4 months ago

Derrick White Says Shooting 4 Free Throws Didn’t Bother Celtics Despite Losing vs. Spurs

White wasn't surprised by the whistle the Celtics got, but he admitted there are some calls that are bigger than others that do get missed, which did frustrate him. However, he said, "I don't think it bothered us. They just made a couple more plays than we did." White added that it was a close back-and-forth game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Undermines Grizzlies' True Potential Amid Ja Morant Trade Talks

Arenas criticized Memphis amid Morant trade chatter, saying it’s “not a play... to make the playoffs next year" or being “a contending team for the chip.” He added, “The Memphis Grizzlies ain’t ever going to be no contending team for no championship,” and said some teams are “just happy enough to make the playoffs,” calling that “their championship.”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reconsiders 65-Game Rule As Injuries Loom

Antetokounmpo criticized the 65-game rule, saying, “The margin of error is hard. One injury & you’re off the race.” He added, “Jokic, Wemby & myself might not make it,” and said, “LeBron’s not going to make it.” Giannis said he once supported the rule but added, “As I get older, I’m like ‘ah take it off, take it off.’”

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Questions Ja Morant’s Fit With Heat Culture

Arenas said Miami “is the only place that makes sense” for Ja’s brand but questioned fit with “the Pat Riley mindset.”He said the Heat “ran off Jimmy Butler, ran off D Wade and LeBron James.” He ridiculed the Heat Culture by saying, "get one of the top 5 players in history, they help me win, when they leave, Heat Culture"

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Jaylen Brown’s Drives Not Translating to Free Throws

Brown recorded 54 combined drives against Denver and San Antonio but drew just one shooting foul, a 1.9% rate. He ranks third in the NBA in total drives and is fouled on 8.9% leaguewide, projecting 4.8 fouls over that span. His free throws dropped from 8.7 per game in December to 5.8 in January. Boston ranks 30th in free throw attempts and 27th in foul rate on drives.

By Adit Pujari

4 months ago

Jalen Williams Says Heat Remind Him of Thunder

Williams said Miami “play defense how we do,” calling the Heat “physical” and “well coached.” He said everyone is “prideful about defense” and that it “speaks a lot to that organization.” Williams praised Miami’s drafting, noting players who “end up going undrafted and get a ton of minutes,” adding, “It’s actually pretty cool to play against a team that’s similar in that way.”

By Adit Pujari

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