about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Admits He Didn’t Want to Play for Milwaukee

Green said he understood being included in potential trade talks involving Giannis at the deadline and viewed it as respect. “I understand like, yo, this is Giannis Antetokounmpo… it would’ve almost been a point of pride,” Green said. He added, “I didn’t want to play for Milwaukee,” and the deal never materialized with Giannis staying put.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Dylan Harper Happy to Play “Meaningful Basketball” Despite Lacking the Volume of Minutes

Despite not getting the minutes other top rookies get, playing 22.3mpg, Harper says the Spurs are fighting for something greater. "I’m playing meaningful basketball. Every day in every game I get in, we’re playing for something," Harper said. He added that the Spurs, 57-18 on the season, are playing to wind and to be the next big thing.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Joe Mazzulla Says Jayson Tatum Went “After the Game” During Elite Triple-Double vs. Heat

Mazzulla said that Tatum, who had 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in Celtics' 147-129 win vs. Heat, didn't find his rhythm early in the game. "It’s going after the game, going to make things happen," Mazzulla said. He praised Tatum for rebounding well, finding open teammates and then taking advantage of the opportunities that came to him.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Chased Victor Wembanyama And Fouled Him Out Of Anger

During the Spurs' hot start, Draymond went for a layup at the rim and missed after a contest from Wemby. No foul was called and out of anger, Dray caught Victor on the fast-break and fouled him. He would then chew out the refs for what he believed was a missed call. The play would not be challenged by Kerr.

By Samir Mehdi

about 1 month ago

Jayson Tatum’s “Doing Something Right” After Matching Larry Bird With Crazy Triple-Double

Tatum, who dropped 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists vs. Heat, joined Bird as the only Celtics players to achieve that kind of triple-double. "Anytime you're mentioned with all-time greats it means I’m doing something right," Tatum said. He added that it's an honor to be in this list with Bird, saying that he's trying his best.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

J.Cole Signs Deal to Play in the Chinese Basketball Association

Multi-time Grammy-winning rapper J.Cole has signed a deal to play with the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association, per Shams Charania. He committed to playing with a few games with them last year and is now following through. J.Cole has previously played in Basketball Africa League in 2021 and the Canadian Elite Basketball League in 2022.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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