4 months ago

Donte DiVincenzo Calls Wolves’ Up and Down Swings “Frustrating” After Loss to Nets

Minnesota dropped a second straight, 123-107 in Brooklyn, sliding to 6-4 over its last 10. DiVincenzo said they cannot live on spurts: “We can’t have these peaks and valleys, it’s frustrating.” Adding, he said, “We can’t just go off against OKC then come in against Brooklyn and just get punked.” He urged the Wolves to “look ourselves in the mirror.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Michigan State's Tom Izzo Blasts Baylor Signing James Nnaji: "An Absolute Travesty”

Baylor added Nnaji, an NBA draft pick who’s played pro ball, and Izzo said the new eligibility era forces coaches to bench someone who earned minutes. “Somebody’s sitting. Somebody’s not playing,” he said, calling it “an absolute travesty.” He warned teams could “draft and stash” prospects, turning college rosters into pro pipelines. All because the NCAA opened the door.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Charles Lee Calls Kon Knueppel an “Insane Competitor” After Ankle Sprain

Hornets coach Lee said Knueppel has made “good progress” and “wants to come back today for practice,” but the team will be cautious. Lee called him an “insane competitor” and confirmed it’s a “right ankle sprain,” with treatment monitored “day-to-day.” Lee said Knueppel has done “a little bit on the core” while the Hornets lean on depth.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Maxi Kleber Calls Luka Doncic “Head of the Snake” After Defensive Wake-Up

Kleber backed Doncic after the Lakers star said his own defense must improve with the team. “It shows great character that he wants to take accountability,” Kleber said, calling him “the head of the snake.” Kleber added that ownership has to translate to “effort on every possession,” pointing to transition lapses and “second chance” points, too.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Trae Young Gets “Booed” at Home as Knicks Edge Hawks in Atlanta

Atlanta’s home crowd turned on Young late as New York edged the Hawks 128-125. The jeers didn’t seem to come from Hawks fans, with plenty of blue and orange in the building. Notably, Atlanta’s win percentage is .583 without Young this season and .222 with him, adding fuel to an already tense night after the final horn.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Steph Curry Rolls Into Toronto in NOCTA Glides, Warms Up in Kobe 11s

Nick DePaula noted Curry arrived for Warriors-Raptors in Drake’s Nike NOCTA Glide, paying homage to Canadian star. For pregame, he switched to the “All-Star” Kobe 11 “Northern Lights,” the themed pair Kobe Bryant wore at his final All-Star Game in Toronto in 2016. Golden State visits Scotiabank Arena trying extend their win-streak with its star’s footwear doing the talking.

By Raahib Singh

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