2 months ago

Draymond Green Plays Peacemaker as Quinten Post Expresses Anger at Brandin Podziemski

Late in the third quarter, Post was in the paint, with his back to the basket and pleading for Podziemski to pass him the ball. When Podz didn't pass, Post got angry and the two looked ready to start a fight during a timeout. Green separated Post and Podziesmi and played the peacemaker, allowing cooler heads to prevail.

By Pranay Mukherjee

2 months ago

Luka Doncic Owns Final Possession After LeBron James' Miss in 110-109 Loss to Magic

Doncic said there was “no” communication with LeBron after the last play. Asked why he kicked the final shot, he said, “I just saw him open, and I didn’t want to lose the ball,” noting they had no timeouts. Then he put it on himself: “I shouldn’t have picked up the ball. I should have attacked… that’s on me.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Rob Pelinka Staying With Lakers, Magic Johnson Has No Official Title

New Lakers president of business operations Lon Rosen told reporters that Pelinka will remain as president of basketball operations, Dave McMenamin reported. While Earvin "Magic" Johnson will be around the franchise, no official title is planned for him with Los Angeles. The ownership change and Magic's return was expected to create problems for Pelinka but that seems unlikely now.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Zion Williamson on Not Attempting 3s: “I Be Stuck in My Own Mental”

Williamson scored 26 and went 1-for-1 from three in Pelicans’ 113-109 win over Warriors. Asked about not attempting many 3s, he said teammates “always” tell him to shoot them, but admitted, “I be stuck in my own mental,” chasing “the easiest, best shot.” He added, “I just hate when I miss,” and promised to “look for it more” next time.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Paul Pierce Names Cavaliers' Most Underrated Trade of the Season

Cleveland acquiring Schroder was the most underrated move of the season, Pierce said. "He gives them an edge off that bench... the way he defends, it's an attitude that he brings to that second unit," Pierce explained. Schroder's ability to defend allows him to share the floor with both Harden and Mitchell, Pierce added.

By Adit Pujari

2 months ago

Steve Kerr After 21 Turnovers vs Pelicans: “We Did Not Execute Very Well Offensively”

Kerr said Warriors’ loss wasn’t about “down the stretch,” but “the full 48 minutes and 21 turnovers.” He blamed poor spacing and a lack of flow: “We did not execute very well offensively… we just looked a little disjointed.” With injuries piling up, he added, “We have to play well to win. And I don’t think we played well tonight.”

By Raahib Singh

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