about 2 months ago

Dirk Nowitzki Was Shocked by Luka Doncic’s “Genius” When He Came to the NBA

Nowitzki said that Doncic was a "genius" when he joined the NBA in 2018, not a normal 17 or 18-year-old. "The way he reads the game, the way he plays the game at that age was incredible," Nowitzki said. From the first practice, Luka orchestrated things in a way Nowitzki hadn't seen before, especially for a young rookie.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Isn’t Worried About Nuggets After Jamal Murray’s Ankle Injury

After Murray’s ankle injury, Smith blasted the concern around Denver. “Y’all should be ashamed of yourselves,” he said, adding, “He hurt his ankle, y’all,” and “he’s going to be rested.” Smith argued that March overreactions miss the point because “come playoff time” Denver’s stars will be ready. “We can’t be reacting in March,” he said.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic: “It Would Be Stupid if Basketball Weren’t Better Now Than 30 Years Ago”

Jokic defended past greats while arguing basketball should evolve. “Larry Bird could play in Sombor, in China... On Jupiter,” he said, calling legends “extraordinary players” remembered forever. But he added it “would be stupid if basketball weren’t better now than 30 years ago,” comparing the sport’s growth to phones, technology, modernization, and predicting another leap in 20 years.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Hornets Send Heat 2026 Second-Round Pick to Settle Terry Rozier Gambling Dispute

Charlotte is sending a 2026 second-round pick to Miami to resolve a trade dispute tied to Rozier being under NBA and federal investigations, per Shams Charania. Rozier was arrested in October charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, accused of leaking insider injury information to bettors across seven NBA games. He has pleaded not guilty.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Ranks LeBron James 45-Point Boston Game Above His Titles

Stephen A declared LeBron's greatest moment was not winning any of his four championships. "Down 3-2 in the ECF against Boston with his legacy on the line, LeBron responded with 45 and 15," Stephen A said. "You lose this game and go home, your epitaph is going to be bad," he added. LeBron has four championships and four Finals MVPs.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Jeff Teague Fires Back at Rich Paul Over Michael Jordan Falling in Line Claim

Teague pushed back on Rich Paul's claim that players today wouldn't fall in line for Jordan. He pointed to Keyonte George in Utah and ANT in Minnesota as current proof. "We watch players fall in line every day," Teague said. "If Jordan was on the Bulls right now, all of them would fall in line," he added.

By Adit Pujari

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