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Suns mock 'bandwagoner' Warriors fans after NBA schedule release
'Where did all these Warriors fans come from?' was a question that many wondered when Stephen Curry and Co. began their dynastic run in 2015. Almost overnight, it seemed like Golden State's fanbase had grown exponentially, leading many to believe that supporters of other California-based franchises — mainly the Kings and Clippers — had jumped ship.
On Thursday, the Suns found the perfect opportunity to take a shot at "bandwagoner" Warriors fans by posting a picture of a rock band and a wagon next to each other. The photo was part of a thread on X meant to describe the 29 fanbases the Suns will face in the upcoming NBA season.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 15, 2024
While it's fair to suggest the Warriors attracted plenty of new supporters over the past decade, many of the franchise's loyal fans dislike being labeled bandwagoners. Many of them stuck with the franchise through trying times and earned the reputation of being the loudest fanbase in the NBA, which is why the Oracle Arena — the former home of the Warriors — earned the nickname "Roaracle" in the early 2010s.
That said, it's the least surprising for the Suns to fire early shots at the Warriors. The division rivals have developed a heated rivalry in recent years, with tensions reaching a boiling point last season when Draymond Green struck Jusuf Nurkic in the face. The two players continued to exchange shots at each other at every turn, and now, it appears the Suns' social media team wants in on the action.
The Suns will host the Warriors on Nov. 30 in their first matchup of the 2024-25 season. While the Suns suffered a first-round sweep against the Timberwolves in the playoffs last season, the Warriors failed to make the postseason after losing to the Kings in the play-in tournament.
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The center position in Boston will look a whole lot different this upcoming year. Gone are the likes of champion Celtics big men Luke Kornet, Kristaps Porzingis, and (likely) Al Horford. Luka Garza came over from the Minnesota Timberwolves to provide some depth, and he joins a group that includes Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman, and Amari Williams. More news: Celtics Legend Gets Brutally Honest About Boston's Title Chances Add veteran big man Chris Boucher to the list. He reportedly inked a deal with the Celtics per a press release from the franchise. Boucher, 32, will now join a somewhat crowded frontcourt hoping to collectively make up for the production lost when Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles. Boucher's journey to the NBA is a fascinating one. He was born in St. Lucia, raised in Montreal, and went to college at Oregon (after prior stops at two community colleges). Entering the NBA at age 25, he's managed to stick around — and is about to enjoy his ninth NBA season. In terms of a player profile, Boucher can toggle between the four and the five spots. The shot-blocking prowess he demonstrated in college hasn't exactly translated to the NBA. Having said that, his length does present a deterrent whenever guards get into the paint. Offensively is where Boucher is at his best. He averaged 10.0 PPG in only 17.2 MPG last year for the Toronto Raptors. He also shot a career-high 36.3 percent from 3-point range for good measure. Given the current breakdown of the roster as it currently is constituted, Boucher figures to get plenty of minutes. There's not a whole lot in the way of proven players at either of the main frontcourt spots. With the guards and wings essentially solidified, there's a world in which Boucher might even start for the Celtics alongside the likes of Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. There's also the possibility Boucher could be used as some sort of trade chip down the line. On a one-year deal, his future with Boston probably won't go beyond this year. While the Celtics hope to be competitive, the odds of making a Finals appearance without Tatum seem unrealistic. If Boston is floating somewhere in the playoff picture without a real shot at winning a ring, Boucher could very well be flipped for future assets to a contending team. Latest Celtics News: For more news and notes on the Boston Celtics, visit Boston Celtics on SI.
Jon Gruden 'looking forward to having the truth come out' amid lawsuit against NFL
Jon Gruden sent another warning shot toward the NFL after scoring a major win in court. On Tuesday, Gruden welcomed a ruling that will force the NFL to litigate the circumstances of his firing in court rather than closed-door arbitration. The former Las Vegas Raiders coach made it clear that he intends to continue his legal challenge to the NFL, ensuring that they are held accountable. “I’m looking forward to having the truth come out, and I want to make sure what happened to me doesn’t happen to anyone else,” Gruden said in a statement provided to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. “The league’s actions disrupted the whole season. We were leading the division at the time and they completely blindsided me and the team.” The Raiders were 3-1 in 2021 when Gruden was forced to resign after offensive emails he had sent between 2011 and 2018 were leaked. Gruden has alleged that the NFL leaked the emails to force him out of a job after obtaining them during an investigation into the Washington Commanders. The NFL is set to appeal Monday’s ruling, but if that appeal fails, the league may be forced into public discovery. One alternative would be to offer Gruden a settlement, but he has not said whether or not he would be interested in such a resolution. Gruden has not held an NFL coaching job since the Raiders forced him out. He has recently spoken about possibly making a return to coaching at the college level.
Vikings WR gets brutal injury news for second straight season
A Minnesota Vikings wide receiver's season is already over. The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that wide receiver Rondale Moore is being placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a leg injury that he suffered in the team's first preseason game against the Houston Texans this past weekend. It is a devastating blow for Moore, who is now being sidelined for an entire season, before it even begins, for the second year in a row. Moore signed a one-year, $2 million contract in free agency with the Vikings this offseason in the hopes he could return from a different injury that cost him the entirety of the 2024 season. Moore was a member of the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 after being acquired in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for backup quarterback Desmond Ridder. This is now two different teams that Moore has been a part of, but will never play a game for them due to injuries. Moore was injured while returning a punt. He began his career with the Arizona Cardinals, catching 135 passes for 1,201 yards over three seasons before being traded. He was never going to be counted on to be a key contributor for the Vikings offense this season, especially given the superstars they already have at wide receiver in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but he still had a chance to be an interesting depth player. Now it is fair to wonder what the rest of his career might even look like. Missing two full seasons due to two different leg injuries is going to be a brutal thing to try to come back from. Missing two seasons for any reason is difficult, but when you add the leg injuries to the equation, it makes the obstacle even steeper.
Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes may continue to be one of the top contenders for the National League Cy Young Award, but there is one place where he has appeared mortal this season. On Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers did to Skenes what they have done to plenty of MLB pitchers in 2025 ... put up big offensive numbers. For the second time this season (Skenes also pitched in Milwaukee on June 25), the Brewers forced him from the game after just 4.0 innings on Tuesday night, logging six hits and four runs during his time on the mound. Both of those performances came at Milwaukee's home stadium (American Family Field) and both are now Skenes' shortest outings of the season. While another NL Central team has put up more runs against Skenes this season (the St. Louis Cardinals nicked him for five runs in 6.0 innings on April 8), no other team has had the same kind of success over multiple starts by Skenes in 2025 as have the Brewers inside their home stadium. In all this season, Skenes has given up 10 hits and eight runs in 8.0 innings in Milwaukee. It was his third career outing on the road against the Brewers, with his lone 2024 start representing arguably the best outing of his rookie season. On July 11, 2024, Skenes struck out 11 and didn't allow a hit over 7.0 innings as the Pirates would eventually post a 1-0 victory. Tuesday's short outing was highlighted by a pair of Milwaukee home runs, including a leadoff solo shot by Sal Frelick that quickly set the tone for the Brewers. While Milwaukee's hit parade helped raise Skenes' ERA on the season to 2.13, it's hardly any reason for concern in a season where the 23-year-old right-hander is still a heavy favorite (-600) to win the NL Cy Young Award, per BetMGM. Skenes struggling in Milwaukee is likely more yet another stamp of approval on the Brewers' potential to be a threat once the postseason arrives. With an 18-4 record since the All-Star break entering Tuesday, Milwaukee has taken over the NL Central race from the Chicago Cubs. So what's the good news for Skenes? This is Pittsburgh's last trip to Milwaukee this season and the next-to-last series for the Pirates against the red-hot Brewers. Milwaukee will visit PNC Park for a three-game series on Sept. 5-7, and if Skenes gets a chance for revenge against Milwaukee, there couldn't be a better place for him to take the mound. This season, in 11 starts covering 68.2 innings, Skenes has a 1.70 ERA in the Steel City.
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