Amin Elhassan on why Porter got a lifetime ban while Bridges got an extension When you talk about gambling it's way more than the immoral act of an individual it undermines the entire integrity of the sport The one thing we cannot sacrifice as a business is the belief that this is all real

Golliver Angry gambling companies have played a part in Adam Silvers attempted crackdown on tanking If coaches are just not playing guys the entire game and theyre not letting people know in advance you're going to have a lot of angry gamblers and a lot of angry gambling companies

Bill Simmons on Adam Silver This is the most important decision of his career

Paul George on his 25-game suspension for violating the league's anti-drug policy I've said it throughout my career dealing with mental health I'm no superhero I'm a human And I made a mistake at that moment

Bill Simmons questions whether Adam Silver is right person to lead NBA

Stephen A Smith on Ben Simmons As long as First Take is in existence Ben Simmons will catch strays Im not apologizing to a damn soul There is no bigger thief in the history of the NBA than that man If Ben Simmons runs near a basketball arena he should be arrested

James Harden says loyalty is overrated The whole quote-unquote loyalty thing I think its overrated This is a business at the end of the day