3 months ago

Angry Gambling Companies Reportedly Pushed Adam Silver to Punish Tanking Teams

Gambling interests played a role in NBA's crackdown on tanking, per Ben Golliver. "Over-unders are at stake. Player props are at stake. If coaches are just willy-nilly not playing guys the entire game...you're going to have a lot of angry gamblers and a lot of angry gambling companies," he said. The Jazz were fined $500,000 and the Pacers $100,000.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Bobby Portis Unsure of His and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Long-Term Future in Milwaukee

Portis was unwilling to give a concrete answer on whether he and Giannis would be with the Bucks in October, saying, "It's too far away to say." He emphasized that they're both focused on helping the Bucks win games. "We're playing for the city of Milwaukee," Portis said. He and Giannis are fighting to get the Bucks into the playoffs.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Lawrence Frank Praised Chris Paul's Leadership A Week Before Sending Him Home

"Earlier in the season, Lawrence Frank sent me an article on how great my leadership was," said CP3 on Carmelo Anthony's podcast. Paul admitted that someone on the Clippers told him to stop giving younger players advice. On his jersey getting retired by LAC, Frank told him it will happen. "He said that to me before sending me home."

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn't Feel Comfortable With Michael Jordan Comparisons

"I don’t really love them," said SGA on the comparisons. The obvious similarities come from them being 6'6, two-way guards who thrive int he mid-range. His 2024-25 season was Jordan-esque from an efficiency and numbers standpoint. "Just because he’s 3-peated twice. I think it’s a disservice to compare me 7 years in to what he’s been," continued Shai.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Jalen Brunson Hopes Knicks “Do Right” by Him After $113 Million Sacrifice

Jalen Brunson feels like he has sacrificed for the team after leaving $113 million on the table in 2024. “I’ve seen players wait and then get hurt, and then they’re at the mercy of the organization,” Brunson admitted, acknowledging the tough side of it. However, he remains hopeful that the Knicks will do right by him with his next contract extension.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Kon Knueppel Wants A 1v1 With Jesus Christ

Knueppel, during his Rising Stars media availability this past weekend, was asked if he could pick any historical figure to play 1v1 against, who would it be. "Jesus Christ. He might beat me. A conversation with him would be better, though." Kon saying Jesus "might" beat him is the utmost confidence a player has exuded on camera.

By Samir Mehdi

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