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nottingham forest Danilo’s previous quest has taken another twist. John Textor is now publicly denying claims he tried to lure the midfielder back to the Premier League club for just €4.6m (£4m).

The allegation has attracted attention. this is because Earlier reports in Brazil Danilo’s proposed Nottingham Forest valuation was put at €19m (£16.4m).

Since then, the midfielder has become one of Botafogo’s standout performers, earning a place in Brazil’s latest squad and expected to be part of the country’s World Cup plans.

Meanwhile, Texter has been banned from Botafogo and left behind with growing financial problems that are making headlines in Brazil.

Against that backdrop, the emergence of very low figures has inevitably sparked debate.

New claims have emerged on the proposed deal

The latest chapter comes from Brazil, where Botafogo’s administration recently presented details of the club’s financial situation following Textor’s removal from control of the club.

According to the report of network fireOfficials have revealed that Nottingham Forest are owed €32.4m (£28m) in debt. This debt was accumulated during Textor’s management.

More specifically for Forest supporters, it was claimed that Textor’s proposed solution included sending Danilo to the City Ground on a deal worth just €4.6m (£4m) during the first half of 2026.

The move was reportedly blocked by Botafogo’s board before completion.

This immediately stood out as it was quite a departure from the statistics previously associated with the midfielder.

Earlier reports had suggested Danilo was part of talks involving a valuation of €19m (£16.4m). However, legal disputes and governance issues at Botafogo halted those discussions.

At this stage, it is not clear whether the reports refer to two separate proposed transactions or simply conflicting valuations of the same deal.

Danilo’s stock has increased dramatically

When the earlier negotiations emerged, Danilo was already an important player for Botafogo. Since then his reputation has increased a lot.

The midfielder has become one of the club’s key performers and was recently included in the Brazil national team in the final squad announcement before the World Cup squad is confirmed.

It is a very different profile to the player being discussed in a €4.6m (£4m) deal. now he is being chased Some of the biggest clubs in England. Botafogo is demanding up to €40m (£34m).

Texter issues strong denial

Of course, the texter has responded directly to the allegations. Posting on Instagram he denied that Danilo was set to be sold to Nottingham Forest for €4.6m (£4m). He also accused Botafogo’s current leadership of misrepresenting the proposal.

He wrote:

“Wake up, everyone. Every day it’s another distorted slander. The transaction being discussed was a sale in which the past dues required by FIFA would be respected while the player would remain at Botafogo.”

“This would have been followed by a significant injection of cash capital, as has now been proposed by the same organisation.”

“There is evidence that this would have generated significant cash flow for the club. They think you are an idiot and will believe anything you say.”

According to Texter, this operation was far more complex than a straightforward transfer fee. This should not be interpreted as a €4.6m (£4m) valuation of the player.

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As we covered earlierForest have already signed Igor Jesus and Jair following transactions involving Botafogo. Deals have also been made with other clubs within Textor’s network. Danilo has repeatedly been involved in discussions between the two clubs.

The texter says the description is incorrect. However, the controversy has once again put Nottingham Forest at the center of the ongoing fallout from his turbulent final months at Botafogo.

brentford Striker Igor Thiago has completed one of the most remarkable developments in Brazilian football after confirming his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the World Cup.

The 24-year-old’s stellar season in England has already thrust him firmly into the international spotlight.

However, the confirmation of his place in the team represents another big step forward in a career that has grown rapidly since his move to the Premier League. sounds like Brazil finally gets its ‘number nine’ At last.

Igor Thiago has scored 22 Premier League goals this season. Those performances not only turned him into one of Brentford’s most important players, but also attracted serious transfer interest from across Europe.

Chelsea has already inquired Regarding the striker, while Atletico Madrid and Juventus have also checked into his situation in recent weeks. As we recently coveredBrentford are reportedly demanding around £77 million (€90 million) for the Brazilian.

Now, with the World Cup in front of him, his value and visibility may increase even further.

Emotional reaction after Brazil call-up

Speaking in comments relayed by ulIgor Thiago admitted that the moment was difficult to describe.

“The only hope we had was faith. We prepared a whole party here at the house and waited for Mister to say my name.” He said.

“They called my name. I’m going to play my first World Cup. It’s an honor. I can’t even express myself. I don’t have words to describe the gratitude and the feeling I’m experiencing right now.”

The striker directly pointed to his Brentford form as the reason behind the call-up. Of course, it is Also positive publicity for the club.

“For what I’m doing this season with my goals. Everything I do at Brentford – physical strength, counter-attacking, I think whatever quality our national team has, I can do that too.

“I’m a tall striker, good inside the box, good in the air, with good pace and finishing. I think a striker should have these attributes, and I think I have them all.”

Brentford’s rise changed everything

Igor Thiago also reflects on the unusual path that took him from amateur football in Brazil to the Premier League and now the World Cup.

“I come from a rural area in the state of Goiás. I was playing amateur football until I was 17 years old. Then I went to a rural area in another state for trials. I became champion there and moved to Cruzeiro.

“I spent three years in the second division at Cruzeiro. Then I went to Bulgaria and my story started to change, then Belgium, scoring goals until I reached the Premier League. Now I have the opportunity to represent my country at the World Cup.”

That journey, whose details we have given earlierNow the striker is becoming a major talking point in Brazil.

Meanwhile, for Brentford, the timing is hard to ignore. With the World Cup approaching and several major European clubs already keeping a close eye on the player, the market around Igor Thiago could become even more aggressive in the coming months.

newcastle united The latest Premier League club was Publicly linked with wonderkid Gabriel Meek. Gremio’s stance on the teenager has now been directly addressed by a senior figure at the Brazilian club.

The 18-year-old was one of the standout performers in Grêmio’s 3-0 win over Deportivo Riestra in the Copa Sudamericana. Meck recorded an assist and played with a confidence that continues to attract European attention.

That performance added to the growing clamor over his future.

chelsea Despite previous talks and recent inquiries for the make, it is still firmly in the race. The Blues have come close to striking a deal in the past and have been heavily linked with the Brazilian.

Brentford and nottingham forest The picture has also changed in recent months as interest in the Premier League among teenagers has been increasing.

liverpoolMeanwhile, he was credited with already having strong interest in the process and was even reported in Brazil to have internally compared Make’s attacking style to that of Vinicius Junior.

Gremio have currently ruled out formal bids

After the match in Buenos Aires, Grêmio vice-president Antonio Dutra Júnior was asked directly about the player’s situation amid growing transfer interest.

“There is currently no official offer for Gabriel Make,” he explained to the Brazilian outlet zero hour. “He is a Grêmio player and we trust him. When the offers come, Grêmio will analyze them, both for Gabriel and for any other player.”

The comments are important because they lend some credence to the idea that conversations have already progressed behind the scenes. Also they don’t close the door at all.

In fact, Dutra’s words strongly suggest that Grêmio are preparing for that moment to finally come.

Newcastle’s latest club in pictures

As we recently coveredNewcastle are among the clubs most linked with the attacking midfielder.

The Magpies have become increasingly active in South America and continue to keep an eye on emerging attacking talents from the region.

Meck fits the profile of a high-upside signing with room for development, especially after his recent increase in first-team involvement at Grêmio.

Additionally, he has recently turned 18, so the final bar to moving to Europe has been lifted. At the same time, Grêmio is dealing with pressure from its long-term contract situation and growing expectations of major sales in the future.

“A great value”

Dutra also clarified that Grêmio expects to receive a large sum of money if Meck ultimately leaves.

“I think he’s a player whose value will be huge,” The Vice President said. “He is a player who has just started his career and has immense potential. I am sure he will have a great career.”

Those comments align with the market picture already forming around the player.

Gremio have previously been linked with a valuation between €15m (£12.9m) and €20m (£17.2m), while Chelsea have been mentioned in reports with figures as high as €24m (£20.6m).

There may not be formal bids yet, but Grêmio already sees Make as a player capable of making a big transfer in the near future.

armory Beating Atletico Madrid to secure their second Champions League final.

The first leg in Madrid last week ended in a 1-1 draw. On Tuesday, Bukayo Saka scored in the 44th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 win at the Emirates and a place in the final.

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard came off the bench in place of Eberechi Eze in the 59th minute against the La Liga team.

The Norway international has struggled with persistent injuries, which have limited his playing time this season. He suffered seven injuries, due to which he missed 137 days and 25 matches for Arsenal. The setbacks also mean he has not been able to represent his country since September.

The midfielder last suffered the injury in Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Sporting in April. At that time, Norway manager Stel Solbakken confirmed He has suffered a “small shock”. Since then, Odegaard has made four appearances for the Premier League team.

Manager worried about Arsenal player

The 27-year-old was not present at the open training session on Monday, raising concerns over his participation against Atletico Madrid.

Before tomorrow’s Champions League match, tv2 State Norway manager Stel Solbakken said that Martin Odegaard’s fitness situation is “not ideal”.

After the match, TV2 caught up with the Arsenal captain to hear his reaction following his team’s latest achievement and to talk about his fitness.

The former Real Madrid player, who is struggling with injuries, dreams of playing the World Cup with Norway. Before that, they have a crucial clash with Mikel Arteta’s side, who are in the race to win the title and the Champions League.

TV2 believes it may be difficult for Edgard to balance priorities at a time when Solbakken admitted that his situation is not ideal.

However, the player has a different take on it: “We have to take it a little bit day by day.”

His team-mate Declan Rice insists Arsenal and Odegaard are a different side.

“Martin deserves it. Since he came here in 2020/21, he has taken the club to this level. He is a phenomenal player. When we have him, we are a much better team.” Rice explained.

Arsenal’s remaining matches

The North London club has three more matches to play in the Premier League this season and then the Champions League final.

Martin Odegaard, if fit, is likely to feature in these fixtures and Norway can only hope that he does not suffer any injuries.

• vs west ham [away] on 10th may
• v burnley [home] on 18th may
• V Crystal Palace [away] on 24th may
• Champions League final on 30 May

The San Antonio Spurs barely broke a sweat in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at the FedExForum as they ran away with a lopsided 123-98 victory.

The Spurs demonstrated their strength from the beginning, defeating the Grizzlies 38-19. From there it was just a formality. San Antonio won its seventh consecutive game and improved to 55–18.

The Spurs also secured homecourt advantage in the first round, returning to the playoffs after a six-year absence.

San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson acknowledged this significant gainBut as Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reported, he also remained quiet about it.

Johnson said, “I would expect it to be loud with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. But it’s still a little bit away, so hopefully we can keep getting better and make some improvements in a lot of areas.”

mitch johnson on #spurs Gaining home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs:

“I would expect it to be louder, with a lot more excitement, enthusiasm. But it’s still a little bit away, so hopefully we can keep getting better and make some improvements in a lot of areas.”

– Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) 26 March 2026

The 39-year-old Johnson is in his first full season with the Spurs after taking over from Gregg Popovich. He has big shoes to fill, but clearly, he’s up for the challenge.

He has molded the team into a two-way force. They have guys like Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Cassel, De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell playing comfortably, while finding the right role for Keldon Johnson and utilizing Dylan Harper off the bench.

The last time the Spurs were in the playoffs in 2020, Johnson was still an unknown deputy to Popovich. But the seeds were being sown, and because of his deep knowledge of the game and inherent leadership, it was only a matter of time until he was tapped to have a shot.

Now, Johnson and the Spurs are on their way to success.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was the closest player to Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody when he suffered a horrific injury Monday at American Airlines Center.

In overtime, Moody was going up for a dunk alone when his knee twisted. The bullet missed him and he fell on the floor. Flagg was running closest to him when this horrific incident happened.

The fans applauded warmly as Moody was pulled from the floor. It was his first game back after missing 10 games with a wrist injury.

The Mavericks lost to the Warriors 137–131.

In the post-game conference, Flagg shared his initial perspective on Moody’s knee injury, while also expressing his support.

“I can’t really tell. His leg has kind of given out. But it’s hard, and I’m praying for him and everything he’s going through. It’s horrible. But yeah, just praying for him,” Flagg said in a video posted by AB Jones of DLLS Sports.

The 19-year-old Flagg finished with 32 points, four rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Meanwhile, Moody, 23, had 23 points, three rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks.

The Mavericks also lost a key player after Daniel Gafford left with a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter. He could be considered questionable for their game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

The flag went viral after the loss to the Warriors as fans reacted to video of the rookie sensation showing extreme confidence in Nazi Marshall’s game-winning effort.

The Mavericks suffered their fourth consecutive loss and fell to 23–49, while the Warriors improved to 34–38.

No Jalen Brunson, no problem. Even without their key player, the New York Knicks recorded an easy 136-110 win over the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

Brunson missed the game with an ankle injury and a neck strain. He had not missed a competition since January.

A big factor in the Knicks’ victory was Jose Alvarado, who replaced Brunson in the starting lineup. He scored 16 points on 5 of 10 shooting, including four three-pointers, two rebounds, 10 assists and two steals.

Before tip-off, Alvarado was introduced as being from Christ the King High School. Players are usually introduced to their alma mater in college. When SNY asked about this, they told a slight change felt appropriate.

“I just wanted to show love for the school in the city where I went. Thanks to my college, I’m definitely grateful for my college. But the debut at The Garden was meant to represent the city where I grew up,” explained Alvarado, who was born and raised in Brooklyn.

During lineup introductions, Jose Alvarado was asked about his introduction to Christ the King High School:

“I just wanted to show love for the school in the town where I went to. The debut at The Garden was meant to represent the town where I grew up.” pic.twitter.com/PI1iaD996y

– Knicks Video (@sny_knicks) 18 March 2026

The 27-year-old guard played four years at Georgia Tech, earning two All-ACC team honors and winning the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award in 2021.

Alvarado has been a solid midseason pick-up for the Knicks, providing instant energy, defensive intensity and shooting off the bench. In 18 games, he has averaged 6.2 points, 4.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 17.0 minutes.

He’s a perfect fit for the Knicks’ culture, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he earns a bigger role in the playoffs.

The Brooklyn Nets-Portland Trail Blazers matchup at Barclays Center on Monday was a forgettable late-season game for many. However, for the Israeli basketball community, it was a night they will never forget. Trail Blazers All-Star Danny Avdija faced off against Nets rookies Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, marking the first time that three Israelis shared the court during an NBA game.

Avadiya got a strong reaction The 17,030 fans in attendance said they “felt like they were back in Tel Aviv” after the 114–95 Portland victory. The 25-year-old player said that there was a lot of tuning at home.

Avdija said, “I know there were a lot of people at home watching the game tonight. It’s amazing.” “It’s a big deal to me especially [since Ben and I] Grew up next to each other. Like 20 minutes away from each other. It’s amazing to watch him score and thrive in the league. Danny too… I was definitely surprised to see Barclays Center packed. It means a lot to me. I don’t have words to explain how much support he gave me and my teammates. I’m very happy to have this crowd behind me. I’m glad they saw us play tonight.”

Denny Avdija on the support he got from the Brooklyn crowd last night:

“I was definitely surprised to see a packed Barclays Center. It means a lot to me. I don’t have words to explain how much they supported me. I’m so happy to have this crowd behind me.” pic.twitter.com/tPyLgMwM71

– Eric Slater (@erikslater_) 17 March 2026

Denny! Denny! Denny! 🥹🗣️ pic.twitter.com/nOykrVQv2V

-Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) 16 March 2026

Avdija has had a breakout season, leading the Trail Blazers to the Western Conference play-ins. The All-Star forward has averaged 24.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists in 53 appearances.

Deni Avdija shares court with Nets rookies Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf in Brooklyn

Meanwhile, Saraf and Wolf are attempting to carve out roles with the rebuilding Nets after being selected No. 26 and No. 27 in June’s draft. Saraf said his relationship with Avdija began last year when his Ratiopharm Ulm team faced the Trail Blazers during the NBA preseason.

“Since then, we have been in touch all the time… it was great [facing Deni tonight]. “I was waiting for this game for a long time,” Saraf told reporters. “He is a great person, a very good friend of mine. especially with danny wolf [playing]Very. Three Israelis on the court at the same time. This was something very special… [Deni’s] had a huge impact [on basketball in Israel]. Everyone in Israel followed him throughout the year. Everyone was supporting. Israelis know how big a deal it was to have the first Israeli All-Star. it was very big. So, we are all very happy for him.”

Saraf struggled in his rookie season bouncing between the NBA and G League. However, the 6-foot-6 guard has played his best basketball recently, averaging 11.8 points and 4.8 assists on 53.1 percent shooting in his last four appearances. He scored a season-high 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting while dishing out four assists on Monday.

“[Ben’s] “Maybe this newbie is going through things like I did,” Avdija said. It’s probably fatigue, and it’s probably not knowing how to take care of the body, but it looks like he’s doing a good job. It seems like he is very tough and hard nosed. He knows how to play basketball. I’m always here for him, but I think he’s doing really good.

Wolf, who grew up in Illinois, became a naturalized Israeli citizen and played for the national team at the 2023 FIBA ​​U20 European Championship. After a breakout season at Michigan, he showed encouraging flashes as a rookie with Brooklyn.

Wolf averaged 9.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 54 appearances. The 21-year-old said he could “100 percent” imagine himself playing alongside Avdija and Saraf on the Israeli national team “if the opportunity arises.”

Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, who rose through the NBA ranks after coming to the United States from Spain, talked about the importance of Monday’s game.

“Yeah, it’s special,” Fernandez said. “When the U.S. and other countries outside of Europe can be represented here with three players, it means the world, and it’s a special day that everyone has to enjoy. And I think they already are… I don’t know Danny, but I’m sure he’s excited to play. I know Ben and Danny are. And it’s cool. This is one of the two times we’ll see it, and hopefully for many years to see how these guys move forward.” “Obviously Denny’s having a career year and getting better and better over the years. And it’s so interesting to see them play against each other.”

Kevin Durant has a ton of one-on-one counters, making him one of the greatest one-on-one scorers of all time. But things are different in a team setting. Durant faced an offensive scheme in the second half of the Houston Rockets’ Monday night contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the Lakers threw multiple defenders at the Rockets star at every turn to get the ball out of his hands.

This ploy of the Lakers worked; Durant remained quiet throughout the second half of the Rockets’ 100–92 loss, scoring just two points in the second half and finishing with 18 on the night. This was not at all the kind of performance that Houston needed from their best scorer in a game where they were missing Alperen Sengun.

After the game, Durant reflected on what he and the Rockets were doing should have done instead To try and counter the Lakers’ double-teaming.

“I think we just have to convert. Maybe I just have to move out of the way, go to the corner, make space for other guys. When I get the ball against some teams, they’re just going to sell out,” Durant said in his postgame presser, via WorldwideWeb on X (formerly Twitter).

“I’m starting to understand that I feel like I need to get out of the way and let other people dribble the ball.”

pic.twitter.com/AlDq9enBSe

– Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) 17 March 2026

The Rockets’ youth will have to step up to help Kevin Durant.

Durant is not innocent at all; He attempted to become a game starter for the Rockets, which went straight into the Lakers’ hands.

However, the Rockets’ youngsters, namely Reed Shepard, Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson, will have to be more active in receiving the rock and making plays. This is going to be a learning moment for Houston, especially with less than a month until the playoffs begin.

The Sacramento Kings are on track to miss the playoffs for the third consecutive year and end up in the lottery. Not many people were optimistic about the Kings’ prospects before the season, and it remains true that they are at the bottom of the team standings.

The Kings lead 17-51 heading into their game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

Despite their forgettable campaign, Kings coach Doug Christie remains in good spirits. In particular, he is bullish on the team’s recent decision to sign Killian Hayes to a two-year contract. Hayes played 10 consecutive games on a 10-day contract with Sacramento before getting a full-time deal.

“He’s played really well. When he has the basketball, he controls the basketball, he runs the team, and he organizes and sets us up. Defensively, I think he’s been fantastic,” Christie said in a video posted by ESPN’s James Ham.

Christie said that Hayes can still “grow in different areas”, especially once he fully adjusts to their system and culture.

Christie said, “When I look at the totality of what he’s done, what we’ve asked of him and what we’ve taught him, the good shape he’s been in, it comes down to it, I like Killian, and I like everything about him. He’s a joy to coach. He tries to do all the right things when he’s on the field, impacting wins and helping his teammates.”

Doug Christie on Killian Hayes has been locked out of a non-guaranteed contract through the end of the year and into next season: pic.twitter.com/Y1sOFlZs8L

– James Ham (@James_HamNBA) 16 March 2026

The Detroit Pistons selected the 24-year-old Hayes as the No. 7 overall pick in 2020. However, his career has not progressed yet. Last season, he played six games with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

Hayes will continue his goal of proving that he belongs in the NBA. He was selected ahead of the likes of Denny Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers, Devin Vassell of the San Antonio Spurs, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston’s Peyton Pritchard.

The Charlotte Hornets may have the NBA’s most prolific three-point shooting duo this season, but rookie guard Kon Nueppel didn’t seem entirely convinced about the nickname suggestion for himself and LaMelo Ball.

During the pregame broadcast before Charlotte’s matchup with the San Antonio Spurs on Prime Video on Saturday afternoon, broadcaster Taylor Rooks floated a possible nickname for the pair after Knueppel struggled to come up with a name herself.

Rooks noted how the Golden State Warriors duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson earned the nickname “Splash Brothers” during their peak while leading the league in three-pointers made.

Since Charlotte’s backcourt was also producing from beyond the arc, Rooks suggested the nickname “Buzz Brothers” for Knueppel and Ball.

Knueppel responded in a light-hearted manner.

“What about the Buzz Brothers?” ???

Con Knuppel: “It’s okay.” 😅@TaylorRooks Get creative with Kon Nueppel and LaMelo Ball’s nicknames 🤙 pic.twitter.com/IhW1panTCV

– NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) 14 March 2026

“It’s fine. It’s fine,” he said, laughing.

‘Buzz Brothers’ idea came up when Kon Nueppel, LaMelo Ball led NBA in three-pointers

The moment highlighted the growing chemistry between Charlotte’s young backcourt as both players rank among the league’s most productive shooters from deep.

Entering Saturday’s contest, Knueppel leads the NBA with 233 three-pointers, while Ball is third in the league with 202. Their combined perimeter production has been a key factor in Charlotte’s offensive identity throughout the season.

At halftime of Saturday’s game, San Antonio held a 59-46 lead over Charlotte.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored a career-high 83 points, the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance in 2006. Only Wilt Chamberlain and his 100-point game exceed Adebayo.

In 42 minutes of play, Bam Adebayo finished with 83 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocked shots. He shot 20 of 43 from the field, 7 of 22 from three and 36 of 43 from the free throw line in the historic game.

Adebayo set a new record with 43 free throws in a game, surpassing Dwight Howard’s record of 39.

Many players and coaches from around the NBA world reacted to Adebayo’s terrible scoring night, including some of the league’s best scorers.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered his support to Adebayo after the Bucks’ home loss to the Phoenix Suns.

“Unbelievable,” Antetokounmpo said. “83 is incredible. It says a lot about his hard work. I haven’t seen the game yet, I have to see the game. He took 43 free throws? It doesn’t matter how you got there. What matters is that you got it. Like 10, 20, 30 years from now, no one will remember how many free throw shots he shot. I don’t think I remember how many shots Kobe shot or how many free throws he made or That’s 81. You don’t remember that, at the end of the day he’s got 83 points. I know he works hard every day.”

Bam Adebayo’s former Olympic teammate in Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets was also surprised by the accomplishment.

“I couldn’t believe it when I heard it in real time,” Durant said after his team’s game. “It seems like he got 30 in the first quarter. Congratulations to Bam. I know how much he works. I looked at the stat-sheet, it’s crazy. He had 40 shots, 40 free throws, 20 threes. It takes a lot of stamina, a lot of energy to make those shots and then make them, set a record, surpassing Kobe as the second-highest scorer in the history of the game. Congratulations to him. It’s a huge accomplishment.” Which we will always talk about.

I asked Kevin Durant about Bam Adebayo’s 83 point game.

“Something we’ll always talk about.” pic.twitter.com/mRXm3XkBrY

– Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) 11 March 2026

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama appeared to be more dismissive of the accomplishment in his postgame interview after the Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics.

“Yes, I see,” Vembanyama said before pausing. “I think we’re in a league where there’s a lot of inspiration to look at, but yes I looked…”

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says Bam Adebayo’s 83-point drop tonight is a source of inspiration:

“We’re playing in a league where there’s a lot of motivation to watch.”@spurfectblog #porvida pic.twitter.com/3HyxcojZT1

– Carolina Teague (@CTtheMicSlayer) 11 March 2026

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka also seemed a little dismissive of the 83-point performance.

“The first thing you think about is how, not because of him, but because of the way he plays,” Udoka said. “I saw he only made six threes, but 40 free throws or something. That tells the story right there. And the Washington Wizards.”

Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre expressed another opinion, crediting his Sixers teammate Joel Embiid.

“Well, I’m going to say it’s definitely legendary,” Aubrey said. “Hats off to the box-score, the numbers, and Bam. He’s etched himself in history. I’m sad that he bested Kobe, he’s definitely one of my favorite players, but I’ll just say, Joel did it masterfully and he did it in three quarters.”

Kelly Oubre totally talks about Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points with the mic drop after the game. 🫳🏽🎤

“I’m just going to say that this guy, Joel [Embiid] Did it efficiently, and they did it in three quarters”

(via @CiavoNBA) pic.twitter.com/gnzbi49jvk

— Philly Sports Network (@PhiladelphiaSN) 11 March 2026

Following Anthony Edwards and the Los Angeles Lakers’ home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lakers head coach JJ Redick explained where he was watching the game from and how he found out about the news.

“It’s incredible what he was able to do,” Reddick said. “I went in and I looked at the score. He was at the free throw line and they’ve been playing great basketball lately. I told my coaching staff, ‘The Heat is on.’ He looked at me and said, ‘Are you kidding right now?’ I said, ‘No, what’s happening?’ They are 36-28, they will be 37-28. And they say, ‘No, Bam has 77.’ And I was like, ‘Huh?!’ I watched the last three minutes and it was a different kind of basketball.

When asked by JJ Redick on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night @mirjamswanson: :

“It’s unbelievable what he was able to do…I watched the last three minutes and it was a different type of basketball.”#lakers pic.twitter.com/Vk2cvpDFyf

– Carlos Yakimovich (@CarlosYakJr) 11 March 2026

There will surely be more players and coaches shouting out Bam Adebayo’s accomplishment on Wednesday night, but so far, there have been mixed reactions to the Heat star’s 83-point night.

Following his 83-point game, Bam Adebayo is now averaging 20 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 32.9 percent from the free throw line.

While some people are upset with Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller celebrated it by giving a shout-out to Cam Payne.

During the game, Stiller reacted to Adebayo’s play by reposting Jalen Brunson’s reaction, simply writing, “Bro what.”

However, after the game, he thanked former Knicks and current Philadelphia 76ers guard Payne, who also had a great night on March 10. He scored 32 points with 10 assists and three rebounds. Payne made nine of his 10 shots and was perfect from downtown.

Stiller didn’t want his accomplishment to go unnoticed, so he responded to a post with his stats, writing, “In other news… go on cam,” along with an admiring hand emoji.

Bam Adebayo has 83-point game in Heat’s blowout win over Washington Wizards

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Adebayo had a career day when he scored 83 points. The Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 150–129.

The game was never really close. Miami led 40–29 after the first quarter and they led 76–62 at halftime. Despite the lead always being large, Adebayo continued to score.

His 83 points came after shooting 43 free throws, 36 of which were made. He also shot 20-43 from the floor, including 7-22 from behind the three-point line. Additionally, Adebayo had nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. While the scoring was high, he also had five turnovers.

This game raised Adebayo’s average. He now has averages of 20 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. This is just shy of his career best in points (following the 2022–23 season, during which he averaged 20.4 points per game).

Adebayo is a former first round pick by the Heat in the 2017 NBA draft out of Kentucky. Throughout his career, he has been named to three NBA All-Star teams. In 2024, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team four times (from 2020 to 2023).

Kelly Oubre Jr. witnessed disaster during the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to Atlanta. He saw Tyrese Maxi go down in fashion. And Oubre gave a unique account of Maxi’s NBA injury.

Oubre described the moment, via NBC Sports Philadelphia, as “as if there was a car accident right in front of you.” “Two big fast men going at each other.

Kelly Oubre on Tyrese Maxey’s injury late in Saturday’s game. | @fultonbank pic.twitter.com/0Vor0DeMne

– NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) 8 March 2026

Aubrey then closed his eyes and “said a little prayer” for his fallen comrade. But he is confident that Maxi will make a comeback.

“He’s a resilient guy,” Oubre said.

When Maxi went down hard, he collided with the Hawks’ Adem Bona. The 76ers star held his arm in pain before heading back inside the locker room.

How many points did Tyrese Maxey score before leaving 76ers-Hawks?

Maxi still managed to cross the 30-point mark, scoring a total of 31 runs in 38 minutes. The injury occurred at the end of the game.

Tyrese Maxey appeared to injure his hand at the end of the Sixers-Hawks game. pic.twitter.com/cBS7fbmc2n

– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 8 March 2026

76ers insider Tony Jones of The Athletic reveals where the talent was hurt.

“I’ve been told additional testing will be done tomorrow on Tyrese Maxey’s right finger. Nothing conclusive tonight,” Jones posted on the social media website X, formerly known as Twitter.

Maxi managed to stay ahead of all 76ers scorers in terms of points. Quentin Grimes followed him with 26 points in 41 minutes. Meanwhile, Oubre dropped 24 points in a span of 36 minutes. He also gave four assists.

But as the race for the NBA playoffs heated up, Philadelphia suffered a crucial loss to Atlanta. The Hawks improved to 33-31 overall and are now one game behind the current No. 8 team, the Sixers.

Before facing the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault responded to Denver Nuggets head coach David Edelman’s recent comments on Lou Dort’s flagrant -2 against Nikola Jokic in Friday’s win. Edelman called out the Thunder’s Daigneault for his opinion on Dort’s ejection, which was mentioned to a reporter by Daigneault before Sunday’s matchup against the Mavericks.

Daigneault doubled down on my tech As of Friday night, reminding reporters that his stance on Dort’s flagrant -2 has not changed in the past 48 hours since the Thunder’s 127-121 overtime win against the Nuggets, according to Sports Illustrated’s Rylan Stiles.

“I’ll reiterate what I’ve said whenever we’ve played Denver for a long period of time, which is I have nothing but respect, we have nothing but respect for Denver,” Daigneault said. We are respected from top to bottom. We obviously have respect for Jokic, Gordon, Murray because those guys have worked together for so long and had a lot of success, but we also have respect for their staff.

I mentioned this during the playoffs last year. Like I said, I have nothing but the highest respect. I said it the other night – teams make each other better. That’s why this is a great matchup. That’s all I’ll say about it,” Daigneault concluded.

Mark Daigneault was asked about David Edelman’s comments today about Lou Dort’s Hardcore II over Nikola Jokic “We have nothing but respect for Denver” pic.twitter.com/ycNEp339jw

– Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) 1 March 2026

Clearly, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is not going to shadow Dort for his Major-2. At this point, he will stick to his response that the Nuggets and Thunder matchup is a physical match that brings emotions to a boil.

David Edelman responds to Thunder’s firing of Lou Dort

Nuggets head coach David Edelman didn’t hold back in his reaction to Thunder veteran Lou Dort after his stellar performance against All-Star Nikola Jokic on Friday. Daigneault never criticized Dort for his vicious foul on Jokic, which led to an interesting response from Edelman ahead of the Nuggets’ matchup against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

“Yeah, I think that’s him,” Edelman said. “He’s a more measured guy throughout the season — I think most guys are. If they’re measured they’re more productive. But there’s a point where we play these games, and he tackles anybody on the night [would] React that way. For Dort to take that shot – and then I guess it was no big deal from his perspective, how he saw it – is ridiculous.

“He was malicious. It was a cheap shot. Lou Dort is a great player, and I haven’t seen him do that before. But at some point, you’ve got to stand up for yourself, and so does the team. They’re a great team. That game itself was like that. But, yeah, Nicola, he’s who he is, man. You can’t have the success he’s had and you can’t be as competitive. There’s feelings inside that he’s in control, but that guy is very capable. And very willing to respond emotionally,” Edelman concluded.

The Thunder will face the Mavericks on Sunday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren topped his career night by helping lead his team to a 127-121 victory in overtime against All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. After Lou Dort’s ouster For a key 2 against Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t double check for overtime. Holmgren finished with 15 points on 5 of 8 shooting, a career-high 21 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal against the Nuggets.

After his first All-Star appearance, Chet Holmgren captures a title Career high 21 rebounds It’s a testament to the work he’s put in behind the scenes, as he heads into just his fourth season with the Thunder.

Holmgren said, “I try to put a lot into my body, making sure I get stronger each time. Continue to be as healthy as I can. Take care of yourself.” “I definitely think it’s benefited me, and I’ve gotten better in a lot of different areas, but I think I still have a long way to go with my body, with my game. I don’t want to let one night get too excited for me. I still have work to do.”

Chet Holmgren on his career-high 21 rebounds: “I try to put a lot into my body, making sure I get stronger every time out. Just continuing to stay as healthy as I can. Take care of yourself.”

I definitely think it has paid off for me and I have improved in many different areas… pic.twitter.com/hsvOB6tE12

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 28 February 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 36 points, nine assists, two blocks and two steals in his first appearance in nine games for the Thunder. Oklahoma City improved to 46–15.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s blunt comment on missing OT in Thunder’s win

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back his emotions about missing overtime during Friday’s showdown against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. After leading the Thunder to erase a 16-point deficit in the second half, Gilgeous-Alexander was forced to miss the rest of the game. He reached his scheduled minutes for his first game back after suffering an abdominal strain.

Still, that didn’t make the process any easier, as Gilgeous-Alexander cheered the Thunder against the Nuggets from the bench during the final period of the game.

“I hate it. I can’t wait for the minutes restriction to go away,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “But if I rehash this injury, it won’t make any difference. So, that’s the way I look at it.”

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will face the Mavericks on Sunday.

LeBron James expressed strong support for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown as an NBA MVP candidate after the Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena.

Brown led the way with 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes. He came close to a triple-double while guiding a Boston team that had been without Jayson Tatum due to a torn Achilles since Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2025.

After the game, James questioned why Brown’s name is not mentioned more often in the MVP conversation. He pointed out that Brown is averaging around 30 points per game and suggested that the MVP discussion can sometimes turn into a popularity contest.

“With this whole MVP thing, I don’t understand why his name isn’t even being discussed,” James said of Brown after Sunday’s game. “Like, nobody gave him a chance to start the season. And what’s his average, 30? Just under 30? It’s a popularity contest sometimes, I’ll tell you.”

Brown later returned the praise while speaking to reporters after the game. He stressed that he was interested in both criticism and praise, although he presented his case for the award in his own way.

“I feel like I’m the best two-way player in the world,” Brown said. “I play on both ends of the court. I’m available night in and night out, which is hard to do. I’m a leader. I help lead my team, empower my team to come out and play with confidence, things that don’t always show up on analytics. And I’m a winner. I come out and try to win every night. So I’m grateful.”

to jaylen brown @ramonashelburne LeBron talks about James Brown’s MVP case after the Celtics’ win over the Lakers:

“Just come with the same mentality I’ve had since day one. Don’t let the praise or warmth or criticism make or break you. Just come out and be Jaylen… pic.twitter.com/bCN0IofO70

– Bobby Krivitsky (@BobbyKrivitsky) 23 February 2026

He called it an honor to receive recognition from James, whom he described as arguably the best player of all time. Brown, who won Finals MVP in 2024 after averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game, said he feels grateful every day.

“It’s an honor to play in the Celtics-Lakers rivalry. It’s an honor to have LeBron, who is arguably the best player to play the game, give me a lot of praise. So, I’m just grateful. I wake up every morning and am grateful (and) humbled.”

Even without Tatum and after trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in the offseason, Boston is 37-19 and in second place in the East. What many thought would be a reset has turned into a serious race for the conference crown.

Brown is a big reason for that. He ranks fourth in the NBA with 29.2 points per game, while he has career averages of 7.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists. Brown is fourth in the league in scoring this season.

Meanwhile, the last two MVP winners, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, have largely controlled the MVP conversation.

There are plenty of games left, and the MVP race is almost certain. The door isn’t locked, but Brown still has ground to cover if he wants to kick it open.

Atletico de Madrid president Enrique Serraz has dismissed reports regarding Julian Alvarez as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona circle.

El Desmarque covered Cerezo’s comments today. He has sent a clear message to Argentina as rumors continue to spread.

Sport Witness has covered many of those reports over the past few weeks. All indications are that Arsenal and Chelsea could make big moves for the 26-year-old this summer.

Arsenal and Chelsea’s financial strength

A report in early February Even said they were willing to break the bank for his signature.

This was added in a follow-up report yesterday Both parties have financial power They can blow Barcelona out of the water if they want.

Arsenal, in particular, appear to be keen on Alvarez. In fact, A report this week stated The Gunners made a huge €100m move for the striker last summer.

Alvarez and Atletico shrugged it off, but the latter is worried about it. Despite attempts to secure the Argentine a new deal and stem interest, ties with Barcelona are refusing to go away.

Several reports in Spain continue to pique their interest. However this could be a pressure tactic as the two sides meet in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.

cerezo hit back

Cerezo is fully aware of the rumors, but when asked he refused to promote them in any way, shape or form.

“They can say whatever they want and talk about whatever they want,” he said.

“But everyone knows that Julian Alvarez is an Atlético de Madrid player. He has a contract with Atlético de Madrid. If he is an Atlético de Madrid player, it is because he is an Atlético de Madrid player.”

Although Cerezo is clearly denying the rumours, it is clear that they are causing concern at the Wanda Metropolitano. And there’s no sign they’re going to slow down before the summer.

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee discussed LaMelo Ball’s recent car accident ahead of Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Fortunately, Ball and no one else were injured in the car accident, which was of most importance to the Hornets head coach.

Lee addressed Ball’s car accident during his Pregame media availability.

“The first thing you do when you hear about any type of accident is you hope that all parties involved are okay, that they’re healthy and safe,” Lee said. “So, he felt good today, ready to go, and he’ll be ready to play tonight.”

“The first thing you do when you hear about any type of accident is you hope that all parties involved are OK, that they’re healthy and safe.”

Hornets head coach Charles Lee on LaMelo Ball’s car accident.

(via @DaShawnWSOC9)pic.twitter.com/HFKVh6VFoU https://t.co/n8JgD68DL9

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 20 February 2026

The video of the car accident surfaced on social media on Wednesday. LaMelo Ball is expected to start for Charles Lee and the Hornets in Thursday’s game.

New video of Hornets guard LaMelo Ball’s car accident

Following the initial footage, a new video of Hornets guard LaMelo Ball’s car accident shows him colliding with another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction from a different angle. When he side-swipes another car, the ball moves slightly to his left and into the opposing lane.

New video offers a closer look The impact of a ball colliding with oncoming traffic in downtown Charlotte.

LaMelo Ball veered into oncoming traffic🤔 pic.twitter.com/iGl9rsEu92

– BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) 19 February 2026

Ball and the Hornets entered the All-Star break winning nine of their last 10 games and improving to 26–29, the ninth-best record in the Eastern Conference standings. Ball has scored 20+ points in four of his last five games, including a 24-point performance in the Hornets’ 110–107 win against the Hawks, which snapped a nine-game winning streak.

Chris Gottrup continues his impressive progress as he recently won his fourth title on the PGA Tour at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

Gotterup defeated Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death playoff, his second win of the year. This also moved him ahead of world No. 1 Scotty Scheffler on the money list, with Gotterup earning nearly $1.7 million at the WM Phoenix Open.

While 26-year-old Gottrup doesn’t need any advice the way he is playing still got something Two fellow Oklahoma products: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and former NBA star Blake Griffin.

“Keep doing what you’re doing. To (win) two out of three tournaments is pretty special,” Reeves said in a video posted on Instagram by the PGA Tour.

“Whatever you do, don’t listen to us,” Griffin said.

Gotterup said he knew Reeves and Griffin played golf and he appreciated that they were supporting them.

“It’s funny. It’s amazing. They’re both actually reaching out to me, so it’s cool,” Gotterup said.

“Even though I went to OU for one year, it felt like I went there for all four (years).”

partner @OU_Athletics Alumni Blake Griffin and Austin Reeves played Rivera last week and had some words of “advice.” @chrisgotterup ??? pic.twitter.com/22g237ZqOW

– PGA Tour (@PGATOUR) 18 February 2026

Gottrup said that Reeves “got the game” and expressed his desire to play with him one day. He also gave credit for this to Griffin’s swing.

Gotterup has continued to climb the rankings, outperforming major names at major tournaments, underscoring his status as one of golf’s most exciting young performers.

When NBA studs notice you, you know you’re doing something right.