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    LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Names 2026 Class with NBA and WNBA Links, Collins Honoured

    LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame
    January 2026

    The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class featuring NBA referee Bill Kennedy, executive Rick Welts, journalist Robin Roberts, and former WNBA player Sue Wicks. Former NBA player Jason Collins will receive the Glenn Burke Award for courage and authenticity. The announcement highlights Kennedy’s officiating career and visibility, Welts’ major league marketing contributions, Roberts’ broadcasting legacy, and Wicks’ trailblazing role in the WNBA. Collins’ recognition comes alongside the public note that he is undergoing treatment for Stage 4 glioblastoma.

    Bam Adebayo Wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award for December Outreach Work

    Bam Adebayo
    January 2026

    Adebayo was named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for December, recognised for hosting a major toy drive and funding youth experiences through his foundation. The NBA and NBPA Foundation will donate $20,000 to support the work. His initiatives included bringing thousands of students to Kaseya Center, distributing tens of thousands of toys, and hosting curated trips for student-athletes featuring classes, panels, and game access. He also arranged special support for students facing hardship, including gear packages.

    Wiggins Gets Tribute on Return to Chase Center With Heat

    Andrew Wiggins
    January 2026

    Wiggins returned to Chase Center with Miami and received a warm ovation and tribute after his long Warriors spell and 2022 title contribution. He shared a pregame moment with Curry, was acknowledged by the crowd and video board, and Kerr highlighted the emotional whiplash of NBA business after close locker-room bonds are disrupted by trades.

    Snoop Dogg Joins NBC Sports as Courtside Analyst for Clippers vs Warriors

    Snoop Dogg
    January 2026

    Snoop Dogg will debut as an NBA game analyst for NBC Sports during the Clippers vs Warriors broadcast, joining the second half courtside. The appearance is positioned as a special broadcast feature. He will work alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during a Peacock tripleheader, with the game in Los Angeles aligning with Snoop’s hom

    Mike Brown and Bickerstaff Relationship Spotlighted Ahead of Knicks vs Pistons

    Mike Brown, J.B. Bickerstaff
    January 2026

    A feature revisited the long relationship between Mike Brown and J.B. Bickerstaff, dating back to Brown babysitting Bickerstaff when he first entered the NBA as a video assistant. They meet in a matchup between top East teams. The connection evolved into mentorship and friendship over decades, rooted in Denver when Bernie Bickerstaff ran the Nuggets. The piece highlights how early trust and shared coaching obsession shaped both careers.

    Anthony Edwards Walks Off Bench Late in Timberwolves Loss at Hawks

    Anthony Edwards
    January 2026

    Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) left the bench and headed to the locker room during a fourth-quarter timeout in a 126-102 loss at the Atlanta Hawks, after starters were pulled with the game out of reach. He scored 30 points and did not speak postgame. Coach Chris Finch said Edwards should have stayed to support teammates, calling the exit unacceptable. The moment followed another recent incident where Edwards was ejected in overtime at Denver for arguing calls. Frustration was heightened with friends and family in attendance in Atlanta.

    Stephen Curry’s NFL Side Shows as He Roasts Buccaneers Hat and Backs Panthers

    Stephen Curry
    January 2026

    Stephen Curry revealed his intense NFL focus during a media session, joking that a Buccaneers hat distracted him because he wanted Tampa Bay to lose for the Panthers’ benefit in the NFC South race. He remains a lifelong Carolina Panthers supporter. Curry said he grew up attending the Panthers’ earliest games in North Carolina and still follows the team closely, with fandom tied to family and hometown identity. He and Seth Curry continue to publicly represent the Panthers despite their franchise status and struggles.

    Jalen Green Fined $25k for Profanity During Live TV Teammate Interview

    Jalen Green
    December 2025

    Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green was fined $25,000 for using profanity while interrupting a teammate’s live on-court television interview after a win over the Washington Wizards. The league cited the interruption and language used during the postgame broadcast moment at Capital One Arena, occurring after Phoenix’s 115-101 victory.

    Doncic and Giannis Top First NBA All-Star Voting Returns as Dec 30 3-for-1 Day Hits

    Luka Dončić, Giannis Antetokounmpo
    December 2025

    The first 2026 NBA All-Star fan returns have Luka Dončić leading all players in votes, while Giannis Antetokounmpo tops the Eastern Conference. The current top fives include Nikola Jokić, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama in the West. Fan voting counts for 50% of starter selection, with players and media at 25% each, and voting is positionless. Dec. 30 is a 3-for-1 day, with the next update on Jan. 6. The Feb. 15 game uses a U.S., U.S., and World round-robin format.

    NBA loads Christmas Day slate with its most-watched stars

    NBA
    December 2025

    The NBA’s Christmas Day schedule will showcase nine of the league’s ten most-viewed players across official social platforms, underlining how star power drives fan attention. Dončić, Wembanyama, Curry, James and others headline five nationally televised games, continuing an 18-year run of a full holiday slate. Cavaliers vs Knicks, Spurs vs Thunder, Mavericks vs Warriors, Rockets vs Lakers and Timberwolves vs Nuggets form the broadcast lineup on ABC and ESPN. Only Giannis Antetokounmpo from the social top ten is absent, as the league uses its biggest digital draws to maximise Christmas audiences and commercial impact.

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