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Photo: Instagram/Marcus Smart In a season marked by peculiar ejections, the NBA witnessed yet another anomaly as Marcus Smart found himself ejected from a game in which he wasn't even on the court.  The incident occurred during the Memphis Grizzlies' clash against the Sacramento Kings, culminating in a 121-111 overtime defeat for Memphis. Smart, sidelined since January due to a torn thumb tendon, was observing the game from the sideline when the unexpected ejection unfolded. Photo: Instagram/Marcus Smart The tension escalated during a critical phase in overtime when a disputed call led to Smart engaging in a heated argument with the officials.  Despite his non-participation, Smart's passionate outburst resulted in his ejection from the game. While such occurrences are rare, they are not unprecedented in NBA history.  Notably, DeMarcus Cousins managed to get ejected from a game for the Golden State Warriors before making his debut with the team in 2018. Marcus Smart ejecte...

Photo: Instagram/Derrick Rose The Grizzlies' recent acquisitions of Derrick Rose and Marcus Smart mark a significant transformation for the Memphis team, which faced off-court issues during the last NBA season. Their addition brings a fresh perspective to the squad. Memphis, once filled with promise, saw its season unravel piece by piece earlier this year, leaving fans pondering the warning signs. With stars like Ja Morant , Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. , the Grizzlies looked exceptionally talented. At one point, they even shared the best record in the Western Conference with the eventual NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets. Photo: Instagram/Marcus Smart Behind the scenes, however, there were concerning incidents. Reports emerged of confrontations involving Morant, allegations of threats towards a mall security officer and a teenager , and even Morant flashing a gun on social media , resulting in his suspension for 25 games . The team lacked discipline. Enter Derrick Rose an...

Photo: Instagram/Kristaps Porzingis According to reports, a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics , Washington Wizards , and Memphis Grizzlies will see Kristaps Porzingis and Marcus Smart as the key players being exchanged. The deal signifies another change for the Washington Wizards in their ongoing offseason shake-up. The trade will see Porzingis move to the Celtics after agreeing to opt into his current deal. As part of the agreement, the Wizards will acquire Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies, as well as Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala from the Celtics. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, will receive Marcus Smart from the Celtics and will send their 25th pick in the upcoming draft, along with a 2024 first-round pick via the Golden State Warriors , to the Celtics. Photo: Instagram/Kristaps Porzingis The Celtics will gain Porzingis, who had an impressive performance last season, averaging 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. In Boston, Porzingis ...

Photo: Instagram/Derrick White Derrick White 's heroic buzzer-beater in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat has ignited a wave of celebration among Boston Celtics fans. With just seconds remaining, White's putback layup not only saved the Celtics' season but also leveled the series at three games apiece after a thrilling 104-103 victory on Saturday. Despite the Celtics holding a nine-point lead with under three minutes left, the Heat launched an impressive comeback, fueled by Jimmy Butler 's late surge, scoring 13 points in the final four minutes. Photo: Instagram/Derrick White The officials added extra time to the clock, which Boston desperately needed to keep their championship hopes alive. In a final attempt to win the game, Marcus Smart took a crucial three-pointer from the wing, but the ball agonizingly rimmed out. However, White's quick reflexes and determination paid off as he rushed in for the rebound and converted a crucial p...