about 2 months ago

Bill Simmons Stunned by Lakers’ Improved Calibration After LeBron James’ Injury

Simmons admitted that the LeBron injury was timely for the Lakers, despite that comment sounding odd. "He came back and it's been interesting to watch him reinvent himself as this third option," Simmons said. He added that LeBron hustling, making plays, rebounding and generally fitting into his role has helped the Lakers recalibrate over the last few games.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Wants Charles Barkley to "Stop Whining" About Lakers

Stephen A. pushed back on Barkley's skepticism about the Lakers being contenders. "Since the trading deadline, they ranked fourth in the NBA in shooting threes at 39%," he said. He pointed to Luka's 32.8 scoring average and 8.5 assists and a potential first-round home court advantage. "What it does mean is that they qualify as a contender," Stephen A. added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Shams Charania: LeBron James Playing a Supporting Role Makes the Lakers Contenders

"If you're leaning on him to be your best player, then you're not a contender," Shams said of LeBron. He pointed to a headfirst dive in a close game as symbolic of LeBron embracing a reduced role alongside Luka and Reeves. "LeBron James playing this type of role to me gives them a chance to be a contender," Shams added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Seth Greenberg Questions Darryn Peterson’s “Energy” and “Body Language”

Greenberg said Peterson’s March won’t just be judged on buckets. “I don't like the way he interacts with his teammates,” he said. “I didn't like the body language.” Stephen A. Smith agreed the concern isn’t talent, but trust, saying teams will investigate “all your proclivities, all your habits, all your tendencies” before making a top-pick investment.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Over Darryn Peterson for Stephen A. Smith

"I have no questions about his skill set. The brother is a superstar talent. But how reliable is he going to be?" Stephen A. said of Peterson. On Dybantsa, he had zero doubts. "You can't teach 6'8" with his skill level. As far as I'm concerned, that's my number one pick. I ain't even thinking about it," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Drug Possession Charges

Holloway, 21, has been arrested, per a Tuscaloosa Police Department release via Nick Kelly of AL.com. Agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force recovered more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash. Holloway was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. Bond was set at $5,000.

By Adit Pujari

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