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USA Today
9 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Put this hysterical photo of Johnny Furphy's filthy dunk in the Louvre
Indiana Pacers wing Johnny Furphy took flight in Las Vegas during a game against the Chicago Bulls, and it's a moment he'll likely always remember. Furphy, 20, is an Australian-born former second-round pick who played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Last year, he was one of the top performers at NBA 2K25 Summer League among second-round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. After a trip to the NBA Finals with the Pacers during his rookie campaign, Furphy has had some additional time to get some more basketball under his belt this summer. He showed why that opportunity can help with confidence on Monday evening. All it took was an absurd amount of hang time for one of the nastiest dunks you will see. Check out the way that Furphy takes the ball down the court before throwing it down with authority: Here is another angle for your viewing pleasure and enjoyment. You can really see the way his defender had no chance on this one: The videos may have looked cool, but somehow, one photo made it look even tougher. This was an absolute annihilation by Furphy on Bulls rookie Noa Essengue: Welcome to the league, Noa. Good for you for trying to contest this one, and I'm sorry it had to happen this way.
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First Post
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Magnus Carlsen joins hands with former NBA star Derrick Rose in unique event ahead of Freestyle Chess Las Vegas
Carlsen, who has won the last two Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour events in Paris and Karlsruhe, has joined hands with former Chicago Bulls point guard Rose in a pro-am event titled 'Chesstival' that features several other ex-NBA stars alongside chess players. read more Former NBA star Derrick Rose collaborated with Norwegian chess icon Magnus Carlsen for the Chesstival event in Las Vegas ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour event in 'Sin City'. Image credit: Chicago Bulls via Instagram Chess joined hands with basketball in a unique moment in sport with NBA legend Derrick Rose collaborating with with Norwegian chess icon Magnus Carlsen for an event in Las Vegas, USA recently. The event, titled 'Chesstival', featured several other stars from the world's top basketball league and took place ahead of the upcoming event of the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour, which will also be taking place in 'Sin City'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ex-NBA star Rose joins hands with chess icon Carlsen Besides Rose, his former Chicago Bulls teammate Tony Snell and ex-Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo and ex New Orleans Pelicans power forward and center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl also participated in the pro-am chess event that featured NBA Blitz Chess Championship – which carried a $50,000 charity prize fund. The Chicago Bulls even shared pictures of Rose competing alongside Carlsen against Robinson-Earl and Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi. 'Find D-Rose at the chessboard,' read the caption of the post. '@drose & @magnus_carlsen hosted NBA hoopers & world-class chess player at Chesstival here in Vegas!' Former point guard Rose, who was adjudged the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2011 and is also a three-time NBA All Star, has taken quite the interest in chess in the year that has passed since retiring from basketball last year. 'Chess has taught me patience, vision and how to stay calm under pressure. I want kids who grow up like I did to have access to that,' Rose had told Essentially Sports. Carlsen, meanwhile, enters the American leg of the Grand Slam Tour on the back of his victory in Paris, where he defeated Hikaru Nakamura convincingly in an 'El Chessico' final. It was quite the statement from the world No 1 after he had finished third in the opening event in Weissenhaus, Germany, losing to Vincent Keymer in the semi-finals. He would go on to win the subsequent event in Karlsruhe, Germany – part of the Grenke Chess Festival – with a perfect score of 9. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The upcoming event features three Indians – Arjun Erigaisi, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Gujrathi. Reigning Classical world champion D Gukesh, however, has opted out of the event. The Las Vegas leg will also feature controversial American GM Hans Niemann, who has been making headlines for his long-running feud with Carlsen following the 2022 cheating scandal.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton react to Johnny Furphy's reel dunk while fans demand more minutes for him
Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton react to Johnny Furphy's reel dunk while fans demand more minutes for him (Image Credit: Getty Images) Johnny Furphy's reel dunk in the Indiana Pacers' game against the Chicago Bulls made everyone sit up and take notice. The 2024 second-round pick stirred the NBA world with his insane dunk. Ones who were quick to notice and react were Indiana superstars Tyrese Haliburton and Caitlin Clark. Fans could not contain their excitement and demanded to see Furphy more on the court in the upcoming season. They also showed concern about Tyrese's recovery from Achilles' tendon surgery. Furphy posted 15 points and six rebounds in his 31-minute game. He stood out in the Pacers' squad as one of the five players who scored in double digits. However, his performance could not stop the Chicago Bulls, and they won the game 114-105.. Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton praise Johnny Furphy's crazy dunk over Noa Essengue The Indiana Pacers' future now seems to be bright with performances delivered by young talents like Johnny Furphy. The Pacers' superstar, Tyrese Haliburton, was all in praise for the rising guard who showed exceptional athleticism with his massive dunk over Noa Essengue. He took to X to express his excitement over Furphy's happening dunk. He wrote: 'Johnny MF Furphy sheeeeeesh' The four-word praise said everything about Haliburton's state of mind as he watched Furphy light the court up with a tomahawk poster dunk. Tyrese Haliburton was not alone in awe of the Australian guard's mind-blowing dunk. WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark also joined Haliburton in praising Furphy and reposted his comment on her Instagram story. Caitlin Clark reposted Tyrese Haliburton's comment on Johnny Furphy on her Instagram Story (Caitlin/Instagram) In addition, the NBA Summer League tweeted on X: 'DUNK OF THE YEAR?!?! JOHNNY FURPHY with the BIG-TIME POSTER DUNK!' Furphy has indeed caused an uproar in the NBA world with his reel dunk. It is sure to go down in history as one of the iconic dunks. The dunk revealed his potential as a fighter and his command over the game. Fans demand more minutes on court for Johnny Furphy in upcoming season Johnny Furphy's dunk over Noa Essengue created a frenzy among fans. They commented on Tyrese Haliburton's encouraging post in large numbers and equivocally demanded to see Furphy more in action in the upcoming season. A fan @HeIIyBurton wrote, 'Tell Rick he needs minutes this year' Another fan @louchatsball commented on Tyrese's post, 'get him in the rotation pls mr burton' One more fan, @PowderPuffPlay, joined the fans in demanding more minutes for Furphy, saying, 'could we get him some mins this year please and thank you.' Fans demanded more minutes for Johnny Furphy in the upcoming season (Source:X) In one of the angles from where Furphy's dunk photo was taken, Chicago Bulls' Noa Essengue's expression was captured. That expression also became the talk of the fans, and some jokingly enquired if Noa is mulling over retirement after Furphy's massive dunk. One fan was quick to suggest that Furphy's breakout year was around. Furphy indeed gave a moment to remember to Indiana Pacers fans with his stylish dunk. Fans wish Tyrese Haliburton a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action soon Tyrese Haliburton's appreciation post on Johnny Furphy attracted comments from fans who were concerned about his injury. Some fans asked if he was recovering well. One of the fans @Whoispat_ extended support saying, 'We got your back ty' A fan @Tendaloin commented, 'We miss you bro. Even tho I'm not an Indiana fan, I hope your recovery is going great' Fans wished Tyrese Haliburton speedy recovery from Achilles' tendon surgery (Source: X) As per a Fox Sports report dated July 12, Caitlin Clark also shared a recent update on Haliburton's recovery, saying: 'I'm at the hyperbaric chamber and I'm in one tube and Tyrese is in the tube next to me…I mean he loves basketball... I was on a plane flying back, and he's like, 'Yeah, I'm already re-watching it, I'll text you what I think.' And I'm like, bro, that's how you know how bored he is. He's probably one of our biggest fans.' The Pacers' fans are right in expecting Furphy to fill in the shoes of Tyrese Haliburton, who is to give the upcoming season a miss due to recovering from Achilles' tear surgery. Haliburton keeps tabs on the teams' games to stay connected with the game and stay engaged in the recovery phase. Also Read: He's not 100%, it's pretty clear' - Indiana Pacers' coach Rick Carlisle drops crucial injury update on key player Tyrese Haliburton Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Chicago Tribune
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Derrick Rose is looking for purpose in retirement. Chess might provide an answer for the ex-NBA MVP.
LAS VEGAS — Derrick Rose is accustomed to standing shoulder to shoulder with greatness. But Sunday was a little different. The former NBA MVP for the Chicago Bulls sat on a stage alongside chess grandmaster and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, surveying an unplayed board. Carlsen leaned over to Rose, pointing to a few pieces as he offered a few quick words of advice. The unlikely pairing was part of Chesstival, a tournament that Rose organized to overlap with the NBA Summer League and that kicked off the Freestyle Chess tour's weeklong stay in Las Vegas. The pro-am event — which teamed grandmasters with former and current NBA players in a 'head and hand' pairs tournament — marked a capstone in Rose's yearslong effort to establish a presence in the often-exclusive infrastructure of competitive chess. Rose finds plenty of parallels between basketball and chess. The court and the board are different, but winning in either arena requires many of the same qualities. Patience. Respect for the opponent. Balance. And for Rose, truly enjoying the game requires the same mentality. 'I know this is only a game,' he told the Tribune. 'You can quit this game. I can walk away from this board. But I can't quit my life.' In the nine-plus months since Rose retired from the NBA, chess has become a driving force in his life. One of his main goals for his post-basketball career is to enhance the game's popularity as a gateway to self-improvement. He believes chess is more accessible than it's often credited for and hopes to provide more entry points for young players through charitable initiatives. This passion is also why Rose invested in Freestyle Chess and organized Chesstival, which launched the tour's first U.S. event at Wynn Las Vegas. The 16-player Las Vegas Grand Slam runs from Wednesday through Sunday. Before this past Sunday, it had been more than a decade since Rose set foot in the Wynn. In 2014, the hotel hosted Team USA for a minicamp in the lead-up to the FIBA World Cup. He didn't know it at the time, but that tournament would mark a turning point for Rose — one final, hopeful attempt at a comeback from a yearslong battle with knee injuries. Eleven years later, Rose returned with a different mindset: less desperate to prove himself but still hopeful. Things have changed since 2014. Basketball no longer dominates Rose's life. But the setting still offered a chance for reflection — and gratitude for the platform created by his partnership with Carlsen. 'I want to push things to the limit,' Rose said. 'I'm thinking macro. But these are places I can't afford yet. My ideas were libraries and airports. They're looking at the nicest hotel on the Strip.' Chess found Rose early in his NBA career. He first tried out the game as a pastime, intrigued by studies that suggested playing chess could reduce a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia, something that worried him even in his early 20s. After he suffered his first major knee injury in 2012, chess became an escape for Rose throughout the long months of recovery. He began carrying a board on road trips, inviting teammates to play against him. He made a account to duel higher-rated players from around the world. His friends picked up the hobby with him, playing informal tournaments during the offseasons. Although he's an avid online player, Rose doesn't keep track of his rating. 'I'm a baller,' he joked. 'Get me on the board, I might win. I got a jankiness to my game.' Rose isn't alone in his passion. Chess holds widespread popularity throughout the NBA — as evidenced by Sunday's event, which featured current and former players such as Quinten Post and Tony Snell. But this shared passion also had a strange aura around it, almost cultish, as Rose described. For instance, former Bulls teammate Drew Gooden is an avid chess player, yet he never mentioned it while he shared a locker room with Rose. So why don't NBA players talk about chess? 'I have no idea,' Rose said with a laugh. He wants to encourage more vocal support for the game, particularly to increase youth participation. That was a crucial aspect of placing Chesstival during the opening weekend of the summer league, when an increasing number of NBA fans descend upon Las Vegas to watch upcoming players and mingle with current stars. Rose believes chess can be akin to basketball in its accessibility, but he wants to use his platform to improve some of the barriers that limit the affordability of competition. While high-profile events such as Chesstival focus on the game's biggest stars, Rose is more focused on the grassroots movement — providing support and free education about the game to kids, starting in Chicago. 'We want to look out for everyone,' he said. While last weekend marked a notable victory for Rose in his post-basketball career, in the early months retirement was hard. He didn't know what to do with his mornings. Or his afternoons. Or his evenings. Structure is a constant in the NBA. Rose almost took it for granted. For years, his life followed the heartbeat of his team's schedule — morning film, bus to the arena, pregame meal, recovery. And then, on an otherwise routine day in late September, all of that went away and Rose was left to reorganize the quiet vacuum of day-to-day life. Coming home helped. Rose is now fully based in Chicago again. After eight seasons of playing in other cities, he has found joy in being embraced by the city. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the White Sox season opener and served as grand marshal of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race over Fourth of July weekend. One of his next business priorities will be a significant investment in the 1901 Project, which aims to develop the area surrounding the United Center into a multi-use entertainment district. Most of all Rose is finding peace in the same place as always — on the basketball court, now with his son PJ. PJ, 12, plays for MeanStreets, the same AAU program that helped develop his father. And Rose is right there with him — watching film, designing workouts and offering the toughest one-on-one cover in Chicago when he wants to get in some extra scrimmaging. Rose misses basketball. He always will. But slowly all of this has become enough. 'You find it,' Rose said about his new purpose after basketball. 'It takes time, but you find it.'
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 Best Destinations For Josh Giddey; Sign-And-Trade Scenario With Western Powerhouse Seems Logical
3 Best Destinations For Josh Giddey; Sign-And-Trade Scenario With Western Powerhouse Seems Logical originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Josh Giddey's situation with the Chicago Bulls appears to be quite complicated at this stage in the offseason. As a restricted free agent, Giddey already finds himself in a difficult spot negotiating a contract extension with the team. With the Bulls also keen to sign him on a lower-value deal, the current scenario doesn't bode well for the guard. Advertisement Giddey is one of the more underappreciated guards in the league. Though not as athletic as the average player in the same position, the 22-year-old makes up for it with tremendous game IQ, length, court vision, and sheer playmaking ability. His arrival in Chicago effectively transformed the team. With an average of 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists, he also helped them secure a spot in the Play-In tournament. Although the Bulls came up short, the team played an exciting brand of basketball with Giddey at the helm of the offense. The offseason has not been as kind to the Bulls guard, who is currently hoping to sign a significant long-term deal worth roughly $30 million annually. Meanwhile, Chicago hasn't entertained or presented any such offers, primarily allowing the market to decide what value there is for the guard. As things stand, if Giddey accepts the team's $11 million qualifying offer, he would become an unrestricted free agent next season. But with aspirations to earn a larger contract, we look at potential landing spots for the guard where this could become a reality. Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz are among the few teams in the league with an ample amount of cap space. Considering that the team is primarily comprised of young players and only a handful of high-value contracts, the Jazz have enough money available to make a sizeable offer for Giddey. Advertisement The notion of having the 22-year-old guard on the Jazz is exciting. Utah has made some interesting moves to make changes to its roster this offseason. With John Collins being traded to the Clippers and Jordan Clarkson being bought out, the Jazz have the roster space to add fresh talent. When looking at the Jazz's rotation, the team needs a traditional point guard, especially with a player like Keyonte George anchoring the scoring in the backcourt. Giddey's addition would also boost Utah's offensive prowess. With players like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler still on the roster, the 22-year-old is more than capable of drawing out their potential to increase the Jazz's offensive output. Having a solid playmaker could also be advantageous in helping No. 5 overall pick Ace Bailey settle into the rotation. The challenge with completing this deal lies in Giddey's status as a restricted free agent. While the Jazz could throw a meaningful offer to acquire the guard, the Bulls still have an opportunity to match it and re-sign him at the same value. Brooklyn Nets Much like the Jazz, the Brooklyn Nets also have enough cap flexibility to sign Giddey as a free agent. With the acquisitions they have made so far, it is evident that the Nets need a point guard. Advertisement The Nets have made some interesting moves since the draft. After utilizing all of their five first-round picks, Brooklyn opted to trade Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets to acquire Michael Porter Jr. The addition of another shooter next to the likes of Cam Thomas provides clarity on the team's offensive schemes. But with the lack of an experienced point guard to run the offense, the Nets may not enjoy much success with this pairing. Giddey's ability to find the open man and facilitate clean looks is not to be overlooked. With the potential for a solid two-man play between Giddey and Nic Claxton as well, the Nets could boast a fairly potent and versatile offensive set by making this move. With approximately $73 million in cap space at the moment, Brooklyn could be in a prime position to acquire the guard. Although the notion of signing the guard to a contract of $30 million a year may not be in the Nets' best interest, a relatively competitive figure could pry him away from Chicago. Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an interesting landing spot for Giddey, and possibly the most challenging from a salary cap standpoint. But if title contention is to be considered a priority, the Warriors may be the best fit for a player like him. Advertisement The Warriors have been one of the quietest teams in the offseason. While they were primed to make some significant moves to strengthen their roster, the Dubs have effectively made no signings. This also applies to outgoing moves, as players such as Jonathan Kuminga, who remains with the franchise amid trade speculation. A move for Giddey would require the Warriors to engage in a sign-and-trade with the Bulls. Given their limited cap space, offering a sizeable contract is out of the picture for the team. But considering that the Warriors have a restricted free agent of their own who intends to make a name for himself, the Dubs could manage to complete a trade. Sign-and-trades for both Giddey and Kuminga would form the foundation for the trade. With this, the Warriors would also address the problems plaguing their current guard rotation. Advertisement A backcourt pairing of Stephen Curry and Josh Giddey has a lot of merit. With Curry's off-ball movement paired with Giddey's court vision, the guard duo could wreak havoc on opposition defenses. At 6'8", Giddey also adds size to the roster, albeit not in the position they need. This still has its own benefits, as the 22-year-old has shown himself to be a capable rebounder at his size. A Challenging Offseason For Restricted Free Agents This year's offseason has undoubtedly been a challenging one for restricted free agents. With the second apron forcing a lot of teams to restructure their rosters to avoid paying additional penalties, restricted free agents like Josh Giddey and Quentin Grimes have been stuck in place without many future avenues for leaving. Advertisement Given the kind of qualities of this year's RFAs, it is understandable why teams are hesitant to sign a new contract without gauging the market demand. But this has hurt the prospects of these players, particularly those who hope to join a different team like Kuminga. Even in the context of the Bulls guard, it is unlikely that any deal will happen anytime soon. With franchises biding their time until they extend an offer, Giddey may continue to see himself on the Bulls roster for the foreseeable future. Related: Ranking The 5 Best NBA Guards Still Available In Free Agency Market This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
