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In a moment of surprising honesty, Milwaukee Bucks star Myles Turner revealed the chaos delivered by former head coach Doc Rivers during the 2025-26 season. That includes preferential treatment for franchise legend Giannis Antetokounmpo.

To the disappointment of Bucks fans, their favorite NBA team was a mess last season. Despite Damian Lillard rupturing his Achilles tendon last spring and spending a ton of money to cut ties with Turner after signing him in free agency, Milwaukee won just 32 games in 2025-26. It was their first sub-40 win in a decade.

Currently, Rivers is on the receiving end of his poor performance and was fired last month. Some NBA pundits have suggested that Antetokounmpo’s injury problems and the front office are largely to blame. However, new comments from Turner after his first season in Milwaukee suggest that taking Rivers out would make a big difference as he allowed extremely unprofessional conditions last season.

Myles Turner says Bucks teammates were late or missed practices and meetings all the time

During a new edition of their game recognize game Podcast with New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, Turner’s co-host asked her about the penalty for the Bucks, as she often includes them on her current team.

In response, the 11-year veteran acknowledged that it varies between coaches, but “Doc Rivers never fined anybody.” He then revealed that teammates were late to practice and film sessions all the time and sometimes missed team meetings altogether.

“It was one of the craziest things I’ve ever personally experienced,” Turner said.

Turner also noted how bad his teammates were when it came to showing up for team flights. If the plane was supposed to depart at 2:00 pm, by the time everyone had arrived, it would have departed at least a few hours later. “I’m being very serious, brother. It was crazy,” Turner said.

This became so frequent that Turner deliberately did not appear until an hour after the flight’s departure. When Stewart asked who was the biggest culprit in terms of delays, Turner admitted it was 10-time All-Star Antetokounmpo.

He said, “Giannis will really play whenever he wants. I think it just comes with the territory.”

Obviously, this is a terrible look for the players, their professionalism and respect for their teammates’ time. But if Rivers isn’t holding them accountable, that’s not surprising. It is now up to new head coach Taylor Jenkins to set a new standard of professionalism and lead the Bucks back to competitive play next season.

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and the future is now uncertain. James is set to become a free agent in June, but he is also considering retirement. However, is the four-time NBA champion’s return to Los Angeles more complicated than it seems?

Below, we’ll dive into the locker room tension between James and the Lakers during the 2025-26 NBA season.

LeBron James feels the Los Angeles Lakers took him for granted

James has been with Los Angeles for the past eight seasons and helped lead the organization to an NBA championship in 2020. The 41-year-old forward is still one of the best players in the NBA, but his role has changed over the past year and a half. Now, rumors of tension between James and the organization are emerging.

On March 31, James experienced “another example” of the Lakers “taking him for granted”, as reported by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Los Angeles defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by 14 points, as James earned his 1,229th win. James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most wins by any player in NBA history.

That same night, Luka Doncic reached 15,000 career points, while Rui Hachimura reached 5,000. Los Angeles head coach JJ Redick acknowledged all the accomplishments before Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka addressed the team.

According to McMenamin, Pelinka gave the game ball to Redick, who had just earned his 100th coaching win, instead of James, Doncic or Hachimura. This did not please the four-time NBA champion, as he saw it as “another example of the Lakers taking him for granted.” The ESPN insider also said that James’ desire to play a supporting offensive role to Doncic and Austin Reaves further heightened his sentiments.

Tension has increased with James recently; However, will it be enough for him to leave Los Angeles?

Will LeBron James return to the Los Angeles Lakers?

If James does not retire he will be free to choose his next NBA team and the Lakers will be one of the favorite teams. The 41-year-old star has built a brand in Los Angeles and continues to play at a high level. However, does James want to return to the Lakers for another season?

A source close to James told ESPN he thinks a return to Los Angeles is up to the Lakers, as McMenamin reported. The person continued and said that James “loves” living in Los Angeles. If he does not retire, it would be best for both parties to continue this partnership.

James could leave the Lakers and go to a different team like the Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Clippers, but would that really give him a better chance to win a fifth championship? Los Angeles was very strong before Doncic’s injury, and the Lakers should focus on building a championship team with James still there.

There will be much debate over what James should do after the 2025-26 NBA season. Retirement is on the table, but James is still playing at a high enough level to make a difference for a championship team. If so, it comes down to where James wants to finish his NBA career.

For now, the Lakers seem to have James as their best option to win the championship.

READ MORE: LeBron James post-sweep bombshell: Retirement, comeback, or something else?

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Jaylen Brown said his leadership approach with the Boston Celtics has taken an unconventional turn this season, incorporating astrology and numerology to better communicate with teammates.

Brown revealed the method after Boston’s 120-99 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, a performance in which he led the team with 32 points while adding six rebounds, five assists and two steals. He shot a perfect 11 of 20 from the field and 9 of 9 from the free-throw line, and finished 1 of 4 from three-point range in 35 minutes.

Speaking after the game with CelticsBlog’s Noah Dalzell, Brown detailed how studying the personalities of teammates through astrology and numerology has helped him hone his communication style.

“I learned a lot about each of our guys, even down to liking astrology – everything. I learned the communication styles that work best for each person, and started using those when I talk to each person… I didn’t know that would work before the season started but that thing definitely works.”

Brown said he has gone so far as to memorize specific traits associated with teammates’ zodiac signs and numerology profiles.

“I remember like Neemias, he’s the year of the rabbit so his communication is different from D-White. D-White is the year of the dog so his communication style is different. Hugo is also a dog, Peyton is a tiger, JT is a tiger, Ron is a dragon, who is a dragon. Nicola he’s new to our team, he’s the year of the horse right now. Each of them have different communication styles and you can go into that like numerology as well.”

Jaylen Brown explains how she memorized all of her peers’ astrology and numerology to learn a better way to communicate:

“I learned the communication styles that work best for each person, and started using them when I talk to each person.” pic.twitter.com/GkVfutJcMa

– Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) 19 March 2026

Jaylen Brown’s astrology, numerology outlook aligns with career year, Celtics’ success

He also explained how numerology influences his leadership approach.

“Sam is five, I’m five… so, different breakdowns and you can even go into star signs. Like JT, he’s Pisces, etc. I learned all different kinds of things, so I was able to communicate to people in different ways to help my leadership this year.”

This approach coincided with one of the most productive seasons of Brown’s career. Through 62 games, the 28-year-old has averaged 28.5 points, seven rebounds, 5.1 assists and one steal per contest, while shooting 48% from the field and 34.2% from three-point range in 34.1 minutes per game.

Brown’s performance has helped Boston achieve a 46–23 record and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics have maintained that position despite star forward Jayson Tatum recently returning from an Achilles injury and playing only six games since his return.

As the regular season progressed, Brown’s combination of on-court production and off-court leadership has played a central role in Boston’s success. His willingness to explore unconventional ways to connect with teammates has become a defining element of his approach during a season in which the Celtics have remained one of the conference’s top contenders.

The acquisition of Lamar Odom in December 2011 was initially heralded as a masterstroke by the Dallas Mavericks’ front office. After winning back-to-back championships and then earning the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award with the Los Angeles Lakers, Odom’s limited production in Dallas led to bitterness with owner Mark Cuban, who once claimed he did not get his money’s worth from the player.

And whereas the now 46-year-old once wanted to wash locker rooms with the Mavericks owner, Odom now appears more willing to move on.

“Man, this white man has got it in his heart to get his point across. He needs to kick me in the shin. You know, Mark Cuban’s time has passed. I forgive you. But if it wasn’t your cousin sitting right here next to you, I would have put him in the locker and washed the locker with him. Yo, I was going to wash the locker room with him,” he said on the Cousins Podcast. According to HoopsHype.

Odom came to Dallas after a stellar season, during which he averaged 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He was shipped to Dallas for essentially nothing more than an $8.9 million trade exception and a future first-round selection.

However, the transaction quickly turned into a basketball and public relations disaster. Dealing with personal issues including the previous loss of his infant son and drug use, Odom’s on-court production reached career lows of 6.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, while shooting a massive 35.2% from the floor. Cuban reportedly constantly harassed Odom from his courtside seats, openly criticizing his conditioning and labeling him a “waste of money.”

Odom’s career apparently never took off again. He was sent to the Los Angeles Clippers the following season as part of a four-team deal. Odom averaged four points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in the 2012–13 campaign before stints in Spain and China.

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

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Nick Suzuki discussed Alex Texier’s addition to the lineup, and how quickly he became a crucial player for the team. Texier is fresh off a three-goal effort that secured a big 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

Just absolutely love this quote by Habs captain Nick Suzuki from last night:

“Our culture in our room helps guys be themselves. Everyone’s accepted. Some coaches and management stop believing in guys and they get moved. We’re happy to have those guys on our team.”

👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ZRTrccn1KF

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) January 9, 2026

Speaking of Texier, his play on the first line has shored up the first line, which is now back to producing high-end underlying numbers. [Canadiens Analysis: Comparing Texier To Other First Line Wingers]

Jake Evans skated on Friday morning, joined by fellow injured players Kirby Dach and Kaiden Guhle.

Jake Evans est présent en équipement complet ce matin à Brossard.

Il est accompagné de Kirby Dach, Kaiden Guhle, Owen Beck et Lane Hutson.@DLCoulisses #GoHabsGo #Evans #Dach #Hutson pic.twitter.com/wn1Ll6s1Kt

— Patrick Guillet (@PatGuillet) January 9, 2026

Anton Lundell was fined $5,000 for his high-stick on Texier, confirming the Department of Player Safety does watch Panthers games from time to time.

Great hustle by Texier, which frustrates the Panthers and ends up drawing a 4-minute powerplay for the Habs.

Strategy at its best.

This is his Austerlitz 🇫🇷. (too far?) pic.twitter.com/DTNt2vAyzO

— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) January 9, 2026

The Laval Rocket are playing with a severely depleted lineup, but they still managed to beat the Rochester Americans 3-2. Sean Farrell (8), William Trudeau (5), and Filip Mesar (4) scored for Laval in the win.

MEŠÁR 🚨 2-0!! pic.twitter.com/w2Df0UuA5W

— Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) January 10, 2026

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We’re at the point of the New Jersey Devils‘ disaster where Sheldon Keefe is fielding questions about his job security. Rightfully so, as the Devils’ dysfunction continues day in and day out. However, that’s not entirely on New Jersey’s head coach, as the issues go above him at the managerial position. [New Jersey Devils]

The Florida Panthers may be the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, but Paul Maurice has warned since training camp that distinction is not going to win his team any games in this season. [Florida Panthers]

One milestone night down for the Detroit Red Wings. Another one on the horizon. Thursday, Patrick Kane netted his 500th NHL goal as the Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks. [Detroit Red Wings]

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