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Justin Champagnie scored a season-high 20 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the Brooklyn Nets 119-99 on Friday at Capital One Arena. The win marked Washington’s fourth victory in five games, a level of consistency the team hasn’t seen since February 2023. Alex Sarr added 19 points and CJ McCollum contributed 17 as the Wizards […] The post Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie’s season-high 20 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

For the second time, a green dildo has been tossed onto the court, halting play in a WNBA game. A second green dildo has been thrown on the court to stop a WNBA game. pic.twitter.com/ZfKvQDyKgK — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) August 2, 2025 The post Another green dildo stopped a WNBA game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland added 18 points with eight assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers trailed 105-101 with 4:43 remaining before a 10-0 run, including Garland’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:13 left. De’Andre Hunter contributed 16 points, […] The post Mitchell scores 33 as Cavaliers rally past short-handed Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A consortium led by Steve Pagliuca – a minority owner of the Boston Celtics and seasoned investor – has reached an agreement to acquire the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe for a record-breaking $325 million, according to a report by Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. As part of the group’s broader vision, […] The post Steve Pagliuca group buying Sun, eyes Boston relocation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta trailed 30-29 in the first quarter before taking control and never relinquishing the lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 […] The post Jalen Johnson triple-double propels Hawks past Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A quirky new bet has emerged: the color of the next dildo thrown onto a WNBA court, titled “Color of Third WNBA Dildo If Not Green,” with a deadline of 00:43:05 on August 3, 2025. Options include Black/Brown and Rainbow (+200), White/Caucasian (+250), Pink (+300), Purple (+325), and Blue (+1400), plus a wager on how […] The post You can bet on the next dildo color thrown on a WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Matas Buzelis scored 21 points, including 17 in the second half, and added a season-high seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 121-114 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday at the United Center. Buzelis’ free throws with 22.8 seconds left set up Isaac Okoro’s game-sealing dunk with four seconds remaining. Kevin […] The post Buzelis makes dunk of the year as Bulls rally past Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The WNBA announced Saturday that the fan who threw a lime green sex toy onto the court during the Atlanta Dream’s game earlier this week has been arrested. The league stated that any fan who throws objects during a game will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban, along with potential arrest and […] The post Fan arrested for throwing green dildo on WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, hitting a dramatic dunk with 4.7 seconds left to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at Fiserv Forum. Kevin Porter Jr. initiated the play with a precise inbounds pass, setting up the game-winning alley-oop. Ryan Rollins led […] The post Giannis’ buzzer-beater lifts Bucks past Hornets in thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently said that a lot of WNBA fans express hatred towards the league’s players. (via A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe): “You know what is kinda surprising and disappointing, honestly? It is getting so toxic I feel like in our league with a lot of the fans […] The post Napheesa Collier on toxic WNBA fans: “I feel like we’re trending in a really bad spot with that” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A third lime-green dildo was thrown onto the court during a WNBA game Tuesday night. The object was launched from the stands during the Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks matchup at Crypto.com Arena and appeared to graze Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during a second-quarter free throw attempt by Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Play stopped […] The post Third green dildo disrupts WNBA game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, joining Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic as the only players posting 25-7-6 averages. The 25-year-old Israeli has emerged as a frontrunner for Most Improved Player and finished fifth in Western Conference All-Star fan voting with over 2.2 million votes. Avdija attributes his breakout to empowerment from former coach Chauncey Billups, chemistry with teammates who celebrate his s...

Devin Booker poured in 33 points, including 20 in the first quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 129-102 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Dillon Brooks added 18 points and Mark Williams finished with 15 points and nine rebounds as Phoenix built a commanding lead. Collin Gillespie and […] The post Booker scores 33 as Suns cruise past Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sportsbook BetOnline has introduced an eccentric prop bet focused on the WNBA: the color of the fourth dildo thrown onto the court. The favored outcome is green, listed at -250 odds, while betting on “No” returns +170. If the item isn’t green, additional color options are available for wagers, including black/brown (+300), pink (+400), purple […] The post Betting markets favor fourth green dildo on WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 131-94 victory over the depleted Golden State Warriors on Friday at Chase Center. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as Oklahoma City built an early lead and never looked back. The Warriors […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 37-point rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Prediction platform Polymarket has introduced an unconventional new market titled “Dildo dailies,” allowing users to wager on which day a dildo will be thrown onto the court during a WNBA game. The announcement, posted on their official X account, features a large green dildo alongside betting odds for several upcoming game days. According to the […] The post You can bet on which day(s) dildos will hit the WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic scored 34 points, including 17 from the free throw line, and added eight assists and six rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James contributed 31 points and nine rebounds, leading a dominant fourth-quarter push highlighted by a 12-2 run. Jake […] The post Doncic, James combine for 65 points as Lakers rally past short-handed Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The amount of money wagered on the unusual market predicting when a dildo will be thrown during the WNBA game has actually exceeded the total betting volume placed on the outcome of the game itself. BREAKING: WNBA betting volume on dildos surpasses betting volume for who will win the game. — Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) August […] The post WNBA dildo bets outnumber game winner bets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick highlighted his team’s late-game execution following Los Angeles’ 128-121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. “I just — our defense has been really good in the clutch,” Redick said, pointing to a series of stops that helped seal the victory. Redick noted the importance of Jaxson Hayes’ presence late […] The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ clutch defense and energy after win over Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

For tonight’s WNBA game, organizers have introduced a strict “no bag” rule as a security measure aimed at preventing incidents involving spectators throwing inappropriate objects, specifically dildos, onto the court. BREAKING: "No bag policy" has been implemented for tonight's WNBA game in an attempt to crack down on dildo throwers. — Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) August […] The post WNBA enforces ‘no bag policy’ to stop dildo throwers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James credited his preparation and team support for his performance in Los Angeles’ 128-121 win over Memphis on Friday. “I felt pretty good about how I felt physically and mentally. So, try to get what I got,” he said regarding his approach after his recent 41st birthday. James praised the impact of his teammates, […] The post LeBron James notes Lakers’ chemistry and role-player contributions after win over Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kaden Lopez, 18, made a court appearance today following an incident in which he is accused of hurling a green dildo onto the basketball court during last night’s Phoenix Mercury game, according to Trenton Hooker. Authorities allege that the object struck an individual, prompting Lopez to face formal charges including assault and disorderly conduct. Kaden […] The post Fan charged after WNBA dildo-throwing incident appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic highlighted the collective effort that fueled Los Angeles’ 128-121 win over Memphis on Friday. “I think we have a lot of people that can close the game. Especially me and Bron, he took over today. Vando hit a big shot, Jake hit a big shot, Jaxson had a big dunk. So it’s kind […] The post Luka Doncic praises teammates and defense after Lakers win over Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A group behind a series of sex toy-throwing incidents at WNBA games has surfaced, offering explanations for their behavior and revealing new information about recent arrests. The group, which claims to have over 600 members, says their aim is not to harm but to “entertain through absurdity,” according to a report from Clay Travis, who […] The post Dildo throwers explain why they target WNBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jake LaRavia credited preparation and confidence for his 21-point performance as the Lakers beat Memphis 128-121. “I got going pretty early… the ball was fine to me, especially in that first half, and I was just able to get going and stay aggressive,” LaRavia said. Maintaining confidence through shooting struggles has been key for LaRavia […] The post Jake LaRavia on scoring, defense, and team pride after Lakers defeat Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A group of cryptocurrency traders is claiming responsibility for the bizarre “dildo epidemic” disrupting recent WNBA games. The group, tied to the meme coin Green Dildo Coin (DILDO), allegedly coordinated the pranks, with an anonymous member known as @Daldo_Raine teasing more antics to come. At least five games in the past two weeks have been […] The post Crypto pranksters blamed for WNBA dildo chaos appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Marcus Smart highlighted the importance of experience in tight games after the Lakers rallied past Memphis 128-121. “I definitely think it has something to do with it… with guys like LeBron, Luka, and myself who’s been in that,” Smart said on their 11-0 record in crunch-time situations. Acknowledging the challenge of sustaining defensive intensity, Smart […] The post Marcus Smart talks energy, defense, and clutch experience after Lakers’ win over Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

For the fourth time during a WNBA game, a dildo has been thrown onto the court – this one notably purple, marking a departure from the previously seen green ones. 🚨#BREAKING: A fourth dildo has been tossed onto the court during a WNBA game. This time it was purple, not green! pic.twitter.com/vJhk7eVJmG — R A […] The post Fourth dildo hits WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo addressed the challenges of containing Los Angeles’ stars after the 128-121 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “We had a very clear game plan… get the ball out of Doncic’s hands and make other guys finish. Only today, those guys shot with a great percentage,” he said. Iisalo noted that Lakers’ mid-range […] The post Tuomas Iisalo reflects on Lakers’ shooting and Grizzlies’ adjustments after loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

A new and quirky betting market has emerged centered around the WNBA, focusing on the “Predominant Color of the Next Dildo that Hits the Court.” According to the latest odds posted on BetOnline, there is notable betting value on a white dildo making an appearance next, following the recent success of a purple dildo hitting […] The post White dildo leads WNBA betting odds appeared first on TalkBasket.net .