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Adam Silver on Why James Harden Punishment Wasn't More Severe: 'It's Christmas' James Harden, San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets | Carmen Mandato/Getty Images James Harden has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols after video surfaced of him partying maskless at a club earlier this week. Frankly, Harden's punishment should have been harsher, but NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had several reasons for it being lighter and not including a suspension. One of them? Well, it's Christmas. After violating protocols, Harden has been forced to to sit out this week...

Dwayne Haskins Is Done in Washington Dwayne Haskins, Seattle Seahawks v Washington Football Team | Patrick Smith/Getty Images Dwayne Haskins was supposed to be the future of the Washington Football Team when the franchise selected him with the No. 15 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Less than two years later, he's likely done in Washington. Haskins was stripped of his captainship on Wednesday after he was photographed maskless at a party on Sunday. That was just hours after he started for Washington against the Seattle Seahawks. The egregious COVID-19 violation forced the team's hand and they rem...

LeBron James and the Lakers Are Still in Preseason Mode LeBron James, Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers | Harry How/Getty Images LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers received their championship rings Tuesday night in celebration of their triumph during the NBA's Orlando bubble. Then they struggled out of the gate and dropped their opening game to the Los Angeles Clippers,116-109. The Lakers limped through the opening and closing quarters. They look like they're still in preseason mode and will be for weeks. After a protracted ring ceremony at Staples Center, the "vi...

Lonzo Ball Is Playing For His Future This Season Lonzo Ball, New Orleans Pelicans v Miami Heat | Michael Reaves/Getty Images The New Orleans Pelicans didn't give Lonzo Ball a contract extension before Monday's deadline, which means he'll be a restricted free agent this offseason. Without a contract in hand for next year, the 23-year-old point guard will need to earn his next payday this season. Ball's career is now officially in his own hands. There will be no agreement on a rookie extension for Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. Ball will become a restricted ...

Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill Are a Perfect Match Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans v Jacksonville Jaguars | Sam Greenwood/Getty Images The Tennesse Titans are 10-4 and tied for the top spot in the AFC South with the Indianapolis Colts. A large part of the team's success this season must be attributed to running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Both players struggled early in their careers, then they were shoved together in the same backfield and became an unlikely success story. Henry struggled with consistency during his first three seasons in the leag...