Mo Bamba

Austin Rivers' reaction to Mo Bamba's IG story diss after the Timberwolves-Magic brawl drew some laughs from NBA Twitter.

The Magic came away as the big winners, though, as they upset Rivers and Minnesota. [February 4, 2023] AND ORLANDO MY CITY, ASK AROUND AN ACTUALLY FIND OUT. TALKING ABOUT FIND OUT. After the Magic’s upset win, Both men had to be separated after a verbal spat between the two became physical.

There was a big scuffle in the NBA on Friday night, just one night after Dillon Brooks and Donovan Mitchell got into it. This time, it was Austin Rivers and ...

This time, it was Austin Rivers and Mo Bamba getting into a pushing and shoving match. The Timberwolves are now 28-27 overall. and I'll start to watch!"

What did Austin Rivers say after fight with Mo Bamba? Exploring his Instagram Stories referencing Orland and Wes Shock's Mo Bamba rap song.

I consider myself the leader of the team, or one of the leaders of the team. Bamba got off the bench and Rivers appeared to throw some punches as the altercation spilled over onto the court. And Mo Bamba’s friend Sheck Wes made a It was a weird game, and I don’t think that helped at all. Mo Bamba is actually from Harlem, New York. And Orlando My City, ask around an [sic] actually find out, they don’t mess with you here…FACTS!’:

Jon Krawczynski: Bamba confronted Rivers by the locker room: Rivers: "He tried to run up on me or whatever. Ain't nobody worried about him, man.

I’ve never said nothing to him.”](https://hoopshype.com/social/)Austin Rivers on the fight with Mo Bamba pic.twitter.com/I0dIFv8Z9Q -via [Twitter @ClutchPointsApp](https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp)/ February 4, 2023 But when someone like that, 7-foot, he stands up in front of me and comes at me with that aggression, at that point I gotta protect myself.”](https://hoopshype.com/social/)-via [Twitter @JonKrawczynski](https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski)/ February 4, 2023 I always do that in self defense. [8:39 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621684895801085953) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) Got settled as the quarter went on. Orlando was forcing things offensively too much early on. [9:10 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621692747957649408) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) [9:52 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621703262306025474) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) [10:01 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621705523023253505) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) After being buried on the bench the past month, Mo Bamba got the start tonight because of Wendell Carter Jr.’s late injury scratch. He let like a 5-foot-8 guy push him off and take him back to the locker room. “He tried to run up on me or whatever…

Friday night saw a rare true punches-thrown brawl in the NBA. The Timberwolves Austin Rivers — who was in the game — had missed a corner 3 in front of the Magic ...

They also have good young players to temp the Nets, such as [Terance Mann](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/51483/terance-mann) and [Brandon Boston Jr.](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/63487/brandon-boston-jr) [Kyle Lowry](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29203/kyle-lowry), but there likely is little interest from Brooklyn in taking him on (he has a fully guaranteed $29.7 million on the books for next season). [Kyrie Irving](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29682/kyrie-irving) [wants a trade out of Brooklyn](https://nba.nbcsports.com/2023/02/03/reports-kyrie-irving-demands-trade-before-feb-9-deadline/). Marc Stein reports that Dallas might want to unload one of its longer contracts in a trade, such as [Tim Hardaway Jr.](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29941/tim-hardaway-jr) or Dāvis Bertāns. [Chris Paul](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29066/chris-paul) heading to Brooklyn — a big name but a player whose game has fallen off this season at age 37. Would the Heat want to sign Irving long-term? Considering the Heat have struggled this season (despite the better play of late) and their struggles at point guard, it’s easy to see Miami’s interest. Is Dallas interested in signing Irving for the long-term, a four-year deal this offseason? [All-Star starter](https://nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/26/lebron-james-giannis-antetokounmpo-captains-as-all-star-starters-named/) Irving. Whether the Nets would be more enticed by a three-team trade depends on the other team and players involved, but if the Nets are going to hold on to Durant they need to find a way to stay a contender, and that won’t be easy to do in any trade with the Lakers. Would the Nets consider CP3 and some depth at the four enough to pull the trigger? [sides discussed the idea last summer](https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/27/report-lakers-would-have-traded-both-first-round-picks-for-irving-mitchell/) but never pulled off the trade.

Kevon Harris: All [Mo Bamba] said was “This ain't high school no mo” when he missed the 3 Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter?

I’ve never said nothing to him.”](https://hoopshype.com/social/)Austin Rivers on the fight with Mo Bamba pic.twitter.com/I0dIFv8Z9Q -via [Twitter @ClutchPointsApp](https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp)/ February 4, 2023 [8:39 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621684895801085953) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) Got settled as the quarter went on. Orlando was forcing things offensively too much early on. [9:10 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621692747957649408) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) [9:52 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621703262306025474) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) [10:01 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621705523023253505) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) After being buried on the bench the past month, Mo Bamba got the start tonight because of Wendell Carter Jr.’s late injury scratch. [10:02 PM](https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1621705622243745792) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) He let like a 5-foot-8 guy push him off and take him back to the locker room. [pic.twitter.com/FrL46WLLG4](https://t.co/FrL46WLLG4)– [11:20 PM](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621725439734554624) [Khobi Price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price)@ [khobi_price](https://twitter.com/khobi_price) “He tried to run up on me or whatever…

Bamba and Rivers were among five players ejected after a melee during Friday's game in Minnesota.

Mo Bamba and Austin Rivers got into a fight during the third quarter of the Timberwolves-Magic game.

Rivers is eligible to return to the lineup on Feb. 5, is eligible to return to the lineup on Feb. [and post a meme on his Instagram story](https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/1621712358757236736) regarding the scrap. Rivers got a couple of shots off on Bamba before Magic guard Jalen Suggs came in and tackled him to the ground. As expected, the NBA has handed out discipline for the players involved. Late in the third quarter, Orlando was up by double digits when Minnesota guard Austin Rivers missed a 3-point attempt in front of the Magic's bench.

Bamba, Rivers and Suggs were among five players ejected after a massive brawl during Friday's matchup.

[Dillon Brooks](/nba/players/2157680/dillon-brooks/) and [Donovan Mitchell](/nba/players/2842760/donovan-mitchell/) got into a dust-up during the [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CLE/cleveland-cavaliers/)' 128-113 win over the [Memphis Grizzlies](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MEM/memphis-grizzlies/). I'm not gonna snitch on the dude or whatever, but I just didn't like the way he was talking to me -- for no reason, too," Rivers said. [Jaden McDaniels](/nba/players/3142190/jaden-mcdaniels/) and [Taurean Prince](/nba/players/2245318/taurean-prince/) were also ejected, but only McDaniels was fined $20,000 for his role in the incident. I'm not a badass. That's what bothered me the most," Rivers said. I'm not a tough guy. "I'm not really gonna get into what he said. They were the two principle figures in the fight, but [Jalen Suggs](/nba/players/3177410/jalen-suggs/) was suspended one game for escalating the situation. "I'm not making any judgment on Austin, what he did. Bamba then got up off the bench and threw a punch toward Rivers as they locked arms and stumbled onto the court. "I'm not some thug. "That's the only thing that's kind of hurting right now, is somebody came in grabbed me by my neck -- that's a big no-no.

Orlando Magic centre Mo Bamba is suspended four games and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers gets three games for their altercation Friday.

Bamba and Rivers threw punches during the incident, and the NBA said Suggs and McDaniels “then entered the altercation as non-peacemakers." The NBA has suspended Orlando's Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota's Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court altercation on Friday night. Bamba, Rivers, Suggs and McDaniels were all ejected, as was Minnesota's Taurean Prince.

Five players were ejected after Rivers approached the Magic bench and Bamba threw a punch.

The NBA has handed down suspensions for the Timberwolves' Austin Rivers and the Magic's Mo Bamba and Jalen Suggs following Friday's altercation.

Both Bamba and Rivers continued the escalation on social media following the game." Rivers said he heard "language on their bench, just by one dude" leading up to the altercation. I don't even know that dude, I don't know anything about him, obviously I just know he's a player for the Magic." "Suggs and McDaniels then entered the confrontation as non-peacemakers, which resulted in continued escalation of the situation. Rivers and Bamba exchanged swings as the fight spilled onto the court from the sideline. Rivers appeared to approach the Magic bench to exchange words with Bamba, who was not checked into the game and wearing a warm-up shirt over his uniform.