about 1 month ago

Brian Windhorst Says Players Usually Aren’t Driving Load Management Calls

Windhorst pushed back on the idea that stars are the main force behind late-season rest. “It very rarely is the player,” he said on First Take. He argued most load management decisions come from “the sports science groups and the trainers,” not players asking out themselves, while adding that dynamic is especially relevant in cases like Joel Embiid’s.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Kemba Walker Encouraged Kon Knueppel To Break His Hornets 3PM Single Season Record

Kon had just one made three over his previous two games. Coming into Hornets-Suns, Kon and Kemba had a convo. "He told me before the game, he was like, 'Man, let's go get this one tonight!" Kon drained his 261st three, breaking Kemba's record and rained in 4 3PMs. "I've surpassed my expectations for myself a little bit."

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Exchanges Trash-Talk With Dennis Schroder After A Hard Foul On LJ Cryer

Dennis committed a fairly harsh foul on LJ Cryer which was then upgraded to a Flagrant 1. Amidst all of this, Draymond took quite a bit of offense to the foul and began spewing profanities at Dennis and anybody in his path. They would get separated and the game continued. Cavs won 118-111 as the Warriors are 36-41.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

“Beat the Sh*t Out of Us”: LeBron James Doesn’t Hold Back After Blowout Loss vs. Thunder

Following the Thunder's 139-96 blowout win vs Lakers, LeBron stated that he and the team knew what OKC is capable of but still got dominated. "They beat the sh*t out of us tonight obviously from the start," LeBron said. However, he added that the Lakers need to address that later, with one game left on their road trip.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

JJ Redick Confirms Luka Doncic Was Cleared To Play Second Half Vs OKC Prior To Injury

At around the 7:40 mark of 3Q, Luka pulled his left hamstring and didn't return to the game. At halftime, he was seen having his hamstring stretched out. "We checked him out. He got work done, but he was cleared. We're not gonna put a player at risk. Those things happen." JJ admitted pulling Luka at halftime was "discussed".

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Steve Kerr Commends Draymond Green For Leading The Warriors Without Steph Curry

With Steph having been out since before the All-Star break, Draymond's needed to step up as both a leader and offensive coordinator in his absence. "He’s really carried a heavy burden, but he's handled it beautifully," said Kerr after tonight's 118-111 loss to Cleveland. "He's playing big minutes. His defense is still elite. He played a really good game tonight."

By Samir Mehdi

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