3 months ago

“Be Bad the Whole Game”: Dillon Brooks Shares What Ref Told Him After His 16th Tech

Picking his 16th technical vs Thunder, Brooks said an official told him, “I’m playing victim all the time, and when I don’t, I’m a bad guy.” He added, “Be bad the whole game.” Brooks also flagged one referee, James Williams: “We haven’t won a game with a Gucci ref… we’ve had him four or five times already.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Being a Kobe Bryant Has Motivated Austin Reaves to Win a Title for Lakers

Reaves explained what motivates him as a Lakers player: "I grew up a Lakers fan, I grew up a Kobe fan. Watched all them finals runs." The guard emphasized his singular focus: "Winning a championship that's been the one thing I have wanted to do since becoming a Laker...to help this organization compete for a championship."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Updated Team World Roster After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo Injuries

With Shai and Giannis out, Team World’s updated All-Star pool: Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Jamal Murray, Alperen Sengun, Pascal Siakam, Deni Avdija, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Norman Powell. The absences opened two spots, with Fox replacing Giannis, but Powell slotting in, representing Jamaica. Sengun came in for Shai after being a shock All-Star snub.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Cade Cunningham Buys Minority Stake in Texas Rangers

Shams Charania reported Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Rangers. The Pistons All-Star is an Arlington, Texas native and has become one of the few active NBA players with a Major League Baseball ownership stake. The Rangers, World Series champs in 2023, add a new high-profile local investor to their ownership group.

By Tanish Chachra

3 months ago

Jalen Williams Aggravates Hamstring Injury, Set to Be Re-evaluated After All-Star Break

Tim MacMahon reported that Williams has aggravated the right hamstring injury that recently kept him out for 10 games. Williams will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break and will miss OKC's Thursday night game vs. Bucks. The Thunder got some rhythm back after Williams' return. But with him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both injured, OKC might struggle for a few games.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

NBA Board Governors Meeting in Spring Critical for NBA Expansion, Says Shams Charania

Shams said the NBA Board of Governors meeting in March will be crucial as the league considers introducing 2 new expansion teams. The meeting will discuss, "What it means for the rest of the league, the valuation of those two teams," said Shams. Additionally, they'll discuss the layout of the league. Seattle and Las Vegas are frontrunners for expansion teams.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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