NBA

Rudy Gobert: Gambling Hurts The NBA

Published

9 months ago

March 9, 2024

Joshua

Rudy Gobert: Gambling Hurts The NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, which saw Rudy Gobert foul out, and now he is saying the league and their officials are corrupted by gambling.

During the game, Gobert flashed a money gesture towards officials, resulting in a technical foul. After the game, the veteran believes these decisions are more than just mistakes.

“I made some mistakes. I airballed a dunk. Mistakes happen. Referees make mistakes, too,” Gobert said. “But sometimes I think it’s more than mistakes. I think everyone that’s in this league knows. I think it’s got to get better.”

Gobert, who doesn’t mind being the “bad guy” to speak “the truth,” is doubling down on his claims of gambling being a horrific negative for the league.

“I think it’s hurting our game. I know the betting and all that is becoming bigger and bigger, but it shouldn’t feel that way,” Gobert said.

This season, like those in the past, has had players and coaches speak out on officiating and how it can look to be corrupted.

NBA

Pelicans Fearful Zion Williamson (Hamstring) Will Miss More Time

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14 hours ago

November 23, 2024

Joshua

Pelicans Fearful Zion Williamson (Hamstring) Will Miss More Time

According to the team, the New Orlean Pelicans are bracing for the reality of Zion Williamson being out for more than his scheduled timeline.

Originally, the 24-year-old was set to return in four to six weeks, however, multiple treatments have not allowed him to properly recover. This has caused him to be no where near playing shape.

Williamson has been out since November 6th, which has caused him to play in only six of the seventeen available games.

Zion appeared in a career-high 70 games last season. He’s only played in 190 career games since entering the league in 2019.

76ers

Joel Embiid To Miss Multiple Games With Knee Swelling

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15 hours ago

November 23, 2024

Joshua

Joel Embiid To Miss Multiple Games With Knee Swelling

According to the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid has suffered swelling in his left knee and will require time off to heal.

Right now, Embiid is set to miss at least two games, as the 30-year-old was ruled out for Friday’s game and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Thirty minutes before tip off, Embiid was ruled out for the game on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. The expectation was for him to test his knee out, but he never made it onto the court.

Embiid has only played in four of the fifteen possible games this season.