Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks: Strike to LeBron James was accidental
1 year, 10 months ago

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks: Strike to LeBron James was accidental

The Hindu  

While the NBA reportedly won’t take further disciplinary action against Dillon Brooks after his hit to the groin area of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the Memphis Grizzlies forward said Sunday that the contact was accidental. In Saturday night’s Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Brooks was ejected following a flagrant 2 foul after delivering the hit to James 17 seconds into the second half. Brooks was booed throughout the first half of Saturday’s game in Los Angeles, mostly stemming from his verbal criticism of James earlier in the week. The incident in Game 3 came three nights after Brooks ripped the 38-year-old James, calling the NBA’s all-time leading scorer “old” and saying his level of play has dropped.

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Dillon Brooks unloads on refs over Ime Udoka-LeBron James spat: ‘A whole bunch of nonsense’
1 year, 3 months ago

Dillon Brooks unloads on refs over Ime Udoka-LeBron James spat: ‘A whole bunch of nonsense’

New York Times  

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks sounded off about the officiating crew assigned to Saturday night’s Lakers-Rockets game in Los Angeles while speaking at practice Monday afternoon. With 8:35 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Lakers leading 93-78, Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Lakers forward LeBron James got into a verbal disagreement on the sidelines, resulting in double technical fouls …

NBA fines Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks 25k USD for avoiding media
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA fines Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks 25k USD for avoiding media

The Hindu  

The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks $25,000 on Sunday for violating league rules governing media access. He left without speaking to reporters after the Grizzlies’ season-ending 125-85 loss to the host Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 on Friday night. Brooks, 27, failed to participate in the postgame media availability at least three times during the first-round Western …

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined for skipping postgame media availability
1 year, 10 months ago

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined for skipping postgame media availability

New York Times  

Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for failing to participate in team postgame media availability. Here’s what you need to know: The following was released by the NBA: pic.twitter.com/WqITrOD3ly — NBA Communications April 30, 2023 The Athletic’s instant analysis: How Brooks’ series went down Game 1, Grizzlies lost: Brooks spoke postgame and said he’s …

Hernández: Lakers need LeBron James to fight fatigue, win Game 6
1 year, 10 months ago

Hernández: Lakers need LeBron James to fight fatigue, win Game 6

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA playoff series on Wednesday in Memphis. Removed from the court with about five minutes left in an eventual 116-99 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, James planted himself on the edge of the Lakers’ bench at FedExForum. We’re gonna …

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report

The Hindu  

The NBA won’t take any further disciplinary action against Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks after his hit to the groin area of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, ESPN reported Sunday. In Saturday night’s Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Brooks was ejected following a flagrant 2 foul after delivering the hit 17 seconds into …

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks tossed for blow to LeBron in Game 3
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA playoffs: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks tossed for blow to LeBron in Game 3

The Hindu  

Dillon Brooks delivered the most painful blow yet in his ongoing battle with LeBron James to a particularly sensitive area Saturday night. The Memphis agitator was ejected from Game 3 of the Grizzlies’ first-round playoff series against Los Angeles after striking James in the groin 17 seconds into the second half. Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins only commented tersely on Brooks’ …

LeBron James pokes back at Dillon Brooks in Lakers' Game 3 win
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James pokes back at Dillon Brooks in Lakers' Game 3 win

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James powers his way past Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to score a basket during the third quarter Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Anthony Davis and Lakers take command early in Game 3 victory over Grizzlies Anthony Davis finishes with 31 points and LeBron James scores 25 as the Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 to …

NBA: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks will not face additional penalty for hitting LeBron James in groin
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks will not face additional penalty for hitting LeBron James in groin

New York Times  

The NBA will not issue an additional penalty on Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks for hitting Lakers star LeBron James in the groin in Saturday’s game, an NBA spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. When Brooks was firing off all of those insults in James’ direction last week, he literally said, “I’m trying to make a name for myself.” He …

Lakers defeat Grizzlies in Game 3; Dillon Brooks gets ejected after hitting LeBron James in groin
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers defeat Grizzlies in Game 3; Dillon Brooks gets ejected after hitting LeBron James in groin

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks “poked” LeBron James one time too many. Brooks was ejected from Game 3 against the Lakers after hitting James in the groin with 11:43 left in the third quarter, and L.A. went on to win comfortably, 111-101. The enigmatic Brooks sparked controversy this week for calling James “old,” among other things, and shrugged …

'I don't care -- he's old…': Dillon Brooks on his confrontation with LeBron James
1 year, 10 months ago

'I don't care -- he's old…': Dillon Brooks on his confrontation with LeBron James

Hindustan Times  

Memphis Grizzlies defeated Los Angeles Lakers by 103-93 on Wednesday night. LeBron James starred for Lakers and finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James Grizzlies were on top of Lakers in the first two quarters and in the third quarter, Dillon Brooks had a confrontation with James. Brooks alleged that James called …

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks trying to get under LeBron’s skin
1 year, 10 months ago

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks trying to get under LeBron’s skin

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Calling the NBA’s all-time leading scorer — regular season and playoffs — old and just another player might not seem very smart to most folks. For Dillon Brooks, that’s just the Grizzlies’ defender trying to get under LeBron James’ skin. “I’m creating a name for myself,” Brooks said Wednesday night after a 103-93 win over the Lakers. …

Dillon Brooks calls LeBron James ‘old’ after Grizzlies’ Game 2 win over Lakers: ‘I poke bears’
1 year, 10 months ago

Dillon Brooks calls LeBron James ‘old’ after Grizzlies’ Game 2 win over Lakers: ‘I poke bears’

New York Times  

MEMPHIS — LeBron James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a four-time MVP, a four-time champion and a 19-time All-Star. To the Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks, LeBron is “old.” “I poke bears — I don’t respect no one until they come and give me 40,” Brooks said. The Lakers were down 20 at one point, but James was beginning to bring …

NBA suspends Brooks, fines Mitchell for Grizz-Cavs scuffle
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA suspends Brooks, fines Mitchell for Grizz-Cavs scuffle

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA, and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell fined $20,000 for their roles in an on-court incident on Thursday night. “I’m losing money,” Mitchell said before answering questions. “I’m not typically someone who gets ejected for stuff like that,” Mitchell said. “It’s just dumb to be honest …

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks suspended, Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell fined after on-court altercation
2 years, 1 month ago

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks suspended, Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell fined after on-court altercation

New York Times  

Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay, and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has been fined $20,000 after a physical altercation in the third quarter of the Memphis-Cleveland game Thursday, the NBA announced Friday. Donovan Mitchell and Dillon Brooks tussle in Cleveland 👊 🎥 @BleacherReport pic.twitter.com/z5le7GOYt2 — The Athletic February 3, 2023 How the game progressed Brooks …

Grizzlies’ Brooks suspended 1 game for flagrant on Payton
2 years, 10 months ago

Grizzlies’ Brooks suspended 1 game for flagrant on Payton

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday for making “unnecessary and excessive contact” that resulted in a fractured elbow for Golden State’s Gary Payton II in Game 2 of the the Western Conference semifinals. Obviously, we’re going to honor the league’s decision, but you know it’s a …

Grizzlies’ top defender Dillon Brooks ejected for Flagrant 2
2 years, 10 months ago

Grizzlies’ top defender Dillon Brooks ejected for Flagrant 2

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis forward Dillon Brooks was ejected for a flagrant foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton on Tuesday night in the opening minutes of Game 2 in their Western Conference semifinal. “That’s how I see it.” Payton was going for a layup when Brooks chased him down and swung his arm, hitting the Warriors guard across the head. …

Kawakami: ‘Dillon Brooks broke the code’ — Steve Kerr and the Warriors’ rage and the balance that was tipped in Game 2
2 years, 10 months ago

Kawakami: ‘Dillon Brooks broke the code’ — Steve Kerr and the Warriors’ rage and the balance that was tipped in Game 2

New York Times  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Steve Kerr felt Dillon Brooks crossed a line in the first quarter of Game 2 on Tuesday. “It’s up to the league if there’s any accountability,” Kerr said, referring to a possible suspension of Brooks. “There’s a good chance would’ve been in,” Kerr said of the late-game defensive situation against Morant. I think it is too simple …

NBA: LeBron James fined for 'obscene gesture,' warned for swearing
3 years, 3 months ago

NBA: LeBron James fined for 'obscene gesture,' warned for swearing

Firstpost  

James also had a pair of fans ejected from the Pacers game in overtime, after they heckled him from their courtside seats. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slapped with a $15,000 fine for an “obscene gesture” and warned for swearing during a news conference by the NBA’s disciplinary officials on Friday. “LeBron James has been fined …

NBA: LeBron James ejected for strike to Pistons' Stewart's face
3 years, 3 months ago

NBA: LeBron James ejected for strike to Pistons' Stewart's face

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was ejected from Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons for an errant swinging arm that drew significant blood from the face of Isaiah Stewart, the NBA said. The incident took place with 9:18 remaining in the third quarter, with the Lakers trailing 78-66, as James swung his arm through and struck Pistons center Stewart …

NBA: Harden suspended a game for kicking James below the belt
10 years ago

NBA: Harden suspended a game for kicking James below the belt

Firstpost  

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been suspended one game without pay for kicking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the groin, the NBA announced on Monday. The incident between the two league most valuable player candidates occurred with 2:08 remaining in the third quarter of the Rockets’ 105-103 overtime victory on Sunday against the Cavaliers in Houston. Closely guarded …

James Harden suspended one game for kicking LeBron James
10 years ago

James Harden suspended one game for kicking LeBron James

China Daily  

HOUSTON, March 2 -- The NBA announced Monday that it suspended Houston Rockets guard James Harden for one game without pay for kicking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during Sunday's game in Houston. The kick happened in the third quarter of Houston's 105-103 victory over Cleveland and Harden fell back to the court, then kicked his foot up into James …

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