NBA

Rudy Gobert: Gambling Hurts The NBA

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2 years ago

March 9, 2024

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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.

Dorian Finney-Smith

Dorian Finney-Smith (Ankle) To Miss Season Opener

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3 days ago

October 3, 2025

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According to Houston Rockets’ head coach Ime Udoka, with Dorian Finney-Smith still recovering from offseason ankle surgery, he is set to miss the season opener on October 21st. They will be facing the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Udoka said he has no timetable of when the 32-year-old will be back, as they will be cautious and not rushing him back into the swing of things.

“No, probably not,” Ime Udoka said when asked if Finney-Smith would be ready for the opener.

Finney-Smith recently signed a four-year, $53 million contract with Houston earlier in the summer.

Daniel Gafford

Daniel Gafford (Sprained Ankle) Out 2-3 Weeks

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3 days ago

October 3, 2025

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According to the Dallas Mavericks, center Daniel Gafford has suffered a sprained ankle and will be out for the next two-to-three weeks.

He suffered the injury during the opening practice of training camp on Tuesday. Dallas’ regular season begins on October 22nd, where they take on the San Antonio Spurs.

Last season, fans saw the 27-year-old miss the final two months due to a Grade 3 sprain of the MCL.

In 57 games, Gafford averaged 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.

NBA

Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton Signing With Warriors

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7 days ago

September 29, 2025

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, like the Al Horford scenario, two players have verbally committed to playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State got confirmation from Gary Payton II and De’Anthony Melton that they both will be on the Warriors’ roster for the upcoming season. This is shortly after Horford committed to a multi-year deal.

Payton will be returning to the Warriors for his sixth-straight season, with Melton returning for his second season. His first run didn’t go so well due to him tearing his ACL mid-November.

These signings will be official once the Jonathan Kuminga situation is resolved. The deadline for Kuminga to sign his qualifying offer is October 1st.