Erik Spoelstra Disappointed After Loss vs. Raptors, Says Heat Never “Set the Tone”

about 2 months ago

Erik Spoelstra Disappointed After Loss vs. Raptors, Says Heat Never “Set the Tone”

Spoelstra was disappointed that the Heat didn't bring competitiveness in their 121-95 loss vs. Raptors. "That was disappointing. Defensively we never set the tone. They had 44 relief points," Spoelstra said. He added that the Heat just have to be better. With their play-in spot locked in, Miami needs to build momentum in their remaining regular season games.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Iman Shumpert Agrees With Draymond Green, Says Teams Should Face Fines Just Like Players

On ESPN's Get Up, Shumpert backed Draymond's frustration with tanking. He said players get fined, scrutinized, and dragged publicly when they mess up, while teams can make obvious losing moves without similar punishment. Shumpert called it "cheating" once gambling enters the picture, saying he understood why Green wanted organizations held accountable the same way players are.

By Raahib Singh

Paul Pierce Says Nikola Jokic's Having a Once-in-History Season

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Paul Pierce Says Nikola Jokic's Having a Once-in-History Season

"We're never going to see a season like this again from no one else ever in the history of the game," Pierce said of Jokic, who leads the NBA in both rebounds and assists at 12.9 and 10.9 per game. Pierce added you'd have a better chance of seeing someone score 100 points than a repeat of this.

By Adit Pujari

Doc Rivers Could Transition Into a Front Office Role With the Bucks

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Doc Rivers Could Transition Into a Front Office Role With the Bucks

Sam Amick reports Rivers could potentially transition into a different role within the Bucks' front office, staying on his current contract without enduring the full regular-season coaching schedule. League sources told Amick a clean departure from Milwaukee "isn't in the cards." Rivers previously ran the LA Clippers' front office from 2014 to 2017 while simultaneously coaching.

By Adit Pujari

Diana Taurasi Sees UConn’s Standard in Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckers

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Diana Taurasi Sees UConn’s Standard in Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, and Paige Bueckers

Talking about UConn’s newest stars, Taurasi said, “There’s something really special when you watch them play.” She praised how Strong, Fudd, and Bueckers handle the weight of the program’s history, even in defeat. After returning to the Final Four this weekend, Taurasi said the trio reflects Connecticut’s standard through toughness, teamwork, and representing alumni with pride.

By Raahib Singh

Kon Knueppel Tops NBA's Final Rookie Ladder Over Cooper Flagg

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Kon Knueppel Tops NBA's Final Rookie Ladder Over Cooper Flagg

With one week left in the regular season, the NBA's final rookie ladder put Knueppel at No. 1, followed by Flagg and VJ Edgecombe. Knueppel is averaging 18.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists for Charlotte. Flagg is putting up 21.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists for Dallas as the regular season nears its end.

By Raahib Singh

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