about 1 month ago

Austin Reaves Opens Up on Back Injury Scare vs. Thunder, Says He Feels “Decent” Now

"I went back to get a rebound, overextended a little bit, and I felt something," Reaves said. "But I feel decent right now, so we'll see." The Lakers don't have another game until Sunday, allowing Reaves enough time to recheck his back issue and ensure he's completely fine. With Luka Doncic's hamstring injury, it's crucial Reaves remains injury free.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Thunder Put the Lakers in Their Place, and Stephen A. Smith Felt the Message

Smith didn’t treat Oklahoma City’s 139-96 blowout of Los Angeles like a random bad night. He called it “an ass kicking” and said the Thunder showed “there’s levels to this” after hearing all the Lakers hype. He even admitted Luka Doncic’s injury drew “a raised eyebrow,” because the game had already turned into total humiliation by halftime.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sees Dan Hurley’s Relentless Edge Powering UConn’s Run

Asked what separates Hurley, Calipari pointed first to in-game adjustments, then to something deeper. “Their will is stronger than anyone else’s will,” he said, comparing that force to coaches like Larry Brown. Calipari said Hurley’s determination flows from staff to players, calling it the trait that keeps showing up in UConn’s championship-level runs.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

UConn’s Crown Comes With a Bigger Final Four Target

Chiney Ogwumike said UConn's repeat bid is compelling but a new champion would be the bigger storyline from Phoenix. “They also do have a target on their backs,” she said, noting last year’s pain pushed South Carolina, Texas and UCLA higher. With four top seeds left, Chiney expects the season’s “most competitive, fun games” on college basketball’s biggest stage.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sees Darius Acuff Jr. as the Prospect Teams Will Regret Passing On

Calipari said Acuff’s draft case starts with toughness. The Arkansas coach revealed the guard played through a painful toe injury for the final 12 to 15 games of the season and refused to shut it down. Calipari added Acuff can play on or off the ball, then warned NBA teams plainly: pass on him, and “you will regret it.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith Questions Luka Doncic’s Injury in Blowout Loss to Thunder

Smith went beyond criticizing the Lakers’ loss and openly cast doubt on Doncic’s hamstring issue. “We were looking at it with a raised eyebrow,” he said, suggesting Luka’s injury suddenly appeared once Oklahoma City had turned the game into a rout. Smith even said it was “almost” good that Doncic came out, because the humiliation was already complete.

By Raahib Singh

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