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<p>Memphis Grizzlies guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102738" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102738">Scotty Pippen Jr.</a> had a night to remember Saturday inside his dad's old stomping grounds at the United Center. </p><p>Pippen, the son of legend Scottie Pippen, finished with a career-high 30 points and added 10 assists to help lead the Grizzlies to a 142-131 win over the Chicago Bulls.</p><p>Although the elder Pippen wasn't on hand to watch Saturday night's game, he did offer some advice to his son beforehand. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"It's a dream come true. It's crazy to say I put up 30 and 10 in the gym where my dad had played," Scotty said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/42574276/pippen-jr-delivers-phenomenal-game-dad-old-stomping-grounds">ESPN</a>. "It means everything to me and my family. I talked to my dad tonight about coming in here and playing. He just told me to go out there and kill it, so that's what I tried to do."</p><p>The Grizzlies improved to 10-7 with the win, while the Bulls fell to 7-11. </p><p>Scotty is averaging 12.6 points, 5.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals through 17 games this season.</p>

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 23: Scotty Pippen Jr. #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during the second half against the Chicago Bulls on November, 23, 2024 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 13: Russell Westbrook #0, Kevin Durant #35 and James Harden #13 pose for a portrait during 2011 NBA Media Day on December 13, 2011 at the Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> already has four NBA championships to his name, but he isn't satisfied just yet. </p><p>On Wednesday's episode of the "<a href="https://dubs-talk-a-golden-state-warriors-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/steph-curry-is-only-chasing-fifth-nba-championship-in-year-16">Dubs Talk</a>" podcast, Curry admitted that the only thing he's playing for now is the opportunity to win a fifth title with the Golden State Warriors. </p><p>"There's so much more that's going on off the court that can try to drag you down a little bit or distract you," Curry said. "Trying to battle that is great. I think the league has changed so much, and trying to reimagine how it would look for a Golden State Warrior team in (the) '24-25 season to win a championship is totally different than even '22. It's totally different than '17, '18, '15.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"All that goes into the obsession of trying to be the best basketball player that I can be and trying to lift my team up and have them lift me up to be able to be relevant in that conversation. And then, obviously ... in the historical realm of basketball, there is another level. You talk about five-time champions and beyond that. It's a good place to start from but definitely want to get greedy."</p><p>The Warriors are off to a hot start this season, posting a 10-3 record through the first 13 games. </p><p>Curry, 36, is averaging 23.0 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 42.7% from 3-point range. </p>

Stephen Curry of USA gestures, cheer during the Men's Basketball Gold Medal match between France and United States of America on Day 15 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53733" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53733">De'Aaron Fox</a>'s new signature shoe will arrive in time for the holidays.</p><p>Curry Brand officially unveiled the Sacramento Kings star's first signature sneaker, the Curry Fox 1, on Tuesday ahead of its Dec. 6 release date. It will debut in a blue and orange colorway inspired by Fox's favorite holiday movie, "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey."</p><p>Two additional colorways will be released later in December, including a tribute to the Kings' beam, according to <a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/steph-curry-deaaron-fox-under-armour-shoe/3714164/">Andy Lindquist of NBC Bay Area</a>. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Curry Brand has officially unveiled De’Aaron Fox’s first signature sneaker with the brand 🙌 <br><br>The shoe is set to drop on December 6 in the “Happy Fox Day” colorway- inspired by Fox’s love for Christmas and his favorite holiday movie, Jingle Jangle. <a href="https://t.co/B82cC9w7A7">pic.twitter.com/B82cC9w7A7</a></p>— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brkicks/status/1858888764610810307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Fox signed with Curry Brand in 2023, becoming the first signature athlete to join <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a>'s Under Armour subsidiary.</p><p>"De'Aaron made sure that he was involved with every step of the process," Curry said of Fox's sneaker in a press release. "From the sketches and wear-testing to developing the various colorways, this whole process is a fun journey, especially when you're working on creating your first signature shoe.</p><p>"He took his own approach with it in the Fox 1 and made it his own, adding his personal touches with his background and his story."</p><p>Fox is averaging 28.8 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.0 rebounds through 15 games this season, his eighth with the Kings.</p>

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 18: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on November 18, 2024 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>A record-breaking number of people tuned in to watch Jake Paul and Mike Tyson square off at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night.</p><p>The blockbuster fight peaked at 65-million concurrent streams and had an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 108-million live viewers globally from the opening bell to the finish, making it the most-watched streaming sporting event ever, Netflix and Most Valuable Productions <a href="http://about.netflix.com/en/news/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-over-108-million-live-global-viewers">announced</a> in a press release Tuesday.</p><p>The undercard match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano also drew a record audience, becoming the most-watched professional women's sports event in United States history with an estimated 74-million live viewers globally and 47 AMA in the U.S.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The event ranked as Netflix's No. 1 title for the week and attracted 46.6-million views through Sunday night, according to the release.</p><p>The 27-year-old Paul <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3129911" href="https://thescore.com/news/3129911">defeated</a> Tyson, 58, via unanimous decision to improve to 11-1 with seven knockouts as a pro. Tyson's career record now stands at 50-7-2. </p>

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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<p>Former Cowboys star wide receiver Dez Bryant thinks it's time for Jerry Jones to clean house in Dallas.</p><p>Bryant, who played for the Cowboys from 2010-17, offered his old team some advice following Monday's 34-10 loss to the Houston Texans, suggesting Dallas should "fire everyone" and replace Mike McCarthy with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm the <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dallascowboys</a> to the heart. If I'm the Cowboys, I'd fire everyone after this season. There's young, hungry talent in the upcoming draft. Also, I'd consider <a href="https://twitter.com/DeionSanders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeionSanders</a> as the next head coach.</p>— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DezBryant/status/1858719899666751697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>When one fan asked Bryant where the Cowboys could improve, he <a href="https://x.com/DezBryant/status/1858735182695612448">responded</a>, "Clean the house and quit holding on to hope!"</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Bryant isn't the first person to suggest the Cowboys hire Sanders as head coach, though there may not be much interest on Sanders' end. When recently asked about potentially joining the Cowboys, Sanders <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3127384" href="https://thescore.com/news/3127384">said</a>, "I love it where I am."</p><p>The Cowboys fell to 3-7 on the season with Monday's loss and are tied with the Carolina Panthers for the second-worst record in the NFC.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 26: Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant walks on the field before the game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 16: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors with the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award at the post game press conference after Game Six of the 2015 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 16, 2015 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2015 NBAE

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<p>"Friday Night Lights" is reportedly getting a reboot. </p><p>Universal Television is working on a new iteration of the football drama series, with the original team of director Pete Berg, showrunner Jason Katims, and producer Brian Grazer all attached to the project, <a href="https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-igers-flex-friday-night-lights-war-zazs-capability-center/">Matthew Belloni of Puck</a> reports.</p><p>The reboot will feature different characters than the original but will still center around high school football in Texas, according to Belloni. It's reportedly attracted three bidders thus far.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The original "Friday Night Lights," which was based on the 1990 novel by H.G. Bissinger and the 2004 film of the same name, followed a high school football team in the fictional West Texas town of Dillon. It starred Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Zach Gilford, Minka Kelly, and Michael B. Jordan, among others.</p><p>The show premiered in October 2006 and ran for five seasons on NBC and DirecTV's 101 Network. </p>

PASADENA, CA - JULY 22: The Cast and Crew of "Friday Night Lights" attend the 2006 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour for the The NBC Network at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on July 22, 2006 in Pasadena, California.

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<p>Dwight Howard thinks he could help the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p><p>The veteran big man made his case to join the Thunder during an appearance on the "<a href="https://x.com/allthesmokeprod/status/1857135124262867271">KG Certified</a>" podcast with Kevin Garnett, noting he has plenty of free time after his elimination from "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday.</p><p>"OKC, your boy is ready," Howard said. "What's happening? Y'all need a big. ... Y'all need a vet. Y'all need somebody that's gonna bring some energy. I ain't got nothing to do neither. I just got finished dancing.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Me and AC together, Alex Caruso, championship. I'm just saying, we done did it before. We done did it before. Y'all already got a superstar. Y'all just need somebody who know how to play defense - that's certified."</p><p>The Thunder are currently without star center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102801" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102801">Chet Holmgren</a>, who suffered a <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/3125736">pelvic fracture</a> during Oklahoma City's 127-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday and won't be evaluated for another 8-10 weeks. Fellow big men <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60051" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60051">Isaiah Hartenstein</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102798" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102798">Jaylin Williams</a> are also sidelined with injuries.</p><p>Howard, 38, last played in the NBA in 2021-22 for the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he won a championship in 2020. He then spent the 2022-23 season with the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan.</p>

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 3: Dwight Howard smiles during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic during Round One Game Six of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2024 at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Americans appear to be largely divided on who they think will come out on top in Friday's boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.</p><p>A map created by <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/">Betonline.ag</a> based on geotagged X data gathered in the 30 days leading up to the fight, including more than 190,000 tweets, shows Tyson is the most popular pick to win in 28 states, while Paul is favored in 22.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755475/jake_paul_vs_mike_tyson.jpg?ts=1731681983" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755475/jake_paul_vs_mike_tyson.jpg?ts=1731681983 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755475/jake_paul_vs_mike_tyson.jpg?ts=1731681983 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755475/jake_paul_vs_mike_tyson.jpg?ts=1731681983 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755475/jake_paul_vs_mike_tyson.jpg?ts=1731681983 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/755475/jake_paul_vs_mike_tyson.jpg?ts=1731681983 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution"></span></figcaption></figure><p>Tyson, 58, last stepped into the ring for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, but he hasn't fought professionally since 2005. He boasts a record of 50-6 with 44 wins by knockout.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Paul, 27, is 10-1 as a pro with seven knockouts. He last fought in July, defeating former UFC fighter Mike Perry via TKO in the sixth round.</p><p>Friday night's fight will take place at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will stream live on Netflix.</p>

IRVING, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 13: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul pose at a press conference at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas on November 13, 2024 for their heavyweight world titles of the Premiere Boxing Championship which will be on November 15 Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States.

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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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Tuesday will be an emotional night for the Golden State Warriors as Klay Thompson returns to the ...

<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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Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. can relate to the pressure Bronny James is experiencing i...

<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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