on a Porsche. He's no longer employed by the Hawks and was indicted by the DOJ.
With @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
With @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Former Atlanta Hawks senior VP charged with embezzling $3.8M to buy Porsche, tickets
The SVP of finance, who no longer works for the Hawks, is accused of changing financial reports to hide his company credit card charges.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
An ex-Atlanta Hawks exec has been accused of embezzling $3.8 million from the team and spending it on trips to Europe and Bahamas, and on a Porsche. He's no longer employed by the Hawks and was indicted by the DOJ.
With @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
With @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
How does the NBA feel about the ‘second apron?’ A sampling, www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
November 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
How does the NBA feel about the ‘second apron?’ A sampling, www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Congress regulates ‘commerce’ and has jurisdiction over the NBA. House reps wanted to hear from Adam Silver by today and won’t, in part because the Senate is involved now, too. But the league will have its day on the Hill www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
What does Congress want to know from the NBA and what might those answers be?
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October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Congress regulates ‘commerce’ and has jurisdiction over the NBA. House reps wanted to hear from Adam Silver by today and won’t, in part because the Senate is involved now, too. But the league will have its day on the Hill www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
There will be no Adam Silver appearance on Capitol Hill…today. But Congress wants answers on the league’s betting scandal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
What does Congress want to know from the NBA and what might those answers be?
A Congressional committee wanted the NBA to respond to questions about gambling indictments. Here's why that won't happen, yet.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
There will be no Adam Silver appearance on Capitol Hill…today. But Congress wants answers on the league’s betting scandal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
NBA players agreed to ‘aprons’ to avoid protected fight with owners over a hard cap. Two-plus years in, players are finding they don’t like the second apron — here is why www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Are NBA salary cap rules breaking up teams? Players open up on second apron
NBA teams can spend tens of millions of dollars over the salary cap, but the new CBA hamstrings teams that spend too much for too long.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NBA players agreed to ‘aprons’ to avoid protected fight with owners over a hard cap. Two-plus years in, players are finding they don’t like the second apron — here is why www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Talking about NBA salary rules, a player said ‘You can look at countless guys across the NBA and everybody but the stars are getting kind of f—–.’ Find out who said it, and how his peers share the same view of the ‘second apron.’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Are NBA salary cap rules breaking up teams? Players open up on second apron
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October 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Talking about NBA salary rules, a player said ‘You can look at countless guys across the NBA and everybody but the stars are getting kind of f—–.’ Find out who said it, and how his peers share the same view of the ‘second apron.’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
The NBA’s second apron is busting up your favorite teams and kicking homegrown players out of the market. But these aren’t the only reasons the players don’t like the league’s salary rules www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Are NBA salary cap rules breaking up teams? Players open up on second apron
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The NBA’s second apron is busting up your favorite teams and kicking homegrown players out of the market. But these aren’t the only reasons the players don’t like the league’s salary rules www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
The NBA and their teams, as with other pro leagues and teams, are paid by the sports books. Wouldn’t it make sense for their shared customers to— you — to know about injuries when they do? With @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
NBA reviewing injury reporting in light of FBI illegal gambling probe
The NBA is reviewing its rules regarding injury announcements, as well as how it educates league personnel and players.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The NBA and their teams, as with other pro leagues and teams, are paid by the sports books. Wouldn’t it make sense for their shared customers to— you — to know about injuries when they do? With @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
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A deeper look at the NBA's memo about the FBI's gambling probe, and the issue of injury reporting, at
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
NBA reviewing injury reporting in light of FBI illegal gambling probe
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A deeper look at the NBA's memo about the FBI's gambling probe, and the issue of injury reporting, at
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Damon Jones hung around the NBA through his association with LeBron James, and tried to recoup the millions lost he’d earned as a player. Those threads remain in the federal charges against him www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Who is Damon Jones, the former NBA player charged with sharing LeBron injury secrets?
"He’s a really funny dude. He’s a great storyteller. But he was never a part of the staff," a team source said of Jones.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Damon Jones hung around the NBA through his association with LeBron James, and tried to recoup the millions lost he’d earned as a player. Those threads remain in the federal charges against him www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Who is Damon Jones, the former NBA player charged with sharing LeBron injury secrets? @danwoikesports.bsky.social @jasonlloyd.bsky.social share what we know www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Who is Damon Jones, the former NBA player charged with sharing LeBron injury secrets?
"He’s a really funny dude. He’s a great storyteller. But he was never a part of the staff," a team source said of Jones.
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Who is Damon Jones, the former NBA player charged with sharing LeBron injury secrets? @danwoikesports.bsky.social @jasonlloyd.bsky.social share what we know www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
The NBA — and all major American sports — were once vehemently against sports betting. Here’s a look at what’s happened in basketball since that changed www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
A timeline of NBA’s decade-long embrace of sports betting
In light of Thursday's federal indictments, we track the NBA’s evolving attitude on legalized sports betting under commissioner Adam Silver.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The NBA — and all major American sports — were once vehemently against sports betting. Here’s a look at what’s happened in basketball since that changed www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...