3 months ago

Bennedict Mathurin Ready to Embrace Playmaking Duty as Darius Garland Recovers From Injury

Mathurin is ready to embrace a playmaking role if necessary as Garland recovers from his toe injury. "I'm just able to fit pretty much, in any kind of lineups and just be a threat," Mathurin said. Having played with a variety of great players, Mathurin feels like he could adjust to any possible role the Clippers may need.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Stan Van Gundy Suggests Getting Rid of the NBA Draft to Curb Tanking

Van Gundy says the NBA has to remove any incentive for losing to prevent tanking from happening. "Get rid of the draft. You still have the salary cap, if you want to go give Cooper Flagg $45 million a year coming out of college, do it," he said. Van Gundy emphasized that without a draft, there's no incentive to lose.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Ja Morant Set to Be Re-evaluated in Two Weeks

According to Michael Scotto, Morant will be re-evaluated in two weeks, as he recovers from a UCL sprain in his left elbow. Although the Grizzlies said he's progressing well in his rehab, Morant continues to experience some discomfort in his elbow. Ja suffered the injury on January 21st while trying to block Dyson Daniels' layup. His elbow hit the backboard.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Dominique Wilkins Recalls Being in “Awe” During His First Dunk Contest

Wilkins said participating in the dunk contest was his way of seeing how he stacked up against the greatest dunkers. "I think I was in awe my first dunk contest. So I didn't really do what I should've done," Wilkins said, recalling competing against Julius Earning and Larry Nance in 1984. However, in his second contest, in 1985, he won.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Bill Simmons Claims Wilt Chamberlain Would Have Had a Burner Account if X Existed Then

Simmons, having read all the books Chamberlain wrote, recalls how he trashed everybody, teammates and even coaches. "This is why all the other players didn’t like him, he got traded twice. I just think he absolutely would’ve had burner accounts," Simmons said. He added that Chamberlain would have definitely taken some shots at Bill Russell on his burner account.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

No Decision Has Been Made On Terry Rozier's Heat Contract Amid Legal Troubles

Rozier found himself in legal trouble when he was accused of manipulating his own stat sheet for gambling purposes. Per Anthony Chiang, "Terry Rozier’s future in Miami remains uncertain". It was reported that he's still however entitled to his $26.6 million from the Heat and his contract won't be voided. Though, a decision hasn't been made on his return yet.

By Samir Mehdi

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