5 minutes ago

Alperen Sengun Tops Anonymous Player Poll for Most Overrated

Sengun drew 12.3% of 81 votes in The Athletic’s anonymous player survey, edging Rudy Gobert and Trae Young, who each received 8.6%. Karl-Anthony Towns followed at 7.4%, while Paolo Banchero and Ja Morant landed at 4.9%. The poll also listed Deni Avdija, Scottie Barnes, Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam at 3.7%, with several others receiving 2.5% or 1.2%.

By Raahib Singh

41 minutes ago

Brian Windhorst Puts Lakers’ Game 2 Burden on Everyone Around LeBron James

Windhorst framed Game 2 as a supporting-cast test after Oklahoma City beat Los Angeles 108-90. “The Thunder make it so hard,” he said, noting Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and Austin Reaves combined to shoot 8-of-35 with about eight turnovers. With Luka Doncic out, even another 27-point James night may not be enough for Los Angeles to avoid an 0-2 hole.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 hour ago

What Playoff Games Are On Tonight? NBA Schedule (May 6th)

New York hosts Philadelphia at 7 PM ET after a 137-98 opener powered by Brunson’s 35 points, while Minnesota visits San Antonio at 9:30 PM after stealing Game 1, 104-102. Maxey said the Sixers “will be ready.” Anthony Edwards finished with 18 points, and Victor Wembanyama’s 11-15-12 line wasn’t enough, as both series hit early pressure points before shifting sites.

By Raahib Singh

about 6 hours ago

Austin Reaves Posts Lowest Playoff Field Goal Percentage by a Laker in 35 Years

Reaves struggled in game 1 vs. OKC, dropping just 8 points on 3-16 shooting from the field and 0-5 from 3-point range. Doing so, he had the lowest field goal percentage by a Laker in the Playoffs over the last 35 years at 18.8%. Despite dishing out 6 assists and grabbing 5 rebounds, Reaves largely struggled in the game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 6 hours ago

Chet Holmgren Didn't Think He'd Play Against LeBron James In A Series

Much has been said about LeBron playing at the level he currently is at age 41 years old and yet it still doesn't feel enough. When asked about playing against Bron, Chet after the Game 1 win said, "Maybe with him coaching or something... It's fun to go at it with great players and he's one of them."

By Samir Mehdi

about 7 hours ago

Chet Holmgren Defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 7 Turnovers in Game 1 WCSF Win vs. Lakers

Holmgren doesn't believe Shai's 7 turnovers vs. Lakers are his fault and doesn't blame him for them. "Those turnovers aren't on him. We gotta improve, be better, be where we got to be," Holmgren said. He added that SGA could choose to shoot the ball all the time, but instead he's trying to make the right plays for the team.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Never miss an update! Download our app now.