3 months ago

Adam Silver Considers Current Tanking Issues Worse Than in Recent Memory

Silver is taking tanking very seriously, having fined the Pacers and Jazz for doing so. When asked if this season is worse than before, he said, "Are we seeing behavior that is worse this year than we've seen in recent memory? Yes is my view." Silver is considering various ways to curb tanking, including a tournament to determine lottery picks.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Adam Silver Announces NBA Europe Launch for October 2027 With $1 Billion Expansion Fees

Silver outlined plans for a 12-16 team European league with expansion fees ranging from $500 million to $1 billion. The NBA is targeting elite clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Fenerbahce, and Anadolu Efes. Silver emphasized long-term vision: "People who are looking for a short return should probably look elsewhere." Current NBA players may invest in franchises.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Heat Discover Two Gems in Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis: Zach Lowe

Lowe highlighted Bam Adebayo and Ware's +35 in 25 minutes over two games despite recent tension with Erik Spoelstra. On Jakucionis, Lowe said: "I'm sorry to Bill Simmons who hates when the Heat discover anything good...He's shooting 45% on 3s...the Heat have not had a passer like this in quite sometime." Lowe noted he's monitoring both developments closely.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Kevin Durant Certain Michael Jordan Could Have Achieved a Lot More

Durant acknowledged Jordan's retirements cost him scoring opportunities. "MJ took 2-3 years without injury just walked away from the game. He could've had way more points...he left a lot on the table," KD said. Despite that, Durant expressed reverence: "He's a icon, a great, one of my inspirations...just to be close to him is amazing...It's surreal."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Kyrie Irving on Cooper Flagg: "He's Doing Things Some of the Greats Didn't Do"

Kyrie, while addressing the 19-year-old rookie, said, "Cooper is just an amazing player...At 19 years old, doing the things that he's doing within our league is very special." He went further with a bold assessment: "He's doing things that some of the greats, even before him, didn't do. He's chasing history." Cooper is averaging 20.4 points and 6.6 rebounds.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Picks Cristiano Ronaldo Over Lionel Messi

Giannis explained his Ronaldo preference despite acknowledging Messi's greatness: "My mindset is closer to Cristiano Ronaldo's mindset...when it comes to the game and the love and the consistency and the hard work...I'm more similar to Ronaldo." Giannis' ultimate goal: "I wish I get to a point that they say Jordan or Giannis. I already won."

By Adit Pujari

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