2 months ago

Alan Hahn: Thunder Are Becoming the NBA’s “Team You Love to Hate”

Hahn said OKC’s Knicks game flipped when a key no-call helped keep Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out of early foul trouble, and the Garden “suddenly” had “an enemy.” “Nobody loves the villain like The Garden does,” Hahn said. “That’s what the Thunder became after that moment. That’s what SGA became.” He added OKC is fueled by “an arrogance” in how they play.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Anthony Davis Cleared for On-Court Activities After Left Hand Injury

Davis has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities, the Washington Wizards announced Friday. He has been sidelined with ligament damage in his left hand and was reevaluated this week by Dr. Steven Shin of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is progressing as expected and will be reassessed in two weeks, per Marc Stein.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Kon Knueppel: Curry’s 402 Is Near “Unbreakable,” but 4,000-Plus 3s Isn’t

Knueppel said Stephen Curry’s 400 threes in 2016 is “pretty close to unbreakable,” even in a volume era. But he thinks the career chase is different. “I don’t know if the total is as unbreakable,” he told The Standard, noting Curry “missed some games” early and players “are shooting… more” now. That’s why 4,000-plus feels more reachable than 402.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Breanna Stewart: Strike “Definitely on the Table” as WNBA CBA Talks Continue

Stewart said a work stoppage “is definitely on the table” as players negotiate a new CBA. “We have the strike authorization vote ready… Do we want to do it? No, we don’t, but if we have to, we will,” she said. Stewart framed it as leverage, stressing the goal is “the best deal possible” for players.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Anthony Edwards Predicts Kon Knueppel Could Challenge Steph Curry's 3-Point Record

Edwards said Knueppel might catch Curry's all-time 3-pointers made record: "Either me or Kon Knueppel. I'm a big fan of Kon Knueppel. He can really shoot the ball." Knueppel became the fastest player to reach 100 threes in 29 games, beating the previous record of 41. He's surpassed Curry's rookie record for most 20-point games on 50/40/90 shooting.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Cooper Flagg Warming Up Before His Return vs. Magic

Flagg missed the Mavs' last 8 games with a left midfoot sprain. He was seen taking shots during pregame warmups ahead of his return vs. Magic. Flagg will be restricted to 20-25 minutes and could play the second game of the back-to-back as well, vs. Celtics, depending on how he's feeling. However, the Mavs might be cautious with Flagg.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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