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Former NBA player Matt Barnes criticized Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever teammates for not defending her after she was knocked down by Chicago Sky's Chennedy Carter during a game. Barnes emphasized the importance of protecting star players and attributed the Fever's poor performance to their lack of unity and support for each other.
Former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins and former NBA player Matt Barnes suggest that real politics played a role in John Calipari's departure from the Kentucky basketball program, with rumors of political pressure and financial influence being potential factors. Calipari's decision to leave for the head coaching position at Arkansas came as a surprise to many, and speculation has arisen regarding his refusal to endorse a gubernatorial candidate. Cousins and Barnes discussed these political dynamics on the All The Smoke podcast, shedding light on potential behind-the-scenes influences in college basketball.
Former NBA player Matt Barnes has been dropped as a Sacramento Kings studio analyst by NBC Sports California following an incident at his son's high school basketball game where he yelled at officials and confronted a student broadcaster. Barnes, who played for UCLA and in the NBA, addressed the confrontation on a radio show, admitting his mistake in putting his hand on the broadcaster's shoulder. The broadcaster and his school received support from Harvard-Westlake, while Barnes has a history of off-court incidents, including a 2010 arrest for suspicion of domestic violence.
Former NBA player Matt Barnes has been dropped as a Sacramento Kings studio analyst by NBC Sports California following an incident at a high school basketball game where he confronted a student broadcaster and yelled at officials. Barnes, who played for UCLA and in the NBA, had been in the role for three years. The incident involved a technical foul called on one of Barnes' twin sons, who plays for Crespi High. Barnes addressed the confrontation, admitting his mistake in putting his hand on the student broadcaster's shoulder. The student and his school, Harvard-Westlake, have both publicly supported him.
The bullpen trade between the Red Sox and Marlins, which sent Matt Barnes to Miami and Richard Bleier to Boston, hasn't worked out well for either team. Both pitchers struggled before getting injured, with Bleier allowing runs and hits and struggling against left-handed batters, while Barnes had a slightly better start before a hip impingement landed him on the injured list. Despite the trade not benefiting either team, the Red Sox have managed to perform well with their bullpen, thanks to solid performances from other relievers. Bleier is on his way back from injury and could factor into the mix later in the season.
Former NBA player Matt Barnes advises current players to be cautious about their social media presence and not to incriminate themselves. Barnes expressed support for Ja Morant, who received an eight-game ban after brandishing a gun on Instagram Live, but believes the incident can serve as a cautionary tale for other players. Barnes also shared his admiration for Morant and his career, saying he loves what he brings to the table and hopes to see him back on the court soon.