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The Toronto Raptors picked up an impressive and convincing win in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The home team led 47–23 in the second half and won 126–104. They are now trailing 2-1 in the series.

However, the team received some bad news on the injury front on Friday, as they learned they will be without point guard Immanuel Quickley for the remainder of the series, no matter how long it takes.

Quickley has apparently suffered a setback in his rehab with a right hamstring injury and will remain on the sidelines indefinitely.

The 26-year-old player averaged 16.4 points per game in 70 contests this season. He had a career-high 5.9 assists, while also adding 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. He shot 37.4% from three-point range.

Quickley will miss the entire first round series

The speedy guard’s presence was missed in the first two matches of the series. In Game 3, however, Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett exploded for 33 points apiece, while rookie Collin Murray-Boyles came off the bench with 22 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes.

Backup point Jamal Sheed will continue to see starter’s minutes in Quickley’s absence. After playing an average of 22 minutes per night during the regular season, Shead has played 32 minutes per contest in the first three games of the series.

Additionally, players like Ja’Kobe Walter (27.2 mpg) and Jamison Battle will see an increase in usage. After playing only three minutes total in the first two games, Battle broke out in Game 3 by finishing four three-pointers in clutch minutes to help ice the game for the Raptors. They will need both of them to continue to pick up the slack for Quickley, especially shooting from beyond the arc. Sheed has hit 6 of 12 three-pointers in the series, while Battle is now 4 of 5.

The only way Quickley gets a chance to play again this season is if the Raptors pull off a massive upset of the Cavs and advance to the second round.

armory Atletico Madrid could provide competition to Barcelona in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez in the summer window.

Two months ago, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain Arsenal are preparing to sign him.

The striker has been leading the Madrid club’s attack since joining the Madrid club from Manchester City for €95m in August 2024.

He has enjoyed good form so far, scoring 47 goals and providing 17 assists in 102 appearances and 18 goals and seven assists in 45 appearances this season.

His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 29
• Start: 22
• Total minutes: 1,902
• Minutes per game: 66
• Target: 8
• Assist: 4
• Expected goal: 7.7
• Expected assists: 5.13
• Big chances created: 10
• Big chances missed: 8

The Argentina international is attracting interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and other clubs.

The Gunners are hovering around Alvarez

game There is a detailed report on Barcelona’s efforts to sign Julian Alvarez and Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also mentioned.

Hansi Flick’s side have made the 26-year-old their priority target and have been in constant contact with his agent via telephone throughout this season.

Barca sporting director Deco and representatives of the World Cup winners want to avoid meeting in public to avoid upsetting Atletico.

At the moment, Los Rojiblancos are refusing to sell and if a sale does happen, negotiations will be done directly with the clubs, without the involvement of intermediaries.

Despite this, the Camp Nou side are not giving up. Their former sporting director, Matteo Alemany, is now in Madrid, and Barca hope their good relationship with him can help them in the Alvarez operation.

Diego Simeone’s side, for their part, intend to offer an extension to the South American. They know it will not be easy, perhaps because of the interest from Barcelona, ​​Mikel Arteta’s side and PSG.

Atletico are ‘fully aware’ that their agent is listening to offers from other clubs and is in talks with Deco.

Sport is quick to mention Arsenal and Ligue 1 winners, as both of these clubs are still in the hunt. It is unclear whether these two teams have submitted offers to his agent.

Barcelona are keen to sign him but are well aware that a potential move would depend on their own finances. That won’t be the case for the Gunners and PSG.

Sport concluded its report by saying that this soap opera ‘is far from being resolved any time soon, it has only just begun.’

Contract, price and agent information

Julian Alvarez will have four years remaining on his contract at the end of this season. its value, according to transfer marketIs €90m. Agent Fernando Hidalgo is representing the former Manchester City star.

last month, frontman said When asked if he would remain at Atlético Madrid after this season, he replied “yes maybe, no”. This should give Arsenal, Barcelona, ​​PSG and his other suitors hope of signing him in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to explore attacking options for their transfer summer, and Marcos Leonardo is a name that is gaining relevance as the club assess young profiles with proven output in different leagues.

Roberto de Zerbi will have big talk on tottenham transferClub and manager are working together

Spurs have leaned towards this strategy in recent windows. They want forwards who can develop, adapt tactically and still contribute immediately. Of course this doesn’t always work out according to plan, given that players like Mathis Tell and Wilson Odobert still have limited output, but the strategy is clear.

Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo still fits that model, especially when looking at his progress in Brazil, Portugal and Saudi Arabia.

The 22-year-old striker first made his reputation at Santos. There, he scored 54 goals and provided 11 assists in 168 matches. That output, achieved at a young age, made him one of the most productive forwards in Brazil.

After this he moved to Benfica. His time in Portugal was short, but still useful, scoring eight goals and one assist in 24 matches. Although he was not completely satisfied, the numbers showed that he could transfer his game to Europe.

Now at Al-Hilal, Marcos Leonardo continues to perform. He has scored 44 goals and registered five assists in 72 matches. In this season alone he scored 15 goals in 29 matches. That consistency has reestablished his position in the market and brought him back into the focus of European clubs.

As the Brazilian outlet reports, this is where Tottenham comes in RTI game.

tottenham transfer position opens

Interest in Marcos Leonardo is no longer limited to Brazil. Previous approaches from Flamengo and São Paulo did not proceed. Financial demands played a role. However, several European clubs are now monitoring the situation.

Tottenham have been among those who have monitored him for months. His continued production at Al-Hilal has strengthened that interest.

From the Spurs’ point of view, the most important factor is availability. The story indicates that Al-Hilal are ready to sell Marcos Leonardo in the next window. Despite his output, they are not considered a central part of his long-term project.

The Saudi club is trying to recover its investment and potentially make a profit. The valuation is said to be around £55 million (€65 million), which puts him within reach of Premier League teams.

What does this mean for Tottenham

Marcos Leonardo represents a familiar market opportunity for Spurs. He’s young, productive in multiple leagues and potentially available at a set price. Furthermore, his profile suits a team that still needs depth and variety in the final third.

The situation is expected to evolve closer to the summer window. If Tottenham decide to move beyond monitoring, this could soon turn into a concerted effort.

🇮🇹 Roberto De Zerbi | Gazzetta explains Tottenham power

🔥 Preparations to establish Ferguson-like control over Spurs
➡️Transfer and Comprehensive Decision
✍️Part of the condition of signing #THFC
💵 There is a possibility of getting the players he wantshttps://t.co/ka2IedoTEK #joyce

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) April 1, 2026

The Charlotte Hornets are comfortably in a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference this season, but given the home-court advantage they’ve been getting from the Spectrum Center recently, the seventh seed could be advantageous to get a decisive game on their court. x According to a release from the team, previously released via Twitter, Charlotte is just 18-17 at home this season, but the recent increased interest from fans has been notable.

Hornets PR posted, “With a sellout crowd of 19,450 tonight, the Hornets have now sold out nine-straight games at the Spectrum Center and have a total of 19 sellouts on the season.”

The hornets sit in the middle of the pack this season, which is a far cry from two years ago, when they were last dead. This reflects the impact of an exciting young team, led by LaMelo Ball, who is breaking records and playing a fun brand of basketball for Charlotte.

Charlotte defeated the struggling Sacramento Kings by 44 points on Tuesday night, but it’s not like they’re only having success against lower-tier players. The Hornets also have impressive wins against the Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat on this homestand. Specifically, the Magic and Heat are two potential opponents for the Hornets in the play-in tournament.

The Hornets conclude their seven-game homestand with games against the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. If they can continue their winning ways against some of those teams, it may be time to start a more serious conversation about their prospects in the Eastern Conference.

Arsenal are ready to make an offer to sign Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali in the summer.

The Italy international arrived at St James’ Park from AC Milan in July 2023 and missed the majority of his first season due to suspension.

He played 104 matches for Newcastle United, scoring 10 goals and 10 assists. Arsenal want to move him away from the Premier League team after this season.

The midfielder has three goals and seven assists in 3,520 minutes in 47 appearances for Newcastle United this season and his Premier League statistics per game are below.

• Big chances created: 5.9
• Main pass: 0.9
• Duel won: 3.1
• Intercept: 0.9
• Tackle: 1.0
• Clearance: 0.9
• Ball Recovery: 4.2
• possession won [final third]: 0.3

At the end of the winter market, there were claims that the Gunners wanted to bring him to the Emirates. At that time, Tonali’s agent giuseppe risso said Newcastle United would not let him go and rejected claims of an Arsenal contact.

Earlier this month, the agent insisted Interest from Arsenal and Manchester City could be solid after the World Cup.

The gunner aims to move forward

Mikel Arteta’s side want to secure his services and Saturday’s edition newspaper Cover the latest.

The newspaper has named Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City as their suitors, and an auction could take place after this season.

Pep Guardiola’s side intend to reunite with his compatriot Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Etihad. Apart from the Citizens, Manchester United and especially Arsenal are keen to acquire his services.

In fact, the North London club is ready to offer Newcastle United ’70-80 million euros in the next window. Juventus are also keen, but Premier League interest will make it complicated for them to sign him.

Journalist Niccolo Ceccarini, writing in his column TuttoMercatoWebInvolves interest from Serie A side Tonali.

he states: “In midfield, Tonali remains the big dream. Newcastle could talk openly about his transfer this summer, but only for a very high fee. Juventus intend to make every effort to acquire him, especially considering the fact that the player would be very keen on the prospect. In order to finance such an expensive move, the Bianconeri could put Koopmeiners on the market.”

Another Italian journalist, Carlo Pelegatti, supports Tonali to leave Newcastle United for another Premier League team in the summer and return to Milan in the future. milanlive.it Has released his comments.

“Tonali’s return in a few years will be exciting. Because Tonali is an old Rossoneri fan; if he is not busy at Newcastle, he will be there when AC Milan is playing,” Pelegatti explained.

“Tonali, believe me, is coming back! Not yet. First of all, he will go to a big English club. Newcastle are currently asking for €80m.”

Newcastle United’s decision could be important

The Italian has a contract until 2028 transfer market He is worth €80 million.

He is one of the Magpies’ stars, and it is unclear whether they want to let him join Arsenal or another Premier League team.

Last summer, Alexander Isak forced a move from St James’ Park to Liverpool. The deal was completed on the same day as the British record fee deadline. Newcastle United could complicate this if Tonali pushes for a transfer to another English club.

Manchester United have taken their first steps in what is set to be one of the most competitive transfer moves of the summer. They have made official contact with Ajax over highly rated winger Mika Godts.

This viewpoint is reported by Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

The 20-year-old is widely expected to be one of the key names of the upcoming summer transfer window. Many top clubs are keeping an eye on his progress.

Tavolieri reports that United are attempting to move early to gain an edge over rival clubs. According to his information, United has conducted a preliminary investigation. Next, their goal is to understand Ajax’s demands and the structure of the deal.

Manchester United makes first move for Mika Godts

Although no formal bid has been submitted, the intention behind the contact is clear. Godts is firmly on their radar.

“Manchester United have officially contacted Ajax Amsterdam to explore the possible terms of a deal for Mika Godes,” He said on X.

“The Belgian talent will be one of the main attractions in the upcoming market and is expected to leave the Dutch club next summer.”

🔴 🇧🇪 Manchester United have officially contacted Ajax Amsterdam to explore the possible terms of a deal for Mika Godes.

The Belgian talent will be one of the main attractions in the upcoming market and is expected to leave the Dutch club next summer. #MUFC #market #red Devils pic.twitter.com/BCavCvOZbf

– Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) 17 March 2026

Why is Godz emerging as a breakout star?

Godts is widely viewed as one of the most exciting Belgian prospects of his generation. His performances this season for Ajax have brought him into the limelight.

This season, Godes has recorded 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions for Ajax. This is largely thanks to his performances in the Eredivisie.

There, he has scored 14 goals and nine assists in 25 games so far. On average, he is contributing a goal every 90 minutes in the league.

Apart from scoring, he has also been a creative force. He created 63 chances and made 65 dribbles, ranking him among the Netherlands’ top wingers this season.

The young player is seen as a perfect blend of technical talent and tactical intelligence. However, they have now added the final product to their game. Those qualities have placed him firmly on the radar of elite clubs like Manchester United.

Arsenal’s effort reflects Godts’ rising market value

The Red Devils are not the only big club interested in the Premier League. Sport Witness covered a report in early February. it was said Arsenal made a late move for him in January.

Ajax rejected the approach outright, but Godts remained among those interested ahead of the summer window.

His agent is definitely laying the groundwork for this. He acknowledged that his client should be a ‘Mega transfer’ in the coming months Now Manchester United appear to be testing the waters.

How does Godts fit into Manchester United’s recruitment strategy

His interest is certainly first and foremost in the broader recruitment strategy within INEOS. They have specifically targeted young profiles with high ceiling and potential resale value.

Godts ticks those boxes and also offers multi-position versatility as he is comfortable on both wings.

United have made the early moves. However, with interest in the Premier League rising, Ajax’s stance and the Gods’ next decision could soon shape one of the most-watched events of the summer.

🇮🇹Joshua Zirkzee | The player will correct the mistake by saying ‘goodbye’ to Manchester United

📉 Italian media believe €25m could do it… which seems strangely lowhttps://t.co/kyVpI4bPAN #free

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 17 March 2026

The Charlotte Hornets are winners of six straight games after recently defeating the Boston Celtics 118-89. According to the NBA on ESPN, this was another big win for the Hornets, and they made history with this win and put themselves in the same conversation as the 2017 Golden State Warriors.

“Charlotte Hornets are on a roll: six straight wins by 15+ points. “Tied for the second-longest streak in NBA history, longest since the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors,” the NBA wrote on Twitter.

Everyone knows what a special Warriors team they were and Kevin Durant changed everything for them. The Hornets haven’t added a player like Durant, but it seems like they’ve figured something out over the past few months and are finally reaping the benefits.

The Hornets are now over .500, and have a chance to keep climbing the Eastern Conference standings. At this point, they will be in the play-ins, but if some of the teams above them start to falter, they could finish in the top six.

Not only are the starting five playing well, but the bench comes in and keeps the team afloat. Coby White has been a huge contributor for the Hornets since he started playing, and he was a great addition at the trade deadline to give them someone who can come in and score at will.

“Just a dynamic veteran guard off the bench. He’s doing a great job. He can score 20-30. [points] Every night if he wanted to, but just having him as the sixth man, it’s great for us,” Miles Bridges said. “He’s playing in his hometown. Therefore, it should feel extra good for him and be comfortable. We’re trying to make him comfortable with our team and we’re happy to have him.”

It’s been a great time for the Hornets to play like this, and they’ll look to continue that.

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories and content you may have missed on Friday.

montreal canadiens news

With the NHL trade deadline a week away, we’ll be taking a look at many of the rumors regarding the Canadiens soon, but for now, we can discuss one of the most recent talking points. Elliotte Friedman linked the Habs to Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, however, it is important to note that he did not suggest this was a solid report. Friedman made it clear that a player like Ristolainen could be of interest to the Habs, but that’s about it.

“Canadians, I think they’ve seen some of these D’s,” Friedman said on his latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast. “People like Ristolainen, or, people like him.”

He is a big, right-handed defenseman, the type of player that will interest most NHL teams, however, he also has a $5.1 million cap hit that runs through 2026-27. Given his recent decline in underlying numbers, not to mention the fact that he’s on the wrong side of 30, I have a hard time believing the Habs are interested in paying a high price for a player like him.

Friedman on 32TP: “Canadiens: I think they’ve seen some of these guys like D, Ristolainen..”

– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) 27 February 2026

With only two players left to appear in our annual Top 20 Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings, we’ve reached one of the most important young players in the system: netminder Jacob Fowler. All things considered, he has shown that he can be a dominant presence in every league from the USHL to the NHL, but we should be wary of thrusting him into the NHL spotlight too quickly. He still needs to absorb as much experience as possible in the AHL before the pressure of becoming Montreal’s starter comes. [Canadiens Top 20 Prospects – No. 2 Stoic Fowler]

Craig Button suggested the Canadiens should trade for Sergei Bobrovsky, a goaltender who comes with a $10 million cap hit, and currently has the same save percentage as Samuel Montembeault (.874). With all due respect to Craig, this is a questionable suggestion that will not improve the team while forcing them to move assets to absorb his expensive contract. At best, this is a lateral move.

“If I were Montreal I would consider acquiring Bobrovsky. Montembeault lost him again last night,” Craig Button now @sports1440

-Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) 27 February 2026

The Laval Rocket are finding ways to win despite missing half their roster. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but when they faced the Rochester Americans they were without Adam Engstrom, Jacob Fowler, Florian Czekaj and Laurent Dauphin, among others. Toby Bisson (3), Joshua Roy (14), Vincent Arseneau (5), Samuel Blais (5,6), Alex Belzile (25), Philippe Messer (7), Owen Beck (7), and Will Dineen found the back of the net for the Rockets as Laval emerged victorious 9–3.

This Samuel is patient 🚨
Blazer takes its time 🚨

LOW 4 – 3 ROC pic.twitter.com/4MJmI36zlD

– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) 28 February 2026

Shocking or not, Michael Hayes improved his season numbers on Friday night. The dynamic prospect now has 13 goals and 33 assists in just 34 games. For context, Hayes scored 13 goals and 21 assists in 33 games during his rookie season with the University of Michigan.

Habs give Michigan chances to score with help from Michael Hayes

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– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 28 February 2026

ICYMI: Rounding out the top 3 of our Montreal Canadiens prospect rankings is talented winger Alexander Zarovsky, who is enjoying a great rookie season in the KHL. He is a dynamic presence in the offensive zone, and the fact that he is performing in a professional hockey league at such a young age is worthy of praise. [Canadiens Top 20 Prospects – No. 3 Brilliant Alexander Zharovsky]

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Is general manager Tom Fitzgerald still considering a Steven Stamkos, New Jersey Devils trade? Earlier in 2025–26, it was reported that the Devils were considering the two-time Stanley Cup champion as a trade target amid the struggles in Nashville. However, due to the emergence of Stamkos after early season struggles, the Predators have turned things around. [New Jersey Devils]

Brett Kulak was a perfect fit. In his first game with the Avalanche, a day after being traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kulak quietly had a solid defensive night for the Avs. More importantly, he looked to play well with Sam Malinsky on the third pairing, while also linking up with Josh Manson, among others. [Colorado Avalanche]

Before he got the chance to skate with the Pittsburgh Penguins in training camp, winger Justin Brazeau was used to hearing from coach Dan Muse. It wasn’t all that much, just a conversation between a player looking to make a jump in his career and a rookie NHL head coach. [San Jose Sharks]

Mark has been covering the Habs for over a decade. He previously worked for the Journal Metro, The Athletic, The… More about Mark Dumont

Anthony Edwards is unquestionably one of the best players in the association, and some even believe he is the best player in the NBA bar one. Now, it’s hard to crown Edwards given how talented his teammates are, but the fact that he’s keeping pace with the elite is nothing less than a huge win for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On Friday night, with Edwards playing for the Timberwolves for the first time since the All-Star break, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP picked up right where he left off. He scored 40 points for Minnesota to lead them to a 122–111 win over the Dallas Mavericks, and in doing so, he notched his eighth 40-point game of the 2025–26 campaign.

This places him in rarefied air; This season, only two players have scored 40 points in a single game at least eight times, with Edwards joining Luka Doncic in that exclusive club, as reported by the official ClutchPoints account on Ax (formerly Twitter).

Edwards is now averaging 29.5 points per contest on the season, which ranks him third in the association behind Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That’s why the Timberwolves are emerging as a secret contender in the Western Conference, and Edwards is a big factor in that.

Timberwolves don’t let off the gas pedal vs. Mavericks

It was thanks to a stellar first quarter performance that the Timberwolves managed to create a comfortable cushion between themselves and the Mavericks. At the end of the period they were already ahead by 15, and Edwards scored only three runs during that period. Edwards led the way in the second frame, scoring 17 points in 10 minutes, and Minnesota kept Dallas at bay for most of the game.

Edwards, who was without Cooper Flagg on Friday night due to a foot injury, battled his way against an overmatched Mavs team.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game was an overall success for Adam Silver, the players, and their fans. The NBA also invited more than 200 content creators, which it described as “the broadest creator footprint ever,” welcoming a whole new set of problems into their world.

There was precedent for the participation of global creators. This year’s annual Super Bowl-week content recently aired. comedians like jimmy kimmel liveGuillermo Rodriguez has been connecting superstars to national audiences at NBA Finals media availability for years. However, with respect to media coverage in today’s digital age, the NBA needs to stop reacting to streamers and return to its roots as one of society’s most influential cultural forces.

The answer is to consider journalism and content creation as separate. Players will fear additional content-creation media availability in the same way they feared the introduction of in-game interviews on television. Historically, leagues have found ways to force players to make sacrifices to help grow audiences.

As print culture dies out in favor of video or online platforms with character limits, discussions about anything from sports to politics have become increasingly irrational. The convenience of instant messages is undeniable. But it cannot be separated from the context which is often lost in online posts. This is especially relevant to platforms like X, which limit characters and encourage contention.

The equation of journalistic work with content creation, whether entertaining or not, is dangerous for fans. The NBA led the way globally in responding to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although sports reporting is not as urgent as a public health issue, the league can again lead the way globally by setting an important standard. The NBA is grateful for the example it sets for its fans to work and lead in this unprecedented era of content and information.

The NBA has pitted creators against reporters, causing real harm to fans.

According to the league, creators were “deeply integrated” into All-Star Weekend, playing “active roles in All-Star events through on-court participation, broadcast roles and behind-the-scenes access.” They are real factors in terms of revenue generation for the development of sports and empowering teams and boosting the sports economy. But they don’t have the responsibility to their audiences that journalists do.

TikTokers are beholden to standards of accuracy or fairness, but not in the way an NBA beat reporter is. Content creators entertain audiences, which is a fundamental principle of the game itself. But they don’t investigate and share information with audiences the way journalists should.

Detroit Pistons reporter Omari Sankofa II was unable to ask questions of all three All-Star representatives from the Motor City. This was simply due to an easily preventable scheduling snafu in which the availability of Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham and JB Bickerstaff were planned simultaneously. When so many players and coaches have to field questions from so many media members, the overlap is understandable. But it’s important to recognize that fans suffer the most from that setup.

The league scheduled JB, Duren and Cade all during the same 10-minute availability window. Cade was in the interview room down the hall, not able to meet him in time. Guess they didn’t think any local Piston Beat writer would want to talk to those three

– Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) 14 February 2026

Reporters, especially local ones, have long been the best way for fans to follow their team during the season. Influencers and content creators are warmly welcome to join the conversation, providing both current and potential fans with an entertaining perspective on their favorite—or new favorite—athletes. But this cannot continue at the cost of silencing journalists.

Creators should be welcomed in the NBA world, but not at the expense of journalism

In some rare cases, those journalists are literally being muted. When the NBA announced its impressive plans, New York Knicks reporter James L. Edwards III shared an anecdote related to the NBA Cup. The reporter missed the opportunity to ask a legitimate final question because a content creator made a jersey for a Knicks player and asked him to sign it.

During the NBA Cup, we (the media) were trying to interview a player for our job and a content creator intervened, pulled a Knicks player’s jersey out of his pocket and asked him to sign it. He got the last question. https://t.co/16ZqmYvwne

– James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) 10 February 2026

While it may be tempting to call these journalists crazy and move on, the fact is that their job is to serve fans by investigating and sharing the truth. The league’s growing involvement with sportsbooks and prediction markets underscores the need for that kind of journalism.

While the cultural half-life of information is getting shorter, some data points are still much more important than others. But the NBA doesn’t have to choose between them. They should show creators how important they are by providing their media availability. Some hilarious content created over All-Star Weekend revealed that NBA stars are prone to doing all kinds of weird things. But making TikToks during a job interview doesn’t have to be one of them.