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Post #381 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 30, 2025 6:52 pm

on top of the malik beasley, rozier, j porter stuff...

Post #382 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:08 pm

Post #383 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:26 pm

And ESPN finally got around to firing Shannon Sharpe for his mess with the onlyfans model
Athletes and former athletes just inventing new ways to light their careers and wealth on fire.

amcoolio · Post #384 » by **amcoolio** » Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:52 pm

If it wasn't open to the public, who cares that they were playing poker in his mansion

Post #385 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Jul 30, 2025 11:40 pm

McGowens signed a 2 way with New Orleans, good for him for still sticking around.

Post #386 » by **Diop** » Thu Jul 31, 2025 12:45 am

amcoolio wrote:If it wasn't open to the public, who cares that they were playing poker in his mansion

That was my initial thought as well

Edit: he was taking a cut like a normal casino but without the government taxes and fees. That will draw attention.

Snidely FC · Post #387 » by **Snidely FC** » Sun Aug 3, 2025 12:36 pm

Interesting
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45862506/nba-free-agency-fact-fiction-cba-impact-end-bonuses

My two thoughts:
Player movement is challenging, it’s not easy

The draft is more important than ever with being able to extend and retain players rights

Post #388 » by **fatlever** » Sun Aug 3, 2025 8:53 pm

well, this sucks

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Post #389 » by **fatlever** » Sun Aug 3, 2025 8:55 pm

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Post #390 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Sun Aug 3, 2025 9:00 pm

fatlever wrote:

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Feels a little early to hand the reins over to Kemba in Greensboro, but if Jent leaves, might not be the worst idea to see how that goes.

Snidely FC · Post #391 » by **Snidely FC** » Mon Aug 4, 2025 11:37 am

Plowrights right about this being a test for the new regime. They need to pony up promote Jent give him whatever tag he wants and pay up. Gotta keep this guy not just because he’s a good coach but to make a statement of intent.

Post #392 » by **yosemiteben** » Mon Aug 4, 2025 1:53 pm

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Post #393 » by **fatlever** » Mon Aug 4, 2025 4:55 pm

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Jefferson continues to prove he is a world class ass clown.

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Post #394 » by **Diop** » Mon Aug 4, 2025 11:42 pm

Calling Karl Malone a role model WITH hindsight of his prior actions is wild

Post #395 » by **fatlever** » Wed Sep 3, 2025 2:53 pm

If the Hornets got busted doing what the Clippers have allegedly done with Kawhi leonard, paying him 28 million under the table for a fake advertising gig with a fake company owned by the clippers, the league would absolutely bury the Hornets.

Anyone want to guess what the non-punishment will be for the clippers?

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HornetJail · Post #396 » by **HornetJail** » Wed Sep 3, 2025 3:47 pm

fatlever wrote:If the Hornets got busted doing what the Clippers have allegedly done with Kawhi leonard, paying him 28 million under the table for a fake advertising gig with a fake company owned by the clippers, the league would absolutely bury the Hornets.

Anyone want to guess what the non-punishment will be for the clippers?

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i mean, there's no way it's not at least a couple 1st rounders. Stern buried the Wolves for something less blatant than this and completely kneecapped their ability to build a roster around KG.

This should be multiple picks lost, and honestly Kawhi should face some punishment too. it goes both ways

Post #397 » by **fatlever** » Wed Sep 3, 2025 4:02 pm

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Post #398 » by **fatlever** » Wed Sep 3, 2025 4:35 pm

HornetJail wrote:
fatlever wrote:If the Hornets got busted doing what the Clippers have allegedly done with Kawhi leonard, paying him 28 million under the table for a fake advertising gig with a fake company owned by the clippers, the league would absolutely bury the Hornets.

Anyone want to guess what the non-punishment will be for the clippers?

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i mean, there's no way it's not at least a couple 1st rounders. Stern buried the Wolves for something less blatant than this and completely kneecapped their ability to build a roster around KG.

This should be multiple picks lost, and honestly Kawhi should face some punishment too. it goes both ways

Let's just say I am incredibly skeptical that Silver has the stones to try to make an example of the richest owner In the second biggest market.

Post #399 » by **fatlever** » Wed Sep 3, 2025 4:41 pm

In related news the Hornets have been paying Lamelo under the table with free tattoo sessions

Post #400 » by **fatlever** » Wed Sep 3, 2025 5:59 pm

Just finished watching the entire Pablo Finds Out episode. Not only they did was very much against the CBA but it was also incredibly illegal when it comes to defrauding investors. There's already a huge investigation into the company that led to some charges. The way they wrote that contract for Kawhi Leonard basically said he had to do absolutely nothing other than to be a Clipper to receive his 28 million. All this happened when he initially signed with the Clippers and there was a bunch of stink about how Uncle Dennis was going around asking for teams that were interested in signing Leonard to promise some type of Endorsement money. The being said I'm still skeptical that the NBA will try to go head to head against Steve Balmer.