4 minutes ago

Chet Holmgren Declares Rui Hachimura the "Japanese Michael Jordan"

"Something about those Gonzaga guys. He's a talented guy," Holmgren said of his former Gonzaga teammate Rui Hachimura. He shot a league-best 58% on mid-range jumpers in 2025-26 and carries the highest three-point percentage in NBA playoff history at 50.8%. "He plays a little bit like Japanese Jordan sometimes when you see the turnaround and stuff."

By Adit Pujari

13 minutes ago

Kendrick Perkins Says the Lakers Have No Chance Against the Thunder This Series

"I got a better chance of having breakfast with Oprah and Beyoncé in the morning than they do at having a chance of winning this series," Perkins said of the Lakers. Los Angeles upset Houston 4-2 in the first round but now face Oklahoma City, who went 64-18 this season as defending champions and the No. 1 seed.

By Adit Pujari

29 minutes ago

Kendrick Perkins Certain Spurs Won't Win the Series Following Game 1 Loss

"I know I picked the San Antonio Spurs to win the championship, and I'm gonna say right now that I was wrong," Perkins said. He flipped his pick after Game 1 — Minnesota won 104-102 despite Wembanyama's postseason-record 12 blocks, with Edwards returning from injury to score 18 off the bench. "They're not going to win this series."

By Adit Pujari

35 minutes ago

Stephen A. Smith: The Knicks Sent a Title-Contender Message

Smith said New York’s 137-98 Game 1 rout of Philadelphia showed what title contenders do against tired teams. “You are supposed to put your foot on their neck and handle your business,” he said. Smith said it is “just one game,” and he won't overreact, but added the Knicks sent a clear message by blowing out the 76ers.

By Raahib Singh

36 minutes ago

Rajon Rondo and Darvin Ham Among Pelicans Head Coaching Finalists

New Orleans is deliberating between four coaching finalists, per Sam Amick: Darvin Ham, Steve Hetzel, Sean Sweeney and Rajon Rondo. Ham is a Bucks associate head coach, Rondo a coaching associate there. "Mosley has long been believed to be a possible candidate if he became available," Amick wrote, and Orlando just fired Mosley today after five seasons.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 hour ago

LeBron James Says Sharing Playoff Minutes With Bronny Felt Like a Script

James said playing meaningful postseason minutes with his son gave him a rare pause. “I kind of blanked out for a little bit,” he said after throwing Bronny a lob and watching him hit a three. James said the moment let him “accepted and relished” playing as a dad, teammate, and Lakers leader at 41.

By Raahib Singh

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