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Ja Morant trade: NBA insider explains Grizzlies’ desperation behind Trail Blazers move, draws Trae Young comparison

Ja Morant trade: NBA insider explains Grizzlies’ desperation behind Trail Blazers move, draws Trae Young comparison

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The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to send two-time All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Following the reported deal, another NBA insider pointed to financial motivations as a major reason behind Memphis’ willingness to move its franchise star. NBA reporter Evan Sidery suggested the Grizzlies had been eager to part ways with Morant as part of a broader rebuilding effort and to gain salary flexibility. Sidery tweeted on X, “The Grizzlies were desperate to offload Ja Morant as they begin a full-scale rebuild… Memphis ends up trading him to the Trail Blazers simply for matching salary, the exact concept the Hawks did with Trae Young.” This story is being updated. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

Bihar asks polytechnic institutes to seek NBA accreditation

Bihar asks polytechnic institutes to seek NBA accreditation

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The Bihar government has directed polytechnic institutes and engineering colleges to seek accreditation under the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and participate in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in an effort to strengthen and professionalise them while improving their quality, officials said on Monday. Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary. (HT Photo) The state will also pursue ISO certification for polytechnic institutions. Of Bihar’s 46 polytechnic institutions, 44 currently operate as centres of excellence (CoE) from which 26,710 students have graduated so far. Besides securing national accreditation, it directed institutions to introduce industry-oriented courses and forge partnerships with leading automobile manufacturers for hands-on training of students in emerging technologies. Engineering colleges have also been asked to introduce courses on environmental clearance and establish quality control laboratories for the certification of civil works. Bihar currently has 75 to 90 engineering institutions, including 38 government colleges – one in each of its 38 districts. The decisions were taken at a review meeting chaired by Bihar development commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh on June 20 to assess implementation of …

New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

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4 min readJun 14, 2026 09:25 AM IST For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories. The deficit was 16 on Saturday night. Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed. “I have no words,” Brunson said during the on-court celebration. “It’s everything I ever dreamed of.” Brunson, fittingly, closed with a flourish. He set a Knicks record for points in a finals game; it had been 38 by Willis Reed against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the 1970 series. It now belongs to the left-handed point guard who changed the franchise’s fortunes when he arrived four years ago. Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, the other two parts of the “Nova Knicks” trio that also includes Brunson, three players who …

How did Timothée Chalamet get free burritos for a year? All about the Chipotle Celebrity Card

How did Timothée Chalamet get free burritos for a year? All about the Chipotle Celebrity Card

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Actor Timothée Chalamet has been awarded a Chipotle Celebrity Card, a rare perk that provides select public figures with free meals from the chain for one year, according to an official Chipotle social media post. Chalamet was presented with the Chipotle Celebrity Card courtside at Madison Square Garden during an NBA Eastern Conference Finals game. (AFP) The Chipotle Celebrity Card program dates back to 2003 and is reserved for notable personalities. As reported by Dexerto, recipients are entitled to one free meal per day and one annual catering order for up to 50 people. Previous recipients of the card include skateboarder Tony Hawk, singer Olivia Rodrigo, and musician Ozzy Osbourne, who was the first known person to receive the honor. How Chalamet received the card Chalamet was presented with the Chipotle Celebrity Card courtside at Madison Square Garden during an NBA Eastern Conference Finals game between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Dexerto. The moment followed an Instagram Story from the actor showing him eating a Chipotle burrito bowl. Chipotle later …

Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet celebrate Knicks’ NBA Finals win courtside | WATCH

Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet celebrate Knicks’ NBA Finals win courtside | WATCH

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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were among the celebrity fans celebrating after the New York Knicks clinched a place in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena on May 25, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Getty Images via AFP) The Knicks sealed their Finals berth with a dominant 130-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on Monday night, completing a 4-0 sweep. Videos circulating online showed Chalamet erupting in celebration moments after the final buzzer. In one clip shared online, the Oscar-nominated actor could be seen yelling “Let’s go!” beside comedian Tracy Morgan, who appeared emotional while celebrating on the court. Another widely shared video captured Chalamet hugging Knicks captain Jalen Brunson before jumping up and down alongside Jenner while shouting, “We’re going to the finals!” Social media account FearedBuck also shared footage of the couple celebrating …

Shaquille O’Neal Net Worth 2026: How The NBA Legend Built His Massive Empire

Shaquille O’Neal Net Worth 2026: How The NBA Legend Built His Massive Empire

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Shaquille O’Neal’s Net Worth 2026(Photo Credit –Instagram) Shaquille O’Neal, the name itself is enough to excite a lot of basketball fans. The man has earned many titles over the years, while he was associated with several teams during his NBA career. From the Miami Heat to the Boston Celtics, the 7’1 player imposed dominance on the basketball court. However, it is not just his NBA career and mind-blowing Hall of Fame story that inspire everyone, but also his talents as an entrepreneur, actor, and television host. Interestingly, all of these accomplishments have simply added to his net worth, which we will discuss below. Shaquille O’Neal is one of the highly acclaimed players in the NBA, who has earned multiple NBA Finals MVPs, All-Star elections, and more. Besides these accolades, did you know the highly energetic player is also a singer? He has released songs such as What’s Up Doc?, Strait Playin’, Biological Didn’t Bother, and more. Now that we know that the widely appreciated personality is filled with a range of skillsets, let’s take a …

Badshah Becomes First Indian Rapper To Play At The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Videos Go Viral | Bollywood News

Badshah Becomes First Indian Rapper To Play At The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Videos Go Viral | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 07:50 IST Badshah makes history as the first Indian rapper to play at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. His on-court videos from California are now viral. Badshah Becomes First Indian Rapper At NBA Celebrity Game. Indian rapper Badshah swapped the mic for a basketball and walked straight into one of the biggest sporting weekends in the world. The rapper played at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in California, becoming the first Indian rapper to feature in the event — and fans can’t stop talking about it. Clips of Badshah dribbling, passing and taking shots quickly went viral across social media. One fan page shared a video from the game and wrote, “Known globally for his chart-dominating music career, the Indian superstar brought undeniable presence to the hardwood, drawing attention from both sports enthusiasts and international audiences alike.” Reactions to the clip was largely positive with fans appreciating Badshah’s attempt. ‘I Walked Straight Onto It To Play’ Badshah later shared his own photos and videos from the night on Instagram. Clearly emotional …

Fans call Badshah ‘better than Ranveer Singh’ after he plays in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game; rapper pens note on ‘irony’

Fans call Badshah ‘better than Ranveer Singh’ after he plays in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game; rapper pens note on ‘irony’

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Rapper Badshah played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, which took place in California recently. He is the first Indian rapper to be part of the event. Several videos and pictures of Badshah playing in the court emerged on social media platforms. Badshah posted photos on Instagram from the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Internet loves how Badshah played, cakes him better than Ranveer Singh A fan page shared the rapper’s video on Instagram. A part of the caption read, “Known globally for his chart-dominating music career, the Indian superstar brought undeniable presence to the hardwood, drawing attention from both sports enthusiasts and international audiences alike.” Reacting to the video, a fan said, “Good pass, Badshah. He plays unexpectedly well.” “He’s good, awesome pass, then good approach for recovery, sign of a good player,” read a comment. A person wrote, “Smooth pass and the cut to the basket. Badshah knows ball. “Better than Ranveer Singh. He is serving player energy,” an Instagram user said. “Badshah actually plays really well,” another fan commented. A person called him …

Why Minnesota Timberwolves v Golden State Warriors was postponed? Details out after Alex Pretti shooting

Why Minnesota Timberwolves v Golden State Warriors was postponed? Details out after Alex Pretti shooting

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The Minnesota Timberwolves versus Golden State Warriors NBA game has been postponed after another fatal shooting in Minneapolis where Alex Pretti was killed. The 37-year-old nurse was shot dead by Border Patrol agents in front of Glam Doll Donuts on Saturday. A federal agent lobs a teargas canister towards protesters as agents advance through clouds of tear gas during clashes following the fatal shooting of a protester earlier in the day, on January 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AFP) This shooting comes at a time when tempers in Minneapolis are frayed over the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Governor Tim Walz has already called for federal agents to exit the Minnesota operations while the administration has identified Pretti as a ‘suspect’. “The federal occupation of Minnesota long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. It is a campaign of organized brutality against the people of our state. And today, that campaign claimed yet another life,” Walz said, adding, “Minnesotans and our local law enforcement have done everything we can …

Internet reacts as Dhurandhar title track features in Bhangra performance at NBA game: ‘What a banger’

Internet reacts as Dhurandhar title track features in Bhangra performance at NBA game: ‘What a banger’

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How internet reacted In the comments section, many fans reacted with fire emoticons. One said, “The Dhurandhar fever is uniting everyone!” Another said, “What a banger, love the energy.” “Dhurandhar music is unbeatable. What a song!” said a second user. “@bhangraempire thanks for elevating and taking Bhangra to this platform … loved each second and watched 6 times already,” gushed another fan. About Dhurandhar Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar tells the story of an Indian spy sent to Pakistan’s Lyari to infiltrate a Baloch gang. Ranveer Singh plays the spy, Hamza Ali Mazari, alias Jaskirat Singh Rangi, in the film, while Akshaye Khanna plays Rehman Dakait, leader of the gang. Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi also star in it. The film’s sequel, Dhurandhar 2, is slated for release on March 19, 2026, for Eid in all South Indian languages as well as in Hindi. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to …