New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter is getting benched a bit too often this season.

The defensive was kept seated for the opening drive against the Green Bay Packers earlier this season, with reports claiming he slept during a walk-through. He was benched again on Monday night, with the Giants playing the New England Patriots.

No official reason was given, but an X user going by the name Wesley Steinberg started a rumor claiming the DE would be disciplined after getting caught watching adult videos during a team meeting.

“Giants DE Abdul Carter will miss the first drive tonight for disciplinary reasons after getting caught watching p**n in a team meeting when his headphones disconnected,” they wrote.

The tweet really took off once folks realized the player did not take the field for the Giants on their opening defensive drive.

“And here I thought this was a parody account,” Dr. Jeff Mueller mused.

“It is lol. But makes you wonder what Carter did lol,” someone commented.

“Wait a minute,” another post read, following realization.

“Find out that Abdul Carter is going to be sat out for the first drive tonight, Make up a fake reason that’s really funny, Go viral for it, Absolute genius,” read another.

The parody tweet was posted several hours before the game, which suggests there may have been some insider dealings involved. It has been viewed over eight million times.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.