The return of "Roundball Rock" to NBC may not be a slam dunk just yet.  NBC Sports has yet to rea...

<p>The return of "Roundball Rock" to NBC may not be a slam dunk just yet.</p><p>NBC Sports has yet to reach a deal to bring back "Roundball Rock" despite <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/the-nba-and-wnba-return-to-nbcuniversal-with-11-year-agreement-for-regular-season-and-playoff-basketball-on-nbc-peacock-usa-network-sky-sports-and-telemundo">announcing</a> in July that John Tesh's legendary theme song would be returning to the network as part of its new 11-year deal with the NBA, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/14/cnbc-sport-nbc-still-doesnt-havent-a-deal-for-john-teshs-roundball-rock.html">Alex Sherman of CNBC</a>.</p><p>Talks between the two sides are ongoing, but Sherman reports that Tesh has a high asking price and has considered licensing the song to another media company.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Roundball Rock," which was written and produced by Tesh, was used as the theme for NBA on NBC from 1990-2002. It has since been licensed to Fox Sports for use on some college basketball broadcasts. </p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Pnl1ulaG5k?si=azWHFWY9zGZCkbX8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure><p>Tesh first <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/2916066" href="https://thescore.com/news/2916066">teased</a> the potential return of "Roundball Rock" in May during an appearance on the "Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz," revealing that he planned to re-record the song with a symphony orchestra in Nashville the following month. </p><p>NBC's new deal with the NBA will begin during the 2025-26 season. </p>

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: TV Personality John Tesh visits Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family" at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 06, 2020 in Universal City, California.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a>'s big performance against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday was apparently fueled by more than just <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5334" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5334">Klay Thompson</a>'s return to the Bay Area.</p><p>Golden State Warriors forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> revealed on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP_XgTKuYU0">latest episode</a> of his podcast that he texted Curry before the game to make sure he was "locked in" and had his emotions in check. Curry also had a conversation with Thompson but, according to Green, was later ghosted by his former teammate.</p><p>"So by the time Steph come into the game last night, he pissed," Green said. "As soon as I text him, he called me right away. So I tried to stir the pot a little bit, baby. I'm stirring the pot. Ain't no, 'Oh, my Splash Brother.' No, I'm stirring the pot. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"So I pissed Steph off. He's like, 'Yeah, I talked to Klay last night' ... 'cause Steph was supposed to speak before the game. He was like, 'Yeah I called (Warriors senior vice president of communications) Raymond (Ridder) and told him I'm not speaking. I just need to lock in on the game, so I ain't speaking, and I talked to Klay about it.' (He) tried to check in with Klay about something else and Klay ghosted him, so he got pissed. And here we go. Here we go. Locked in."</p><p>The Warriors defeated the Mavs 120-117 in Thompson's first game against his former team since joining Dallas in July.</p><p>Thompson finished with 22 points, four rebounds, and three assists, while Curry had 37 points, six rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and one steal.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks is guarded by former teammates Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors before their game at Chase Center on November 12, 2024 in San Francisco, California. This is Thompson's first game back in Golden State after he was traded to Dallas after last season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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<p>Deion Sanders isn't interested in leaving Colorado for the Dallas Cowboys.</p><p>The Buffaloes head coach was quick to shoot down the idea of him joining the Cowboys after his former NFL teammate Michael Irvin brought it up Tuesday on FS1's "<a href="https://x.com/SpeakOnFS1/status/1856487138369646683">Speak</a>."</p><p>"Don't start that," Sanders responded, adding, "I love it where I am."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Sanders, who played for the Cowboys from 1995-99, has <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2714909">said</a> before that he would never leave college football for the NFL because he doesn't think his coaching style would translate well at the professional level.</p><p>The Cowboys are 3-6 this season and have lost four straight games heading into their Week 11 matchup against the Houston Texans. </p><p>Colorado, meanwhile, is 7-2 and sits second in the Big 12. </p>

BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 29: Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes reacts on the sideline during a game against North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field on August 29, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

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<p>Jake Paul isn't lacking in confidence heading into his boxing match against Mike Tyson.</p><p>During a sit-down conversation with Tyson posted on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMXd_H_sLEU&amp;t=259s">YouTube channel</a> Monday, Paul guaranteed he'll knock out the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.</p><p>"When it happens, it's gonna be a little bittersweet because I have love for him. But at the current moment, we're meant to go to war," Paul, 27, said. "He's trying to take the food off my plate, I'm trying to take the food off of his plate, and that's what warriors do."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">HERE’S JAKE “EL GALLO” PAUL <br><br>Jake Paul arrives to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PaulTyson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PaulTyson</a> open workout. Watch him take on Mike Tyson Friday, November 15 LIVE on Netflix at 8PM ET | 5PM PT. <a href="https://t.co/X5L1YOAe3B">pic.twitter.com/X5L1YOAe3B</a></p>— Netflix (@netflix) <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1856512851026030807?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>When asked to clarify if he thinks he'll knock out Tyson, Paul responded, "It's already written."</p><p>Paul and Tyson will square off Friday night at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the bout streaming live on Netflix.</p>

Texas , United States - 12 November 2024; Jake Paul during an open workout session, held at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, USA, ahead of his heavyweight bout with Mike Tyson, on November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.

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<p>Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle liked what he saw from the fans in attendance for his team's 132-121 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday.</p><p>At his postgame press conference, Carlisle gave a shoutout to "pissed-off" Indianapolis Colts fans for helping create a rowdy atmosphere at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.</p><p>"What a game," Carlisle said. "What a great crowd. There's nothing like a bunch of pissed-off Colts fans to really make the atmosphere what it needs to be for a game against New York. Happy that all those folks showed up."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Colts fell 30-20 to the Buffalo Bills at home earlier in the day, marking their third consecutive loss. Indy sits second in the AFC South at 4-6.</p><p>The Pacers, meanwhile, have won three of their past four games and are 5-5 on the season.</p>

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Head Coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers during the game against the New York Knicks during a regular season game on November 10, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Tuesday will be an emotional night for the Golden State Warriors as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5334" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5334">Klay Thompson</a> returns to the Bay Area for the first time since leaving the team this summer.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> told reporters Sunday that Thompson's homecoming will be unlike any other the Warriors have experienced before and that he hopes his former teammate enjoys the celebration.</p><p>"We've had homecomings before, but nothing like this with the level of impact and the brand of Klay in the Bay Area," Curry <a href="http://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/1855818843332964524">said</a> following the Warriors' 127-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. "It is something that I don't know if any way I explain it will do it justice. We obviously have a game to play, so you want to make sure you're locked in mentally on that, but he deserves the celebration and the welcome that he's gonna get.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"And then, like I talked about before, it would be a great opportunity to reflect on all the memories that we had. I don't want to be too crazy, it's not a memorial. We're still talking about basketball and life, but you want to enjoy the moment of getting the celebration that he deserves. And however it plays out, I just hope he feels the love because he deserves it."</p><p>Thompson, who spent 11 years as a member of the Warriors, was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks in July as part of a six-team sign and trade deal.</p><p>Tuesday's game will be the first of three matchups between the Warriors and Mavs this season. They'll face each other again on Feb. 12 and Feb. 23. </p>

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talks with Klay Thompson #11during the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 119-116.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/345" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/345">Kevin Durant</a> had high praise for former Brooklyn Nets teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/6154" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/6154">Kyrie Irving</a> ahead of Friday's matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks. </p><p>"I always thought Kyrie was a master-level player," the Suns star <a href="https://x.com/LandonBuford/status/1854948465417371653">told reporters</a>. "It's been like that for me, the last 10 years.</p><p>"I feel like - he probably won't ever say this, he's such a humble player, humble person - I just think he's a complete player. I feel like there's no weaknesses or no holes in his game, physically or mentally. And I feel like his approach to the game is perfect for what you need as a team.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I just think he just keeps showing up every day, keep adding to his greatness, his legacy, and he's gonna help out the Mavs as much as he can."</p><p>Irving is in his third season with the Mavs after arriving via trade from the Nets in February 2023. He's averaging 23 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.5 rebounds through eight games while shooting 49.6% from the field and 54.5% from three.</p><p>The Suns and Mavs squared off for the first time this season Oct. 26, with Phoenix winning 114-102.</p>

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 26: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA game at Footprint Center on October 26, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 114-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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<p>Hall of Famer Vince Carter believes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/160" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/160">Kyle Lowry</a> should be the next Toronto Raptors great to join him in the rafters of Scotiabank Arena.</p><p>When asked whose jersey the Raptors should retire next, Carter pointed to Lowry as the most logical choice in an appearance Friday on FanDuel's "<a href="https://x.com/RunItBackFDTV/status/1854913061053677945">Run It Back</a>."</p><p>"I think, naturally, we're gonna say Kyle ... for what he's brought to the table, to the team, and what he's done in like nine years," Carter said. "Obviously, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/470" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/470">(DeMar) DeRozan</a> is another guy who's truly capable. But I think Kyle, who brought a championship there and played there for a very long time, he would be, obviously, one of the guys, if they asked me, which they probably wouldn't. ... But he should be the first guy they consider for sure."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Carter had his No. 15 jersey retired by the Raptors at their Nov. 2 game against the Sacramento Kings, making him the first player in the franchise's 30-year history to receive the honor.</p><p>Lowry, who's now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, played in Toronto from 2012-21 and helped lead the Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019. The 38-year-old ranks as the franchise's all-time leader in assists, triple-doubles, steals, and 3-pointers.</p>

TORONTO, ON - January 28 In first half action, Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter (15) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) have a chat during a break in play. The Toronto Raptors took on the Atlanta Hawks at the Scotiabank Arena in NBA basketball action. January 28, 2020 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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<p>It didn't take long for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a> to hear from the NFL following his viral reverse hurdle in the Philadelphia Eagles' 28-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.</p><p>"I got drug tested right after the game," the Eagles running back said on the latest episode of the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYZ49BDj-Xk">Air It Out</a>" podcast.</p><p>Barkley pulled off the move in the second quarter, hurdling over Jaguars cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199784" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199784">Jarrian Jones</a> while facing backward. He finished with 27 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown and added three receptions for 40 yards and another score.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE 180 HURDLE??? DID SAQUON JUST INVENT THIS?!<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JAXvsPHI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JAXvsPHI</a> on CBS/Paramount+<br>📱: <a href="https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG">https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG</a> <a href="https://t.co/tYThjnbdgG">pic.twitter.com/tYThjnbdgG</a></p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1853191677399245255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>When asked what he plans to call the move, Barkley revealed he has no intention of pulling it off again.</p><p>"When you think about, (Odell Beckham) got the catch, like O can make the one-handed catch multiple times. Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) hook shot," Barkley said. "First of all, I'm not saying my play is on that level, but I can't really give this a name because I have no intentions to ever do that again. If it happens again, it happens, but I'm never going to a game like, 'Let's do the Barkley or let's do this or let's do that.'"</p><p>Barkley and the Eagles will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they face the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 10.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles hurdles Jarrian Jones #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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<p>Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. can relate to the pressure <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121726" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121726">Bronny James</a> is experiencing in his first season in the NBA.</p><p>Griffey and his dad, Ken Griffey Sr., made history in 1990 by becoming the first father and son to play on the same MLB team. With James and his father, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a>, in the same position on the Los Angeles Lakers, Griffey Jr. offered the rookie some advice.</p><p>"I did tell Bronny, just, 'Hey, relax, enjoy it, be you. You're not gonna be him. Nobody's him,'" the younger Griffey said on the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R98I1_lo_eE">Nightcap</a>" podcast with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson. "And the same thing I feel like my dad told me when I got there, he said, 'This is your team, I'm just here.' And he was dad at the house and team(mate) at the ballpark."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Griffeys were both in attendance for the Lakers' season opener on Oct. 22, when Bronny and LeBron became the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in a regular season game.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Family is everything 💙<br><br>The Griffeys went to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lakers</a> game to watch <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingJames</a> and Bronny make history as the first father and son duo to play in the NBA together. <a href="https://t.co/kUfifn3SZX">pic.twitter.com/kUfifn3SZX</a></p>— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mariners/status/1848918258390614303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2024</a>
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Ken Griffey Sr., Ken Griffey Jr., Bronny James #9, and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a photo prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Lou Williams is throwing his support behind former Toronto Raptors teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/470" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/470">DeMar DeRozan</a> amid the latter's feud with rapper Drake. </p><p>Drake, who serves as the Raptors' global ambassador, proclaimed during the television broadcast of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings that he would <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3116522" href="https://thescore.com/news/3116522">pull down</a> DeRozan's banner himself if Toronto ever retires his jersey. </p><p>Williams, who played for the Raptors during the 2014-15 season and is name-dropped in Drake's track "6 Man," found the comments selfish.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"If I'm gonna speak candidly, I thought that was selfish of Drake," Williams said Monday on FanDuel's "<a href="https://x.com/RunItBackFDTV/status/1853476032155631962">Run It Back</a>" podcast<em>. </em>"Drake, as well as the country of Canada, the city of Toronto, they know what DeMar DeRozan has contributed to the culture up there, and what he's contributed to the Toronto Raptors, and to that community.</p><p>"It goes way bigger than his personal relationship with Drake, it goes way bigger than his personal relationship with Kendrick Lamar. So for Drake to say, 'If you put up a banner and I'll personally pull it down,' it's like, is it just about you or is it about the Toronto Raptors?"</p><p>Drake's beef with DeRozan appears to stem from the Kings forward's cameo appearance in the music video for Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," a diss track aimed at Drake. DeRozan also joined Lamar on stage while the rapper performed the song during a concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, in June.</p><p>DeRozan spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Raptors and ranks as the franchise's all-time leader in points, games played, and free throws. </p>

Toronto, Canada - February 11 - In first half action, Drake chats with Toronto Raptors guard Louis Williams (23) as DeRozan and Lowry wait out a time out. The Toronto Raptors took on the Washington Wizards at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. February 11, 2015 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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<p>It sounds like <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> has his mind firmly made up on where he'll be playing next season.</p><p>A video captured by Sanders' brother, Deion Sanders Jr., shows the Colorado quarterback laughing off a coach's reminder about registering for classes next semester, stating that he'll be playing in the NFL.</p><p>"Registration what?" Sanders said. "I'm going to the league."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shedeur Sanders response to registration for classes next semester:<br><br>“Man I’m going to the league”😂<br><br>🎥<a href="https://twitter.com/DeionSandersJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeionSandersJr</a> <a href="https://t.co/3Jl8N0BWhk">pic.twitter.com/3Jl8N0BWhk</a></p>— GUCCE🦬🐦‍⬛ (@gucceCU) <a href="https://twitter.com/gucceCU/status/1853512207855739203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Sanders later responded to the clip on X, <a href="https://x.com/ShedeurSanders/status/1853606376737849432">writing</a>, "I'm graduating early btw."</p><p>Shedeur, the youngest son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, started his collegiate career at Jackson State before transferring to Colorado in 2023.</p><p>The 22-year-old is expected to be one of the<em> </em>top quarterbacks available in the 2025 NFL Draft and a potential top-10 pick.</p>

BOULDER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 21: Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes runs on the field during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

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<p>Boston Celtics star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/52651" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/52651">Jayson Tatum</a> admits he felt hurt after learning that the Los Angeles Lakers had no intention of drafting him in 2017.</p><p>Tatum reflected on his draft experience on the latest episode of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWZEwkM6zdU">Club 520 Podcast</a>," explaining how he knew early on that the Lakers would likely be selecting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53246" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53246">Lonzo Ball</a> with the No. 2 pick.</p><p>"I grew up a Kobe (Bryant) fan, like I always wanted to play for the Lakers," Tatum said. "So for them to have the No. 2 pick, and it was like, it wasn't even a thought that I was gonna get drafted (there). That was kind of devastating.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"So I never worked out for the Lakers, they never came to watch me work out."</p><p>The Celtics were among the teams that Tatum worked out for ahead of the draft, though it took some convincing from then-Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski to sell him on the idea of playing in Boston. </p><p>"I remember Coach K was like, 'Yo, Boston wants to have you for a second workout. You should go,'" Tatum recalled. "I'm like, 'Coach, they just came off the Eastern Conference Finals. They got a veteran team, I'm probably not gonna play. I don't wanna go.' And he was raving about Brad Stevens. He was like, 'Brad's one of the best coaches in the league, just go for another workout.'</p><p>"And I remember, I went up to Boston like three days before the draft. I had another workout. I didn't know where I was getting drafted until they called my name. But, you know, the rest is history, and it all worked out."</p><p>The Celtics selected Tatum third overall, with Ball going to the Lakers at No. 2 and Markelle Fultz to the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 1.</p><p>Tatum signed an NBA-record five-year, $314-million supermax extension with the Celtics in July after helping to lead the franchise to its 18th NBA title last season.</p>

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons during a regular season game on October 26, 2024 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Father Time hasn't caught up to LeBron James the way it has to former NBA big man Joakim Noah.  O...

<p>Father Time hasn't caught up to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> the way it has to former NBA big man Joakim Noah.</p><p>On the latest episode of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-dZ_C0MLMI&amp;t=2849s">The Young Man and The Three</a>" podcast, Noah said he's been impressed by his longtime rival's ability to continue playing at a high level in his 22nd NBA season. </p><p>"To be dominant at 40 years old is pretty crazy," Noah, 39, said. "I mean, I can barely walk to the bathroom, and this guy's still dominating. It speaks volumes on how serious he takes it. You know, you've gotta give LeBron his flowers. It's unbelievable."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Noah retired from the NBA in 2021 after 13 seasons, the majority of which were spent with the Chicago Bulls. He appeared in just five games during his final campaign after playing in 42 the season prior.</p><p>James, who turns 40 in December, played in 71 games last season, averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per contest while earning his 20th All-Star selection.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 1: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks the court during the first half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 1, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.

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<p>It doesn't sound like <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/345" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/345">Kevin Durant</a> will be bringing the drama to the second season of Netflix's "Starting 5" documentary series. </p><p>The Phoenix Suns star, who was <a href="https://x.com/netflix/status/1851317301158822220">announced</a> Tuesday as one of the five NBA players who will be featured on the upcoming season, told Kay Adams of the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlBU_Hgcr7E">Up &amp; Adams Show</a>" that viewers may find his daily routine boring. </p><p>"Just showing really how just boring this life is, to be honest with you," Durant said when asked what he's looking forward to about the series. "We don't do much but sit around, waiting for the next game. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"But, no, I'm just excited for them to see the mindset of NBA players, like the in-depth look of athletes and what they do throughout the season, behind-the-scenes and stuff."</p><p>Durant added that the series is "for the core basketball fans who really follow us every day, who really want to get a true insight on who we are."</p><p>The first season of "Starting 5" was released Oct. 9 and followed the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, and Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis during the 2023-24 NBA season.</p><p>Durant will be joined in the second season by the Celtics' Jaylen Brown, Los Angeles Clippers' James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 14: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns smiles during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 14, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199737">Xavier Worthy</a> had an interesting interaction with the Indianapolis Colts before being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. </p><p>During a recent appearance on "<a href="https://x.com/RichEisenShow/status/1852109677603230035">The Rich Eisen Show</a>," the rookie wide receiver revealed that the Colts called him on draft night and then abruptly hung up on him.</p><p>"Draft day was crazy," Worthy said. "I had got a call at like (pick) 15, 16, I think it was the Colts, hung up the phone in my face. It was a little crazy ... They said, 'Hello, this is so and so with the Colts.' And then the call, they stopped talking and then they hung up."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>When asked if he's sure there wasn't a disconnection on the Colts' end, Worthy responded, "I'm positive."</p><p>The Colts drafted edge rusher <a href="https://www.thescore.com/ncaaf/players/137408">Laiatu Latu</a> with the No. 15 pick, while Worthy went to the Chiefs at No. 28 overall. </p><p>Through seven games this season, Worthy has 19 catches for 235 yards and three touchdowns. </p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 27: Wide receiver Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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It wouldn't take much to convince Rex Ryan to coach the New York Jets again.  Ryan, who served as...

<p>It wouldn't take much to convince Rex Ryan to coach the New York Jets again.</p><p>Ryan, who served as head coach of the Jets from 2009 to 2014, told ESPN New York's "<a href="https://x.com/DRonESPN/status/1850874292377931852">DiPietro &amp; Rothenberg</a>" show Monday that he would relish the opportunity to return to the team. </p><p>"I'd do it in a second because I am a New York Jet," Ryan said. "I absolutely would. But I'm not here to politic ... and it seems like it because I tell the damn truth, and I speak as a fan of this football team and this community. That's why it makes sense. So yeah, we'll see.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I hope I get an opportunity to interview for it. That's absolutely a given. I hope I get that opportunity."</p><p>In his six seasons in New York, Ryan posted a 46-60 record and led the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship Games. They haven't advanced to the playoffs since.</p><p>New York fired Robert Saleh earlier this month after a 2-3 start to the season, naming Jeff Ulbrich its interim head coach.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 21: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets reacts during a game against the New England Patriots on December 21, 2014 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 17-16.

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<p>The sculptors behind Dwyane Wade's new statue are standing by their work.</p><p>Artist Omri Amrany, who co-designed the statue with Oscar Leon, brushed off the criticism his work has received in an interview with <a href="https://x.com/WillManso/status/1851012075100790986">Will Manso of WPLG Local 10 News</a>.</p><p>"I couldn't do better than that. I don't think anybody else can do better than that," Amrany said. "It is what it is, and we will love it forever."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The bronze statue, which immortalizes Wade's legendary "this is my house" celebration after a game-winner against the Chicago Bulls in 2009, was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3110439" href="https://thescore.com/news/3110439">unveiled</a> Sunday by the Miami Heat outside Kaseya Center. It quickly went viral, with many on social media saying it looked nothing like the Hall of Famer.</p><p>Amrany told <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/dwyane-wade-statue-artist/">Front Office Sports' A.J. Perez</a> that Wade made multiple visits to his studio in Chicago and was closely involved throughout the process.</p><p>"He knew exactly what he wanted," Amrany said. "He was very happy with the piece. He was joking when he turned around and said, 'Who is this guy?' (during the unveiling). It was like, 'How did I get here where somebody made a sculpture for me?' </p><p>"Some people took it like he didn’t recognize his own sculpture, which is completely the opposite. It was just an expression. Sometimes people take the expression literally instead of trying to understand the depth of it."</p><p>Wade is the first player in Heat history to be honored with a statue. </p>

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<p>New York Knicks fans hoping to see <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93912" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93912">Anthony Edwards</a> land in the Big Apple one day may be out of luck. </p><p>In a video posted on TikTok this week, Knicks fans can be heard trying to recruit Edwards during New York's 115-110 preseason win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 13. Edwards was quick to shoot them down, though, explaining how he didn't want to be booed by the Knicks faithful whenever he has a bad game.</p><p>"Y'all ain't finna be mad at me when I have an off game ... When I play bad, y'all are gonna be like, 'Boo!'" Edwards said. "Eighty-two games, I ain't gonna be good."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@danny.rizzz/video/7430210649718050094" data-video-id="7430210649718050094" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@danny.rizzz" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@danny.rizzz?refer=embed">@danny.rizzz</a> <p></p> <a target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - Dan Grozev" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7430210640096168750?refer=embed">♬ original sound - Dan Grozev</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>Edwards, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, is in the first year of a five-year, $260-million rookie max extension he signed with the Timberwolves in July 2023. </p><p>The Timberwolves and Knicks will face each other for the first time in the regular season on Dec. 19 in Minnesota.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 22: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Kyle Kuzma's days of wearing over-the-top tunnel looks appear to be behind him.  In an interview ...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37799" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37799">Kyle Kuzma</a>'s days of wearing over-the-top tunnel looks appear to be behind him.</p><p>In an interview with <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/kyle-kuzma-tunnel-looks">Leah Faye Cooper of Vogue</a>, the Washington Wizards forward explained his more subdued approach to pregame fashion in his eighth NBA season.</p><p>"I don't want to be a part of that type of community where you have to put on a fit," Kuzma said. "I'm really taking a backseat to all of that."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 29-year-old has drawn plenty of attention for his tunnel looks in the past, most notably the oversized pink sweater he wore in 2021 that was later featured on a Kuzma bobblehead.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Wizards are doing a Kuz bobblehead night with the pink sweater 😭😭😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/jiUCjvM1XK">pic.twitter.com/jiUCjvM1XK</a></p>— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickDePaula/status/1613649534395232256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Kuzma told Vogue that while he was "a pretty evident person within the tunnel years ago," he doesn't like the pressure it puts on some players. </p><p>"I can speak from experience that when you're a younger player, you don't want to wear the same thing twice," he said. "A lot of times we get played into thinking, 'Oh, we gotta switch it up, we gotta buy something new.' And now we're just buying clothes to impress people or to stand out. It's ludicrous."</p><p>Kuzma is in his fourth season with the Wizards after arriving via trade from the Los Angeles Lakers in August 2021. He's averaging 13 points, five rebounds, and two assists through two games this season. </p>

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 2: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards arrives to the arena before the game against the Miami Heat on February 2, 2024 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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