NBA
HomeScoresRumorsHighlightsDraftB/R Mock Draft
Featured Video
New NBA Free-Throw Rule Explained
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 06:  Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls drives against Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena on November 06, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 06: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls drives against Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at State Farm Arena on November 06, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Trae Young to Zach LaVine: 'Absolutely No Dunking' Allowed in HORSE Competition

Megan ArmstrongApr 8, 2020

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday afternoon that the NBA and ESPN "are finalizing plans to televise a HORSE competition" with the likes of Chris Paul, Zach LaVine and Trae Young expected to participate. 

But it seems that Young has one stipulation:

TOP NEWS

NBA: APR 29 West First Round Rockets at Lakers

🚨 Wizards Trade for Ayton

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Four

LeBron's agent reveals best fits for James

Payton Pritchard and the Celtics spoil Joel Embiid's return, take 3-1 series lead with convincing Game 4 win

Tatum's IG Story for Brown 🥹

LaVine won back-to-back All-Star Dunk Contest trophies in 2015 and 2016:

However, the 25-year-old Chicago Bulls guard said last week he has retired from the dunk contest:

A televised HORSE competition would certainly be a new challenge.

Not to mention, Young has an advantage of his own over other shooters:

Wojnarowski added that other participants will include unnamed WNBA stars and "fairly recent NBA alumni," the competition will be filmed at each player's home to comply with isolation and social distancing protocols amid the COVID-19 crisis.

The NBA suspended its 2019-20 season on March 12.

New NBA Free-Throw Rule Explained

TOP NEWS

NBA: APR 29 West First Round Rockets at Lakers

🚨 Wizards Trade for Ayton

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Four

LeBron's agent reveals best fits for James

Payton Pritchard and the Celtics spoil Joel Embiid's return, take 3-1 series lead with convincing Game 4 win

Tatum's IG Story for Brown 🥹

Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns

5 Worst Overpays of Free Agency

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors in San Francisco

Lakers' Next FA Targets

Flyers Extend Record Offer Sheet
Bleacher Report3h

Flyers Extend Record Offer Sheet

TRENDING ON B/R