Darryn Peterson Motivated After Not Going 1st Overall, Uses Kobe Bryant As Inspiration

about 2 months ago

Darryn Peterson Motivated After Not Going 1st Overall, Uses Kobe Bryant As Inspiration

Darryn wanted to go first overall but was leapfrogged by AJ Dybantsa. "I'm inspired by Kobe. What would Kobe do right now? He'd get drafted and move on," said Darryn. "I see a guy that went No. 1 on the screen there right now, so I'm extra motivated... It will always be in my mind for my whole career."

By Samir Mehdi

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about 2 months ago

Wizards GM Is Confident Anthony Davis Signs An Extension With The Wizards

Washington signed Trae to a 4 year, $212 million extension and hope to lock down AD. Will Dawkins said, "Can't comment on the Trae one just yet but we feel pretty good where that's headed. AD wants to be here, we want him here. We'll have that conversation in the middle of August when we can officially have that."

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Top 3 Most Impactful Draftees Of The Second Round

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Top 3 Most Impactful Draftees Of The Second Round

Knicks acquired Tyler Nickel, a 6'7 sharpshooter who drilled 40+% of his 600+ 3-point attempts in three years. Isaiah Evans is perhaps the best player of the second round, drafted by Minnesota, averaging 15ppg on 36 3FG%. The Hawks traded for Henri Veesaar, potentially the steal of the draft, at 52. He averaged 17 ppg and 8.7 rpg for Arizona.

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LaMelo Ball Trade Rumors Update

about 2 months ago

LaMelo Ball Trade Rumors Update

The Hornets are listening to offers on LaMelo Ball despite Ball wanting to be in Charlotte. The Hornets missed the Playoffs this season and so a change to the roster was expected. The Bucks have reportedly registered interest in Ball. The Wolves are "undeniably serious" about Melo, according to Marc Stein. However, Jaden McDaniels is off limits.

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LaMelo Ball Unfollows The Hornets On IG

about 2 months ago

LaMelo Ball Unfollows The Hornets On IG

LaMelo has been put on the trading block as the Hornets have reportedly began listening to offers on him. This has led to Ball feeling betrayed, understandably so, as he's wants to stay in Charlotte. Keen observers have noticed he's since unfollowed the Hornets on Instagram. As far as trade partners, the Timberwolves are "undeniably serious", according to Marc Stein.

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Stephanie White Goes Off On No-Call After Alyssa Thomas' Foul Against Caitlin Clark

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Stephanie White Goes Off On No-Call After Alyssa Thomas' Foul Against Caitlin Clark

Alyssa Thomas seemingly punched Caitlin Clark in the throat after CC was on the ground, frantically trying to recover the ball. This looked like an accident but no foul was called. "It was egregious. The fact that it was a no-call … You gotta call it. It's absolutely egregious and utterly disrespectful.," said Fever coach, Stephanie White.

By Samir Mehdi

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