about 1 month ago

Charles Barkley Says Aday Mara Was the “Cheat Code” for Michigan, Praises His Defense

"That guy got hands like Jerry Rice," said Barkley. He was impressed by Mara's suffocating defense vs. Arizona. Barkley continued, "He's the cheat code for Michigan. He's the one guy that makes everything go." Mara was impressive on both ends in the Final Four, dropping 26 points and 9 rebounds while blocking 2 shots on the defensive end.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Steph Curry Says His Knee “Feels Great” as Return Draws Nearer

Despite the recovery process being longer than expected, Curry is happy with how his knee is feeling. "I'm just happy to have a little clarity and a window to get back out there and try to get to the level I was playing at," Curry said. He wants to finish the regulare season strong and start the playoffs well.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Nikola Jokic Explains Hitting The 'Sombor Shuffle' Over Victor Wembanyama

Jokic got his patented 'Sombor Shuffle' off against an outstretched Wemby and drained it en route to the 136-134 win. "Mike Miller always said, 'Let it fly and enjoy the moment.' Hopefully it's going to go in. If you guys remember 2 years ago, he blocked the same type of shot," said Jokic, believing he got more space this time.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama Declares Nikola Jokic “Best Offensive Player” After OT Loss vs. Nuggets

Wembanyama said that defending against Jokic and the Nuggets is different because of how potent their offense is. "They got the best offensive player in the world," Wembanyama confessed. "They've been the best offense for the past 5 years." He believes the Spurs did a good job defending in the 136-134 OT loss, but that they'll learn from it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Bulls Could Promote Wes Unseld Jr. if Billy Donovan Departs This Offseason

"There is a real likelihood that the Bulls are conducting a coaching search in less than two weeks or simply promoting Wes Unseld Jr.," per J. Cowley. With Donovan's future in Chicago increasingly uncertain heading into the offseason, Unseld is a natural internal candidate given the entire coaching staff remains under contract through at least next season.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Bob Myers and Mike Dunleavy Jr. Are Top Bulls Targets if They Clean House This Offseason

"If they want to go big-game hunting, Bob Myers should be the first phone call," Cowley wrote, identifying the former Warriors executive as Chicago's top front office target. If the Bulls decide to clean house this offseason, two names lead the list. "If the Reinsdorfs want a familiar face, Mike Dunleavy Jr. would be a perfect fit."

By Adit Pujari

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