about 1 month ago

Cooper Flagg Brushes Aside ROTY Case After Scoring 51 vs. Magic, Worried About Improving

Flagg said the ROTY race "is what it is", something he's not particularly worried about. "It’s always been about just improving every night, going out there, competing, being the player that I know I can be," Flagg said. He hopes the 51-point game helps his ROTY case, but is focused on the bigger picture and building towards something in Dallas.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

De’Aaron Fox Thinks Defense Can Carry the Spurs Through Playoff Growing Pains

Fox downplayed San Antonio’s inexperience by pointing to the league’s top strength. “With Vic we have one of the best defenses in the league,” he said, adding that even if playoff scoring droughts hit, the Spurs can “withstand that.” San Antonio’s confidence starts with Wembanyama anchoring a defense Fox believes already travels well into higher-stakes basketball.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Doesn't Think Victor Wembanyama Has Done Enough to Take the MVP From SGA

"I found it interesting that when Wemby spoke out on NBA.com he jumped to number 1 on the MVP ladder... Power of media" Green said. Despite the shift, Green argued SGA has continued doing what he does: "Wemby has built up a strong case but I don't think he's done enough to take the MVP from SGA."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Bucks Retaliate After Giannis' Comments Amid NBA Investigation

Shams reported Milwaukee told NBA investigators Antetokounmpo declined 3-on-3 scrimmages in his return protocol after a mid-March knee injury, even as Giannis told the league he’s healthy enough to play. The dispute deepens a weeks-long standoff this spring after ESPN reported the Bucks wanted to shut him down for the season, while Antetokounmpo kept pushing to return.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Raven Johnson Set the Tone in South Carolina’s UConn Shutdown

South Carolina smothered unbeaten UConn 62-48, and Staley said Raven Johnson set the tone for it all. “When an All-American like Raven is willing to do all the things for us to contribute to winning, everybody else will fall in place,” she told SportsCenter. The Gamecocks held the Huskies 39 points below their average and advanced to Sunday’s title game.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Certain Steve Kerr Will Return as Warriors Coach

"We don't want to play for anyone else. We built this thing together," Draymond said. "Just as much impact as Steph has had, as I've had, as Klay had, Steve's had. We all want to finish with him." Kerr has not yet signed an extension, but Draymond says none of the players made much of it.

By Adit Pujari

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