about 1 month ago

Amen Thompson Regrets Allowing Luke Kennard To Go Off During Lakers-Rockets

Kennard dropped a Playoff career-high 27 points on 5-5 3PT shooting vs the Rockets. Amen was his primary defender and was remorseful about not defending him well. "That was my matchup (Luke Kennard). He went off I gotta be better than that. I knew what Kennard could do today but I gotta be more locked in for that matchup."

By Samir Mehdi

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about 1 month ago

Lakers’ Sloppy Win Left Shannon Sharpe Warning About What Comes Next

Sharpe said Lakers flirted with trouble despite beating Rockets 107-98, pointing to 21 offensive rebounds allowed and a plus-five turnover margin for the Rockets. He called that combo “a recipe to get your a** beat” if it continues, especially in Game 2. Sharpe added the Lakers looked sharp early, but then got careless and “lax” as the game wore on.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Pat Riley’s Heat Culture May Be Scaring Off Stars From Coming to Miami

Pierce argued Miami’s reputation is now working against it, saying players see how stars are treated once the relationship turns. He pointed to Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Jimmy Butler as examples, saying, “You run your stars off when you’re done with them.” Pierce believes that history makes some stars think twice about choosing Miami.

By Raahib Singh

Indiana Fever Enter Camp With Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston Fully Cleared

about 1 month ago

Indiana Fever Enter Camp With Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston Fully Cleared

Indiana heads into training camp with a clean bill of health, as Clark said she is “100% healthy” while still building back her reps. Boston added she’s “good to go” after her leg injury at Unrivaled. Sophie Cunningham and Ty Harris have also been cleared, giving the Fever a fully available group to open camp.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Goran Dragic Still Sounds Heated Over Robert Sarver’s $1 Million Comment

Dragic recalled former Suns owner Robert Sarver telling him he was “so happy” he missed the All-Star team because Phoenix wouldn’t have to pay a $1 million bonus in his contract. Dragic said the remark came after he was sent to All-Star Weekend for the Skills Challenge instead. “I was so pissed, man,” he said.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Caitlin Clark’s Return Comes With a New Respect for Recovery

Clark said time away from the court last season taught her to be “a little bit smarter” with her body, even though her competitive mindset has not changed. “I don’t want to sit out a single rep,” she said, but added camp’s long days make recovery and treatment essential. Clark called the experience humbling and said it improved her leadership.

By Raahib Singh

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