4 months ago

Dillon Brooks Says Marc Gasol Built His “Tough Skin” in Memphis

Brooks said Mike Conley, Gasol, and David Fizdale “pushed” him at the start of his career in Memphis, similar to how he’s pressing Oso Ighodaro now. “Mark gave me tough skin. My first year, he never called me by my name,” he said. Brooks wouldn’t repeat the nickname, adding today’s kids “can’t take it” and start talking back.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Ref Bill Kennedy Out Indefinitely With a Hamstring Strain

Kennedy pulled up with an injury during the 76ers' 103-91 win vs. Magic on Friday. He was in immense pain and had to be wheeled off the court. Per Shams Charania, Kennedy has suffered a hamstring strain and will be out indefinitely. The longtime referee hopes to make a return to officiating games before the regular season is over.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Kendrick Perkins Says Hornets Have to Choose Between Charles Lee and LaMelo Ball

Perkins insists that the Hornets have to trade LaMelo or fire Lee. "Those two guys don't see eye-to-eye. This is a fact. The energy is not there," Perkins said. He added that Lee doesn't believe Ball is one of his guys and even benched him. Perkins recalled that Ball seemingly yelled "f**k this motherfu***r" at Lee.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Michael Porter Jr. Is a Lock to Be Traded Before the Deadline, Says John Hollinger

While on the Nets, Porter Jr. has shown that he came be a high-level scorer. Hollinger says that MPJ is a lock to be moved by the trade deadline, with several teams interested in his play. MPJ is averaging a career-high 25.9ppg, 7.5rpg and 3.4apg while maintaining a 39.7% shooting rare from three.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Jason Kidd Preaches Patience While Anthony Davis Recovers From His Left Hand Injury

Kidd said patience will be key as Davis approaches his recovery process. "He’s gotta make a decision on what he wants to do," Kidd said. AD could be out for several months if he needs surgery, a big decision to make. Kidd added that the Mavs will play their schedule as Davis recovers from ligament damage in his left hand.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Jason Kidd Says Replacing Anthony Davis’ Production Will Be a “Group Effort”

Kidd said they're not looking replace Davis with a single player. "It's got to be a group effort – the next man up," Kidd said. He added that although the Mavericks will miss Davis, they've dealt with injuries all season, it's not new. Davis could be out for months if he needs surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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