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Donovan Mitchell Says James Harden Will “Figure This Out” After Game 2 Struggles

Mitchell isn't worried about Harden's struggles after game 2, stating that he just needs to be in attack mode. "He's James Harden. We're not sitting here worried; he's going to figure this out," Mitchell said. "We got to do a better job around him as well." Spida added that they just need to get on the same page.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Stephanie White Says Talks About Caitlin Clark Going Off-Ball Are Overblown

White said fans are “freaking out” about Clark playing off the ball because they want familiar usage, but Indiana needs ways to “ease the load on her body” and mind after an injury-riddled season. She said Clark will still handle the ball, while rookie Raven Johnson brings “elite” defense, kick-ahead passing, and pace to the Fever.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Shannon Sharpe: LeBron James Was Not Aggressive Enough

Sharpe said he was “disappointed” in James’ Game 2 showing because he “wasn’t aggressive at all” and spent too much time standing in the corner. He called a late turnover “unacceptable” and said his fourth-quarter flurry was “not enough.” Sharpe wanted third-quarter assertiveness after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat, but Oklahoma City answered with a 32-14 run that stunned him.

By Raahib Singh

WNBA’s 30th Season Opens With Three-Game Friday Slate

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WNBA’s 30th Season Opens With Three-Game Friday Slate

The WNBA’s 30th season opens Friday with three games: Connecticut at New York and Washington at expansion team Toronto at 7:30 p.m. ET, then Golden State at Seattle at 10. The Tempo debut at Coca-Cola Coliseum, while the Valkyries begin their second season on the road. Every opening-night game airs on ION as the league starts its 44-game schedule.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

OG Anunoby Warned Against Playing Through Hamstring Strain

Tim MacMohan called it “ludicrous” that Anunoby is questionable for Game 3, saying, “There’s no way O.G. Anunoby can play tonight.” He cited past hamstring injuries involving Aaron Gordon and Anunoby, saying both struggled. MacMohan said New York needs Anunoby “at his best” for a title run and playing him tonight puts him at risk for rest of the postseason.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Skip Bayless: JJ Redick Is Begging for Fouls for LeBron James

Bayless said he does not miss Luka Doncic because he does not miss “all the whining and begging,” but now James has Redick “begging for him.” He said James has “lost some of the respect of the referees” because he no longer finishes at the rim the same way. Bayless called Lakers-Thunder an “extremely footballish basketball game.”

By Raahib Singh

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