3 months ago

Bucks Demanded at Least 5 First Round Picks for Giannis Antetokounmpo at the Deadline

According to Evan Sidery, Shams Charania reported that the Bucks wanted at least 5 first-round picks with Giannis not forcing his way out at the deadline. Since Antetokounmpo was content staying in Milwaukee, it allowed the Bucks to set an astronomical price for him. Giannis reportedly wants to just get healthy and make a playoff push in Milwaukee.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Steve Kerr Says Warriors Will Rely on Gui Santos With Jimmy Butler Injured

Kerr said he will rely on Santos to make plays, with Butler out for the season. "He's very deceptive with his moves. He has a knack for getting into the paint and then kicking the ball to the right guy," Kerr said of Santos. Gui dropped 18 points and 7 assists in a 101-97 win vs. Suns on Thursday night.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

NBA Games Results (February 5th): Lakers Beat 76ers, Spurs beat Mavericks

The Magic beat the Nets 118-98. Wizards beat the Pistons 126-117. Raptors beat the Bulls 123-107 with Brandon Ingram scoring 33 points. Hawks beat the Jazz 121-119. Hornets beat the Rockets 109-99. Spurs beat the Mavericks 135-123 with Victor Wembanyama scoring 29 points. Warriors beat the Suns 101-97. Lakers beat the 76ers 119-115 with Austin Reaves dropping 35 points.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Rich Paul Was Kept Out of Anthony Davis Trade Talks, Joe Vardon Reports

Klutch founder Rich wasn't consulted as Davis was traded to Washington, per Joe Vardon. "This is twice now with Davis, this year and last year's stunner that landed Davis in Dallas for Luka Dončić, where Paul was kept away," Vardon said. Davis wanted the East. They felt he will be unstoppable there, with Atlanta and Cleveland as targets.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Paul Pierce: Boston, Cleveland Tied for Best Trade Deadline

"Because the Cavs are swinging for the fences with Harden. He is averaging 25 still showing he still got it," Pierce said. "Then with the Celtics they solidified their roster with a big man. Saying hey we can go deep in the playoffs now." Celtics acquired Nikola Vucevic but lost Anfernee Simons, while Cavs notably got Harden but lost Garland.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

James Harden Wanted Houston Reunion, Rockets Showed No Interest

Harden's representatives gauged which teams might be interested, while Harden was interested in reuniting with the Rockets, sources tell Ramona Shelburne. The fit was natural with Fred Van Vleet tearing his ACL before the season. "But the Rockets showed little interest in their former MVP," Shelburne reported. Harden forced Houston to trade him back in 2021.

By Adit Pujari

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