Eddie Johnson Explains JJ Recick’s Public Criticism of Players, Questions His “Balance”

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Eddie Johnson Explains JJ Recick’s Public Criticism of Players, Questions His “Balance”

Johnson doesn't have an issue with Redick calling out Deandre Ayton for not catching the ball and Rui Hachimura for not doing his job. "Coaches are normally getting on their players," Johnson said. He believes Redick has a personal relationship with his players, making the criticism alright. However, Johnson questioned if Redick is maintaining a balance between criticism and praise.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Thunder Join 90s Bulls and 2010s Warriors on Rare List After 64th Win

Winning their 64th game of 2025-26 and securing the first seed, the Thunder are now the third team in NBA history to have 2 consecutive 64+ win seasons. The Bulls did it in 1995-96, with 72-10, and 1996-97, with 69-13. The Warriors did in 2014-15, with 67-15, and 2015-16, with 73-9. OKC could be on the verge of a dynasty.

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Cade Cunningham Upset Over Ineligibility for NBA Awards Due to 65-Game Rule

Cunningham, who's averaged 24.4ppg and 9.9apg while leading the Pistons to the 1st seed, isn't happy about potentially missing out on NBA awards. "It's tough for me right now this year because I think I did a lot of work to be in consideration for awards," Cunningham said. However, he thinks things will work out and is focused on winning.

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Jason Kidd Happy Mavs Fought Hard vs. Suns, but Admits They “Fumbled It” at the End

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Jason Kidd Happy Mavs Fought Hard vs. Suns, but Admits They “Fumbled It” at the End

Kidd was happy that the Mavericks kept fighting in their 112-107 loss vs. Suns, but wants to look at different guys in challenging situations. "We found a way to get back into the game & we had a good look. We just fumbled it there at the end," Kidd said. He was happy with how the team executed despite the loss.

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Kawhi Leonard Gives Shai Gilgeous-Alexander His Flowers After Clippers’ Loss vs. Thunder

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Kawhi Leonard Gives Shai Gilgeous-Alexander His Flowers After Clippers’ Loss vs. Thunder

Kawhi said that Shai has been doing great, praising him after the Thunder beat the Clippers 128-110 to secure the 1st seed. In particular, he highlighted the way Shai "works and keeps his body healthy to come in every game and play." He added that SGA has been very consistent this season, including a 139-game streak of scoring 20+ points.

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Mark Daigneault Lauds Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Consistency on and Off the Court

When asked about Shai's consistency and reliability, Dagneault spoke about how consistently he works day-to-day and SGA's intentionality. "He's got unbelievable poise and humility in every situation," Dagneault said. "There's not a lot of highs and lows with him." He added that Shai is reliable off court as well, as a great father and husband, while treating everyone with dignity.

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