{
  "id": 17431043,
  "title": "Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Gives Blunt Reaction to Dillon Brooks Groin Kick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/nuggets-jamal-murray-gives-blunt-reaction-to-dillon-brooks-groin-kick",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:31:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/nuggets-jamal-murray-gives-blunt-reaction-to-dillon-brooks-groin-kick-12644653"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dillon Brooks, a star player for the Phoenix Suns, was ejected from a recent NBA Cup game after intentionally kicking Denver Nuggets player Jamal Murray in the groin. The incident occurred in the third quarter of the game, with the Nuggets leading 84-76. Murray immediately fell to the ground, clutching his groin area. Brooks was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, resulting in his immediate ejection from the game. Murray, however, claimed he did not believe the kick was intentional. He stated that Brooks was shooting the ball and possibly flopping a little, and claimed that he did not think Brooks intended to kick him. Despite the controversy, the Denver Nuggets won the game 127-120 and improved their record to 3-2. Murray had an impressive performance, scoring a team-high 39 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. The ejection of Brooks sparked debate among fans on social media, with some criticizing his actions and others defending his shooting motion.",
  "summary": "Nuggets star Jamal Murray shared his blunt reaction after the Suns' Dillon Brooks was ejected for kicking him in the groin.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets' Jamal Murray in the groin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/suns-dillon-brooks-ejected-from-game-for-kicking-nuggets-jamal-murray",
        "published": "2026-10-31T03:48:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Suns’ Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets’ Jamal Murray in the groin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/suns-dillon-brooks-ejected-from-game-for-kicking-nuggets-jamal-murray-17335120",
        "published": "2026-10-31T03:48:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}