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Danny Green Sees LeBron James As Missing Piece For Donovan Mitchell

Green said Mitchell’s championship path is “going to take LeBron,” calling it “pretty simple.” If Cleveland gets him and “James in the postseason” plays like expected, Green said the Cavs have “a really good d*mn shot.” He also pointed to Evan Mobley’s growth, Jarrett Allen, Max Strus and Cleveland’s “good pieces” in the East.

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about 1 hour ago

Bob Myers Uses Klay Thompson To Defend Jaylen Brown

Myers pushed back on an analytics critique of Brown, saying Klay Thompson “never rated well analytically” despite being a “Hall of Fame” player Golden State “don’t win without.” He argued evaluations cannot swing entirely toward numbers, noting Finals MVP and winning still matter, and said advanced metrics miss shutdown defense against stars like Kyrie Irving or James Harden.

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about 2 hours ago

Paul Pierce Dismisses Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Relationship Concern

Pierce pushed back on Shams Charania’s report about Tatum and Brown’s personal relationship, saying, “Come on. This is actually news?” He argued teammates can share “chemistry on the court” without matching off it, citing Shaq and Kobe, Mike and Scottie, and adding, “Some people got families. Some people are into different things” while still communicating enough to win.

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D'Angelo Russell Declares He's 'Still Dangerous' After Grizzlies Trade

about 2 hours ago

D'Angelo Russell Declares He's 'Still Dangerous' After Grizzlies Trade

Russell responded to his reported move to Memphis with a pointed message, commenting, “No matter where you send me I’m still dangerous.” The veteran guard is headed from Washington to the Grizzlies as part of a six-team trade involving the Wizards, Mavericks, Pistons, Bucks and Clippers, giving Memphis another experienced backcourt piece after a busy offseason.

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Tim Bontemps Leaves ESPN To Join Atlanta Hawks Front Office

about 3 hours ago

Tim Bontemps Leaves ESPN To Join Atlanta Hawks Front Office

Bontemps is joining Atlanta as a strategic adviser, reporting to president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh. The 41-year-old covered the NBA since 2012, including eight seasons at ESPN, where he focused on team strategy, player movement and league trends. The move gives the Hawks another analytical voice after Saleh reshaped the roster in his first year.

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about 3 hours ago

Bob Myers Makes Philadelphia Pitch To LeBron James

Myers made his pitch for LeBron to consider Philadelphia, saying, “I honestly believe this is your best chance to win.” He said James must weigh “all the other things” because “it’s his life,” but argued, “if it’s about winning,” the Sixers can make the case: “You can win here in Philadelphia,” around a roster he thinks fits.

By Raahib Singh

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