5 months ago

“A Blessing”: Tyrese Maxey Happy to Have “All-Star” Joel Embiid Back After Injury Struggle

When asked if he's surprised to see Embiid back at All-Star form, Maxey said it's a blessing he managed to overcome numerous injury issues. Maxey added, "He works hard. He does a good job of getting his body right," praising Embiid's effort. He was happy seeing Joel, who played 39 minutes, play more minutes than him, 35 minutes, vs. Pelicans.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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5 months ago

SNL Makes 'Black History Month' Joke On Cooper Flagg's 49-Point Game

Flagg dropped 49 points on the Hornets which is the most points scored by a teenager in NBA history. Michael Che on Saturday Night Love, poked fun at this. "Not a great start to black history month," said Che. This was in jest of course as there's no hard feelings between SNL and the Mavericks rookie superstar.

By Samir Mehdi

Evan Sidery: Kings Openly Shopping Veteran Players as the Trade Deadline Nears

5 months ago

Evan Sidery: Kings Openly Shopping Veteran Players as the Trade Deadline Nears

Sidery reported that the Kings are openly shopping Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk. Following the De'Andre Hunter trade, the Kings are nowhere done as sellers, with the February 5th deadline incoming. According to Brett Siegel, the Kings have shopped all four of these players over the past few weeks. However, they've shopped Monk the most.

By Pranay Mukherjee

“My One Person”: Joel Embiid Thanks 76ers Staffer for Never Giving Up on His Recovery

5 months ago

“My One Person”: Joel Embiid Thanks 76ers Staffer for Never Giving Up on His Recovery

Embiid said that Simon Rice's name hasn't been mentioned, but he played a crucial role in helping him recover and get back to All-Star shape. "Everybody gave up on me. He’s the one guy who just kept trying to figure it out," Embiid said. He added that he's very grateful that Rice was there for him throughout the process.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Dillon Brooks Declares Luka Doncic Is the Hardest Player for Him to Guard

5 months ago

Dillon Brooks Declares Luka Doncic Is the Hardest Player for Him to Guard

On N3on's stream, Brooks said that Doncic's first step is quick and once he has you on his hip or back, you're at his mercy. "He has countless moves like step-throughs, fadeaways. He just touched up Washington last night," Brooks said, recalling Doncic's 37-point triple-double vs. Washington. He also praised Luka's ability to get to the free throw line.

By Pranay Mukherjee

NBA Games Results (January 31st): 76ers Beat Pelicans, Rockets Beat Mavericks

5 months ago

NBA Games Results (January 31st): 76ers Beat Pelicans, Rockets Beat Mavericks

The Pacers beat the Hawks 129-124 with Andrew Nembhard scoring 26 points. 76ers beat the Pelicans 124-114 with Joel Embiid dropping 40 points and 11 rebounds. Bulls beat the Pelicans 125-118 with Ayo Dosunmu scoring 29 points. Timberwolves beat the Grizzlies 131-114 with Anthony Edwards dropping 33 points. Rockets beat the Mavericks 111-107 with Amen Thompson scoring 21 points.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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