1 minute ago

Draymond Green Elaborates On Brandin Podziemski's 'Face of the Team' Comments

"They got to leave it with somebody. How can I have their trust?" said Podz on wanting to take over for Steph-Dray as the Warriors' face once they retire. Green, while appreciative, said, "With him I say ‘Be careful.’ The more you tell people the more they use it against you." Dray does believe Podz can "take the torch".

By Samir Mehdi

8 minutes ago

Amen Thompson On Kevin Durant Taking Less Money On Extension

Instead of signing a $122 million max extension, KD signed a team-friendly $90 million extension that runs through 2028. "Generous guy," said Amen who didn't know KD had taken below the max. Amen has praised KD's work ethic, wanting to emulate him. "We all knew it wasn’t a short-term thing. Hopefully he can finish his career here," said Ime Udoka.

By Samir Mehdi

about 7 hours ago

Bill Simmons Calls Keegan Murray’s $140 Million Deal One of NBA’s Worst

Simmons criticized Keegan Murray’s five-year, $140 million extension, saying he’s overpaid for his ceiling. “Those are my least favorite contracts, a guy who can’t be an All-Star and you’re paying him just under $30 million a year,” Simmons said. “We do ‘Worst Contracts in the NBA’ every year, Keegan submitted his resume for Top 10.”

By Adit Pujari

about 7 hours ago

Stephen Curry Praises NBA’s New Rule

Curry supported the NBA’s decision to only count full-court heaves if they go in, saying it’ll free players mentally. “I used to be the grumpy old guy… yelling at people who didn’t take that shot because they were afraid of what it does to their shooting percentage,” he said. “That’s too much to think about. Just play basketball.”

By Adit Pujari

about 7 hours ago

Gary Payton Recalls Larry Bird’s Cold, Cutthroat Trash Talk

Payton said "Larry Bird used to tell me 'Look here, man. I'm gonna go shoot this motherfuckin' jumper in your face right there in that corner. And it's gonna be your Christmas present." He then continued what Bird said, "gonna wrap it up and bust your head open." Payton in the end confessed, "coldest dude I ever seen."

By Adit Pujari

about 10 hours ago

Boogie Cousins Calls Steph Curry “Touched by God” After Witnessing Practice Miracles

Cousins said his favorite memory of playing with Stephen Curry wasn’t a game moment but watching him at practice. “He has some type of touch from God,” Cousins said, recalling Curry casually tossing balls over his shoulder or behind his head into random baskets. “Time after time I’d watch, this dude might be sent from God.”

By Adit Pujari

about 14 hours ago

Kevin Durant Takes $30 Million Paycut to Help Rockets Build Long-Term

Durant's business partner Rich Kleiman told ESPN that KD has agreed to a two-year, $90 million extension with the Rockets. The deal includes a player option for 2027–28. Durant was eligible for $120 million but accepted about $30 million less to give Houston financial flexibility. The move signals his long-term commitment to the franchise’s future and roster building.

By Adit Pujari

about 14 hours ago

Frank Vogel Shuts Down “Bubble Asterisk” Talk Around Lakers’ 2020 Title

Vogel, who was Lakers coach from 2019-22, said, “I don’t really subscribe to the fact that teams that lost get to say, ‘We didn’t want to be there.’” He added, “For all the people that want to asterisk this thing, we were the No. 1 team from day one… We were gonna win that thing, bubble or Staples Center.”

By Adit Pujari

about 19 hours ago

Derrick White Reflects on Al Horford Leaving the Celtics

White admitted that it's sad to see Horford go and thought he'd be playing with him for the rest of Al's career. He said, "Al's probably the best teammate I've ever had." White added that he just acared so much about teammates. But the biggest part about Horford was how much belief he had in teammates, according to White.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 21 hours ago

Khris Middleton Opens Up on an Emotional Return to Milwaukee

Middleton admitted that returning to Milwaukee to open the season would be an emotional night. He said, "That place has meant a lot to me. It’s gonna be a special night." Middleton said that his family will be there to watch the game and his kids understand that he doesn't play for the Bucks anymore, Bijan Todd reported.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 21 hours ago

Alex Caruso Recalls How G-League Connection Led to His Thunder Championship Run

Caruso recalled how Mark Daigneault was his first professional basketball coach with the Oklahoma City Blue in 2016. He said he "kept that relationship going and thankfully we did 'cause now we're back together." This reunion on the Thunder in 2024 led to the pair winning an NBA championship together. Caruso was a key piece during that title run.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 21 hours ago

Egor Demin Reveals How the Heatles Big 3 Formed a Core Memory With His Brother and Father

Demin recalled how he got his first NBA jersey and it involved the Heatles. He said, "Me, my dad and my brother. We had this big 3 of Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. I was D-Wade." Demin turned this longtime appreciation of Wade into a business partnership, signing a shoe deal with Li Ning and Way of Wade.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 22 hours ago

Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield Argue Over Who Would Win A 1v1

"Too many to zero. Buddy has no chance," said Jimmy. Buddy concedes in a way where he claims he's better in a five-on-five setting while roasting Jimmy's lack of jump shooting. Butler has previously stated he's the best 1v1 player in the world, stating, "I'm taking my chances." It should be noted Buddy and Butler are incredibly close as friends.

By Samir Mehdi

about 22 hours ago

Jaden Ivy and Jalen Duren Unlikely to Recieve Contract Extensions

Ivey's sudden surgical procedure to alleviate pressure in his right knee isn't doing him any favors. However, Jake Fischer reported, "Neither first-round pick for the Pistons has generated much momentum on a new deal." They are also hesitant to give Duren too big a contract. Both are likely to enter restricted free agency in 2026 if not extended by Monday.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 22 hours ago

Angel Reese Reacts To Tari Eason Sporting Her Reebok Shoes At Practice

"Great feets!" wrote Angel on X after seeing Tari dribble in her Angel Reese 1s in the Charm City colorway. Eason is currently a sneaker free agent and so Reese is perhaps doing her part in recruiting the budding star. "he Angel Reese shoe is doing really well. Sold out," said Shaq, the President of Reebok's NBA division.

By Samir Mehdi

about 23 hours ago

Ime Udoka Unbothered by Teams Copying the Rockets’ Tactics

Udoka admitted that teams are copying their double-big lineup, but he isn't worried. Udoka understands that it's a copycat league and teams will look for any advantage. But he said, "Everybody’s trying to be like us. They can’t really do it like us." Alperen Sengun's unique playstyle coupled with the Rockets' floor-spacing lineups make it hard to replicate completely.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 23 hours ago

Tari Eason's Mother Is Worried About Clippers Due To James Harden's Love Life

Harden confirmed on 'Starting 5' that he's "in love" with girlfriend Paije Speights who he openly calls 'wife'. The two even have a baby boy on the way together. Eason's mother see this as the Clippers becoming more formidable. "NOW I’m worried about the Clippers. A man in love and in his hometown. Idk locked in James is different."

By Samir Mehdi

about 24 hours ago

Scotty Pippen Jr Receives Update On Injury

Scotty will undergo a 'sesmoidectomy' where a bone is removed from under the big toe. ESPN reported he would be reevaluated within 12 weeks. A 2020 study for athletes who underwent this surgery however recovered in about 4.62 months. The surgery is a result of "ongoing discomfort". Scotty averaged 9.9 points, 4.4 assists and 3.3 rebounds for Memphis last season.

By Samir Mehdi

about 24 hours ago

Christian Braun Extension Unlikely Before Deadline, Says Jake Fischer

Braun is looking for an extension in the $25-30 million range annually after a breakout season averaging 15.4ppg last season. However, Fischer said, "Pessimism persists regarding a possible extension before Monday's deadline for Christian Braun with the Nuggets." However, Braun is key to the Nuggets' future and will likely get a long-term deal done sonner rather than later.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 24 hours ago

Kevin Durant Impressed With Reed Sheppard's Growth

With Fred VanVleet out for the year with an ACL tear, Reed will shoulder much more offensive responsibility. "Last game, it kind of came all together, as far as how aggressive he [Reed] was on both ends of the floor," said KD. Sheppard dropped 29 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, and 7 stocks against the Hawks starters the other night.

By Samir Mehdi

about 24 hours ago

Kevin Durant Makes Brutal Claim Toward OKC Thunder

"No," said KD when asked if he's looking forward to meeting anyone from the Thunder organization on Houston-OKC's opening night. He's taken slight shots at them prior, saying, "Finally. It’s been 10 years, 'bout time they win one." He did admit this was in jest. Over a decade ago while on the Thunder, he said, "I love it here."

By Samir Mehdi

1 day ago

Damontas Sabonis Set to Miss the Start of the 2025–26 Season

Sabonis will miss the Kings' season opener with a grade 1 hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in a week. He got hurt during a preseason game against the Clippers on October 15th. Sabonis is the second Kings starter to miss the beginning of the season after Keegan Murray was ruled out for the first few weeks following thumb surgery.

By Pranay Mukherjee

1 day ago

Luka Doncic Breaks Down What the Lakers Have Lacked in Preseason

Doncic thinks the Lakers are playing different in practice, more physical, but it's not translating to the court. "Obviously some stuff to clean up," Doncic said. But physicality remains the key hole in their games, according to Luka. The Lakers are 1-5 in preseason, but Doncic has shown his MVP form, averaging 28ppg in just 27.5 minutes of play.

By Pranay Mukherjee

1 day ago

Kings Head Coach Doug Christie Demands One Thing From Russell Westbrook

Christie just wants Westbrook to play his regular game. "I just want Russ to be Russ," he said, according to Mark Medina. Westbrook averaged 13.3ppg and 6.1apg last season, bringing some intensity to the Nuggets in a hybrid bench and starting role. Now, he will look to play impactful basketball for the Kings behind Dennis Schroder, from the bench.

By Pranay Mukherjee

1 day ago

Tyrese Haliburton Credits Jayson Tatum for Keeping Him Upbeat During Achilles Recovery

Haliburton said Tatum has been a great person for him to lean on while they both recover from torn Achilles tendon injuries. Hali said, "It's been nice to kind of speak with him. He's been kind of showing me what he's been doing." Haliburton took comfort from seeing Tatum's recovery process and hopes he's able to come back in 2025-26.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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