about 2 months ago

Antonio Daniels Makes Bold Comparison Between Victor Wembanyama and Scottie Barnes

Barnes averaged 24.1 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 8.6 APG, 1.1 SPG, and 1.7 BPG in the series vs the Cavs, showcasing his all-encompassing offensive and defensive versatility. "Scottie Barnes is a younger version of Victor Wembanyama...he impacts both sides of the basketball. They do it in different ways," said Antonio Daniels after the Raptors' Game 7 to Cleveland.

By Samir Mehdi

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Joel Embiid Has His Best Shot at NBA Finals Since 2014

Jay Williams said Embiid’s injury questions are nothing new, asking, “When isn’t Joel Embiid battling back from injury?” He pointed to Embiid’s history with Karl-Anthony Towns, including fouling him out in 16 minutes earlier this season. With Tyrese Maxey rolling, Paul George improving, and Philadelphia finally healthier, Williams called this the moment Embiid has awaited since 2014.

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about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Says LeBron James Beating OKC Does Nothing For His GOAT Case

Smith said LeBron owns one GOAT category because “we have never seen anybody this great this long,” calling his Year 23 conditioning “tier one.” But he said nothing changes his Jordan stance. “LeBron will sit up there and beat you. Jordan snatched your heart,” Smith said. Smith added that even if Lakers beat OKC, his GOAT stance won't change.

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Masai Ujiri Takes Over as Mavericks President After Toronto Exit

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Masai Ujiri Takes Over as Mavericks President After Toronto Exit

After a six-month search following Harrison’s firing, Dallas is hiring Ujiri as team president and alternate governor, according to Shams. The move lands a major executive after Patrick Dumont promised a splash. Ujiri ran Toronto from 2013 to 2025 and built the Raptors’ 2019 title team, giving the Mavericks a proven architect.

By Raahib Singh

Chicago Sky Waive Hailey Van Lith Ahead of 2026 Season Opener

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Chicago Sky Waive Hailey Van Lith Ahead of 2026 Season Opener

Sky have waived second-year guard Van Lith, ending her tenure in Chicago before she could build on a rocky rookie campaign. Drafted 11th overall in 2025, Van Lith averaged just 3.5 points and 1.6 assists in 12.4 minutes per game last season, battling an ankle injury that cost her the final seven games.

By Adit Pujari

Masai Ujiri’s Mavericks Arrival Brings Star-Lure Questions

about 2 months ago

Masai Ujiri’s Mavericks Arrival Brings Star-Lure Questions

Dallas hiring Ujiri already has a bigger question attached: who could follow him? Brett Siegel noted Ujiri has “an incredibly strong bond” with stars around the league, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard. After Patrick Dumont promised a splash, the Mavericks now have a title-winning executive whose relationships could fuel major roster speculation.

By Raahib Singh

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