3 months ago

De’Anthony Melton Makes Bold Kristaps Porzingis-Victor Wembanyama Comparison

Melton called Porzingis a matchup nightmare for opposing teams, even going as far as comparing him to Wembanyama. "You have Wemby, who’s 7-a lot, and the stuff he can do and the matchup nightmares," Melton said. He believes Porzingis can give the Warriors similar mismatches. Melton thinks Porzingis will "kill" teams that aren't able to match his physicality.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Chris Paul Recalls 2011 Lakers Trade Getting Vetoed: "The League Rescinded It"

Paul revealed, "I got traded to the Lakers. At the time my team was owned by the NBA...So the NBA was making decisions for my team." Then it fell apart: "Next thing you know, the league rescinded it." Other owners intervened after the lockout: "We just came out of a lockout...they said it was all about competitive balance."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Chiney Ogwumike: Lakers Should Bring LeBron James Back

On Get Up, Ogwumike said L.A. should absolutely want James back: “He is a cheat code.” She argued that blaming a 41-year-old ignores the production, calling him a 6-foot-8 point forward with 22 points, six rebounds, seven assists, plus elite IQ. She said the real fix is defense and adding a dominant big.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Richard Jefferson Snitches on J.B. Bickerstaff: Used To Sell Autographs as a Ball Boy

On Road Trippin’, Jefferson said Bickerstaff “used to go and get autographs from players and sell them at schools” while working as a ball boy for his dad, Bernie Bickerstaff. JB laughed: “I was killing it. I was seven years old with $100 bills in my pocket.” He said a security guard snitched to the trainer, who made him stop.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Donovan Mitchell and Bobby Portis Decline NBA Europe Interest

Mitchell said he needs to win with Cleveland first: "I got to get a championship with the Cavs before I do anything else, so I guess the answer is no." Portis was hesitant about leaving: "I like the states. I like to live here... It would be tough for me to go over there. Intriguing, though, super intriguing."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Chris Paul Recounts 2011 Lakers Trade Veto: “They Said It Was About Competitive Balance”

Paul said the 2011 lockout ended, then he was traded to the Lakers while New Orleans was “owned by the NBA” after the Hornets’ owner “ran out of money.” He said league, acting for the team, rescinded it. “I was excited,” he said, talking about the move. League told CP3 they were “all about competitive balance,” while rescinding the trade.

By Raahib Singh

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